You missed the simplest and least expensive one! I have been in broadcast TV for over 50 yrs and in the past we have done many many cooking shows. You dont think we hoisted a 100lb professional studio camera overhead do you? We simply used an overhead mirror! The studio camera just tilted up and zoomed in on the mirror and we got a perfect overhead shot! Sometimes it was a small mirror just over the stove, sometimes it was a big mirror over the entire countertop. Yes the image and any lettering was reversed but that was easily fixed either in the camera by flipping a switch or in the control room to flip the image or in later years in software. Most times they were just slicing or stirring a pot so reversing images was not done Its way less inexpensive and safer to use a mirror than suspending a camera! Edit: Keep the mirror high enough to avoid steam from getting on it. Our mirrors were about 6 feet from the countertop. This avoided the mirror from getting in the way of a straight on shot. This is why the mirrors were large enough to pick up the entire counter or stovetop. Some people even used stretched silver Mylar or even plexiglass mirrors because of weight, but most of the time they produced distorted images. If you are using a large mirror, you can glue it to plywood, place screw eyes in the corners of the plywood and suspend it at an agle from ceiling or lighting grid with chains. This makes setup very fast and easy. Plexiglass mirrors have lots of distortion and even regular mirrors have dual reflections, so if you want perfect, no distition or dual reflections you need to use front (or first) surface mirrors. They can be expensive and tough to clean because they can scratch easily. Try each type of mirror and see which one works best for you.
Agreed! By far my favorite. You don't even need a very large mirror. A little mirror that's the size of an index card can work. Attach THAT to a boom mic stand, set it all up to reflect the table top into the camera lens, and you're done. Sometimes difficult to get the angle just right, but GO for it.
@Matias Goinheix Certainly a larger mirror would be much easier to use, but just for kicks, while making that comment, I picked up a little utility mirror I have, measuring 2 inches by 3 inches. It's on a long handle for seeing behind computers. I think I could make that work if my recording surface was about the size of a piece of typing paper. So "index card-sized" might be a little exaggerated on my part, but still, a huge one wouldn't be necessary. A 5" X 7" or around that size would be more than adequate for a table top...again, I'm making an untested claim there...so let me know what your results are! I've only seen very large mirror setups, like several feet across, but I typically think of that as unnecessary.
For the first two years of my channel, I was using a desk lamp with a flexible neck and a clip that attached to my desk. I'd adjust the lamp so that it was lighting my page, and I'd balance my webcam over the neck of the lamp, sometimes using tape to secure it. Not the most flattering of methods, but it did get me to 10,000 subs. Right now I'm using a mic arm that screws to my desk and I slot my webcam in the mic holder. That Phone holder arm that you stand on the desk seems like the ideal next step for me. One other thing when working out which is the best option, is tripod/arm shadows. You have to make sure your light source won't be casting a shadow of your mounting system onto the filmed subject.
Awesome! That's what its all about, using what you have then upgrading when you can or need to. RE: light and shadows, if you use soft / diffused lights the shadows are much softer and less noticeable 😀
OMG!!! THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH YOU CHANGED MY LIFE!!! I received my microphone stand and it was under $20 which is awesome! I also purchased a microphone Stand Smartphone Boom Mount for less than $15 ... OMG... $35 for LIFE CHANGING HAPPINESS... totally worth it!!! YAY FOR ME!!!! Hey, now I can start making tutorials on a regular basis!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! TFS Be Blessed.
this video was SO helpful!! I'm a tarot reader and I was struggling on how to show on my videos my hands working with the cards. Before this, I did my videos making the images with powerpoint. Now, I've just received the Arkon Overhead Mount for Smartphones (this was my choice) and so excited to record my first video! Thank you Justin!! You're content is really helpful.
THANK YOU! Been trawling through YT for over two hours trying to find proper info on overhead DSLR shooting and you've got all the facts here. Lifesaver! (and subbed!)
I know this video presentation is a year old, but I needs help in doing and setting up my overhead videos. Everyone that are doing videos on this subject fail to discuss the lens to use, on the phone, table, or camera. I don’t want to put hundreds to thousands of dollars into the wrong lens. I have decided to began with a DSL Cannon camera. The SR 3 seem to be a good entry leave. So could help, and maybe there are other who need directions as to this. In closing I would like to thank you for taking your time in this matter. PS I was a professional teacher and presenter for 30 years plus, I would like to say your presentations are excellent and very professional.
Thanks for all the tips. You would not believe the various ways I have rigged up my camera in order to shoot my art videos from above. I usually just use a cheap selfie stick stuck into something and clamped. I have to be almost as creative with it as the art LOL
I just filmed my first video! I used a makeshift phone holder using the cardboard section of a toilet paper roll and placed that on top of stacked books. I had to film at an angle instead of straight up but I think it still worked pretty well.
A nice simple way use a plank of wood on a table with a brick or heavy book on the table end then put your phone/pad on the other end pointing down . I've done 100 vids like this with good effect 👍😎
Another portable option for light cameras using a cheap Amazon tripod, the back of the work table needs to be away from the wall about 18 in. Fully extend two of the legs and lean against the work table. Adjust the length of the third leg to brace against the wall. Alternately the legs can be propped with weights if the work table is away from any walls.
I have a pen holder which I filled with lots of pen that I didn’t want to use anymore and put the selfie stick in it , faced it down at my desk Then put the phone and you have your setup Just in case it falls then put a big paint brush in the pen holder and round or wind the brush and the stick with wire or rope
Another option is to have a drone hover over the product you're trying to review and try to control it while doing the review hoping it doesn't spin out of control and crash through your window. 😂
Justin, I am actually glad that you mentioned place where you can monitor what your recording because every time I did, I sometimes spent 5 minutes to see if the camera was on focus
Thank you for this exhaustive review on top down options. I have been struggling with how to shoot videos from overhead that look professional. Great job!
I mount my camera with a smallrig clamp to my kitchen cabinet shelf and I get a perfect top down shot. And when I’m finished I just take it off, close the cabinet doors and it’s like there was never anything there ;)
Lots of good ideas, but one you missed is a no cost solution for most of us. We all have a tripod and a selfie stick. If you have a selfie stick with a connection point on the bottom, you simply set up your tripod on the ground or possibly on the table, tilt the head 90° and screw your selfie stick into it. Then you can extend your selfie stick out as far as you need to. This is a great solution for a lightweight camera such as a GoPro or a phone.
This is SUPER helpful, thank you! I especially appreciate the recommendation of the mic stand because I wouldn’t have thought of taking a non camera-specific piece of equipment for this purpose. Makes me wonder if I already have something around the house I could experiment with.....
You forgot about the tip number 8: which is operating a dron above your cooking table while showing your cooking skills. I don't know exactly how practical advise it is, but I'm quite sure it will be even more interesting shot, if something goes wrong! :)
Super useful I'm doing this in a box trailer and it is pretty bad condition and small so attaching something to the celing might work so thanks and I'll try this😎 Thanks for the help
Great video and comprehensive. My tripod is the type that you can remove the centre column and place it upside down. But you can also tilt the centre mount 90 degrees, making it its own boom! So glad I got a quality tripod back in the day, so versatile
I use my Sony point and shoot camera with a flip up screen fitted to a selfie stick that is then fitted at 90 degrees to the top of my tripod, works brilliantly
Thank you for sharing this. We use a camera crane with a 10ft arm and counter weight. We first mounted a DSLR on this but this was a bit heavy and we had to wait every time for the arm to stop shaking a bit. That was anoying but we did not had the budget for stronger material. We then replaced the DSLR by a Sony camcorder which in fact does a great job there. The camcorder has a great video stabilization, a lightning fast auto focus and can compensate any shakings from the arm. Furthermore its much lighter than the DSLR so we also could mount a small LED light next to the Sony to give some extra top light. The Sony does not have the same great video quality than our DSLRs but it is good enough to be used for now. Another great option are the extreme long recording times available (in Europe, DSLRs don't record for longer than 10 or 30 minutes due to import tax reasons) - the cam corder takes over 14h in one run. And it can be operated remotely via smartphone and a wifi connection. That makes much less climbing ;)
Yeah, we will replace this at some point. But for now, there are other this to be done first :-( As UA-cam beginner, this doesn’t raise income yet, so our budget is limited.
My desk is set up against the window, just like yours. I like to use a GoPro suction mount. It works well with a GoPro (duh) but it's also strong enough for something like a Sony RX 100.
What are the best surface color/design options? -Least distracting but not looking washed out. - what are the absolute nos as far as surface color/design?
If you are recording on your phone i would recommend a universal phone mount, as a new youtuber i recorded my first UA-cam video with a universal phone mount they retail for about 13 dollars on Amazon and work great.
I know this video is a little old now but it's so helpful - Thank you! I just got a great overhead phone stand on Amazon for $33.00 and it's perfect. Thanks for the tips!
An easy way is to take a cardboard box, cut one side so you can access that space, and on the top of the box cut a small pinhole just enough for the camera to pass through. I recommend adding some duct tape all over the box for stability
Sir I just subscribed to your Channel because I think you were honest and specific with your speech not like others who care about marketing than the people who watch keep it up and thank you for the great informations I appreciate it a lot .
I actually do the mic stand and attach my phone with a capo. I didn’t hear you suggest how to attach a regular camera. That the reason I need a new solution is I’d like to use a regular camera. I have some pretty heavy mic stands
If you have a Mic stand or something like a book shelf above your subject a Gorilla Pod might just do the trick. I use the smallest model and it works with my point and shoot.
If you don't mind looking goofy, you can budget it out with only a gorillapod and a ladder. It's impractical, but if you need something for the last moment or just need something for a one-time shoot.
I use a microphone stand and I solve the weight problem with a bit of rope, tying it in a X shape around it, causing it to stay still. It it begins to tip over, I'll use some dumbbells at the bottom.
I've always wondered how stuff like this works. Don't know if this is knowledge I'll use given my type of content, but it's nice to have options if I decide to branch or pivot
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You missed the simplest and least expensive one!
I have been in broadcast TV for over 50 yrs and in the past we have done many many cooking shows. You dont think we hoisted a 100lb professional studio camera overhead do you? We simply used an overhead mirror! The studio camera just tilted up and zoomed in on the mirror and we got a perfect overhead shot! Sometimes it was a small mirror just over the stove, sometimes it was a big mirror over the entire countertop. Yes the image and any lettering was reversed but that was easily fixed either in the camera by flipping a switch or in the control room to flip the image or in later years in software. Most times they were just slicing or stirring a pot so reversing images was not done
Its way less inexpensive and safer to use a mirror than suspending a camera!
Edit:
Keep the mirror high enough to avoid steam from getting on it. Our mirrors were about 6 feet from the countertop. This avoided the mirror from getting in the way of a straight on shot. This is why the mirrors were large enough to pick up the entire counter or stovetop.
Some people even used stretched silver Mylar or even plexiglass mirrors because of weight, but most of the time they produced distorted images.
If you are using a large mirror, you can glue it to plywood, place screw eyes in the corners of the plywood and suspend it at an agle from ceiling or lighting grid with chains. This makes setup very fast and easy. Plexiglass mirrors have lots of distortion and even regular mirrors have dual reflections, so if you want perfect, no distition or dual reflections you need to use front (or first) surface mirrors. They can be expensive and tough to clean because they can scratch easily. Try each type of mirror and see which one works best for you.
Wow. That's so amazing. Thank you for sharing that tip!
I never thought about that, great info.
Agreed! By far my favorite. You don't even need a very large mirror. A little mirror that's the size of an index card can work. Attach THAT to a boom mic stand, set it all up to reflect the table top into the camera lens, and you're done. Sometimes difficult to get the angle just right, but GO for it.
@@jaywebb4992 An index card sized mirror? I'm going to try that out. Never thought of that.
@Matias Goinheix Certainly a larger mirror would be much easier to use, but just for kicks, while making that comment, I picked up a little utility mirror I have, measuring 2 inches by 3 inches. It's on a long handle for seeing behind computers. I think I could make that work if my recording surface was about the size of a piece of typing paper. So "index card-sized" might be a little exaggerated on my part, but still, a huge one wouldn't be necessary. A 5" X 7" or around that size would be more than adequate for a table top...again, I'm making an untested claim there...so let me know what your results are! I've only seen very large mirror setups, like several feet across, but I typically think of that as unnecessary.
For the first two years of my channel, I was using a desk lamp with a flexible neck and a clip that attached to my desk. I'd adjust the lamp so that it was lighting my page, and I'd balance my webcam over the neck of the lamp, sometimes using tape to secure it. Not the most flattering of methods, but it did get me to 10,000 subs.
Right now I'm using a mic arm that screws to my desk and I slot my webcam in the mic holder.
That Phone holder arm that you stand on the desk seems like the ideal next step for me.
One other thing when working out which is the best option, is tripod/arm shadows. You have to make sure your light source won't be casting a shadow of your mounting system onto the filmed subject.
Awesome! That's what its all about, using what you have then upgrading when you can or need to. RE: light and shadows, if you use soft / diffused lights the shadows are much softer and less noticeable 😀
Beanie Draws same
nishu sharma What a professional and well thought out response you gave there.
Be creative with it! 😉
please make video how you setup your camera... 😍
How I made mine:
1. Get a selfie stick
2. Point the adjuster downwards
3. Tape it to your desk
I've tried this, the tape almost never holds well in place. Dropped my phone twice. If you are working with water colours that is a complete disaster
I am going to try this. Thank you
Let me try it
I wish i could lol. Need the d&mn tape 😂
Cheap and easy ❤
I literally taped my phone to the ceiling.
Lesqie genius
Lesqie that is smart
Same, it does the trick
Hahahahahaha
Whatever works
OMG!!! THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH YOU CHANGED MY LIFE!!! I received my microphone stand and it was under $20 which is awesome! I also purchased a microphone Stand Smartphone Boom Mount for less than $15 ... OMG... $35 for LIFE CHANGING HAPPINESS... totally worth it!!! YAY FOR ME!!!! Hey, now I can start making tutorials on a regular basis!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! TFS Be Blessed.
That's so awesome!! No problem Jessica!
this video was SO helpful!! I'm a tarot reader and I was struggling on how to show on my videos my hands working with the cards. Before this, I did my videos making the images with powerpoint. Now, I've just received the Arkon Overhead Mount for Smartphones (this was my choice) and so excited to record my first video! Thank you Justin!! You're content is really helpful.
That's what I'm trying to set up but the cards seem to be too far away from the camera. How did you handle that?
I feel like the comments are more useful then the video
Me too
yup.. definitely!
Well,cant just say like that ....the comments r itslf bcoz of the vid.but
Yes, loving some of the comments on here
Lol
THANK YOU! Been trawling through YT for over two hours trying to find proper info on overhead DSLR shooting and you've got all the facts here. Lifesaver! (and subbed!)
I know this video presentation is a year old, but I needs help in doing and setting up my overhead videos. Everyone that are doing videos on this subject fail to discuss the lens to use, on the phone, table, or camera. I don’t want to put hundreds to thousands of dollars into the wrong lens. I have decided to began with a DSL Cannon camera. The SR 3 seem to be a good entry leave. So could help, and maybe there are other who need directions as to this. In closing I would like to thank you for taking your time in this matter.
PS I was a professional teacher and presenter for 30 years plus, I would like to say your presentations are excellent and very professional.
Thanks for all the tips.
You would not believe the various ways I have rigged up my camera in order to shoot my art videos from above. I usually just use a cheap selfie stick stuck into something and clamped. I have to be almost as creative with it as the art LOL
Sherry B hey which did u get?
Sherry B and whats the cost
Using a selfie-stick is a genius idea! Going to try this when filming overhead shots with my phone camera :D
lol I've used tongs, piles of books, sticky tape and random objects making it balanced
Hi Sherry B, I love your selfie stick idea. Thank you
I just filmed my first video! I used a makeshift phone holder using the cardboard section of a toilet paper roll and placed that on top of stacked books. I had to film at an angle instead of straight up but I think it still worked pretty well.
Nice! Interesting but effective holder!
A nice simple way use a plank of wood on a table with a brick or heavy book on the table end then put your phone/pad on the other end pointing down . I've done 100 vids like this with good effect 👍😎
Tradingcardboss a
Thanks for the suggestion buddy... i dont want to show my face on youtube will do this
This video should have been focused more on the items (close-up views, actual set-ups etc) and a lot less on the speaker.
Another portable option for light cameras using a cheap Amazon tripod, the back of the work table needs to be away from the wall about 18 in. Fully extend two of the legs and lean against the work table. Adjust the length of the third leg to brace against the wall. Alternately the legs can be propped with weights if the work table is away from any walls.
I have a pen holder which I filled with lots of pen that I didn’t want to use anymore and put the selfie stick in it , faced it down at my desk
Then put the phone and you have your setup
Just in case it falls then put a big paint brush in the pen holder and round or wind the brush and the stick with wire or rope
haha nice work! It's all about using what you have!
Justin Brown - Primal Video Yeah, Thanks
How so great idea that is! I'll b gonna use this technique for my craft work videos! Thanks alot!
Another option is to have a drone hover over the product you're trying to review and try to control it while doing the review hoping it doesn't spin out of control and crash through your window. 😂
Haha that could work... 😛
Mybe it would work 😂
finally!!! I found useful video on UA-cam!!!
Best video to explain these options that I've seen yet. Thanks, Justin.
So awesome to hear it! You're welcome, Tina! 😊
Justin, I am actually glad that you mentioned place where you can monitor what your recording because every time I did, I sometimes spent 5 minutes to see if the camera was on focus
Awesome, glad it helped :)
Another DIY cheap way (for a cell phone or light camera) is to secure a selfie stick to a tripod.
This is what I do but I use the Joby Gripmount Pro instead of the selfie sticks grip.
I've used a sefie stick and a microphone stand that way the footprint is small and there are never any legs in my shots. I use lots of tape lol
Paolo Ma I do the same!😊
How?
Thank you for this exhaustive review on top down options. I have been struggling with how to shoot videos from overhead that look professional. Great job!
Very good info. I hung a standard tripod upside down above my kitchen counter to shoot bread making videos.
I mount my camera with a smallrig clamp to my kitchen cabinet shelf and I get a perfect top down shot. And when I’m finished I just take it off, close the cabinet doors and it’s like there was never anything there ;)
Wow, nice set up 👍Smart thinking!
Lots of good ideas, but one you missed is a no cost solution for most of us. We all have a tripod and a selfie stick. If you have a selfie stick with a connection point on the bottom, you simply set up your tripod on the ground or possibly on the table, tilt the head 90° and screw your selfie stick into it. Then you can extend your selfie stick out as far as you need to. This is a great solution for a lightweight camera such as a GoPro or a phone.
Great! All the comments compliment ur technique. Every style is doable. Choose your wild!
This is basically an advert, BUT the info is great and I appreciate it all in one plac.e Cheers
you deserve a billion subscribers :))
This is SUPER helpful, thank you! I especially appreciate the recommendation of the mic stand because I wouldn’t have thought of taking a non camera-specific piece of equipment for this purpose. Makes me wonder if I already have something around the house I could experiment with.....
I love your videos and I watch you often. Good Job!
Thank you! 🙏
I use a dollar store selfie stick and a dollar store plastic crate and it works fine
You forgot about the tip number 8: which is operating a dron above your cooking table while showing your cooking skills. I don't know exactly how practical advise it is, but I'm quite sure it will be even more interesting shot, if something goes wrong! :)
Super useful I'm doing this in a box trailer and it is pretty bad condition and small so attaching something to the celing might work so thanks and I'll try this😎
Thanks for the help
Hi! For these shots I use Manfrotto 055 XPROB. It has ability to rotate center section to horisontal position.
The exact video ive been searching for! Great advice as always. Thanks man :)
Amazing! Thanks! 🙏
Great video!! Really thank you for this video!!
That was awesome! Talk about timing, just finished up my building my studio starting to look for some gear. This is a huge help!!
Awesome +Simply your device , all the best with your videos 😀
Casey Neistat "Studio Tour" video shows a cool work bench mount made of wood ua-cam.com/video/XVJdCR24zQQ/v-deo.html
Love your videos. I got the most useful information than the hundreds of videos I watched before! Thank you!
Thanks Chrissy, glad the video helped 😀
This video was really useful
Great video and comprehensive. My tripod is the type that you can remove the centre column and place it upside down. But you can also tilt the centre mount 90 degrees, making it its own boom! So glad I got a quality tripod back in the day, so versatile
That's awesome!
I use my Sony point and shoot camera with a flip up screen fitted to a selfie stick that is then fitted at 90 degrees to the top of my tripod, works brilliantly
Great to hear that! 👍
Thank you for sharing this. We use a camera crane with a 10ft arm and counter weight. We first mounted a DSLR on this but this was a bit heavy and we had to wait every time for the arm to stop shaking a bit. That was anoying but we did not had the budget for stronger material. We then replaced the DSLR by a Sony camcorder which in fact does a great job there. The camcorder has a great video stabilization, a lightning fast auto focus and can compensate any shakings from the arm. Furthermore its much lighter than the DSLR so we also could mount a small LED light next to the Sony to give some extra top light. The Sony does not have the same great video quality than our DSLRs but it is good enough to be used for now. Another great option are the extreme long recording times available (in Europe, DSLRs don't record for longer than 10 or 30 minutes due to import tax reasons) - the cam corder takes over 14h in one run. And it can be operated remotely via smartphone and a wifi connection. That makes much less climbing ;)
No problem Tanja! Wow that's cool, too bad the DSLR was too heavy
Yeah, we will replace this at some point. But for now, there are other this to be done first :-(
As UA-cam beginner, this doesn’t raise income yet, so our budget is limited.
My desk is set up against the window, just like yours. I like to use a GoPro suction mount. It works well with a GoPro (duh) but it's also strong enough for something like a Sony RX 100.
Nice!! good idea
Thanks again! Your videos have been so helpful to me as I start my UA-cam and TikTok channels up!
That's great to hear! All the best for your channel! 👍
What are the best surface color/design options? -Least distracting but not looking washed out. - what are the absolute nos as far as surface color/design?
This was a fantastic video!!! Thanks so much for all the awesome content!!!! xo, Michele
great work!! thanks a lot!! very helpful video for me!!!!
So awesome to hear it! 😀
I was WAITING fot this!!
Wait no more!! 🤣
U really gave this some thought i can see, your whole YT channel is almost complete
Thanks! 🙏
If you are recording on your phone i would recommend a universal phone mount, as a new youtuber i recorded my first UA-cam video with a universal phone mount they retail for about 13 dollars on Amazon and work great.
Thanks for all information, through I knew I few of them, but wasn't aware about other tripods.
I know this video is a little old now but it's so helpful - Thank you! I just got a great overhead phone stand on Amazon for $33.00 and it's perfect. Thanks for the tips!
You're welcome - glad we're able to help 😊
I'm going to try these different solutions. Thank you for sharing the awesome tips for overhead video recording. Have a great day. Fully watch video.👍
You're welcome - see you on the next video!
An easy way is to take a cardboard box, cut one side so you can access that space, and on the top of the box cut a small pinhole just enough for the camera to pass through. I recommend adding some duct tape all over the box for stability
Thanks for sharing your workflow!
Sir I just subscribed to your Channel because I think you were honest and specific with your speech not like others who care about marketing than the people who watch keep it up and thank you for the great informations I appreciate it a lot .
Really appreciate the comment! That’s so awesome to hear! 😊
@@PrimalVideo I speak from the heart my friend that's why it reaches you , I'm a new subscriber keep it going man .
i just saw your intro and im already excited to see whats coming....awesome
mic tripod boom comes off - attach a clamp and clamp that to a pole mounted to the side or behind your desk.
Extremely helpful! Thank you
No problem - happy to help 😀
Just watched this video. I know it's older but still very helpful. Thank you!
Excellent video as always!!!!
Thank you! :D
Thank you so much! Very helpful!
Justin you are simply great! Really enjoy your videos.
Thanks for the ongoing support Sandeep!
Great video as always.
Thanks - see you in the next video! 👍
this so hard for me on my videos thank so much for the info
You're welcome - Hazel, PV Team
I actually do the mic stand and attach my phone with a capo. I didn’t hear you suggest how to attach a regular camera. That the reason I need a new solution is I’d like to use a regular camera. I have some pretty heavy mic stands
thank you Mr. Brown for that very useful information!
No problem, Ivan! 😊
If you have a Mic stand or something like a book shelf above your subject a Gorilla Pod might just do the trick. I use the smallest model and it works with my point and shoot.
Thanks so much.. I know this will help me..❤
You're welcome, glad you found it useful 👍 - Hazel, PV Team
Thank you, from Brazil.
no problem! from Australia 😀👍
great video and great responses!
If you don't mind looking goofy, you can budget it out with only a gorillapod and a ladder. It's impractical, but if you need something for the last moment or just need something for a one-time shoot.
Thanks for the tips. Much appreciated!
No problem 👍
I use a microphone stand and I solve the weight problem with a bit of rope, tying it in a X shape around it, causing it to stay still. It it begins to tip over, I'll use some dumbbells at the bottom.
your are the best!!!!!! found my perfect iPod!!!
Justin, just today i have found you channel. I subscribed right away. Very nice and clean and easy videos and explanations. Keep it up!
Awesome, thanks Michel!
Very informative
Justin, thanks a lot for this useful tutorial!!!
This is a really helpful video. Many thanks.
No problem - so glad it helped 👍
Very informative. Thanks.
So awesome to hear it! 😀
What a great video ! thanks for the help!
No problem jaylynn! 👍
Awesome! Thanks for all those tips.
I've always wondered how stuff like this works. Don't know if this is knowledge I'll use given my type of content, but it's nice to have options if I decide to branch or pivot
so helpful! Thank you.
No problem Ariel!
do have any videos on best tips/products for using artificial lighting for times when taking pics indoor at night (no natural lighting available)?
Very nice and easy explanation, it helped me a lot to choose the best solution.
I hadn't thought of a mic stand, but I'm using a gopro for now so that would be perfect! Great video
Thanks!
thanks for your tutorial
I'm scared to use my dslr with the methods 😳
This was actually really useful. You covered every question I wanted to ask in terms of budget and more. Thank Q.
So awesome to hear it! 😀 Thanks Tamina!
Thanks for the ideas. Was cracking up my head over these overhead shots.
Very interesting. Thank you
Thanks for adding the app info also
No problem!
Great piece of information!
This video & the comments were very useful, thanks guys 🌻💜
This video was so helpful thanks
no problem! 😀
I actually have made tripods and gimbals with pvc tubes and they work just fine
Nice, sometimes it's good to be creative!!
Hi Justin, thanks for your awesome videos which are very useful
Thanks!👍
Glad that i found this video 😊 thank you so much
Awesome 🙌
Amazing video, exactly what I’ve been looking for!!
Awesome! Glad we could help!
Great setup idea 👍
Thanks! 😊
Thanks for sharing this information
No problem Hema!