I'm a 77 year old beginner with the need to do simple instructional videos. Quite frankly, for the past year I had been researching "how to" videos and getting inundated with hundreds of conflicting opinions about cameras, lights, microphones, etc. My head was spinning. Then I found your videos showing just how relatively simple and inexpensive a setup for doing quality videos can be. Your logical and simple approach has given me the information (and courage) to get started, and for that I thank you.
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as a long long long term user of desk-clamp stands, please, do yourself the solid & get gas-spring arms. being able to adjust height easily is such an added bonus.
Viozen actually makes a model of this with wheels. Viozon Selfie Live Floor Stand Set 5-in-1 10" LED Ring Light Microphone Mount moveable competiable with 12-17" laptop/7-13 Tablet/3.5-6.7" Phone/Digital Camera SLR&DSLR Online Meeting Recording www.amazon.com/dp/B086W2VWSY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_rytSFb564BHB0
@@danielakerman8241 yes sir that is the video I have been referencing. Of course very similar but mine is definitely a little more budget friendly. Wish I had his budget. Ha. His video was inspiring.
This is awesome. I built the other version (without the light). I am a teacher and love how much this frees up the desk space. I’m adding arms! Also the cable management is banging.
I'm going to try to mount the RODEcaster Pro on the laptop mount somehow when mine arrives. My desk space is at a premium so it would be nice to elevate that a bit.
given all the interest this year about upgrading your home office webcam setup with better camera equipmeny, it was insanely smart move to put out THE lowest-cost entry into this developing intersection between prosumer web-conferencing kit and your typical, evergreen VESA-mount home-office rig.
Hi Caleb, the Viozon is "unavailable". Can you recommend (and supply an affiliate link) for an alternative? Thanks. Great stuff. I always learn a ton from your videos man.
Just checked and it's out of stock. I've added it to my list (hopefully will get an alert) but does anyone know of any other sources this can be picked up? Thank you.
The recommended mic (Movo) has 2 short chords. One for your mobile device/laptop and the other for the camera (slightly longer, but short). If you buy the desk mount, the 'mic' arm does not reasonably reach so that you can broadcast or record properly. I thought about changing the camera and laptop arms out, but the chord's still tight. He may have mentioned the need to buy a longer chord and I missed it. But FYI.
Camera will shake when you start positioning any of those tripod items or if you hit the desk. To note I have the same setup only I try to even the weight with multiple arms with each arm clipped to a single furniture unit (desk , desk bookshelf).
Just a heads up guys, the company updated the product after seeing this video and the new version is about ~$20 more expensive but also swaps out the ring light to a more conventional, round diffused light that I found works pretty well.
@@kkfung1 Looks like they just updated the product. If you click on the link in the description you'll notice the product is $10-$20 more expensive and includes the new light in some pictures.
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I just received the rolling stand version. I couldn’t do the original all in one stand you have on another video but with some sales going on this was a great more affordable option for me. Used it yesterday for the first time and I loved it. Thanks for your great videos.
Caleb, I love your DIY setup videos. They're very well researched, and thoughtfully designed and executed. Too many TH-camrs toss up a bunch of fluff just to have regular content, but I find your videos useful and unique. Thank you for the work you put in.
Luckily I saw this right when it was posted. Amazon was out of stock, but at the time said "restock expected Nov 11th". I bought it figuring there was a 50/50 chance on whether it would ever show up, since it never went back 'in stock'. It sat as purchased but not shipped for over two weeks, so my hopes weren't high, but then suddenly it started moving and I received it yesterday. My advice to anyone looking for this item would be to continue checking Amazon. It is also available through Walmart (currently out of stock also, but you can sign up for restock notifications). I can confirm it is 100% worth the purchase, this thing is incredibly handy. Most likely why it is out of stock everywhere at the moment.
@DSLR Video Shooter @Caleb your videos are just AMAZING, I was blown away by your ingenious use of the Rode Go Mic II video, this one just takes it up another notch as well with the additional accessories you added. Thanks so much for producing these videos!
Just wanted to say how much I appreciate your video desktop setup's. I'm in the middle of building one. These videos have been a life saver and allow for soo much creativity. I'm torn between using the deskmount or a rollaway. but this one you did is soo awesome. I'd like to have 3 camera views. One on each side and one straight down.
Looks nice, I am glad someone finally showed off how to use a ring light more as a kicker or fill light, I was so happy when I made the switch to go and get a larger key light and moved my ring light to the back so I could have better control over my shadows and bkg.
ring lights purpose is to put the freaking lens in to the hole :) thats literally its only purpose.. thus it eliminates all shadows. its amazing how no one seems to know this in the youtube world while everyone is purchasing them.
Went "Unavailable" after this video. I got one of these a short bit ago to also do a video on. I have a feeling when it reappears the price will be MUCH higher than $130 now that they know a high profile video is out about it. I am going to hold off on my video until i see if they do the right thing and keep the price what it was or the shady thing and increase the price.
Hey, Caleb! You did so many great gear reviews for film making and I don't remember any of your films! Are you still shooting something or youtube videos only?
Caleb, you are the man and I'm glad I found your TH-cam channel. I just finished with this setup with the exception of the monitor. I ordered the wrong vesa adapter and the correct one will be here tomorrow. This set is exactly what I was looking for and has made my desk so much better and my vlogging setup rocks now.
@@3ALEGIONS I don't think you understand lenses. 50mm has nothing to do with fast or slow lens, it is the focal length or "zoom". For example you could have 50mm f5.6 on a cheap kit lens which is not fast. You could also have a 50mm f1.4 prime lens that would be considered fast due to the f1.4.
I've used a 50mm on a full frame camera and it was pretty good, but maybe a bit too close. I also have a 28-300 lens that I now use closer to the 28mm end. Your best bet is if you already have a 50mm, just try it and see how it works in your setup.
Very nice video! Thank you!! I just want to throw my 5 cents here. The min price may be around $130 assuming you already have the other essential equipment like camera, lens, mic, monitor, accessories and bunch of cables. But even in this video the attempt to tweak the picture raised the price bar well above $130. Different light, tripods, RBG light quickly pushes it to $400-$500+. I.e. the Falcon costs $200 on Amazon and floor stand costs $228. The table stand is no longer available. Well, I'm just saying that building an OK studio costs $$ especially when you start from zero.
I saw the notification. Got excited. Clicked on it. Watched 3 minutes of it and suddenly TH-cam told me it was no longer available. I will be building out my own video recording "battle station" soon and I would love to see that full video as a guide. And yes, I would be happy to click on any of @DSLR Video Shooter affiliate links associated with that video.
I am so happy to have found your channel. You explain things so thoroughly yet concisely. You show options that are suitable for folks like me who aren't gonna be throwing mad cash down for full studio setups. Thank you so much!
UPDATE: I've changed the links as they weren't working for some people 👉 Viozon Desk Studio on Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/32w59qI 👉 Viozon Desk Studio WITH ROLLING STAND on Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/3nbHcwU As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Links marked as “PAID LINK” are affiliated.
I literally just had all the items from the last video in my cart😆 glad you posted this first’ although I can’t seem to find the kit with the 4 arms and I’m afraid it might be because I’m in Canada
I've bought most of the parts to build your one desk setup from your other video, and now you give me more options. I like how the camera and light arms on your DIY version move at right angles. Seems like this will work well to place the gear in between and around my two monitors. Can you change the arms on the Viozon to be at right angles, or are they fixed at the angles shown in your video?
I looked up the price of his preferred light £191 Falcon Eye - these 10" ring lights cost £12 - to soften it you just need tape a paper sheet or bounce it off a white wall . Ring lights they way they are used by youtubers don't make sense but they are cheap adjustable light source powered by USB.
It is the Viozon ZB-2 Selfie Desktop Live Stand Set 6-in-1 for those who are searching and the link doesn’t work. WIth a $100 worth of shipping to non-US. Such a bummer, it looked great!
This is another sick one ! You really started to also be the "all on one stand " guy. I love it . I am actually no producing my facecam shot using your "on wheels " stand solution. thank you for sharing all that really good stuff Caleb
I saw these on my Amazon recommended a little bit ago and I was thinking... well day, they must have seen Calebs one light stand setup! Glad you took a look at it to see what you could do with it!
I wish there was more covered by how the laptop stand is utilized for filming time and what the desk set up looks like in the whole room itself or if it gets put away every time it's used. More tour stuff.
Caleb! Glad to see a follow-up to the desk studio! I've been using some of the gear you suggested in the previous video without needing any tools. Pretty great what is possible with a little bit of creativity and some decent hardware!
For those seeing the "Out of stock" messages below: It would seem demand for this product is exceptionally high - with Caleb's help I suspect. I'm aware of at least twice it's gone out of stock, and been that way with a "We don't know when this item will be available again" message. In both cases, it has eventually shown up back in stock. If it's unavailable and you're excited by the product, as I was, I recommend using the "watch" feature at Amazon. They will notify you when they are aware of an inbound shipment. In my case, I was alerted, pre-ordered, got an expected delivery, had that delivery date moved up by a week, and received the product. I'll use mine slightly different than Caleb does, but very close and oh, my, what a treat compared to assembling pieces.
@@DuneTV1ViralMotorsports The stand is solid enough, although, given its multi-function use I wish it was a full 24" rather than the 21¼" it is. The arms are a mixed bag. The three standard arms articulate the sides and forward/back, but not up/down other than moving the arm up/down the pole (which means you need to be sure of what stacking order you want). They do have partially internal cable management.The mic arm is, IMHO, the lowest quality item in the kit. I haven't tried yet, but I don't have confidence it will hold the Procaster I typically use at my desk. It's fine with any shotgun/boom mic though, so I'll likely pick up either another Synco D2 or, to save my pennies, the Video Micro or Movo that Caleb has in the video. No cable management in this arm. The arm for the laptop tray comes with both an adjustable width tray and a VESA mount attachment - you chose between them (the end piece clips on). I had hoped to have my Tascam on the tray, but the adjustment doesn't go narrow enough, so I plan to hang a monitor on it instead. The nutshell is that it's less impressive than I was hoping for, but still good value for the money - particularly for those doing an initial buildout. I would definitely plan on changing out the mic arm if you're set on using one of the large diaphragm mics that are common in podcasting and voiceover work - it should handle anything smaller ok.
@@Italjohn I'll be curious to see what you think of it. The arms on that one don't give me a lot of confidence and aren't being asked to support much weight in the photos/video. That said, for what they are showing it as being used for, it should be just fine. As indicated in my post (and a few others), the one Caleb shows seems to run out fast, go into a "we don't know when this will be available again" status, and then eventually returns. For those that want it, they will definitely want to sign up for the product to be watched - that way you receive a notification when it's coming back in stock and can pre-order it.
I really enjoyed this video, however it's really difficult to put it into practice because the core product (the 6-in-1 holder) is very specific (and currently unavailable). would love to see a similar desktop type setup but built with more common or commoditized products. I think many people would benefit especially in the current days of zoom meetings.
The ring light didn't look all that bad. This included light looks better than I would have thought it would look. I agree your box light as the key did look better. Thanks for this review. I'm setting up a video streaming and video editing post at my desk this week when I came across your video. What a great idea !
its because he does not know what a freaking ring lite is for, its only purpose is to put the freaking lens in the hole! :) you are supposed to shoot through it.. thats why its a ring, that's why it has a hole! otherwise its just a low power light that takes way too much room.
i use the same arms for my laptop and monitor. its only okay because theyre not fully articulating arms, but it was about $80. I should have gotten this instead, would have loved the mic arm.
Any similar suggestions? This product is no longer available at the link provided. The direct store appears to be charging $75 shipping, which is more than half the amount of the product itself.
Sorry if I missed it, but do you have more specifics on the female -to- female light stand adaptor? Make / Model info? Thanks in advance from a newbie! Can't wait to replicate this rig!
Trying to find this setup in your links but I just cant find any desktop stand with 4 arms like in your video. Is this because in from Sweden and amazon in UK (where i get linked to their website) dosent have this setup?
Are products like this sufficiently stable to hold a lightweight teleprompter (Caddie Buddy)with mirrorless camera (Fuji)? Well within the weight, but wobble-free is another matter. I wouldn’t be mousing on the desk while recording, but would need to use the keyboard to advance slides.
@@dwayned.5238 Yes so i have noticed. I found some on ebay, but them seems to gone too. Ulanzi has promissed to offer it again as soon as a new batch are ready.
There is NO ONE on the internet that can make me spend money as quickly as you can.... At least all the items I have bought have been useful tools for the trade. Thanks again for helping me to part with my hard earned money for such useful items! 😉
Great video, cool product, always good content. Only, slightly negative comment / suggestion is to dampen mic and vibration. Could her low end vibration each time desk and/or setup was touched or moved. Would like to see a solution on that and hope its not a non solvable issue with the stand.
Great video! I decided to go with the MOVO VXR10 and found out that it has a 1/4" thread instead of a 3/8" thread. You aren't able to use the MOVO out of the box with it. Maybe something to call out in the description?
I'm a 77 year old beginner with the need to do simple instructional videos. Quite frankly, for the past year I had been researching "how to" videos and getting inundated with hundreds of conflicting opinions about cameras, lights, microphones, etc. My head was spinning. Then I found your videos showing just how relatively simple and inexpensive a setup for doing quality videos can be. Your logical and simple approach has given me the information (and courage) to get started, and for that I thank you.
Could not agree more, Caleb's concise and straightforward videos are awesome
Who needs to spend $130 on a Christmas tree when you could spend $130 on this tree ✨
😂
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You look good on purple! 😜👍💜
Is this vid you tweeted about?
this guy purples
Thanks brotha! Felt a little like trademark infringement 😂
Caleb Undone!
Are you going to ride Willie Wonka’s glass elevator to review the setup in person?
as a long long long term user of desk-clamp stands, please, do yourself the solid & get gas-spring arms. being able to adjust height easily is such an added bonus.
That looks like what I'd like to build, but on a pole that goes down to the floor and onto a wheely base like those on office chairs.
Viozen actually makes a model of this with wheels. Viozon Selfie Live Floor Stand Set 5-in-1 10" LED Ring Light Microphone Mount moveable competiable with 12-17" laptop/7-13 Tablet/3.5-6.7" Phone/Digital Camera SLR&DSLR Online Meeting Recording www.amazon.com/dp/B086W2VWSY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_rytSFb564BHB0
@@reagantrose thanks for the tip!
Building one of them now based off his earlier video.
Caleb has a video on exactly that th-cam.com/video/FilRCidYDcw/w-d-xo.html
@@danielakerman8241 yes sir that is the video I have been referencing. Of course very similar but mine is definitely a little more budget friendly. Wish I had his budget. Ha. His video was inspiring.
This is awesome. I built the other version (without the light). I am a teacher and love how much this frees up the desk space. I’m adding arms! Also the cable management is banging.
Bwoah, that's dope!
I'm going to try to mount the RODEcaster Pro on the laptop mount somehow when mine arrives. My desk space is at a premium so it would be nice to elevate that a bit.
I've ordered a Rode VideoMic NTG for mine.
Do you use a preamp or amp attached to the end of your micro or have you treated your room?
i like rode
@@RichardLai I second this. Is the video audio using just the Rode Videomicro?
Thanks for the recommendation, Caleb. I purchased this and set it up with Godox ml60 cob + 60cm softbox. Works well.
Your Amazon link doesn't work it only point to the general Viozon products on every Amazon websites, beside the American where it's available.
Exactly. Not finding the same model on Amazon.
can't find it either -_-
www.amazon.com/Viozon-Desktop-Microphone-competiable-Teaching/dp/B086W3L2XB?ref_=ast_sto_dp it's currently unavailable
This is also a good alternative: www.ulanzi.com/products/uurig-table-top-universal-live-broadcast-stand?aff=46
@@Italjohn Have you procurred from there before?
given all the interest this year about upgrading your home office webcam setup with better camera equipmeny, it was insanely smart move to put out THE lowest-cost entry into this developing intersection between prosumer web-conferencing kit and your typical, evergreen VESA-mount home-office rig.
Hi Caleb, the Viozon is "unavailable". Can you recommend (and supply an affiliate link) for an alternative? Thanks. Great stuff. I always learn a ton from your videos man.
it's back in stock
@@Peter-cs5ou Amazon has it "Currently unavailable" here amzn.to/2K1n961. Do you have any other link??? Let me know please.
It is back again, just saw it.
Agreed, I also cannot find it (or the rolling stand).
Just checked and it's out of stock. I've added it to my list (hopefully will get an alert) but does anyone know of any other sources this can be picked up? Thank you.
The recommended mic (Movo) has 2 short chords. One for your mobile device/laptop and the other for the camera (slightly longer, but short). If you buy the desk mount, the 'mic' arm does not reasonably reach so that you can broadcast or record properly. I thought about changing the camera and laptop arms out, but the chord's still tight. He may have mentioned the need to buy a longer chord and I missed it. But FYI.
DSLR VIDEO SHOOTER. I LOVE YOUR VIDS GUY! I BEEN FOLLOWING YOU FOR ABOUT 10 YEARS MAN. TY MAN FOR YOUR VIDS
Wow! Thank you for sticking around through all of the hair loss and years!
Camera will shake when you start positioning any of those tripod items or if you hit the desk. To note I have the same setup only I try to even the weight with multiple arms with each arm clipped to a single furniture unit (desk , desk bookshelf).
Just a heads up guys, the company updated the product after seeing this video and the new version is about ~$20 more expensive but also swaps out the ring light to a more conventional, round diffused light that I found works pretty well.
Please post the link to this new version.
@@kkfung1 Looks like they just updated the product. If you click on the link in the description you'll notice the product is $10-$20 more expensive and includes the new light in some pictures.
I just received the Viozon rig. Looking forward to saving space & recording quicker videos. Thanks for the review & tips😊
That thing is legit!
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Anh Phúc mua chưa ^^
@@bapday chưa, nhưng nó nhìn rất thú vị
I just received the rolling stand version. I couldn’t do the original all in one stand you have on another video but with some sales going on this was a great more affordable option for me. Used it yesterday for the first time and I loved it. Thanks for your great videos.
Caleb, I love your DIY setup videos. They're very well researched, and thoughtfully designed and executed. Too many TH-camrs toss up a bunch of fluff just to have regular content, but I find your videos useful and unique. Thank you for the work you put in.
1:45 ring light it’s a no no for me too sr
Currently unavailable :(
I already have the other setup he suggests but this is too good not to grab. Super disappointing that it's sold out.
Was bummed
no idea when it will be back in stock again so super great video but not any use.
Plus no available in the uk.
Luckily I saw this right when it was posted. Amazon was out of stock, but at the time said "restock expected Nov 11th". I bought it figuring there was a 50/50 chance on whether it would ever show up, since it never went back 'in stock'. It sat as purchased but not shipped for over two weeks, so my hopes weren't high, but then suddenly it started moving and I received it yesterday. My advice to anyone looking for this item would be to continue checking Amazon. It is also available through Walmart (currently out of stock also, but you can sign up for restock notifications). I can confirm it is 100% worth the purchase, this thing is incredibly handy. Most likely why it is out of stock everywhere at the moment.
@@TacticalCactusMedia Thanks for update. Its not in UK so for me no good.
But I have moved on to better things and really excited about them.
@DSLR Video Shooter @Caleb your videos are just AMAZING, I was blown away by your ingenious use of the Rode Go Mic II video, this one just takes it up another notch as well with the additional accessories you added. Thanks so much for producing these videos!
Bought! I’m obsessed with these rigs! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
This is also a good alternative: www.ulanzi.com/products/uurig-table-top-universal-live-broadcast-stand?aff=46
@@Italjohn link does not work : (
@@powerfuleric7398 Yes I know, it's been sold out so they have removed it from their site.
Just wanted to say how much I appreciate your video desktop setup's. I'm in the middle of building one. These videos have been a life saver and allow for soo much creativity. I'm torn between using the deskmount or a rollaway. but this one you did is soo awesome. I'd like to have 3 camera views. One on each side and one straight down.
Just piling on the 'link doesn't work' posts for the Viozon Desk Studio
Agree. Found this good alternative: www.ulanzi.com/products/uurig-table-top-universal-live-broadcast-stand?aff=46
Caleb, can you get a link that runs this through your affiliate?
@Italjohn, thanks!
@ThePrefect Just glad I could help
Looks nice, I am glad someone finally showed off how to use a ring light more as a kicker or fill light, I was so happy when I made the switch to go and get a larger key light and moved my ring light to the back so I could have better control over my shadows and bkg.
ring lights purpose is to put the freaking lens in to the hole :) thats literally its only purpose.. thus it eliminates all shadows. its amazing how no one seems to know this in the youtube world while everyone is purchasing them.
Went "Unavailable" after this video. I got one of these a short bit ago to also do a video on. I have a feeling when it reappears the price will be MUCH higher than $130 now that they know a high profile video is out about it. I am going to hold off on my video until i see if they do the right thing and keep the price what it was or the shady thing and increase the price.
I'm new to TH-cam and I was just thinking about putting together a rig like this!!
Good timing, Bro!
Just put mine together. Great quality build I must say!
@@neworooms Glad to hear it. I just ordered one through Amazon can't wait to get it.
@@skyradtvcomics4981 I'm sure you'll love it!!
I wasn't expecting the ring light and the mic arm in the kit.
Nice only problem the links only show ipad stands
Never mind it's not being sold at Amazon.de 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️
This is awesome but it's no longer available. Any suggestions on next best options?
Got mine set up today, and it's great! eliminated a camera tripod, light stand, and monitor stand. Thanks!
Hey, Caleb! You did so many great gear reviews for film making and I don't remember any of your films! Are you still shooting something or youtube videos only?
TH-cam only now!
@@dslrvideoshooter wow!
Caleb, you are the man and I'm glad I found your TH-cam channel. I just finished with this setup with the exception of the monitor. I ordered the wrong vesa adapter and the correct one will be here tomorrow. This set is exactly what I was looking for and has made my desk so much better and my vlogging setup rocks now.
Currently unavailable. Yeah, I know, I just wanted to be irritating. 🤦♂️ Neat setup!
Everythings unavailable these days.
@@visitingearthmedia1949 *Just wait. Once the new American Civil War breaks out NOTHING will be available !*
Caleb always sells out these products quick LOL
Aamazon has the similar setup now: www.amazon.com/dp/B08LZ58T2L?ref=myi_title_dp
@@suolianyi9645 u da man!
It’s like a metal octopus.. bad ass . I might have to get one, great video
It's all sold out. Did a little research and found this good alternative: amzn.to/3hiqpq5
This is exactly what I have been looking for! Thank you
Would a 50mm Lens work with this set up, or would the camera be too close?
50mm is a fast lens so it should work well,
50mm would be too zoomed in for your needs. You can get by with a 24mm or 16mm like Caleb was using
@@3ALEGIONS I don't think you understand lenses. 50mm has nothing to do with fast or slow lens, it is the focal length or "zoom". For example you could have 50mm f5.6 on a cheap kit lens which is not fast. You could also have a 50mm f1.4 prime lens that would be considered fast due to the f1.4.
@@bens1058 Perfect Explanation!
I've used a 50mm on a full frame camera and it was pretty good, but maybe a bit too close. I also have a 28-300 lens that I now use closer to the 28mm end. Your best bet is if you already have a 50mm, just try it and see how it works in your setup.
Purchased this two months ago because of this video. Very happy with it!
It's like they watched your old TH-cam desk video and made an all-in-one solution!
Didn't you build something like this but DIY?!? This is epic man!
GREAT video! Would you please do a follow up sometime? Curious how it's holding up, thank you.
Very nice video! Thank you!! I just want to throw my 5 cents here. The min price may be around $130 assuming you already have the other essential equipment like camera, lens, mic, monitor, accessories and bunch of cables. But even in this video the attempt to tweak the picture raised the price bar well above $130. Different light, tripods, RBG light quickly pushes it to $400-$500+. I.e. the Falcon costs $200 on Amazon and floor stand costs $228. The table stand is no longer available. Well, I'm just saying that building an OK studio costs $$ especially when you start from zero.
is there any reason you took down your desk studio setup video? I thought it was super helpful
I saw the notification. Got excited. Clicked on it. Watched 3 minutes of it and suddenly TH-cam told me it was no longer available. I will be building out my own video recording "battle station" soon and I would love to see that full video as a guide. And yes, I would be happy to click on any of @DSLR Video Shooter affiliate links associated with that video.
Aamazon has the similar setup now: www.amazon.com/dp/B08LZ58T2L?ref=myi_title_dp
I am so happy to have found your channel. You explain things so thoroughly yet concisely. You show options that are suitable for folks like me who aren't gonna be throwing mad cash down for full studio setups. Thank you so much!
UPDATE: I've changed the links as they weren't working for some people 👉 Viozon Desk Studio on Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/32w59qI
👉 Viozon Desk Studio WITH ROLLING STAND on Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/3nbHcwU
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What would be the pros and cons of this new setup against the previous one?
#MR_DESI_ATTITUDE
How does this compare to your self designed one? I feel like yours seemed more flexible, but it’s hard to tell.
I literally just had all the items from the last video in my cart😆 glad you posted this first’ although I can’t seem to find the kit with the 4 arms and I’m afraid it might be because I’m in Canada
I've bought most of the parts to build your one desk setup from your other video, and now you give me more options. I like how the camera and light arms on your DIY version move at right angles. Seems like this will work well to place the gear in between and around my two monitors. Can you change the arms on the Viozon to be at right angles, or are they fixed at the angles shown in your video?
I looked up the price of his preferred light £191 Falcon Eye - these 10" ring lights cost £12 - to soften it you just need tape a paper sheet or bounce it off a white wall . Ring lights they way they are used by youtubers don't make sense but they are cheap adjustable light source powered by USB.
That's no desktop setup, that's a freaking Battle Droid!
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It is the Viozon ZB-2 Selfie Desktop Live Stand Set 6-in-1 for those who are searching and the link doesn’t work. WIth a $100 worth of shipping to non-US. Such a bummer, it looked great!
Oh damn. Now this is really cool
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Aamazon has the similar setup now: www.amazon.com/dp/B08LZ58T2L?ref=myi_title_dp
@@suolianyi9645 Nice find
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Great vid, I think you misspoke on one part. Large diaphragm mics are in fact intended to pic up audio from farther away, and are less directional.
This is so cool
This is another sick one ! You really started to also be the "all on one stand " guy. I love it . I am actually no producing my facecam shot using your "on wheels " stand solution. thank you for sharing all that really good stuff Caleb
comment section! Can someone tell me what mic he uses - always so crisp!
Video mic pro by Rode..
Thats the video micro, not the pro.
I dont think he is using the mike that is on the stand for the video. I do however highly recommend the Micro!
He uses the Deity S3 Mic Pro
Just a little FYI for you. It's not the mic that's crisp, but the mic pre amps and amps that make it sound crisp
I saw these on my Amazon recommended a little bit ago and I was thinking... well day, they must have seen Calebs one light stand setup! Glad you took a look at it to see what you could do with it!
I wish there was more covered by how the laptop stand is utilized for filming time and what the desk set up looks like in the whole room itself or if it gets put away every time it's used. More tour stuff.
That light upgrade makes it 1000% better
Caleb! Glad to see a follow-up to the desk studio! I've been using some of the gear you suggested in the previous video without needing any tools. Pretty great what is possible with a little bit of creativity and some decent hardware!
For those seeing the "Out of stock" messages below:
It would seem demand for this product is exceptionally high - with Caleb's help I suspect. I'm aware of at least twice it's gone out of stock, and been that way with a "We don't know when this item will be available again" message. In both cases, it has eventually shown up back in stock. If it's unavailable and you're excited by the product, as I was, I recommend using the "watch" feature at Amazon. They will notify you when they are aware of an inbound shipment. In my case, I was alerted, pre-ordered, got an expected delivery, had that delivery date moved up by a week, and received the product. I'll use mine slightly different than Caleb does, but very close and oh, my, what a treat compared to assembling pieces.
How was the quality of the stand and arms?
@@DuneTV1ViralMotorsports The stand is solid enough, although, given its multi-function use I wish it was a full 24" rather than the 21¼" it is. The arms are a mixed bag. The three standard arms articulate the sides and forward/back, but not up/down other than moving the arm up/down the pole (which means you need to be sure of what stacking order you want). They do have partially internal cable management.The mic arm is, IMHO, the lowest quality item in the kit. I haven't tried yet, but I don't have confidence it will hold the Procaster I typically use at my desk. It's fine with any shotgun/boom mic though, so I'll likely pick up either another Synco D2 or, to save my pennies, the Video Micro or Movo that Caleb has in the video. No cable management in this arm. The arm for the laptop tray comes with both an adjustable width tray and a VESA mount attachment - you chose between them (the end piece clips on). I had hoped to have my Tascam on the tray, but the adjustment doesn't go narrow enough, so I plan to hang a monitor on it instead.
The nutshell is that it's less impressive than I was hoping for, but still good value for the money - particularly for those doing an initial buildout. I would definitely plan on changing out the mic arm if you're set on using one of the large diaphragm mics that are common in podcasting and voiceover work - it should handle anything smaller ok.
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@@Italjohn I'll be curious to see what you think of it. The arms on that one don't give me a lot of confidence and aren't being asked to support much weight in the photos/video. That said, for what they are showing it as being used for, it should be just fine.
As indicated in my post (and a few others), the one Caleb shows seems to run out fast, go into a "we don't know when this will be available again" status, and then eventually returns. For those that want it, they will definitely want to sign up for the product to be watched - that way you receive a notification when it's coming back in stock and can pre-order it.
I always like these desk setups. I always pick up a tip or two that I didn't expect! Thanks for the review AND the improvements.
Wow this looks great!
!!!! Thank you very much!!! Very helpful!!!! Unfortunately there is no Stand in Germany((((
Not even gonna lie. This is just aesthetically pleasing
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I really enjoyed this video, however it's really difficult to put it into practice because the core product (the 6-in-1 holder) is very specific (and currently unavailable). would love to see a similar desktop type setup but built with more common or commoditized products. I think many people would benefit especially in the current days of zoom meetings.
This setup is nuts
The ring light didn't look all that bad. This included light looks better than I would have thought it would look. I agree your box light as the key did look better. Thanks for this review. I'm setting up a video streaming and video editing post at my desk this week when I came across your video. What a great idea !
its because he does not know what a freaking ring lite is for, its only purpose is to put the freaking lens in the hole! :) you are supposed to shoot through it.. thats why its a ring, that's why it has a hole! otherwise its just a low power light that takes way too much room.
Perfect light. I have a couple back-up options, but the one that comes with the kit should be fine for most of us beginners.
I got my mounting arm system bracket last week. Hooking it up today. So excited.
Newbie question here: What gets plugged into your computer? Thank you so much for the thorough explanation!
The link for the stand goes to one with a wheeled base on the floor instead of one mounted to the desk.
on amazon UK its like... £100 more expensive! devo'd, this looks awesome!
Thanks so much for showing us this!
Viozen link doesn't work in Canada. I assume this is US only?
Yeah. I am looking but can't find either. The link has some interesting stuff but not this rig.
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Great review! I couldn't help but laugh when you said "hair light".
Thank you for the review. Ordered the stand and the RX-12TD, the bicolor and seemingly brighter version of the 12T
i use the same arms for my laptop and monitor. its only okay because theyre not fully articulating arms, but it was about $80. I should have gotten this instead, would have loved the mic arm.
Just got this setup for my desk. It is great!!!
Great video! I've been following your single stand and desk setups, but this is the best fit so far. Well done!
This mount is magnificent!
At this point I should just basically connect my Amazon wishlist directly to this channel. :) Everything you find/show is exactly what I need!
This went back up recently. I was able to purchase it when it did. Can’t wait to check it out. Thank you for this video
if it's still around over the weekend, i'll probably order up one as well LOL
@@Peter-cs5ou Can you please send us the link?
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I have the rode micro and I'm surprised how good your audio quality is. Great tutorial by the way - thank you.
A beefier set-up for use with an iMac for streaming meetings would be awesome.
nice rig but the link didn't send me there at Amazon.
Any similar suggestions? This product is no longer available at the link provided. The direct store appears to be charging $75 shipping, which is more than half the amount of the product itself.
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Sorry if I missed it, but do you have more specifics on the female -to- female light stand adaptor? Make / Model info? Thanks in advance from a newbie! Can't wait to replicate this rig!
Trying to find this setup in your links but I just cant find any desktop stand with 4 arms like in your video. Is this because in from Sweden and amazon in UK (where i get linked to their website) dosent have this setup?
Great video. I appreciate the suggested budget friendly setups and equipment.
Are products like this sufficiently stable to hold a lightweight teleprompter (Caddie Buddy)with mirrorless camera (Fuji)? Well within the weight, but wobble-free is another matter. I wouldn’t be mousing on the desk while recording, but would need to use the keyboard to advance slides.
i'm from brazil, and i really liked your tips, i'm going to use this on my channel. thanks!
Love the video! And thanks for showing you reusing the ring light! Cool addon, this video is very valuable
This is the think I've been waiting for since your last video with "all in one" streaming setup. Great job!
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@@Italjohn sadly, this is a dead link man.
@@dwayned.5238 Yes so i have noticed. I found some on ebay, but them seems to gone too. Ulanzi has promissed to offer it again as soon as a new batch are ready.
Amazing video. Short, simple, honest.
dannng it you all beat me to it! def need this in my life. i have so many crazy set ups right now, this would simplify them all
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@@Italjohn the spam is strong here
I was so hoping something like this existed, could find nothing online, didn't know what to search, then BAM, I see this video!
There is NO ONE on the internet that can make me spend money as quickly as you can.... At least all the items I have bought have been useful tools for the trade. Thanks again for helping me to part with my hard earned money for such useful items! 😉
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Hi, is it possible to incline the Camera? To record what you are doing on the desk
Great upgrade demo
VERY god video!!! I really appreciate the concise still yet detailed information!! I will use your link to purchase!
Great video, cool product, always good content. Only, slightly negative comment / suggestion is to dampen mic and vibration. Could her low end vibration each time desk and/or setup was touched or moved. Would like to see a solution on that and hope its not a non solvable issue with the stand.
Just got mine! Will be using it soon for my show!
Great video! I decided to go with the MOVO VXR10 and found out that it has a 1/4" thread instead of a 3/8" thread. You aren't able to use the MOVO out of the box with it. Maybe something to call out in the description?
What attachment did you use?
@@brandiritter6571 I think I ended up just using the cold shoe on top of my camera with the mic instead of on the arm
loved this video. thanks for taking the time to make this...these are my favorite videos you make.
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