bro without looking at the views I thought this channel had like a million subs. You definitely got the quality of big youtubers. Keep grinding my guy 🙌🏼💯
Holy crap! I was today years old when I realized that using a quality monitor stand to mount my studio light so I could move it from talking head shots to product shots was the best idea ever! Headed over to Amazon to look for one now. Great video!
Not gonna lie, I expected “get a smaller key light” and “learn to manage your cables” and general information stretching out to 10 minutes. I was pleasantly surprised this is all super helpful, you’ve earned a sub in me!
Thanks! You are 200% right. I used to have 2 light stands, a boomed mic, and a 48" softbox in here! It literally filled the entire space from the top of my desk to the ceiling. I finally realized it was a bit overkill and slowing me down, haha.
I can't believe I needed your video to help me realize my stupid mirror closet doors could be covered with a curtain rather than some adhesive foam or fabric panels! Nice work
It really is! I'm surprised there's not more options out there that do similar things. I'm moving away from it in my new setup, which bums me out, but I have other solutions for my new office so no big deal. I'll be building out my new office in about a week :)
This is great, thanks! Question for ya: You have 3 pictures in your background and it looks like the middle one is lit. Q1: Is that middle one lit specifically or is that just light bouncing from somewhere. Q2: If it is lit... How are you lighting that one? I'm trying to set up a similar background and am having issues with avoiding glare on the picture frames while making them bright enough to see (like what you've got going on). Thanks again! :)
Thanks! I actually just stick an RGB pocket light on top of my monitor and shoot it upwards. I show it in this video (but use the Nanlite LitoLite 5C now with the silicone diffuser on) studio.ua-cam.com/users/video3gQ7E6cfxtk/edit Just 2 weeks ago I also totally removed the glass from the frames because I did get reflections from my key light. It's much better never having to worry now. Hope that helps!
What a great video - lots of great suggestions. Can I ask what lens (and camera I suppose) you are using? The focal length looks just right and I’m always struggling with that.
Glad you found it before I could answer. I try to shoot talking heads around 50-70mm. Anything shorter looks to distorted for my taste. I do enjoy a lot of creators who shoot around 24mm, but I just prefer the more polished look of a longer focal length. And any wider and you’ll see parts of my background that look bad haha.
Thanks! I use the Phone Grip for Dinkum because it came with the set I bought, but any phone mount with standard 1/4"-20 threads will do fine, like this cheap Ulanzi one: geni.us/ulanzist07phonemount Just make sure you get one with 1/4"-20 threads on the bottom and back for maximum flexibility. Ulanzi typically makes good stuff for cheap, although I haven't specifically used that mount before.
@@NewLayer Hi thank you for the good suggestion. i went with the Ulanzi ST-03 as i wanted a metal one with a screw adjustment and it's awesome. it also fits mobiles with a protective case. Next i need to order the clamp mount :)
That was definitely a big reason to move to a light mat. It's actually about the same weight as the Forza 60, but the profile is such a better fit for this setup. Thanks for the tip on the HD-TX firmware, I have been loving it. Problem is now I want one of their mics with an XLR jack and a boom pole with XLR built in to make it all super clean.
I must have watched this video at least 20 times already! I just ordered the desk mount light stand based on this video. I too am not a fan of a bunch of light stands and tripods all over the floor. My space is minimal so I need as much floor clearance as I can get. I have patterned my own space after many of the ideas in this video. I am working my way up to the dual desk setup, which is a phenomenal look by the way. Thank you SO much for this content!
Nice! I'm glad it was so helpful. You might like my rolling light stand setup in my 2.0 office build: ua-cam.com/video/RPsunHi2sXE/v-deo.html I do miss the dual desks, but it doesn't really work for my new space unfortunately. Thanks for the support :)
Glad it was helpful! I've gotten a lot of comments on the curtains, so I'm glad I decided to include them at the last minute, because they really made a huge difference for me :)
Thanks! Nothing special, it was just a random 1/4" or 3/8" bolt I had lying around that ended up being the right length. Whatever it is, it just needs to fit through the hole of the monitor arm and stick out about 1/2" for the threads to grab into the spigot adapter enough for a solid connection. It's kind of something you'll need to just stop by the hardware store for, which is why I don't have a link to it. I hope that helps.
I just LOVE this video!! That lighting setup if my favorite :D Do you know the name of the dark grey color you used for your back wall? That also looks soooo good!
@@BugBobsWildWorld The talking head portion of this was filming with a Sony a7R III and Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 so I could get the desktop and my arms in this shot. All the b-roll was filmed with the Canon M50 (except when the M50 is in the shot). I've since upgraded and now use the Sony a7S III almost exclusively, but I have a lens review dropping Monday with a ton of sample photos and a b-roll sequence, all shot on the M50, and I gotta say I think it's pretty impressive. If the video wasn't specifically on the M50, I don't think anyone would ever guess it's not a full frame $2,500+ camera, so keep your eyes peeled for that one.
@@NewLayer agreed! It's coming together now, when I watch my first attempts and my last I can definitely spot the improvements and style being added. Loved the chat! I hope to stay in touch :)
Thank you for making this video. At 2.43 you are taking on b-roll shot. What are you standing on to make you spin around the object, or are you just incredibly steady turning on the floor? Thanks
It's all handheld and I move steadily, but then in Premiere, I use Warp Stabilizer to make it perfectly smooth. The best trick is to shoot at 1/80 or 1/100 shutter speed instead of the usual 1/50, then stabilizing it in post is much easier. Or, you can shoot at 60 frames per second and put it on a 24 frames per second timeline so it plays in slow motion, which also helps to smooth out the motion.
Thanks! Here's my Part 2: ua-cam.com/video/RPsunHi2sXE/v-deo.html I just moved again and set up an all new space, so I'll be posting a new video in a couple weeks as well. It includes a lot of gear from my favorite Australian brand RODE :)
WoW, I’m setting my office to teach on line, (Aerospace mechanics program) and record the classes for future uses/individual courses. Your video really helped me with my set up! Thanks a bunch!
Yeah, I saw that, very nice, but for the moment, I'm on a tight budget, I'd like to buy a Skydio 2 drone, so the less I spend on the studio, the faster I can get my new toy. I'm really impressed that you took time to respond, in fact, you take the time to respond to every comments!?! That is dedication!!
@@mecaniqueanimee3267 Understandable. I'd love a Skydio 2 to follow me around, but for now it's Mavic 2 Pro, so I can't complain. I try to reply to everything because I HATE when I leave comments on other creators videos and no one ever replies!
my room is 10.5 wide and 11.5 feet long. The camera is 7' away. The blue wall behind me is 8' wide, because there is an open doorway just out of frame. Hope that helps :)
In my first studio I had laminate desks, but after only a year or so, the corners always start to chip and peel and ruins the aesthetic. So I highly recommend solid wood tops, although they are more expensive. Real wood will last a decade easily, and can always be sanded and re-finished. Plus they look way better IMO and are sturdier. I talk about my standing desk from Ergonofis in my 2nd studio video here: ua-cam.com/video/RPsunHi2sXE/v-deo.html And in my third, I talk about a cheaper real-wood option from Flexispot as well: ua-cam.com/video/eYccZyARZuA/v-deo.html I hope that helps.
Thanks! It’s color matched matte finish Behr from Home Depot to the Magnolia Blackboard color shop.magnolia.com/products/blackboard So a dark gray with a very slight blue tint. Obviously the lighting makes it even more blue, so just dark gray would work too to get the same look.
Wow these are all really great tips. Putting my UA-cam studio together now and I can’t take all the light stands and tripods anymore! Definitely gonna have to pick up some of these. This is exactly the info I needed!
Blackout curtains are the easiest way. Or for a 0 budget alternative, cardboard cut to fit the windows that you can hide under your bed when you're not using them. The curtains I link to in this video are extremely opaque, letting in essentially 0 light.
Thanks! Now that I got my a7S III and don't use the Canon M50 as much, I more often have my camera set up on a tripod again since it's in a cage, which is too heavy for those clamps, but they are still super useful for positioning my phone, pocket lights, etc.
The Nanlite FS-150 is one of my favorites, which you can see here: ua-cam.com/video/NRn84iErwQA/v-deo.html The Aputure Amaran 60d and 60x are also great choices with some extra features like battery support: ua-cam.com/video/m1cXOypWocc/v-deo.html
Alec Wilcock Thanks 🙏 I have a ton of light reviews up and coming in the future, but hope to do more tutorials as well. Would you be interested in a “basic lighting for UA-cam” or something similar?
@@NewLayer Honestly, yes I would love that. I feel like I should know the basics of lighting by now. I would also love to a video on what are the best compacts lights you would recommend? I'm moving into a smaller space soon which is why I ended watching your video. Thanks for the reply. It's appreciated more than you know!
Alec Wilcock Thanks for the feedback. It depends on your budget a lot. My Intellytech Litecloth is amazing but very expensive. A good budget option is a Godox SL60W or SL150W II with a 34” collapsible beauty dish. I always recommend the collapsible beauty dishes because they are half the depth of a parabolic soft box, so perfect for small spaces. I did a full Godox comparison video recently you can check out, and here’s some links. geni.us/godoxsl60wled geni.us/godoxsl150wii geni.us/glowbeautydish34silver If you’re in Discord, hop on to my server and we can chat about it if you need more guidance discord.gg/p77T6w
I only used the kit 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 lens for my videos. I did pick up the Viltrox lenses more recently and LOVE them. I highly recommend checking my review on those out to see what you can accomplish with the M50 ua-cam.com/video/aAG759XJhcA/v-deo.html
New Layer exactly. I used to have to hold off on filming until the night and my entire room is white so I would have light bouncing all over the place.
Thnx sharing this. Yes, it takes time if have to setup lighting for some minutes. I love your studio flow. It will encourage us to focus more videos and minimize to setup before start to record. Subscribed!
Nice video mate thank you. I think the lens you use always helps to make a background as that can give a better blurry background. What lens did you use? I am looking to get something for myself. I have the 50mm Canon but it’s to zoomed in for my room as it’s quite small similar to yours.
I use the Tamron 28-75 f/2.8: geni.us/tamron2875sony If you have an APS-C sensor camera, you would need an f/1.8 lens to get the same blurriness as my f/2.8 on a full frame camera. I have shot a few videos at f/4 in the past and no one noticed, so you could get something like the 24-105mm f/4 EF if you have an EF mount canon camera. Hope that helps.
@@NewLayer cheers mate. All out of my budget unfortunately 🙁. I’m thinking of trying the 24mm f2.8. Do you think that would be ok? I’m kinda new to lenses and stuff so don’t really have a clue.
It would definitely be ok, 24mm is pretty wide but it just depends. I shoot around 50mm but if you don’t have room for that then maybe 35mm would work too.
@@NewLayer cheers mate. I’ve been looking online at second hand sigma 30mm. They don’t seem much more than a new 24mm. Might try thats. My room is quite small unfortunately. Keep telling the Mrs we need a bigger house but she’s having none of it 😂
I typically have 1 key light, 1 hair light, and a few in the background as accent lights. I want to do a video in the near future showing how to set up 3-4 different looks for UA-camrs or other content creators.
It's Dinkum's own phone grip, but I only ever see it for sale directly on their site. The Ulanzi accessories are great, and one of their phone mounts is the ST-03, which is very simple and inexpensive geni.us/ulanzist03phonemount
That's really helpful, dude;-) I literally watched this vid for more than three times, and checked the details again and again, even make some notes on it. Planning on organising my small studio, too. It is really important to make it as compact as you mentioned. Ground floor is the key for me. Thanks again. You got my sub, by the way. Cheers.
Thanks, glad you liked it! And thanks for the support :) If you're interested in chatting with me and other creators, feel free to hop on to my Discord server! discord.gg/ECKWJX
It's a combination of the Sony a7R III + Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8, and the Canon M50 with the kit 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 lens. Nowadays I shoot with the a7S III which is way more video-centric, but still with the Tamron lenses, mainly the 28-75mm f/2.8: geni.us/tamron2875sony The M50 (and M50 Mark II) are fantastic cameras with the right lenses. I did a video here on some Viltrox primes, and it shows off how good of images you can get from these cameras: ua-cam.com/video/aAG759XJhcA/v-deo.html
Something super basic and easy to install and remove would be something like this bhpho.to/3kf5h49 The wall mount version looks like this: bhpho.to/2Rw9zaZ You should be able to mount that directly to wall studs or ceiling joists, or you could screw a backer board to the wall/ceiling and then mount to the back board to give you more positioning flexibility. If you're looking for to a rail mount that you can move the light back and forth, then I have no idea, sorry. I've never wall or ceiling mounted anything.
Some videos are the kit lens for the Canon M50 (15-45mm EF-M) geni.us/canonm501545kit and when I use my Sony cameras I use the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 geni.us/tamron2875sony The Tamron is the best overall value you can buy in my opinion for size/weight, image quality, constant aperture, etc.
Thanks! This was a combination of the Sony a7R III (geni.us/sonyalpha7riii) with Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 (geni.us/tamron2875sony) and Canon M50 with the kit 15-45mm lens (geni.us/canonm501545kit) I like shooting between 50-75mm for talking head, because it has more of a broadcast look. Some people like the more casual look of a wider angle like 24-35mm, but I like a more polished look of a longer focal length.
Thanks, glad it was at least a little bit inspiring. My hope was that people would take some of these ideas and adapt them to their own workspace to make them more efficient :)
Do you film all your talking head scenes with your M50? What lens are you using with it? You only mention that it’s not super wide. The symmetrical look you’ve set up is fantastic.
I used to with the kit 15-45mm lens, which is a 24-72mm full frame equivalent. After buying my Sony a7S III, I use that almost exclusively now. I have a review for the Viltrox 23, 33, and 56mm f/1.4 EF-M lenses coming in 1-2 weeks, and I shot a lot of photos and sample video on my M50, so keep an eye out for that if you're interested in the M50. Those 3 lenses singlehandedly kept me from selling that camera. I posted a bunch of sample shots in my Instagram stories too @newlayercom
@@NewLayer Thanks. I've got a Lumix G85 which isn't full frame and I couldn't achieve the look you have where the desk and my head & torso were in the shot using the lenses I have. I was wondering how you achieved a full frame look with the M50. I was hoping it was a lens and not your A7. 😀
@@TimConley Here's a couple videos I shot the talking head with the M50, so it's still possible. I shot these at a wider focal length and much closer to me, but it was just with with the cheap kit 15-45mm lens at like f/3.5. ua-cam.com/video/thBBfg3_4A4/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/ruUd5OMPZsY/v-deo.html You can definitely still achieve the "full frame" look with the right lens. I shoot around 60-75mm at f/2.8 on the a7S III now, so for an APS-C camera, you'd need something around 40-50mm f/1.8 to get the same framing and depth of field.
Thanks! Glad you liked it. It’s color matched matte finish Behr from Home Depot to the Magnolia Blackboard color shop.magnolia.com/products/blackboard So a dark gray with a very slight blue tint. Obviously the lighting makes it even more blue, so just dark gray would work too to get a similar look. The picture frames were a random pickup my wife made from a local store.
Great video. I especially liked the studio light and camera mounting idea. So neat and facile, and yet so rare. 👍🏼 Any tips on how to soundproof a room on a budget? Seeking an easy DIY project to practise on my vocals, without bothering the neighboring rooms. Cheer!
Thanks! Sound treating a room is actually different than soundproofing/sound isolation. The first one reduces echo and makes your recordings sound better, the latter keeps sound from traveling through the walls. Unfortunately, sound isolation is very expensive, and there’s not much you can do on a budget. The cheapest way to sound treat a room for recording is to get sound blankets and hang/drape them on as much as possible. They will help with isolation a little, but a LOT with room reverb and echo. There’s a lot out there, like these amzn.to/3wyZrkA Hope that helps 👍
@@NewLayer Alrighty! I didn't know things like 'sound dampening blankets' existed and I'll consider this option as well. Thanks for your advice. Cheers!👍🏼
I love these ideas at this point Im filming in my living room, kitchen and loft. But in the future I want to build a studio. What is the size of your room?
Thanks! My room is about 10 x 10.5, but it's a bit odd because you can walk through it to another room. So the wall in the background of my talking head videos is just 8' wide and 8' tall, and I have the camera about 7-8' away from me.
@@NewLayer Great info, I ws looking to make one in my basement probably 12 x 12. I have an unfinished basement and can basically do what I want as far as size. Is the size of your room big enough or would you rather a 12 x 12?
Great job, JT. I too built my desktop studio after that of Caleb Pike at DSLR Video Shooter. And it's in a spare tiny bedroom, 10' wide x 9.8' deep. Now improving it with some of your tweaks & gear (affiliate links ✓). I do prefer how you mount your light. What is the clamp at 1:36? Maybe add an affiliate link for it. Thank you.
I wish I could, I can’t find it! Haha. It came with my Intellytech LC-160RGBW II, and I don’t know what it’s called. If anyone finds it, please let me know 😁
@@BugBobsWildWorld Ah yes, you can definitely just use a bracket like that. I was trying to find one that articulated in every direction, but the 90 degree works fine since you can spin it on the spigot as well 👍
@@BugBobsWildWorld Thanks for the link. Mine has 2 female connections, which is how it attaches to the spigot on the desk arm and light mount, while this one is 2 male ends, but it's good to have both!
Nice. Do you work in this office? If so, how do yo keep it clean enough to film and still usable for work? My desk has 2 monitors, webcam, keyboard, and all the associated cabling.
Thanks! And yes I do every day. For a while I had enough storage to keep things neat, but now there are boxes and gear outlining the edges of the room just outside the frame, LOL. As far as your setup, I think monitors, webcam, keyboard, etc looks cool as a backdrop as long as you clean up the cables, so I wouldn't worry about that :)
My back wall is honestly pretty small at 8' wide and 8' tall. I shoot around 55mm, which makes the background appear larger and fills the frame. With a bigger background it'd be easier to shoot with a wider lens.
Thanks! That is surprisingly the most referred item from this video by a large margin. I guess I shouldn't be surprised because it's awesome but... it kind of came out of nowhere!
hello how can i change the intensity of the background lights? Because i see that in the videos i make the light seems to have a star like glow...can you dio something with final cut?
It's hard to say without seeing an example. You can adjust the background light itself or your camera settings. Or it might just be an artifact from the lens/camera combo you're using.
Normal boom placement about 16" away above and slightly to the side. The problem is exactly that though, my room is nearly square, hardwood floors, etc, so it IS extremely reverberant. Imagine if I didn't add the curtains! I have since tried a hypercardioid mic (Senal MC24-EL) and eventually settled on the Rode NTG3, which do a little better job, but I still need some real acoustic panels.
@@NewLayer Do you have a carpet or some kind of mat under your desk? The mic is pointed down, so the loudest reflections would come from the floor wouldn't they? Also I'm not sure what angle the mic is pointed at, but if it's pointed more toward your chest rather than mouth your body will become an obstacle to reverb. Alex Knickerbocker recommended this angle as it helps get rid of harsh sibilant sounds too.
@@nathanksimpson I have a small rug under my desk, but the desk itself is between me and the floor, so that doesn't help much. Most audible reflections will come simply from bouncing around the room and coming in the front of the mic, then the back, then the sides due to the polar pattern. Unfortunately, without additional sound treatment or de-verb post processing (which I do in newer videos edited in Premiere), it's not going to get any better. It's an old house on a hollow subfloor, so the entire thing is just very echo-y, LOL.
@@nathanksimpson Haha, that's a good way to put it! It really is. I find myself screaming "be quiet!" about 10 times during recording because my kids will run down the hall on the other side of the house and it's like a subwoofer hitting every time :'(
The one thing I need on your list is what lens are you using. I have a small room similar to yours. But it doesn’t capture the background. I pretty much cover the whole screen
The trick is to use a lens with a longer focal length. The longer the focal length, the more lens compression you get, meaning your background will appear bigger in the frame. To do that, you'll have to move the camera farther away, and to a certain extent, it looks best when you can move it as far away as possible. I use the Tamron 28-75mm for Sony E-Mount and shoot close to 70mm geni.us/tamron2875sony I hope that helps :)
Good video. I am never sure why presenters are most times behind a desk? I mean you could just sit at your edit desk and turn the swivel chair around? Because you have two desks in that room and the one you’re sitting at must be right in the middle of the room taking up space.
Cuz it looks nice and you can set stuff on it. I also used the 2nd desk for b-roll shots, which was way better than trying to do that on my computer desk.
This video is probably the most packed with quality of life tips I’ve seen for small spaces, with stuff that is actually affordable. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it! I have a part 2 coming sometime in the near future :)
bro without looking at the views I thought this channel had like a million subs. You definitely got the quality of big youtubers. Keep grinding my guy 🙌🏼💯
Thanks so much! That’s the goal 🙏
True
Very professional
Nice setup! Love the camera desk clamps!
Thanks! My favorite is the desk mounted light stand.
Holy crap! I was today years old when I realized that using a quality monitor stand to mount my studio light so I could move it from talking head shots to product shots was the best idea ever! Headed over to Amazon to look for one now. Great video!
Haha thanks! I’m not the first to do it, but it truly is a game changer for some people like us!
This is one of the best studio space vids i've seen! Well done and thanks for sharing.
Thanks! You might like my Part 2 video in my new office studio space too then. It's more "traditional" but has some cool stuff.
The lamp and monitor mount is my favorite. Great video
Thanks for commenting, glad it was helpful :)
Great video! thanks for sharing
Happy to help, thanks for commenting :)
@@NewLayer 🙏
Not gonna lie, I expected “get a smaller key light” and “learn to manage your cables” and general information stretching out to 10 minutes. I was pleasantly surprised this is all super helpful, you’ve earned a sub in me!
Thanks! Glad it helped. I’ve got arguably cooler stuff coming up in a part 2 😁
These are great ideas. especially having a second desk for b roll footage.
Glad you liked them! Thanks for commenting.
I like the style. I’m also working in a small space, so it’s really important to be as compact as possible!
Thanks! You are 200% right. I used to have 2 light stands, a boomed mic, and a 48" softbox in here! It literally filled the entire space from the top of my desk to the ceiling. I finally realized it was a bit overkill and slowing me down, haha.
New Layer much more efficient with the new styke
@@phucmapvlog HI Phúc Mập ơi. Điều gì đưa Phúc Mập đến đây? Haha
I work on a desk
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I can't believe I needed your video to help me realize my stupid mirror closet doors could be covered with a curtain rather than some adhesive foam or fabric panels! Nice work
I think I'll be pivoting to a home decor and fashion channel now.
That monitor stand is pretty darn nifty!
It really is! I'm surprised there's not more options out there that do similar things. I'm moving away from it in my new setup, which bums me out, but I have other solutions for my new office so no big deal. I'll be building out my new office in about a week :)
This is great, thanks! Question for ya: You have 3 pictures in your background and it looks like the middle one is lit. Q1: Is that middle one lit specifically or is that just light bouncing from somewhere. Q2: If it is lit... How are you lighting that one? I'm trying to set up a similar background and am having issues with avoiding glare on the picture frames while making them bright enough to see (like what you've got going on). Thanks again! :)
Thanks! I actually just stick an RGB pocket light on top of my monitor and shoot it upwards. I show it in this video (but use the Nanlite LitoLite 5C now with the silicone diffuser on) studio.ua-cam.com/users/video3gQ7E6cfxtk/edit
Just 2 weeks ago I also totally removed the glass from the frames because I did get reflections from my key light. It's much better never having to worry now. Hope that helps!
What a great video - lots of great suggestions. Can I ask what lens (and camera I suppose) you are using? The focal length looks just right and I’m always struggling with that.
Nevermind, I see the answer below :)
Glad you found it before I could answer. I try to shoot talking heads around 50-70mm. Anything shorter looks to distorted for my taste. I do enjoy a lot of creators who shoot around 24mm, but I just prefer the more polished look of a longer focal length. And any wider and you’ll see parts of my background that look bad haha.
@@NewLayer lol :) cool - it looks great!
Great video! Thanks for all the tips. I especially appreciate the lighting tips. That's my next frontier.
Thanks! Glad you liked it. If you're getting into lighting and lighting gear, you've come to the right place :)
Hi nice video. some very good ideas for small room filming. what smartphone mount do you use?
Thanks! I use the Phone Grip for Dinkum because it came with the set I bought, but any phone mount with standard 1/4"-20 threads will do fine, like this cheap Ulanzi one: geni.us/ulanzist07phonemount
Just make sure you get one with 1/4"-20 threads on the bottom and back for maximum flexibility. Ulanzi typically makes good stuff for cheap, although I haven't specifically used that mount before.
@@NewLayer Hi thank you for the good suggestion. i went with the Ulanzi ST-03 as i wanted a metal one with a screw adjustment and it's awesome. it also fits mobiles with a protective case. Next i need to order the clamp mount :)
@@AveEndGermany Nice! Glad to hear it works well for you. I like a lot of their accessories.
Really cool set up brother! Love it!
Thanks! We are moving soon so I’ll have an all new setup over the next month or so. I’ll miss this one!
Love the tip on folding up the light when not in use!
That was definitely a big reason to move to a light mat. It's actually about the same weight as the Forza 60, but the profile is such a better fit for this setup. Thanks for the tip on the HD-TX firmware, I have been loving it. Problem is now I want one of their mics with an XLR jack and a boom pole with XLR built in to make it all super clean.
I must have watched this video at least 20 times already! I just ordered the desk mount light stand based on this video. I too am not a fan of a bunch of light stands and tripods all over the floor. My space is minimal so I need as much floor clearance as I can get. I have patterned my own space after many of the ideas in this video. I am working my way up to the dual desk setup, which is a phenomenal look by the way. Thank you SO much for this content!
Nice! I'm glad it was so helpful. You might like my rolling light stand setup in my 2.0 office build: ua-cam.com/video/RPsunHi2sXE/v-deo.html
I do miss the dual desks, but it doesn't really work for my new space unfortunately. Thanks for the support :)
Super Dope! That light is everything !
Still using it! And it’s still probably my favorite part of the setup. Thanks for commenting 🙏
The table is nice. Im making one just like yours. Thanks for sharing
Nice! I love making stuff myself, just wish I had more time.
Glad to have found your video. Heard lots of good points on lighting and I love the idea of blackout curtains.
Glad it was helpful! I've gotten a lot of comments on the curtains, so I'm glad I decided to include them at the last minute, because they really made a huge difference for me :)
I absolutely love this video. Which bolts did you use so that modification to the monitor arm wasn’t needed.
Thanks! Nothing special, it was just a random 1/4" or 3/8" bolt I had lying around that ended up being the right length. Whatever it is, it just needs to fit through the hole of the monitor arm and stick out about 1/2" for the threads to grab into the spigot adapter enough for a solid connection. It's kind of something you'll need to just stop by the hardware store for, which is why I don't have a link to it. I hope that helps.
I just LOVE this video!! That lighting setup if my favorite :D
Do you know the name of the dark grey color you used for your back wall? That also looks soooo good!
Thanks! The paint color is Blackboard by Magnolia Paint. We just had it color matched at Home Depot.
UPDATE: I just posted my new studio setup tour 2.0 here! ua-cam.com/video/RPsunHi2sXE/v-deo.html
So what camera/lens *did* you film it with?
@@BugBobsWildWorld The talking head portion of this was filming with a Sony a7R III and Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 so I could get the desktop and my arms in this shot. All the b-roll was filmed with the Canon M50 (except when the M50 is in the shot).
I've since upgraded and now use the Sony a7S III almost exclusively, but I have a lens review dropping Monday with a ton of sample photos and a b-roll sequence, all shot on the M50, and I gotta say I think it's pretty impressive. If the video wasn't specifically on the M50, I don't think anyone would ever guess it's not a full frame $2,500+ camera, so keep your eyes peeled for that one.
double desk. love it
Thanks! That's most peoples favorite part, and it was my wife's idea 😅
Ecstatic I found your channel. So much great info in a short time.
Thanks! I'm glad you find my videos useful :)
Clean and direct! Respect man!
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. I want to do a part 2 soon. I've got a lot of cool stuff since this video :)
@@NewLayer can't wait to watch it then! I do tech reviews myself, still learning my way, I learned a lot from you. Thanks!
AhmeDroid It can definitely take a while to find your style and groove 👍
@@NewLayer agreed! It's coming together now, when I watch my first attempts and my last I can definitely spot the improvements and style being added. Loved the chat! I hope to stay in touch :)
Congrats on getting just about to 100k!
Thanks! Getting close :)
Thank you for making this video. At 2.43 you are taking on b-roll shot. What are you standing on to make you spin around the object, or are you just incredibly steady turning on the floor? Thanks
It's all handheld and I move steadily, but then in Premiere, I use Warp Stabilizer to make it perfectly smooth.
The best trick is to shoot at 1/80 or 1/100 shutter speed instead of the usual 1/50, then stabilizing it in post is much easier.
Or, you can shoot at 60 frames per second and put it on a 24 frames per second timeline so it plays in slow motion, which also helps to smooth out the motion.
@@NewLayer Thank you for the tips
Is it possible to write the links to purchase the gears you are using here.? That would be a great help. Thanks a lot
Everything should be linked in the description, hope that helps.
I am researching for insperation as I am upgrading my own setupo. Brilliant effort and a great little studio. New Sub Cheers from Western Australia
Thanks! Here's my Part 2: ua-cam.com/video/RPsunHi2sXE/v-deo.html
I just moved again and set up an all new space, so I'll be posting a new video in a couple weeks as well. It includes a lot of gear from my favorite Australian brand RODE :)
WoW, I’m setting my office to teach on line, (Aerospace mechanics program) and record the classes for future uses/individual courses.
Your video really helped me with my set up!
Thanks a bunch!
Glad it helped! I did a new office studio tour video too. It’s more traditional, but check it out, maybe there’s more useful stuff in there for you.
Yeah, I saw that, very nice, but for the moment, I'm on a tight budget, I'd like to buy a Skydio 2 drone, so the less I spend on the studio, the faster I can get my new toy.
I'm really impressed that you took time to respond, in fact, you take the time to respond to every comments!?! That is dedication!!
@@mecaniqueanimee3267 Understandable. I'd love a Skydio 2 to follow me around, but for now it's Mavic 2 Pro, so I can't complain.
I try to reply to everything because I HATE when I leave comments on other creators videos and no one ever replies!
Could you share the exact area of your room as well the distances, for instance between camera and you?
my room is 10.5 wide and 11.5 feet long. The camera is 7' away. The blue wall behind me is 8' wide, because there is an open doorway just out of frame. Hope that helps :)
@@NewLayer thanks a lot
@@NewLayer LOL - You are too nice 😁
@@hellolau Haha, I keep a tape measure in my desk drawer for just these types of questions :)
So informative!!! I absolutely love the light box. The entire setup is awesome.
Thanks! Glad you liked it :)
Great video! Any recomendation for de desk? I mean, size, what type of material is?
In my first studio I had laminate desks, but after only a year or so, the corners always start to chip and peel and ruins the aesthetic. So I highly recommend solid wood tops, although they are more expensive. Real wood will last a decade easily, and can always be sanded and re-finished. Plus they look way better IMO and are sturdier.
I talk about my standing desk from Ergonofis in my 2nd studio video here: ua-cam.com/video/RPsunHi2sXE/v-deo.html
And in my third, I talk about a cheaper real-wood option from Flexispot as well: ua-cam.com/video/eYccZyARZuA/v-deo.html
I hope that helps.
Wow you are the #1 @@NewLayer
Thanks! So much valuable information concisely.
Happy to help, glad you liked it :)
Oh this is exactly what I’m trying to do. I love this look
Thanks! Hope this helped 😁
Great tips. What color is your wall painted? Is that black or gray 🤔 looks awesome
Thanks! It’s color matched matte finish Behr from Home Depot to the Magnolia Blackboard color shop.magnolia.com/products/blackboard
So a dark gray with a very slight blue tint. Obviously the lighting makes it even more blue, so just dark gray would work too to get the same look.
Wow these are all really great tips. Putting my UA-cam studio together now and I can’t take all the light stands and tripods anymore! Definitely gonna have to pick up some of these. This is exactly the info I needed!
Thanks, glad you like them! And yes, tripods and light stands on the floor in a small space will drive you mad VERY quickly, haha.
Awesome set up what is the name brand of the monitor thanks keep up the good work.
I did a whole video on my monitor! ua-cam.com/video/02uI-LmmdJ4/v-deo.html I love it so much ❤️
Sorry i mean the name of the monitor stand thanks for quick reply
@@thenerdcomicbookco.est.1966 The brand is Vaydeer and is linked in the description 👍👍
*How do you mitigate window light?* My room has windows on 3 walls.
Blackout curtains are the easiest way. Or for a 0 budget alternative, cardboard cut to fit the windows that you can hide under your bed when you're not using them. The curtains I link to in this video are extremely opaque, letting in essentially 0 light.
Fantastic space. Thanks for the video.
Thanks! Here's my studio video 2.0 if you're interested: ua-cam.com/video/RPsunHi2sXE/v-deo.html
Great ideas. I have a different type of studio, but you provided ideas that I can use in a bit different way. Thanks very much!!
That was my goal so I'm glad it helped you! :)
Thanks for this, looking to do the same thing!
You're welcome! I did a new studio setup video when I moved that you might find useful too: ua-cam.com/video/RPsunHi2sXE/v-deo.html
Nice setup. It gave me an idea. Great video.
Glad I could help! Good luck with your setup :)
This is a great set up! Love the light and clamp.
Thanks! Now that I got my a7S III and don't use the Canon M50 as much, I more often have my camera set up on a tripod again since it's in a cage, which is too heavy for those clamps, but they are still super useful for positioning my phone, pocket lights, etc.
Great video. Love your tips and style.
Thanks! Glad you liked it 👍
What’s the camera setting when you shoot these videos, please? The subject looks pretty sharp and focused
The talking head portion of this video (and much of the b-roll) was filmed with the Canon M50 using the 15-45mm kit lens geni.us/canonm501545kit
@@NewLayer Thanks for the quick reply. That’s really helpful
@@jingwu997 Happy to help!
Great tips, glad I found your channel...looking forward to other content from you..
Thanks! I'm glad you're here.
Absolutely amazing setup. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day. 😊
Thanks! I've since moved and done a Part 2 on my new setup, but I do miss this office sometimes :)
Great video!!!
Thanks! I'm posting a brand new Part 2 in the next day or two, so keep an eye out :)
Do you have light recommendations for someone who is just starting out? Budget/rental friendly options?
The Nanlite FS-150 is one of my favorites, which you can see here: ua-cam.com/video/NRn84iErwQA/v-deo.html
The Aputure Amaran 60d and 60x are also great choices with some extra features like battery support: ua-cam.com/video/m1cXOypWocc/v-deo.html
That computer stand though!! I never seen one with a USB port and all of that... looks like I’ll be upgrading my stand soon lol
I know right! I wish it was an inch deeper and a few inches wider since I have such a big monitor, but it's still awesome.
Amazing video. Your video quality and UA-cam setup is what I hope to have one day. Great tips. Subscribed.
Alec Wilcock Thanks 🙏 I have a ton of light reviews up and coming in the future, but hope to do more tutorials as well.
Would you be interested in a “basic lighting for UA-cam” or something similar?
@@NewLayer Honestly, yes I would love that. I feel like I should know the basics of lighting by now.
I would also love to a video on what are the best compacts lights you would recommend? I'm moving into a smaller space soon which is why I ended watching your video.
Thanks for the reply. It's appreciated more than you know!
Alec Wilcock Thanks for the feedback. It depends on your budget a lot. My Intellytech Litecloth is amazing but very expensive.
A good budget option is a Godox SL60W or SL150W II with a 34” collapsible beauty dish.
I always recommend the collapsible beauty dishes because they are half the depth of a parabolic soft box, so perfect for small spaces.
I did a full Godox comparison video recently you can check out, and here’s some links.
geni.us/godoxsl60wled
geni.us/godoxsl150wii
geni.us/glowbeautydish34silver
If you’re in Discord, hop on to my server and we can chat about it if you need more guidance discord.gg/p77T6w
What lens are you using for talking head videos with the M50?
I only used the kit 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 lens for my videos. I did pick up the Viltrox lenses more recently and LOVE them. I highly recommend checking my review on those out to see what you can accomplish with the M50 ua-cam.com/video/aAG759XJhcA/v-deo.html
Any chance you would share where you got your desks?
They are linked in the description, but, they are so old now that they're getting harder to find: geni.us/analiesedesk
Loved the video! Very useful tips. Working on turning my basement into a studio. Thanks!
Thanks, glad it was helpful! Good luck with your studio :)
I actually just put up some blackout curtains in my studio space and it is indeed a game changer.
It's crazy right! Something so cheap and simple that improves audio significantly and opens things up as far as recording times go.
New Layer exactly. I used to have to hold off on filming until the night and my entire room is white so I would have light bouncing all over the place.
Thnx sharing this. Yes, it takes time if have to setup lighting for some minutes. I love your studio flow. It will encourage us to focus more videos and minimize to setup before start to record. Subscribed!
Thanks for watching, glad you found it inspiring :)
Nice video mate thank you. I think the lens you use always helps to make a background as that can give a better blurry background.
What lens did you use? I am looking to get something for myself. I have the 50mm Canon but it’s to zoomed in for my room as it’s quite small similar to yours.
I use the Tamron 28-75 f/2.8: geni.us/tamron2875sony
If you have an APS-C sensor camera, you would need an f/1.8 lens to get the same blurriness as my f/2.8 on a full frame camera.
I have shot a few videos at f/4 in the past and no one noticed, so you could get something like the 24-105mm f/4 EF if you have an EF mount canon camera. Hope that helps.
@@NewLayer cheers mate. All out of my budget unfortunately 🙁. I’m thinking of trying the 24mm f2.8. Do you think that would be ok? I’m kinda new to lenses and stuff so don’t really have a clue.
It would definitely be ok, 24mm is pretty wide but it just depends. I shoot around 50mm but if you don’t have room for that then maybe 35mm would work too.
@@NewLayer cheers mate. I’ve been looking online at second hand sigma 30mm. They don’t seem much more than a new 24mm.
Might try thats. My room is quite small unfortunately. Keep telling the Mrs we need a bigger house but she’s having none of it 😂
@@AshThomasFilms Haha, just make your bedroom your new studio and she'll eventually get mad enough to agree to move!
Awesome setup, given me loads of ideas for my studio..
Thanks! I’ve got a part 2 coming sometime soon with some more big and little things that have been awesome!
How many lights altogether do you have? I feel that you could use one as hair and one as key.
I typically have 1 key light, 1 hair light, and a few in the background as accent lights. I want to do a video in the near future showing how to set up 3-4 different looks for UA-camrs or other content creators.
@@NewLayer That will be awesome
Great video...I'm all over the flexible clamps but I couldn't see this in your links.
Thanks! The link was under the "other" section Dinkum Systems FlexiMount Clamp - geni.us/dinkumfleximount
Hope that helps :)
@@NewLayer many thanks.
Great video! What phone adapter are you using with the Dinkum clamp?
It's Dinkum's own phone grip, but I only ever see it for sale directly on their site. The Ulanzi accessories are great, and one of their phone mounts is the ST-03, which is very simple and inexpensive geni.us/ulanzist03phonemount
The style is really awesome! Nice space you have. :)
Thanks, glad you like it :)
I like the desks, can I have the link to buy them?
It's in the description! geni.us/analiesedesk
That's really helpful, dude;-)
I literally watched this vid for more than three times, and checked the details again and again, even make some notes on it.
Planning on organising my small studio, too.
It is really important to make it as compact as you mentioned.
Ground floor is the key for me.
Thanks again.
You got my sub, by the way. Cheers.
Wow! Thank you. I'm glad it was that helpful. I have a Part 2 coming sometime soon with ever more cool ideas. Thanks for the support.
@@NewLayer Looking forward to it;-)) Stay health and creative.
Fantastic video. I don't know how I haven't seen any of your videos before. Subscribed.
Thanks! Glad you found me!
Thanks for the curtains of all things!
That’s why I included them! Such a dark horse significant upgrade, haha. Thanks for the comment :)
Great video and tips! Thanks for this.
Thanks! Glad it was helpful :)
Hey man, great video. Picking up a fleximount today, those things are useful! Keep it up 👍
Thanks, glad you liked it! And thanks for the support :)
If you're interested in chatting with me and other creators, feel free to hop on to my Discord server! discord.gg/ECKWJX
Could you please tell us which lens and camera has been used in this video?
It's a combination of the Sony a7R III + Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8, and the Canon M50 with the kit 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 lens.
Nowadays I shoot with the a7S III which is way more video-centric, but still with the Tamron lenses, mainly the 28-75mm f/2.8: geni.us/tamron2875sony
The M50 (and M50 Mark II) are fantastic cameras with the right lenses. I did a video here on some Viltrox primes, and it shows off how good of images you can get from these cameras: ua-cam.com/video/aAG759XJhcA/v-deo.html
any ideas for overhead stands????diy off course??
Something super basic and easy to install and remove would be something like this bhpho.to/3kf5h49
The wall mount version looks like this: bhpho.to/2Rw9zaZ
You should be able to mount that directly to wall studs or ceiling joists, or you could screw a backer board to the wall/ceiling and then mount to the back board to give you more positioning flexibility.
If you're looking for to a rail mount that you can move the light back and forth, then I have no idea, sorry. I've never wall or ceiling mounted anything.
thanks for this video man! what lens do you use for your talking heads?
Some videos are the kit lens for the Canon M50 (15-45mm EF-M) geni.us/canonm501545kit and when I use my Sony cameras I use the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 geni.us/tamron2875sony
The Tamron is the best overall value you can buy in my opinion for size/weight, image quality, constant aperture, etc.
What a beautiful setup omg I’m jealous
Thank you! Hopefully my tips can help you set up a space you like for yourself :)
Loved your video! Thanks for the great tip!
Thank you! I'm glad you liked it :)
Great quality! What lens you film this ? What is your favourite focal length for this talking head videos?
Thanks! This was a combination of the Sony a7R III (geni.us/sonyalpha7riii) with Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 (geni.us/tamron2875sony) and Canon M50 with the kit 15-45mm lens (geni.us/canonm501545kit)
I like shooting between 50-75mm for talking head, because it has more of a broadcast look. Some people like the more casual look of a wider angle like 24-35mm, but I like a more polished look of a longer focal length.
@@NewLayer thank you for your response! 🙏
Lots of great tips! I like the light stand and camera clamp ideas. Might have to see if they will work in my studio space!
Thanks, glad it was at least a little bit inspiring. My hope was that people would take some of these ideas and adapt them to their own workspace to make them more efficient :)
Love the set up! What are you using for the accent lighting behind the desk?
It’s the LED strip lights linked in the description. They’re just stuck to the back of the desk 👍
Do you film all your talking head scenes with your M50? What lens are you using with it? You only mention that it’s not super wide. The symmetrical look you’ve set up is fantastic.
I used to with the kit 15-45mm lens, which is a 24-72mm full frame equivalent. After buying my Sony a7S III, I use that almost exclusively now.
I have a review for the Viltrox 23, 33, and 56mm f/1.4 EF-M lenses coming in 1-2 weeks, and I shot a lot of photos and sample video on my M50, so keep an eye out for that if you're interested in the M50. Those 3 lenses singlehandedly kept me from selling that camera.
I posted a bunch of sample shots in my Instagram stories too @newlayercom
@@NewLayer Thanks. I've got a Lumix G85 which isn't full frame and I couldn't achieve the look you have where the desk and my head & torso were in the shot using the lenses I have.
I was wondering how you achieved a full frame look with the M50. I was hoping it was a lens and not your A7. 😀
@@TimConley
Here's a couple videos I shot the talking head with the M50, so it's still possible. I shot these at a wider focal length and much closer to me, but it was just with with the cheap kit 15-45mm lens at like f/3.5.
ua-cam.com/video/thBBfg3_4A4/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/ruUd5OMPZsY/v-deo.html
You can definitely still achieve the "full frame" look with the right lens.
I shoot around 60-75mm at f/2.8 on the a7S III now, so for an APS-C camera, you'd need something around 40-50mm f/1.8 to get the same framing and depth of field.
@@NewLayer I really appreciate your advice. The videos you linked look great, too. I’ll start searching for the right lens tonight.
Awesome video thank you !! Question, what color paint and brand did you use on your walls and where did you get those picture frames? Thanks again
Thanks! Glad you liked it.
It’s color matched matte finish Behr from Home Depot to the Magnolia Blackboard color shop.magnolia.com/products/blackboard
So a dark gray with a very slight blue tint. Obviously the lighting makes it even more blue, so just dark gray would work too to get a similar look.
The picture frames were a random pickup my wife made from a local store.
@@NewLayer thank you so much for the amazing quick response and for sharing the colors with me.
Great video. I especially liked the studio light and camera mounting idea. So neat and facile, and yet so rare. 👍🏼
Any tips on how to soundproof a room on a budget? Seeking an easy DIY project to practise on my vocals, without bothering the neighboring rooms. Cheer!
Thanks! Sound treating a room is actually different than soundproofing/sound isolation. The first one reduces echo and makes your recordings sound better, the latter keeps sound from traveling through the walls.
Unfortunately, sound isolation is very expensive, and there’s not much you can do on a budget.
The cheapest way to sound treat a room for recording is to get sound blankets and hang/drape them on as much as possible. They will help with isolation a little, but a LOT with room reverb and echo.
There’s a lot out there, like these amzn.to/3wyZrkA
Hope that helps 👍
@@NewLayer Alrighty! I didn't know things like 'sound dampening blankets' existed and I'll consider this option as well. Thanks for your advice. Cheers!👍🏼
They are infinitely better than the foam squares you put in the wall, at least for sound properties. The foam looks cooler so... maybe both? 🤔
I love these ideas at this point Im filming in my living room, kitchen and loft. But in the future I want to build a studio. What is the size of your room?
Thanks! My room is about 10 x 10.5, but it's a bit odd because you can walk through it to another room. So the wall in the background of my talking head videos is just 8' wide and 8' tall, and I have the camera about 7-8' away from me.
@@NewLayer Great info, I ws looking to make one in my basement probably 12 x 12. I have an unfinished basement and can basically do what I want as far as size. Is the size of your room big enough or would you rather a 12 x 12?
@@NatePolmateer The bigger the better. You can make something as small as 8' x 8' or 8' x 10' work as a UA-cam set, but 12 x 12' is WAY better!
@@NewLayer Thanks brother! just started following you and your engagement does not disappoint! Thanks for the help :)
Great job, JT. I too built my desktop studio after that of Caleb Pike at DSLR Video Shooter. And it's in a spare tiny bedroom, 10' wide x 9.8' deep. Now improving it with some of your tweaks & gear (affiliate links ✓). I do prefer how you mount your light. What is the clamp at 1:36? Maybe add an affiliate link for it. Thank you.
I wish I could, I can’t find it! Haha. It came with my Intellytech LC-160RGBW II, and I don’t know what it’s called.
If anyone finds it, please let me know 😁
@@NewLayer Ah, so that's why I couldn't find it. Here is one from Manfrotto. I went ahead & bought it. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JLO6OG
@@BugBobsWildWorld Ah yes, you can definitely just use a bracket like that. I was trying to find one that articulated in every direction, but the 90 degree works fine since you can spin it on the spigot as well 👍
@@NewLayer Gotcha, yours is a balljoint. Here's one that would work like that. www.amazon.com/Kupo-Double-Joint-Adapter-KG007112/dp/B0082N9FT4
@@BugBobsWildWorld Thanks for the link. Mine has 2 female connections, which is how it attaches to the spigot on the desk arm and light mount, while this one is 2 male ends, but it's good to have both!
Nice. Do you work in this office? If so, how do yo keep it clean enough to film and still usable for work? My desk has 2 monitors, webcam, keyboard, and all the associated cabling.
Thanks! And yes I do every day. For a while I had enough storage to keep things neat, but now there are boxes and gear outlining the edges of the room just outside the frame, LOL.
As far as your setup, I think monitors, webcam, keyboard, etc looks cool as a backdrop as long as you clean up the cables, so I wouldn't worry about that :)
@@NewLayer thanks for sharing that. I guess I shouldn’t be so subconscious about the boxes in the corners.
@@JBoy340a I would bet the mess around my room would put yours to shame LOL
Awesome video! Thank you!
Love this video and the setup!! ❤️
Thanks! Glad you like it :)
Between this video and the all-in-one desk setup by DSLR Video Shooter my new home studio is going to be great. Thanks!
That's a great video too! I'm happy this one inspired you as well :)
What a cool studio! really like this setup, and look. Well done!
Thanks! Glad you liked it :)
what is the color of your dark wall?
It’s color matched matte finish Behr from Home Depot to the Magnolia Blackboard color shop.magnolia.com/products/blackboard
Wow thanks for the awesome tips!
No problem, glad you saw something useful.
Can you share your back wall measures? I just want to know if my future space is good enough.... Thanks
My back wall is honestly pretty small at 8' wide and 8' tall. I shoot around 55mm, which makes the background appear larger and fills the frame. With a bigger background it'd be easier to shoot with a wider lens.
@@NewLayer Thanks.... Im a huge fan... from Puerto Rico.
Nice desk setup!
Thanks! I give me wife credit for coming up with the dual desk idea!
Thanks man! Loved this video and I’ve purchased that flexible dslr camera mount!!!!
Thanks! That is surprisingly the most referred item from this video by a large margin. I guess I shouldn't be surprised because it's awesome but... it kind of came out of nowhere!
hello how can i change the intensity of the background lights? Because i see that in the videos i make the light seems to have a star like glow...can you dio something with final cut?
It's hard to say without seeing an example. You can adjust the background light itself or your camera settings. Or it might just be an artifact from the lens/camera combo you're using.
@@NewLayer It is I guess but youtube does not let me attach an image. Thanks anyway
Where exactly did you place your mic? Your space sounds extremely reverberant.
Normal boom placement about 16" away above and slightly to the side. The problem is exactly that though, my room is nearly square, hardwood floors, etc, so it IS extremely reverberant. Imagine if I didn't add the curtains!
I have since tried a hypercardioid mic (Senal MC24-EL) and eventually settled on the Rode NTG3, which do a little better job, but I still need some real acoustic panels.
@@NewLayer Do you have a carpet or some kind of mat under your desk? The mic is pointed down, so the loudest reflections would come from the floor wouldn't they? Also I'm not sure what angle the mic is pointed at, but if it's pointed more toward your chest rather than mouth your body will become an obstacle to reverb. Alex Knickerbocker recommended this angle as it helps get rid of harsh sibilant sounds too.
@@nathanksimpson I have a small rug under my desk, but the desk itself is between me and the floor, so that doesn't help much.
Most audible reflections will come simply from bouncing around the room and coming in the front of the mic, then the back, then the sides due to the polar pattern.
Unfortunately, without additional sound treatment or de-verb post processing (which I do in newer videos edited in Premiere), it's not going to get any better. It's an old house on a hollow subfloor, so the entire thing is just very echo-y, LOL.
Man, your whole floor is a speaker? Mad respect having it sound as good as it does.
@@nathanksimpson Haha, that's a good way to put it! It really is.
I find myself screaming "be quiet!" about 10 times during recording because my kids will run down the hall on the other side of the house and it's like a subwoofer hitting every time :'(
wow..simply amazing.
Glad you like it!
The one thing I need on your list is what lens are you using. I have a small room similar to yours. But it doesn’t capture the background. I pretty much cover the whole screen
The trick is to use a lens with a longer focal length. The longer the focal length, the more lens compression you get, meaning your background will appear bigger in the frame. To do that, you'll have to move the camera farther away, and to a certain extent, it looks best when you can move it as far away as possible.
I use the Tamron 28-75mm for Sony E-Mount and shoot close to 70mm geni.us/tamron2875sony
I hope that helps :)
@@NewLayer oh dang. I’m getting my 24-70 soon. I will do as you say for the focal length. Thanks so much
@@redesignedlife777 Perfect, that should work nicely :)
Good video. I am never sure why presenters are most times behind a desk? I mean you could just sit at your edit desk and turn the swivel chair around? Because you have two desks in that room and the one you’re sitting at must be right in the middle of the room taking up space.
Cuz it looks nice and you can set stuff on it. I also used the 2nd desk for b-roll shots, which was way better than trying to do that on my computer desk.