Watched several of your videos. Downloaded your equipment guide. Took everything you said to heart. I went from garbage to a really nice setup. I estimate if I had found you sooner I would have saved close to $800.00 dollars on crap I bought on Amazon that didn’t work. Go Pro, key lights, ring lights, mounts, arms and cables. I could write a book on what not to do. I was about to give up when I stumbled on to you. Wow, this sounds like a commercial, but it’s not. Thank You! Not exaggerating, An answer to prayer! 🎉😊
The point of this Allen is to demonstrate that you can still look good without all the lights, stands and big studio, this little set up clamps to your desk and looks great, I've actually made a few little mods to it now and it actually looks better than my mine set up, which rags me off because I spent a lot of money on that when I could have done it for a fraction of the cost.
Thanks bud. Yep it's pretty much the same. I do enjoy making these videos, takes a lot longer than most people think. So always nice when someone takes the time to comment.
Here you go: Super Clamps www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?q=super%20clamps&sts=ma Light www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1621579-REG/godox_ul60_silent_led_video.html Globe www.amazon.com/Softbox%EF%BC%8CBowens-Quick-Install%EF%BC%8C65cm-Collapsible-Continuous-Photography/dp/B08LNSHP61
Here’s the light: www.photospecialist.co.uk/godox-ul60-silent-video-light?hic_camp=google_ads:18189393538::&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAtt2tBhBDEiwALZuhAGYO39NltVdKU0XgojSTWcSYLpbxKmbpPLeFreczNwsPwdgI9sRrExoC7DsQAvD_BwE
Here’s the Globe: www.photospecialist.co.uk/godox-cs-65d-lantern-soft-box-65-cm?hic_camp=google_ads:18189393538::&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAtt2tBhBDEiwALZuhAMaYoVOC1PIxugFCZkaQIIND9TUETXvArtuVmOYuIPDZvk8B-CFQHBoClf0QAvD_BwE
No, I would use a teleprompter with the camera mounted behind it so as I was reading I would be looking directly down the lens of the camera. Here's a video were I go into using a teleprompter: th-cam.com/video/LYHgwm-FbWs/w-d-xo.html
@ thank you! Yes I watched that one, very helpful. My question is more around how to attach it into a studio set up like this, do you usually have your teleprompter (with camera mounted) attached to one of the arms? Or it’s too heavy and would need to be on a tripod / something else? Thanks!
Hahaa! I'm kind of in the same boat regarding cable management for my computer setup, good ole Amazon. I've put it off for a little over a year now and since I've got a new mic the wire mess finally got to me. Since friends are going to ask me what I did over my Labor day weekend and I get to reply, "planned out a bunch of cable management." Hopefully it doesn't take too much trial and error! And money.. 😂 Anyways good to see another video out from you.
Great information and easy to understand. Do you have a similar video that shows ideas/tips for building out the background ? (i.e. recommended size, distance behind presenter, lighting, etc.)
@@mikestewart4733 The hard part is making it simple so normal people who actually have a life can copy it and not just sad techie people like me, I'm working on it at the moment
@@CourseBuildersAcademy it's a little more work (perhaps a lot more) but perhaps you could make multiple options available from simple to standard to expert.
I really like your videos . Lots of effort put in, and the explanations are great. Thank you for these. Your mv7 video been super helpful for me. What do you use over ecamm now! It seems it’s unavailable. What would you recommend for videos and video podcast? Thanks! Kris
Ga Day Andrew, watching your programs and loving them. One question about a camera. I have a Sony A 5100 with no plugin for sound. Whats your recommendation for this? Thanks
without buying a different camera you would have to record your sound separately. If you're doing recorded videos you can sync the audio and video up in post or if you're doing live videos you could just Ecamm or OBS, or if you're using Zoom it kinda does it for you, not perfect sync, but good enough for most cases
Hi Andrew, I'm setting up my studio based on your recommendations and I'm buying the gears at the moment (i've clicked on the links so hopefully you'll get the affiliate commission). Unfortunately, the Super clamps aren't available. What alternative would you recommend? Thanks
Great setup. My challenge is that, in my desk, there is an ultrawide monitor in front of me, with a vertical one to the left. Realistically, if you are putting the effort to have a great video setup, you already have a pretty good overall desk setup, and a screen is an integral part of that. I'm not sure where to place the camera. If it peaks from the top of my screen, it looks like I am looking up to it, making my face look weird. If I place it to the side, I cannot look at the screen while I am in meetings.
I had the same issue, I ended up taking the monitor off the stand and fitting it to a Vesa arm to get it a few inches lower. This is why I only use 27” monitors in front of me, a camera with a 23mm lens works perfectly like this. But I have to get my monitors low to the desk
You had some nice ideas to present. You did not, however, say what the final cost was for the components you used in the final product (not all the things you bought and did not use just the cost of the things that went into the final setup). Also, are you aware of, (what are your thoughts about) the Viozon Selfie Live Floor Stand from Amazon for $248 and the desk mount version for $139? Best of luck with your channel. How long did it take to attract your first thousand subscribers? 😊
The cost for the stand and all the arms would run you about $140. The challenge is finding a monitor arm that is at least 39" tall and is able to support the recommended light. A lot of people go for these ring lights and it's hard to get the right look with such harsh light that's set so close. As for the subscribers, took me about 14 months and that's because I made a few mistakes content wise, if you did it right it would be easy to do it inside 6 months or even shorter. If you want to listen to anyone on how to do this and there's no lack of people offering advice, check out Ed on the Filmbooth channel.
@@CourseBuildersAcademy Thanks for the reply. Personally I have the Vioson desk mount and I'm happy with it. Of course, I've added several attachments (Ballmount, Teleprompter, Neewer 420 LED lights and soft boxes, Extension rods, Yeti X mic, etc.). CAUTION SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTION AHEAD: I've been intermittently uploading since Jan 2019. I'm now ready to get serious and consistent as my retirement hobby. The channel name is The-Xamined-Life. Obviously I'd appreciate it if you'd take a look. My goal is to raise money from AdSense etc. for Doctors without Borders, Feeding America, and OxFam. The content provides civil discussion of diverse opinions about ideas and issues from the tremendously important to the trivial but interesting. Best wishes for you and your channel. ☮🕊☯💙💛💙💛💙💛🙏4 Ukraine. May all your ups and downs have only soft landings.
@@TheXaminedLife My advice to you would be to check out Ed at Filmbooth, not only is he highly entertaining but I've never seen anyone with so much knowledge on how to really grow a TH-cam Channel, tell him I sent you - Ed is a great guy.
Watched several of your videos. Downloaded your equipment guide. Took everything you said to heart. I went from garbage to a really nice setup. I estimate if I had found you sooner I would have saved close to $800.00 dollars on crap I bought on Amazon that didn’t work. Go Pro, key lights, ring lights, mounts, arms and cables. I could write a book on what not to do. I was about to give up when I stumbled on to you. Wow, this sounds like a commercial, but it’s not. Thank You! Not exaggerating, An answer to prayer! 🎉😊
Thank you! I'm pleased you've gotten yourself sorted. Like you I learned what to do by trying so many things that didn't.
Thank you good man! All the best, may God bless you!
Very helpful. Thank you so much for sharing. Have an amazing day. 🎉👍
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It doesn’t look good Andrew, it looks GREAT!
The point of this Allen is to demonstrate that you can still look good without all the lights, stands and big studio, this little set up clamps to your desk and looks great, I've actually made a few little mods to it now and it actually looks better than my mine set up, which rags me off because I spent a lot of money on that when I could have done it for a fraction of the cost.
not only looks good, it looks amazing!
Thank you for putting this video together, Andrew. I didn't even know Super Clamps existed in the first place.
You bet! I love em.
Looks great that, Andy. Reminds me of a match anglers seatbox, Octoplus attachments and all. Superb tips as always.
Thanks bud. Yep it's pretty much the same. I do enjoy making these videos, takes a lot longer than most people think. So always nice when someone takes the time to comment.
huge respect, awesome video dude. really well made
Thank you very much for the comment
Funny B-roll.. really like the ”bought alot of stuff, then threw it away” 😂.. I so felt that.. been there 😂
I’ve bought more than my share of stuff I don’t use
Oh and the light and soft box are not available either 😞Any recommendation would be welcome
Here you go:
Super Clamps
www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?q=super%20clamps&sts=ma
Light
www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1621579-REG/godox_ul60_silent_led_video.html
Globe
www.amazon.com/Softbox%EF%BC%8CBowens-Quick-Install%EF%BC%8C65cm-Collapsible-Continuous-Photography/dp/B08LNSHP61
Thanks andrew, any alternative for uk customers? I’m based in england and these are in dollars and involve some hefty shipping bills.
Here’s the light: www.photospecialist.co.uk/godox-ul60-silent-video-light?hic_camp=google_ads:18189393538::&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAtt2tBhBDEiwALZuhAGYO39NltVdKU0XgojSTWcSYLpbxKmbpPLeFreczNwsPwdgI9sRrExoC7DsQAvD_BwE
Here’s the Globe: www.photospecialist.co.uk/godox-cs-65d-lantern-soft-box-65-cm?hic_camp=google_ads:18189393538::&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAtt2tBhBDEiwALZuhAMaYoVOC1PIxugFCZkaQIIND9TUETXvArtuVmOYuIPDZvk8B-CFQHBoClf0QAvD_BwE
Here’s the super clamp www.amazon.co.uk/Manfrotto-035-Ftc-Super-Clamp/dp/B0039IABF4
Thanks for sharing! Love your videos. Would love to know how you would add a teleprompter into this set up please. On a separate tripod?
No, I would use a teleprompter with the camera mounted behind it so as I was reading I would be looking directly down the lens of the camera. Here's a video were I go into using a teleprompter: th-cam.com/video/LYHgwm-FbWs/w-d-xo.html
@ thank you! Yes I watched that one, very helpful. My question is more around how to attach it into a studio set up like this, do you usually have your teleprompter (with camera mounted) attached to one of the arms? Or it’s too heavy and would need to be on a tripod / something else? Thanks!
if I was using a full sized teleprompter I would likely mount it on a tripod
Thanks for this amazing video
Hahaa! I'm kind of in the same boat regarding cable management for my computer setup, good ole Amazon. I've put it off for a little over a year now and since I've got a new mic the wire mess finally got to me.
Since friends are going to ask me what I did over my Labor day weekend and I get to reply, "planned out a bunch of cable management."
Hopefully it doesn't take too much trial and error! And money.. 😂
Anyways good to see another video out from you.
I'm so cable mess OCD, nothing bothers me as much as cables that aren't perfect, glad I'm not the other one!
Great information and easy to understand. Do you have a similar video that shows ideas/tips for building out the background ? (i.e. recommended size, distance behind presenter, lighting, etc.)
Funny you ask because I’m working on one, but covering it in quite a unique way that makes it really easy and cheap
@@CourseBuildersAcademy, can't wait! 🙂
@@mikestewart4733 The hard part is making it simple so normal people who actually have a life can copy it and not just sad techie people like me, I'm working on it at the moment
@@CourseBuildersAcademy it's a little more work (perhaps a lot more) but perhaps you could make multiple options available from simple to standard to expert.
Great video!!! Thank you!
You are so welcome!
I really like your videos . Lots of effort put in, and the explanations are great. Thank you for these. Your mv7 video been super helpful for me. What do you use over ecamm now! It seems it’s unavailable. What would you recommend for videos and video podcast? Thanks! Kris
No Ecamm is still very much available, here is a link: bit.ly/3pTMBfT I'd be lost without Ecamm, it's amazing
Ga Day Andrew, watching your programs and loving them. One question about a camera. I have a Sony A 5100 with no plugin for sound. Whats your recommendation for this? Thanks
without buying a different camera you would have to record your sound separately. If you're doing recorded videos you can sync the audio and video up in post or if you're doing live videos you could just Ecamm or OBS, or if you're using Zoom it kinda does it for you, not perfect sync, but good enough for most cases
Genius!!
Thank you Andy
Hi Andrew, I'm setting up my studio based on your recommendations and I'm buying the gears at the moment (i've clicked on the links so hopefully you'll get the affiliate commission). Unfortunately, the Super clamps aren't available. What alternative would you recommend? Thanks
Great setup. My challenge is that, in my desk, there is an ultrawide monitor in front of me, with a vertical one to the left.
Realistically, if you are putting the effort to have a great video setup, you already have a pretty good overall desk setup, and a screen is an integral part of that. I'm not sure where to place the camera. If it peaks from the top of my screen, it looks like I am looking up to it, making my face look weird. If I place it to the side, I cannot look at the screen while I am in meetings.
I had the same issue, I ended up taking the monitor off the stand and fitting it to a Vesa arm to get it a few inches lower. This is why I only use 27” monitors in front of me, a camera with a 23mm lens works perfectly like this. But I have to get my monitors low to the desk
You had some nice ideas to present. You did not, however, say what the final cost was for the components you used in the final product (not all the things you bought and did not use just the cost of the things that went into the final setup). Also, are you aware of, (what are your thoughts about) the Viozon Selfie Live Floor Stand from Amazon for $248 and the desk mount version for $139? Best of luck with your channel. How long did it take to attract your first thousand subscribers? 😊
The cost for the stand and all the arms would run you about $140. The challenge is finding a monitor arm that is at least 39" tall and is able to support the recommended light. A lot of people go for these ring lights and it's hard to get the right look with such harsh light that's set so close. As for the subscribers, took me about 14 months and that's because I made a few mistakes content wise, if you did it right it would be easy to do it inside 6 months or even shorter. If you want to listen to anyone on how to do this and there's no lack of people offering advice, check out Ed on the Filmbooth channel.
@@CourseBuildersAcademy Thanks for the reply. Personally I have the Vioson desk mount and I'm happy with it. Of course, I've added several attachments (Ballmount, Teleprompter, Neewer 420 LED lights and soft boxes, Extension rods, Yeti X mic, etc.). CAUTION SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTION AHEAD: I've been intermittently uploading since Jan 2019. I'm now ready to get serious and consistent as my retirement hobby. The channel name is The-Xamined-Life. Obviously I'd appreciate it if you'd take a look. My goal is to raise money from AdSense etc. for Doctors without Borders, Feeding America, and OxFam. The content provides civil discussion of diverse opinions about ideas and issues from the tremendously important to the trivial but interesting. Best wishes for you and your channel. ☮🕊☯💙💛💙💛💙💛🙏4 Ukraine. May all your ups and downs have only soft landings.
@@TheXaminedLife My advice to you would be to check out Ed at Filmbooth, not only is he highly entertaining but I've never seen anyone with so much knowledge on how to really grow a TH-cam Channel, tell him I sent you - Ed is a great guy.
@@CourseBuildersAcademy Thanks again.