José Alcoy
José Alcoy
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How I transformed my living room into a YouTube studio
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My first newsletter edition: josealcoy.kit.com/posts/why-thumbnails-matter
After a year of trial and error, I’ve finally achieved a talking head video setup I’m proud of.
In this video, I’ll take you behind the scenes in my living room to share the gear, lighting, and settings I use to achieve a cinematic look for my content.
Plus, I’ll share tips for improving audio quality and reducing room echo.
Affiliate links:
Film emulation: www.dehancer.com/ - use promocode: JOSEALCOY -
Music I use: share.epidemicsound.com/e9s245
Featured products:
Sony ZV-E1
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
Godox SL-60W
Godox QR-P120T
DJI Mic 2
Sennheiser Lav Tape
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Видео

Why I deleted Instagram from my phone as a creator
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.28 дней назад
Sign up for my newsletter on content creation: josealcoy.kit.com/ In this video, I share why I stepped away from social media to focus on creating more meaningful content. Platforms like Instagram and TikTok can drain our time, productivity, and mental health, so I deleted the apps to regain focus. I now use tools that let me post without constant exposure, freeing up energy for my RUclips chan...
Create content while traveling
Просмотров 114Месяц назад
Sign up for my newsletter: josealcoy.ck.page/7e61865900 On my recent trip to London, I tried to shoot a how-to video on filming yourself while traveling. I ended up with more of a vlog, even a movie at times. Let me know what you think, and check out my travel filmmaking kit and wireless microphone videos to see the gear I used. Affiliate links: Film emulation: www.dehancer.com/ - use promocode...
Don't start a YouTube channel before watching this
Просмотров 427Месяц назад
Sign up for my newsletter: josealcoy.ck.page/7e61865900 Supporting my girlfriend as she embarks on her RUclips journey, I’m sharing the top tips and lessons I’ve learned from a year of creating content. Whether you’re a busy parent or balancing a full-time job, this video covers essential strategies for productivity, production, editing, and publishing on RUclips. From choosing your niche to ov...
My 2 Go-To Lenses for Content Creation
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.2 месяца назад
I’ve settled on two prime lenses for content creation. I’ll break down why these are my go-to choices and share thoughts on a bonus wide-angle lens Affiliate links: Film emulation: www.dehancer.com/ - use promocode: JOSEALCOY - Music I use: share.epidemicsound.com/e9s245 Lenses mentioned: Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM Sony FE 85 mm F1.4 GM II Sigma 35mm f/...
I tried Dehancer film emulation
Просмотров 7462 месяца назад
In this video, I test out Dehancer in Davinci Resolve, a powerful film emulation plugin that promises to bring the timeless look of classic film to digital images. With over 60 film profiles and creative tools like grain, halation, and bloom, I'll walk you through how it works and whether it’s worth the investment. Profiles used: Kodak Vision3, Fujifilm Instax Shot in S-Log3 and S-Cinetone Affi...
Why I chose DJI Mic 2 for content creation
Просмотров 2 тыс.2 месяца назад
The DJI MIC 2 just received a firmware update that significantly improves the sound quality of this wireless microphone. A new hot-shoe mount adapter also makes it ideal for Sony shooters who want to eliminate cables.
Are drones worth it?
Просмотров 1453 месяца назад
Many people tell me I should get a drone to level up my videos. I travelled to Krakow, Poland to ask Patryk and Denis all I need to know about drones: regulations, normal vs FPV, ND filters, community, etc. Visit Patryk and Denis IG profiles: micek.drones denis.makogon Join the waiting list for my newsletter, where I'll share what I'm learning as a content creator,...
Why I chose the Sony ZV-E1 for filmmaking
Просмотров 6 тыс.4 месяца назад
Sign up for my content creation newsletter: josealcoy.kit.com/7e61865900 Half a year ago I bought the Sony ZV-E1 to take my filmmaking/content creation to the next level. Do I regret it? Let’s find out..
Waiting for an M4 Mac Studio
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.5 месяцев назад
I am quite set on replacing my ageing Windows laptop when Apple releases a new Mac Studio, whenever that will be.. Join the waiting list for my newsletter, where I'll share what I'm learning as a content creator, highlight the work of creators who inspire me, and discuss gear that I find interesting.
Shooting a documentary on vacation
Просмотров 1165 месяцев назад
I left on holiday without any concrete filmmaking plans. But the things I saw in West Pokot were worthy of a documentary, so I pulled out my camera and started recording. In this video I share what I learnt by doing this self-assignment. Sign up for my newsletter where I share insights from my journey as a content creator and aspiring filmmaker. josealcoy.ck.page/7e61865900 The mini-documentary...
Cinematic Documentary - The Pokot Way of Life
Просмотров 3085 месяцев назад
I recorded this mini-documentary during the few days that I spent visiting my girlfriend’s family in Kapenguria, West Pokot, Kenya. In this time I had the opportunity to experience first-hand their day-to-day life, the importance of cows in their culture, as well as typical food such as ash fermented milk. Sign up for my newsletter where I share insights from my journey as a content creator and...
Cinematic fundraising video - Basketball in the slums
Просмотров 1456 месяцев назад
Learn about Crossover Basketball Ambassadors, a project to improve the lives of children and youth in the slums in Nairobi, Kenya. Visit their website and donate! www.crossoverambassadors.com/
Filmmaking for a good cause
Просмотров 1706 месяцев назад
Filmmaking for a good cause
My affordable travel filmmaking gear
Просмотров 6 тыс.8 месяцев назад
My affordable travel filmmaking gear
These headphones are driving me nuts
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.8 месяцев назад
These headphones are driving me nuts
The algorithm is on your side
Просмотров 1139 месяцев назад
The algorithm is on your side
I got the most stunning vintage camera
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.9 месяцев назад
I got the most stunning vintage camera
How to deal with creative burnout
Просмотров 15610 месяцев назад
How to deal with creative burnout
Why I quit photography
Просмотров 3,3 тыс.11 месяцев назад
Why I quit photography
I spent all my money on a new camera
Просмотров 3 тыс.11 месяцев назад
I spent all my money on a new camera

Комментарии

  • @MANZANOADRIAN
    @MANZANOADRIAN 6 дней назад

    ive had it for a year. I was gonna sell for a6700.... But it doesn't have Dynamic Stabilization. DS, AI framing, and Skin Face smoothing. this is the only cam that has those 3 features. I can't sell.

  • @lluisnavarro8061
    @lluisnavarro8061 7 дней назад

    That’s what I call attention to detail!!

    • @josealcoy
      @josealcoy 7 дней назад

      Borderline obsessive :-)

  • @germanlinares-naturaleza
    @germanlinares-naturaleza 7 дней назад

    Ya me he suscrito a tu newsletter!!!! mola recibir la info!!!!

    • @josealcoy
      @josealcoy 7 дней назад

      he tenido que contratar un dominio y todo :-P

    • @JuanAlvarez-pi7ug
      @JuanAlvarez-pi7ug 7 дней назад

      Newsletter se escribe con V de vurro

  • @Thejoeymireles
    @Thejoeymireles 15 дней назад

    Liked and subscribed! Love these length videos that describe what an everyday person can do with a powerhouse camera. Image looks awesome as well.

  • @itskenknight
    @itskenknight 16 дней назад

    Bro your set and lighting looks incredible. I just picked up the DJI mic 2 and have already used it on 2 commercial shoots. It’s fantastic

    • @josealcoy
      @josealcoy 13 дней назад

      Thanks man, I will soon release a video on my studio setup. Enjoy those mics!

  • @Users_291w
    @Users_291w 24 дня назад

    It's been 3 months since I left Insta, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. I love it.😅

    • @josealcoy
      @josealcoy 24 дня назад

      I can't recommend it enough! Thanks

  • @FlashRedGo
    @FlashRedGo 24 дня назад

    So True! Thank You!

  • @Rey698
    @Rey698 25 дней назад

    Is there a way I can contact you? I would like to talk to you about your videos

    • @josealcoy
      @josealcoy 24 дня назад

      There is a contact email on my channel profile :-)

  • @btvisions
    @btvisions 25 дней назад

    I totally understand you. Once i deleted my social media apps, the true creativity and focus came back to me. I'm always jotting down new video ideas. Thank you for posting this video. You've gained a subscriber.

    • @josealcoy
      @josealcoy 24 дня назад

      Thanks! Good luck with your videos :-)

  • @natalesteve
    @natalesteve 26 дней назад

    Def agree, Sigma 85mm 1.4 DN Art and Sony 24 and 35mm GM

    • @josealcoy
      @josealcoy 26 дней назад

      What a combo! ;-)

  • @ignaciobonet417
    @ignaciobonet417 26 дней назад

    Doing things your way and with quality time are the parents of a good job. Keep it up.

    • @josealcoy
      @josealcoy 26 дней назад

      Thank you Nachi!

  • @kimseth52
    @kimseth52 29 дней назад

    😊

  • @DustinWatts
    @DustinWatts Месяц назад

    Thanks for your info. I always try to support "smaller" channels. And videos and views say nothing about the content. You are the example of that!

  • @AmnaFarooq-u2g
    @AmnaFarooq-u2g Месяц назад

    Learned nothing but enjoyed the vibe.

    • @josealcoy
      @josealcoy Месяц назад

      Thanks! Title was misleading, I changed it ;.p

  • @ignaciobonet417
    @ignaciobonet417 Месяц назад

    Good work, nice!!!!!!

  • @amazing-u1z
    @amazing-u1z Месяц назад

    wish both of all the good luck

  • @amazing-u1z
    @amazing-u1z Месяц назад

    Gracias, amigo.

  • @amazing-u1z
    @amazing-u1z Месяц назад

    Thanx for the advices , wish you a good journy you and your G friend. Gracias, amigo.

  • @Rey698
    @Rey698 Месяц назад

    How much would outsourcing editing cost? Would it still be profitable?

    • @josealcoy
      @josealcoy Месяц назад

      I think at least $75 per video if outsourced overseas, depending on how much work it entails. I’m not making money from RUclips, so it would be an investment to save time and grow the channel.

  • @thelaststand1977
    @thelaststand1977 Месяц назад

    My choice is FE 20 mm f1.8 GM FE 50 mm f1.2 GM Sigma 85 mm 1.4 DG DN ART FE 70 200 f2.8 GM ii On my sony A7IV ❤ On canon side RF 15 35 f2.8 RF 50 1.2 RF 85 1.2 RF 70 200 f2.8 With R5 but it too pricy 😢

    • @josealcoy
      @josealcoy Месяц назад

      Cool, the 20mm must be great for vlogging. And the 1.2 a beast for Broll!

  • @kimseth52
    @kimseth52 Месяц назад

    👍

  • @karenjuly4592
    @karenjuly4592 Месяц назад

    Love it!

    • @josealcoy
      @josealcoy Месяц назад

      Thanks a lot Karen!

  • @ignaciobonet417
    @ignaciobonet417 Месяц назад

    Great video, top tips!

  • @desmondsituma9377
    @desmondsituma9377 Месяц назад

    Great tips. Thanks Jose for sharing.

    • @josealcoy
      @josealcoy Месяц назад

      Glad you enjoyed them!

  • @germanlinares-naturaleza
    @germanlinares-naturaleza Месяц назад

    a ver si me animo de una vez!!!!

    • @josealcoy
      @josealcoy Месяц назад

      Estas Navidades grabamos, ponte guapo :-p

  • @The_Cali_Dude_88
    @The_Cali_Dude_88 Месяц назад

    Im with you 100% currently switching back into the ecosystem with the new 15 Pro iPhone and 13-inch iPad next up the mini and the Studio Monitor ❤

    • @josealcoy
      @josealcoy Месяц назад

      Curious about the new mini, if powerful enough I may go for it!

  • @janzugic6798
    @janzugic6798 Месяц назад

    great video quality, i would lower the music though.

    • @josealcoy
      @josealcoy Месяц назад

      Thanks for the tip! I will look into that

  • @KBTalkPodcast
    @KBTalkPodcast Месяц назад

    I use the 35 1.4 and the 50mm 1.2 I’ve been debating on getting the 85mm 1.4 🤔 great video 👏

    • @josealcoy
      @josealcoy Месяц назад

      Thanks! Let me know if you do 🙃

  • @nyarinyax
    @nyarinyax Месяц назад

    I know a Kenyan when I see one. Jambo 👋

    • @josealcoy
      @josealcoy Месяц назад

      Habari yako?

    • @nyarinyax
      @nyarinyax Месяц назад

      @@josealcoy poa sana! Great job on the video. I recently purchased these mics after having the 1st gen for 2 years. I was highly disappointed, and still to this day I can’t figure out how to make them sound as good as the original But you seem to be enjoying them. Glad they’re working well for you! Keep up the good work

    • @josealcoy
      @josealcoy Месяц назад

      @@nyarinyax Thanks! Sorry to hear man, some common problems where that the low cut filter is activated by default and sounds terrible. There is also the firmware update that really improved the sound. Hope you will sort it out, they are decent mics.

  • @davemorphling7432
    @davemorphling7432 Месяц назад

    framing at 1:32 looks very good, just saw your video about your go-to lenses, this must be the 85mm. are you shooting wide open at f/1.8? if yes, can you tell me the distance between lens & where you're seating?

    • @josealcoy
      @josealcoy Месяц назад

      thanks! indeed, that's the 85mm wide open at 1.4, haven't measured the distance, but I'd say around 3 meters

  • @Mcustom_7
    @Mcustom_7 Месяц назад

    I’m debating either getting the 35mm 1.4 or the 50 mm 1.4. I think the 35 mm will be more versatile, but I just love 50mm focal length. What are your thoughts about those two lenses?

    • @josealcoy
      @josealcoy Месяц назад

      It really depends what you use it for, I once owned a 50mm and didn't use it much, it was not wide enough as a walkaround lens, as an only lense I would get a 35mm, but that's me, look up on RUclips if other creators are happy with 50mm as an only lens :-)

  • @GaryJahman
    @GaryJahman Месяц назад

    great job dude I like zoom lenses more because I am lazy haha

    • @josealcoy
      @josealcoy Месяц назад

      thanks man! haha, I like making my life more difficult :-p

  • @ironfur9150
    @ironfur9150 2 месяца назад

    Yep, Completely agree. I have the Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM, it's a great lens. I pair it with the Sony 85 f/1.8, it's not quite as good as the Sigma 85 f/1.4 but it's a lot lighter and shares the same filter size (67mm). Although if I could only have a single prime I would probable go with a 50mm f/1.4 it's a versatile focal length.

    • @josealcoy
      @josealcoy Месяц назад

      I see what you mean! As an only lense I think the 50mm might be too tight for what I do though.

    • @ironfur9150
      @ironfur9150 Месяц назад

      @@josealcoy If you do video then generally wider is more useful. I use my 35mm for video all the time. Would be my go-to lens for a talking head video.

  • @ramador0
    @ramador0 2 месяца назад

    bu bir profesyonel kamera ve çok iyi fiyat. bazı özellikler dışında, fx3 ve a7sııı ile aynı

    • @josealcoy
      @josealcoy 2 месяца назад

      Indeed! But not a professional camera, it overheats quite easily when using Creators App

  • @johnparwos395
    @johnparwos395 2 месяца назад

    I love the detail in the short film! This one is my favorite youtube short film and should be nominated to an academy award! Guys are getting premium content for free!!

    • @josealcoy
      @josealcoy 2 месяца назад

      Haha, thanks John!

  • @ignaciobonet417
    @ignaciobonet417 2 месяца назад

    Grande !!!!! Yo me he quedado en el super8 ....

    • @josealcoy
      @josealcoy 2 месяца назад

      Gràsies Nachi!

  • @germanlinares-naturaleza
    @germanlinares-naturaleza 2 месяца назад

    He descubierto el 40mm y tiene algo que mola mucho

    • @josealcoy
      @josealcoy 2 месяца назад

      Yo siempre he querido un 40mm! Ya me lo enseñarás en Navidades :-)

  • @Dehancer
    @Dehancer 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for a great review! We'd be happy to answer any questions about Dehancer in the comments.

  • @josealcoy
    @josealcoy 2 месяца назад

    What's your favorite film profile: Kodak Vision3, Fujifilm Instax, or another?

  • @germanlinares-naturaleza
    @germanlinares-naturaleza 2 месяца назад

    que pensará la gente cuando vea a un personaje hablando solo en la silla esa de socorrista?

    • @josealcoy
      @josealcoy 2 месяца назад

      Por la mañana no hay nadie en la playa 😅

  • @GenamsongOfficial
    @GenamsongOfficial 2 месяца назад

  • @GenamsongOfficial
    @GenamsongOfficial 2 месяца назад

  • @Bo_Hazem
    @Bo_Hazem 2 месяца назад

    Very great video, mate! Subscribed to support you. I myself waiting for an M4 Max or M4 Ultra Mac Studio. Can't say that my 2019 desktop PC that cost me nearly $3,400 is bad, no serious problems despite being a custom PC but following the motherboard recommendations when building it and not using the second m.2 slot that takes 25% of power from the main GPU! Such BS is what drives some people mad and can't find the problem. I want the Mac Studio as a portable desktop and for being optimized for H.265 encoding and decoding. I can easily work on projects without proxies when using H.265 4K@24fps 4:2:2 10bit footage. It gets hairy when I add VFX or when I use H.265 4K@120fps 4:2:2 10bit "real time with audio" from my Sony A7SIII. Macbook Pro is kinda expensive and I tend to prefer desktops and large screens. If you have DaVinci Resolve Studio try voice isolation tool to cut out some of the echo, 50-80% would be perfect. Also I'm using Sony Xperia 1v, impressive tool that can be a monitor and a 1080p recorder if wanna explain how the camera works.

    • @josealcoy
      @josealcoy 2 месяца назад

      Thanks man! I have been using laptops all my life but I realise I rarely edit on the go, so desktop makes a lot of sense. Will try the voice isolation tip. Audio is one of my weak points for sure. I just got a DJI MIC 2 that I think has improved my audio quite a bit.

    • @Bo_Hazem
      @Bo_Hazem 2 месяца назад

      @@josealcoy It's mostly the area around can be echoy. Using voice isolation at 50-80% helps a lot withiut sounding unnatural. As for the Mac Studio you can buy a portable screen as well that you can carry around, there are good and affordable ones. I'm 100% a desktop guy but some portability would help in some situations.

    • @josealcoy
      @josealcoy 2 месяца назад

      @@Bo_Hazem makes sense, thanks again!

  • @lluisnavarro8061
    @lluisnavarro8061 2 месяца назад

    The filming possibilities with these toys are awesome indeed… but it’s quite an investment!

    • @josealcoy
      @josealcoy 2 месяца назад

      Choose your toys!

  • @bleitefilms
    @bleitefilms 2 месяца назад

    To get started?! Not really. Beginners should start with simpler options, they wouldnt extract the best of 10 bit 4.2.2 or even slog3, but hell yeah its an amazing camera. I have it. I upgraded from a7iii. And im a professional

    • @josealcoy
      @josealcoy 2 месяца назад

      I also "upgraded" from A7iii. Definitely, Slog-3 is not for beginners. But it's not a bad idea to have the option rather than having to upgrade after a year or two.

    • @bleitefilms
      @bleitefilms 2 месяца назад

      @@josealcoy Yes for sure. You have the option once you are ready to use those tools

  • @DWebbTheOldHead
    @DWebbTheOldHead 2 месяца назад

    I currently own the ZV-E10, a6700. After watching this video, I am seriously considering purchasing my first full frame camera………the ZV-E1. Although there are better ones out there, I find the ZV-E1 goes really well with my workflow, plus, you simply cannot beat the Dynamic Stabilization. Pair this with a Sony 16-35 F4 PZ, your favorite nd filter(s), a damn good shotgun mic, and you got yourself a beast of a setup. Great video and keep them coming, my man. 🍻

    • @josealcoy
      @josealcoy 2 месяца назад

      Thanks man! Just make sure overheating is not a problem for you. This summer I've had my camera overheat in several occasions, it is when I use Creators App to monitor recording that it happens. Might have to buy an external fan if this continues.

  • @captainsleathergoods
    @captainsleathergoods 2 месяца назад

    As someone who wants to improve their video quality this was super helpful, concise and straight to the point 🔥👌🏻

    • @josealcoy
      @josealcoy 2 месяца назад

      Thanks a lot! Glad it helped :-)

  • @kimseth52
    @kimseth52 2 месяца назад

    👍👍👍

  • @Hakku1403
    @Hakku1403 3 месяца назад

    please tell your audience, you can´even livestreaming, even with battery dummy for longer than 45min with the ZV-E1 then its shuts off cause overheating This cam is a disaster.

    • @josealcoy
      @josealcoy 3 месяца назад

      Sorry to hear man. That sucks. Did you try an external fan? For what I have seen it does the trick. Ulanzi produces one.

    • @emanuelefortunati
      @emanuelefortunati Месяц назад

      External fan are the solution

  • @madebyward
    @madebyward 3 месяца назад

    I think I prefer the lavalier mics as they seem to have a bit less reverb from the room compared to the bare transmitter. I also really like the look of them pinned on. But most importantly, I do want to see superstar Catherine's channel come to life! 🤩

    • @josealcoy
      @josealcoy 3 месяца назад

      Thanks Ward! I also think the lavalier sounds fuller. We are all waiting for Catherine to take that step 🙃