Overhead Video Recording: How to Shoot Top Down Video
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-- Overhead Video Recording: How to Shoot Top Down Video --
A top down camera angle is great for getting your viewers immersed in what you're doing on a tabletop. Whether you’re trying to film cooking videos, drawing videos from above, demo videos, or shoot any other tabletop videos - it’s easy to get great results.
In this video we run through the best overhead camera rigs (that won’t break the budget) to film a desk from above from a top down camera perspective, that you can easily use to shoot great cooking, craft, app review, drawing or any other overhead tutorial videos!
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You missed the simplest and least expensive one!
I have been in broadcast TV for over 50 yrs and in the past we have done many many cooking shows. You dont think we hoisted a 100lb professional studio camera overhead do you? We simply used an overhead mirror! The studio camera just tilted up and zoomed in on the mirror and we got a perfect overhead shot! Sometimes it was a small mirror just over the stove, sometimes it was a big mirror over the entire countertop. Yes the image and any lettering was reversed but that was easily fixed either in the camera by flipping a switch or in the control room to flip the image or in later years in software. Most times they were just slicing or stirring a pot so reversing images was not done
Its way less inexpensive and safer to use a mirror than suspending a camera!
Edit:
Keep the mirror high enough to avoid steam from getting on it. Our mirrors were about 6 feet from the countertop. This avoided the mirror from getting in the way of a straight on shot. This is why the mirrors were large enough to pick up the entire counter or stovetop.
Some people even used stretched silver Mylar or even plexiglass mirrors because of weight, but most of the time they produced distorted images.
If you are using a large mirror, you can glue it to plywood, place screw eyes in the corners of the plywood and suspend it at an agle from ceiling or lighting grid with chains. This makes setup very fast and easy. Plexiglass mirrors have lots of distortion and even regular mirrors have dual reflections, so if you want perfect, no distition or dual reflections you need to use front (or first) surface mirrors. They can be expensive and tough to clean because they can scratch easily. Try each type of mirror and see which one works best for you.
Wow. That's so amazing. Thank you for sharing that tip!
I never thought about that, great info.
Agreed! By far my favorite. You don't even need a very large mirror. A little mirror that's the size of an index card can work. Attach THAT to a boom mic stand, set it all up to reflect the table top into the camera lens, and you're done. Sometimes difficult to get the angle just right, but GO for it.
@@jaywebb4992 An index card sized mirror? I'm going to try that out. Never thought of that.
@Matias Goinheix Certainly a larger mirror would be much easier to use, but just for kicks, while making that comment, I picked up a little utility mirror I have, measuring 2 inches by 3 inches. It's on a long handle for seeing behind computers. I think I could make that work if my recording surface was about the size of a piece of typing paper. So "index card-sized" might be a little exaggerated on my part, but still, a huge one wouldn't be necessary. A 5" X 7" or around that size would be more than adequate for a table top...again, I'm making an untested claim there...so let me know what your results are! I've only seen very large mirror setups, like several feet across, but I typically think of that as unnecessary.
How I made mine:
1. Get a selfie stick
2. Point the adjuster downwards
3. Tape it to your desk
I've tried this, the tape almost never holds well in place. Dropped my phone twice. If you are working with water colours that is a complete disaster
I am going to try this. Thank you
Let me try it
I wish i could lol. Need the d&mn tape 😂
For the first two years of my channel, I was using a desk lamp with a flexible neck and a clip that attached to my desk. I'd adjust the lamp so that it was lighting my page, and I'd balance my webcam over the neck of the lamp, sometimes using tape to secure it. Not the most flattering of methods, but it did get me to 10,000 subs.
Right now I'm using a mic arm that screws to my desk and I slot my webcam in the mic holder.
That Phone holder arm that you stand on the desk seems like the ideal next step for me.
One other thing when working out which is the best option, is tripod/arm shadows. You have to make sure your light source won't be casting a shadow of your mounting system onto the filmed subject.
Awesome! That's what its all about, using what you have then upgrading when you can or need to. RE: light and shadows, if you use soft / diffused lights the shadows are much softer and less noticeable 😀
Beanie Draws same
nishu sharma What a professional and well thought out response you gave there.
Be creative with it! 😉
please make video how you setup your camera... 😍
I literally taped my phone to the ceiling.
Lesqie genius
Lesqie that is smart
Same, it does the trick
Hahahahahaha
Whatever works
I feel like the comments are more useful then the video
Me too
yup.. definitely!
Well,cant just say like that ....the comments r itslf bcoz of the vid.but
Yes, loving some of the comments on here
Lol
this video was SO helpful!! I'm a tarot reader and I was struggling on how to show on my videos my hands working with the cards. Before this, I did my videos making the images with powerpoint. Now, I've just received the Arkon Overhead Mount for Smartphones (this was my choice) and so excited to record my first video! Thank you Justin!! You're content is really helpful.
That's what I'm trying to set up but the cards seem to be too far away from the camera. How did you handle that?
THANK YOU! Been trawling through YT for over two hours trying to find proper info on overhead DSLR shooting and you've got all the facts here. Lifesaver! (and subbed!)
OMG!!! THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH YOU CHANGED MY LIFE!!! I received my microphone stand and it was under $20 which is awesome! I also purchased a microphone Stand Smartphone Boom Mount for less than $15 ... OMG... $35 for LIFE CHANGING HAPPINESS... totally worth it!!! YAY FOR ME!!!! Hey, now I can start making tutorials on a regular basis!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! TFS Be Blessed.
That's so awesome!! No problem Jessica!
Thanks for all the tips.
You would not believe the various ways I have rigged up my camera in order to shoot my art videos from above. I usually just use a cheap selfie stick stuck into something and clamped. I have to be almost as creative with it as the art LOL
Sherry B hey which did u get?
Sherry B and whats the cost
Using a selfie-stick is a genius idea! Going to try this when filming overhead shots with my phone camera :D
lol I've used tongs, piles of books, sticky tape and random objects making it balanced
Hi Sherry B, I love your selfie stick idea. Thank you
Thank you for this exhaustive review on top down options. I have been struggling with how to shoot videos from overhead that look professional. Great job!
Another option is to have a drone hover over the product you're trying to review and try to control it while doing the review hoping it doesn't spin out of control and crash through your window. 😂
Haha that could work... 😛
Mybe it would work 😂
A nice simple way use a plank of wood on a table with a brick or heavy book on the table end then put your phone/pad on the other end pointing down . I've done 100 vids like this with good effect 👍😎
Tradingcardboss a
Thanks for the suggestion buddy... i dont want to show my face on youtube will do this
Great! All the comments compliment ur technique. Every style is doable. Choose your wild!
This is SUPER helpful, thank you! I especially appreciate the recommendation of the mic stand because I wouldn’t have thought of taking a non camera-specific piece of equipment for this purpose. Makes me wonder if I already have something around the house I could experiment with.....
That was awesome! Talk about timing, just finished up my building my studio starting to look for some gear. This is a huge help!!
Awesome +Simply your device , all the best with your videos 😀
Casey Neistat "Studio Tour" video shows a cool work bench mount made of wood ruclips.net/video/XVJdCR24zQQ/видео.html
i just saw your intro and im already excited to see whats coming....awesome
This video should have been focused more on the items (close-up views, actual set-ups etc) and a lot less on the speaker.
Super useful video, thank you very much.
Justin, I am actually glad that you mentioned place where you can monitor what your recording because every time I did, I sometimes spent 5 minutes to see if the camera was on focus
Awesome, glad it helped :)
The exact video ive been searching for! Great advice as always. Thanks man :)
Amazing! Thanks! 🙏
Very good info. I hung a standard tripod upside down above my kitchen counter to shoot bread making videos.
This was a fantastic video!!! Thanks so much for all the awesome content!!!! xo, Michele
This was actually really useful. You covered every question I wanted to ask in terms of budget and more. Thank Q.
So awesome to hear it! 😀 Thanks Tamina!
Really enjoying your videos and the information you provide! As a result I have a really nice setup i'm excited to start using. Excellent advice. Keep it coming :)
I know this video presentation is a year old, but I needs help in doing and setting up my overhead videos. Everyone that are doing videos on this subject fail to discuss the lens to use, on the phone, table, or camera. I don’t want to put hundreds to thousands of dollars into the wrong lens. I have decided to began with a DSL Cannon camera. The SR 3 seem to be a good entry leave. So could help, and maybe there are other who need directions as to this. In closing I would like to thank you for taking your time in this matter.
PS I was a professional teacher and presenter for 30 years plus, I would like to say your presentations are excellent and very professional.
Great video and comprehensive. My tripod is the type that you can remove the centre column and place it upside down. But you can also tilt the centre mount 90 degrees, making it its own boom! So glad I got a quality tripod back in the day, so versatile
That's awesome!
Great video!! Really thank you for this video!!
finally!!! I found useful video on RUclips!!!
Thanks for the ideas. Was cracking up my head over these overhead shots.
Thanks for all information, through I knew I few of them, but wasn't aware about other tripods.
Another DIY cheap way (for a cell phone or light camera) is to secure a selfie stick to a tripod.
This is what I do but I use the Joby Gripmount Pro instead of the selfie sticks grip.
I've used a sefie stick and a microphone stand that way the footprint is small and there are never any legs in my shots. I use lots of tape lol
Paolo Ma I do the same!😊
How?
Just watched this video. I know it's older but still very helpful. Thank you!
This video & the comments were very useful, thanks guys 🌻💜
Always delivering so much value! 👍🌟
Thank you for the tip on the SLIK tripod... it works
Another portable option for light cameras using a cheap Amazon tripod, the back of the work table needs to be away from the wall about 18 in. Fully extend two of the legs and lean against the work table. Adjust the length of the third leg to brace against the wall. Alternately the legs can be propped with weights if the work table is away from any walls.
That was really great info. I just started my Art/Painting channel so this is so helpful!! Thanks so much Justin!!
Thanks Debbie!
Super useful I'm doing this in a box trailer and it is pretty bad condition and small so attaching something to the celing might work so thanks and I'll try this😎
Thanks for the help
Thank you for this video! I was really searching for this.
I love your videos and I watch you often. Good Job!
Thank you! 🙏
Justin, thanks a lot for this useful tutorial!!!
This was very informative. Thanks!
I just filmed my first video! I used a makeshift phone holder using the cardboard section of a toilet paper roll and placed that on top of stacked books. I had to film at an angle instead of straight up but I think it still worked pretty well.
Nice! Interesting but effective holder!
Awesome! Thanks for all those tips.
Very nice and easy explanation, it helped me a lot to choose the best solution.
Hi Justin, thank you so much for the tips. Just started my RUclips channel I completely forgot about my mike stand. Now I can use it till I get something more professional.
Thank you so much! Very helpful!
your are the best!!!!!! found my perfect iPod!!!
Thank you so much for this!!! This was soooo helpful and I really appreciate your guidance in this!
So awesome to hear it! 😀Thanks Juliana!
THANK YOU for this video! This is the first one that I have seen the gave me detailed information on how to record RUclips videos. Excellent video!
Awesome video, I have been inspired to start my own channel, these tips will really help in the future. Thankyou
This was very helpful to me. Thank you!!
Thank you for all this fantastic info!
Wow i love this video this is the best video i ever watched about this overhead cameras thanks for the video!
Thank you very much for explaining these options. I am very new to all this camera recording business, I am going to be recording craft tutorials and didn't know where to start now I do! :D
great work!! thanks a lot!! very helpful video for me!!!!
So awesome to hear it! 😀
good video!
thanks, always helpful!
Thanks, I didn't think about the wall/ceiling mount, I usually think of those for security cameras. But that would be great for DIY videos in my wood shop.
it was really helpful. it gave me a lot of ideas how to shoot, when i wasn't seeing any area to focus on. and, thank you for monitoring app. good luck. wish u a lot of useful content like this
Very helpful! Thank you :)
Great tip Justin!
You always have fantastic knowledge and solutions , to aid us in making videos
Thank you, Pete
U really gave this some thought i can see, your whole YT channel is almost complete
Thanks! 🙏
Love your videos. I got the most useful information than the hundreds of videos I watched before! Thank you!
Thanks Chrissy, glad the video helped 😀
Dude this is great! I had a different method for top down that works just fine but it’s always nice to see people get super creative with their gear! I just posted a video talking about removing the top of a tripod to use for handheld vlogging! We are on similar wavelengths!
Thanks for this information; as an artist filming my art it was super helpful!
This video was really useful
Great video! I use the boom mic stand with a canon 80d. And sigma art lense and it’s super heavy but works fantastic without weights. I film overhead shots daily
Awesome!
Thank you for making this video. I gained some helpful tips to try on
Perfect! Glad you liked it
Really helpful video, thanks for posting!
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thanks for the insight
Thanks again! Your videos have been so helpful to me as I start my RUclips and TikTok channels up!
That's great to hear! All the best for your channel! 👍
Hi! For these shots I use Manfrotto 055 XPROB. It has ability to rotate center section to horisontal position.
Best video to explain these options that I've seen yet. Thanks, Justin.
So awesome to hear it! You're welcome, Tina! 😊
you deserve a billion subscribers :))
I always wondered what those overhead bars were called, thanks. This is the articulated arm I use, it works great: Manfrotto 196B-2 143BKT 2-Section Single Articulated Arm with Camera Bracket (Black) only $50 on Amazon, although you do need to buy a clamp to mount it to your table.
Thank you! Thank you! 😄
Thanks, man! This helped a lot!
I mount my camera with a smallrig clamp to my kitchen cabinet shelf and I get a perfect top down shot. And when I’m finished I just take it off, close the cabinet doors and it’s like there was never anything there ;)
Wow, nice set up 👍Smart thinking!
Thank you. Very informative.
This is basically an advert, BUT the info is great and I appreciate it all in one plac.e Cheers
Thanks for your video! It was really what I needed to learn! :-)
helped me a lot, thank you sir
great video and great responses!
I was WAITING fot this!!
Wait no more!! 🤣
Hi Justin, thanks for your awesome videos which are very useful
Thanks!👍
Thank you so much.... Surprisingly difficult to find this information on the web!
You're amazing so much info. Going with the smart phone for top down views.
Thanks for the ongoing support! Hope everything's going great! 😀
Me who has a bunk bed and a desk underneath it: Name: Olivia Tea (no real surnames nah ah)
Quirk: Tape.
Literally uses this power to tape her phone to the underside of her bunk bed in order to record videos
Amazing video, exactly what I’ve been looking for!!
Awesome! Glad we could help!
Brilliant!!! Can’t wait to pass along to my slime making kids. ;) also I subbed. You have great tips. :)
great video! Thank you for all this useful information I will absolutely try to implement some of your tips in my videos
Awesome - no worries 👍
Thank you! Your videos are so helpful! =)
so helpful! Thank you.
No problem Ariel!
Love your videos very helpful
thanks for the idea!
Great piece of information!
Thx for the tips will definitely use it with my tripod. New subbie in the house. Keep it up 😉
Very helpful, thank you.