7 Tips to Streamline a Small Studio Space (My YouTube Office Setup Tour)
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- Опубликовано: 7 июл 2020
- UPDATE: I just posted my new studio office tour 2.0 here! • Build The ULTIMATE You...
In this video I give you a tour of my small home office RUclips studio setup, and share the tips and products I have come up with over the years to streamline my space and improve my productivity.
Creating an efficient workflow in a home office or spare bedroom is one of the most important things you can do in order to consistently put out new content. When you have to setup and tear down lights, lightstands, softboxes, microphones, etc. every time you record, it kills creativity and takes up valuable time that could be used creating more videos.
There are seven tips in this video, plus one semi-stupid (but still valuable) bonus hack at the end.
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== DESK MOUNTED LIGHT ==
Extra Tall Monitor Mount - geni.us/waliextratallmount
Spigot Adapter Kit - geni.us/spigotadapterkit
Nanlite Forza 60 - geni.us/nanliteforza60
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== DESK TOP ITEMS ==
Desks - geni.us/analiesedesk
BenQ SW321C Monitor - geni.us/benqsw321c
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Oversized Felt Keyboard/Mouse Pad: geni.us/feltmousepad
Lamps - geni.us/brightechgracelamp
RGB Wi-Fi Bulbs - geni.us/rgbwifibulb
LED Strip Lights - geni.us/ledstriplights
== AUDIO ==
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Audio Interface - geni.us/focusritescarlett2i23
KRK Rokit 5 Studio Speakers - geni.us/krkrokit5g4pair
Speaker Stands - geni.us/speakerstands
Deity HD-TX - geni.us/deityhdtx
Deity Connect Interview Kit - geni.us/deityconnectinterview
Deity V-Mic D3 Pro - geni.us/deityvmicd3pro
Bungie Ties - geni.us/bungieties
== NAS STORAGE ==
Synology DS920+ NAS - geni.us/synologyds920
Seagate IronWolf Pro 4TB NAS Drives - geni.us/seagateironwolfpro4tb
== OTHER ==
Acoustic Foam - geni.us/acousticfoam
Dinkum Systems FlexiMount Clamp - geni.us/dinkumfleximount
Blackout Curtains - geni.us/blackoutcurtains
Double-Sided Vinyl Backdrops - hqbackdrops.com
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This video is probably the most packed with quality of life tips I’ve seen for small spaces, with stuff that is actually affordable. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it! I have a part 2 coming sometime in the near future :)
bro without looking at the views I thought this channel had like a million subs. You definitely got the quality of big youtubers. Keep grinding my guy 🙌🏼💯
Thanks so much! That’s the goal 🙏
True
Very professional
I like the style. I’m also working in a small space, so it’s really important to be as compact as possible!
Thanks! You are 200% right. I used to have 2 light stands, a boomed mic, and a 48" softbox in here! It literally filled the entire space from the top of my desk to the ceiling. I finally realized it was a bit overkill and slowing me down, haha.
New Layer much more efficient with the new styke
@@phucmapvlog HI Phúc Mập ơi. Điều gì đưa Phúc Mập đến đây? Haha
I work on a desk
@@happytv79 đang học nhiều hơn bud
Not gonna lie, I expected “get a smaller key light” and “learn to manage your cables” and general information stretching out to 10 minutes. I was pleasantly surprised this is all super helpful, you’ve earned a sub in me!
Thanks! Glad it helped. I’ve got arguably cooler stuff coming up in a part 2 😁
Holy crap! I was today years old when I realized that using a quality monitor stand to mount my studio light so I could move it from talking head shots to product shots was the best idea ever! Headed over to Amazon to look for one now. Great video!
Haha thanks! I’m not the first to do it, but it truly is a game changer for some people like us!
Thanks man! Loved this video and I’ve purchased that flexible dslr camera mount!!!!
Thanks! That is surprisingly the most referred item from this video by a large margin. I guess I shouldn't be surprised because it's awesome but... it kind of came out of nowhere!
UPDATE: I just posted my new studio setup tour 2.0 here! ruclips.net/video/RPsunHi2sXE/видео.html
So what camera/lens *did* you film it with?
@@BugBobsWildWorld The talking head portion of this was filming with a Sony a7R III and Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 so I could get the desktop and my arms in this shot. All the b-roll was filmed with the Canon M50 (except when the M50 is in the shot).
I've since upgraded and now use the Sony a7S III almost exclusively, but I have a lens review dropping Monday with a ton of sample photos and a b-roll sequence, all shot on the M50, and I gotta say I think it's pretty impressive. If the video wasn't specifically on the M50, I don't think anyone would ever guess it's not a full frame $2,500+ camera, so keep your eyes peeled for that one.
I must have watched this video at least 20 times already! I just ordered the desk mount light stand based on this video. I too am not a fan of a bunch of light stands and tripods all over the floor. My space is minimal so I need as much floor clearance as I can get. I have patterned my own space after many of the ideas in this video. I am working my way up to the dual desk setup, which is a phenomenal look by the way. Thank you SO much for this content!
Nice! I'm glad it was so helpful. You might like my rolling light stand setup in my 2.0 office build: ruclips.net/video/RPsunHi2sXE/видео.html
I do miss the dual desks, but it doesn't really work for my new space unfortunately. Thanks for the support :)
Lots of great tips! I like the light stand and camera clamp ideas. Might have to see if they will work in my studio space!
Thanks, glad it was at least a little bit inspiring. My hope was that people would take some of these ideas and adapt them to their own workspace to make them more efficient :)
Wow these are all really great tips. Putting my RUclips studio together now and I can’t take all the light stands and tripods anymore! Definitely gonna have to pick up some of these. This is exactly the info I needed!
Thanks, glad you like them! And yes, tripods and light stands on the floor in a small space will drive you mad VERY quickly, haha.
So informative!!! I absolutely love the light box. The entire setup is awesome.
Thanks! Glad you liked it :)
Glad to have found your video. Heard lots of good points on lighting and I love the idea of blackout curtains.
Glad it was helpful! I've gotten a lot of comments on the curtains, so I'm glad I decided to include them at the last minute, because they really made a huge difference for me :)
Hey man, great video. Picking up a fleximount today, those things are useful! Keep it up 👍
Thanks, glad you liked it! And thanks for the support :)
If you're interested in chatting with me and other creators, feel free to hop on to my Discord server! discord.gg/ECKWJX
I can't believe I needed your video to help me realize my stupid mirror closet doors could be covered with a curtain rather than some adhesive foam or fabric panels! Nice work
I think I'll be pivoting to a home decor and fashion channel now.
Love the tip on folding up the light when not in use!
That was definitely a big reason to move to a light mat. It's actually about the same weight as the Forza 60, but the profile is such a better fit for this setup. Thanks for the tip on the HD-TX firmware, I have been loving it. Problem is now I want one of their mics with an XLR jack and a boom pole with XLR built in to make it all super clean.
Great video! Thanks for all the tips. I especially appreciate the lighting tips. That's my next frontier.
Thanks! Glad you liked it. If you're getting into lighting and lighting gear, you've come to the right place :)
Thnx sharing this. Yes, it takes time if have to setup lighting for some minutes. I love your studio flow. It will encourage us to focus more videos and minimize to setup before start to record. Subscribed!
Thanks for watching, glad you found it inspiring :)
this video will help me out alot when i get to creating my own studio room (currently 16) : D
Awesome, glad to hear it! Good luck with your setup :)
This is one of the best studio space vids i've seen! Well done and thanks for sharing.
Thanks! You might like my Part 2 video in my new office studio space too then. It's more "traditional" but has some cool stuff.
This is a great set up! Love the light and clamp.
Thanks! Now that I got my a7S III and don't use the Canon M50 as much, I more often have my camera set up on a tripod again since it's in a cage, which is too heavy for those clamps, but they are still super useful for positioning my phone, pocket lights, etc.
Nice setup! Love the camera desk clamps!
Thanks! My favorite is the desk mounted light stand.
Great ideas. I have a different type of studio, but you provided ideas that I can use in a bit different way. Thanks very much!!
That was my goal so I'm glad it helped you! :)
Great video man! I bought the lamp! keep up the great work!
Thanks for your support! I hope you like it as much as I do :)
Sound like there still a bit of echo in the room. Maybe make large sound dampers like we see some people making on RUclips with wood frame and cloth? Hangs on wall as large or varied-sized rectangles. The patches of foam on the wall are probably less effective I suspect.
Thanks! So much valuable information concisely.
Happy to help, glad you liked it :)
That's really helpful, dude;-)
I literally watched this vid for more than three times, and checked the details again and again, even make some notes on it.
Planning on organising my small studio, too.
It is really important to make it as compact as you mentioned.
Ground floor is the key for me.
Thanks again.
You got my sub, by the way. Cheers.
Wow! Thank you. I'm glad it was that helpful. I have a Part 2 coming sometime soon with ever more cool ideas. Thanks for the support.
@@NewLayer Looking forward to it;-)) Stay health and creative.
Great tips, glad I found your channel...looking forward to other content from you..
Thanks! I'm glad you're here.
The lamp and monitor mount is my favorite. Great video
Thanks for commenting, glad it was helpful :)
Super Dope! That light is everything !
Still using it! And it’s still probably my favorite part of the setup. Thanks for commenting 🙏
That computer stand though!! I never seen one with a USB port and all of that... looks like I’ll be upgrading my stand soon lol
I know right! I wish it was an inch deeper and a few inches wider since I have such a big monitor, but it's still awesome.
Between this video and the all-in-one desk setup by DSLR Video Shooter my new home studio is going to be great. Thanks!
That's a great video too! I'm happy this one inspired you as well :)
Thanks for the great video, I'm trying to get my wife to let me have a dedicated room to film my reviews or do livestreams and absolutely love your setup. Its exactly the kind of setup I need and want. Cheers and love your channel, New Subscriber!
MY BOURBON JOURNEY Thanks! It’s definitely a huge bonus to have a dedicated room. Mine has been so full of stuff (until I got a few tall cabinets recently) that I had to spend 15 minutes cleaning up just to record.
Hopefully with the new storage it’ll be more streamlined again!
Oh this is exactly what I’m trying to do. I love this look
Thanks! Hope this helped 😁
What a cool studio! really like this setup, and look. Well done!
Thanks! Glad you liked it :)
Loved the video! Very useful tips. Working on turning my basement into a studio. Thanks!
Thanks, glad it was helpful! Good luck with your studio :)
Absolutely amazing setup. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day. 😊
Thanks! I've since moved and done a Part 2 on my new setup, but I do miss this office sometimes :)
Awesome video! Thank you!
everything is very useful and great reccomendations. . .and the black out curtains not stupid at all. . .very important and helpful for so many reasons...perfect finish to the setup. . .great stuff man...🙏✊
Thanks! Glad you liked the video 👍👍
Great setup. Love it! Wish I had as much space as you. I literally have space to fit a chair and a mini folding table. Jealous of how much space you have. Maybe 4 times more than me.👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks! We all start somewhere, I used to have no office and worked out of my bedroom, so there's still hope for you :)
Ecstatic I found your channel. So much great info in a short time.
Thanks! I'm glad you find my videos useful :)
Incredible video. I'm doing one of these soon too! Awesome job.
Thanks man, glad you liked it! Let me know when you post it, I love stealing other peoples ideas for my own space 😂
Great video! thanks for sharing
Happy to help, thanks for commenting :)
@@NewLayer 🙏
Nice setup, dig the lamps so much I ordered one. Some other things may have made it to my wish list. Cheers!
Glad you liked it! Thanks for the support :) I have a Part 2 coming out sometime with some other really cool stuff :)
double desk. love it
Thanks! That's most peoples favorite part, and it was my wife's idea 😅
That commitment to the joke
“we’re moving to Colorado next week” *slightly smiling* had me 😂😂😂👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Great video and loving your work 🔥👏🏻
Lol. Sometimes the jokes... they just come to me.
These are great ideas. especially having a second desk for b roll footage.
Glad you liked them! Thanks for commenting.
Wow thanks for the awesome tips!
No problem, glad you saw something useful.
Very useful thanks
Glad you found it useful 👍
Nice setup for your studio. Miminalist, smart, and effective.
Thanks! Glad you like it too :)
Fantastic space. Thanks for the video.
Thanks! Here's my studio video 2.0 if you're interested: ruclips.net/video/RPsunHi2sXE/видео.html
Awesome setup, given me loads of ideas for my studio..
Thanks! I’ve got a part 2 coming sometime soon with some more big and little things that have been awesome!
The table is nice. Im making one just like yours. Thanks for sharing
Nice! I love making stuff myself, just wish I had more time.
WoW, I’m setting my office to teach on line, (Aerospace mechanics program) and record the classes for future uses/individual courses.
Your video really helped me with my set up!
Thanks a bunch!
Glad it helped! I did a new office studio tour video too. It’s more traditional, but check it out, maybe there’s more useful stuff in there for you.
Yeah, I saw that, very nice, but for the moment, I'm on a tight budget, I'd like to buy a Skydio 2 drone, so the less I spend on the studio, the faster I can get my new toy.
I'm really impressed that you took time to respond, in fact, you take the time to respond to every comments!?! That is dedication!!
@@mecaniqueanimee3267 Understandable. I'd love a Skydio 2 to follow me around, but for now it's Mavic 2 Pro, so I can't complain.
I try to reply to everything because I HATE when I leave comments on other creators videos and no one ever replies!
Great video. Love your tips and style.
Thanks! Glad you liked it 👍
Love this video and the setup!! ❤️
Thanks! Glad you like it :)
Loved your video! Thanks for the great tip!
Thank you! I'm glad you liked it :)
Great video and tips! Thanks for this.
Thanks! Glad it was helpful :)
Love this, I just don't have a room at the moment to create similar. But well done dude, looks ace
Thanks! My room isn't the biggest either at around 10' x 11', so it took some strategic planning on the size of items, but we made it work. It's definitely an extra challenge when size is a limiting factor.
Wow! Real pro tips. Appreciate your insight. I'll definitely be mining from your treasures.
Thanks, I really appreciate it. Also, I’ve been called T.J. as often as people call me J.T. so... nice name! 😁
Really cool set up brother! Love it!
Thanks! We are moving soon so I’ll have an all new setup over the next month or so. I’ll miss this one!
The style is really awesome! Nice space you have. :)
Thanks, glad you like it :)
Nice setup. It gave me an idea. Great video.
Glad I could help! Good luck with your setup :)
Amazing video. Your video quality and RUclips setup is what I hope to have one day. Great tips. Subscribed.
Alec Wilcock Thanks 🙏 I have a ton of light reviews up and coming in the future, but hope to do more tutorials as well.
Would you be interested in a “basic lighting for RUclips” or something similar?
@@NewLayer Honestly, yes I would love that. I feel like I should know the basics of lighting by now.
I would also love to a video on what are the best compacts lights you would recommend? I'm moving into a smaller space soon which is why I ended watching your video.
Thanks for the reply. It's appreciated more than you know!
Alec Wilcock Thanks for the feedback. It depends on your budget a lot. My Intellytech Litecloth is amazing but very expensive.
A good budget option is a Godox SL60W or SL150W II with a 34” collapsible beauty dish.
I always recommend the collapsible beauty dishes because they are half the depth of a parabolic soft box, so perfect for small spaces.
I did a full Godox comparison video recently you can check out, and here’s some links.
geni.us/godoxsl60wled
geni.us/godoxsl150wii
geni.us/glowbeautydish34silver
If you’re in Discord, hop on to my server and we can chat about it if you need more guidance discord.gg/p77T6w
Very good information 💪😉
Wow! This is helpful and I could use it to set up my RUclips studio as well🥰
Glad you liked it! Check out my new studio tour video too, might find something useful there as well ruclips.net/video/RPsunHi2sXE/видео.html
Clean and direct! Respect man!
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. I want to do a part 2 soon. I've got a lot of cool stuff since this video :)
@@NewLayer can't wait to watch it then! I do tech reviews myself, still learning my way, I learned a lot from you. Thanks!
AhmeDroid It can definitely take a while to find your style and groove 👍
@@NewLayer agreed! It's coming together now, when I watch my first attempts and my last I can definitely spot the improvements and style being added. Loved the chat! I hope to stay in touch :)
Fantastic video. I don't know how I haven't seen any of your videos before. Subscribed.
Thanks! Glad you found me!
You're gonna get some cash from me (well from amazon via me). I needed a desktop light stand and remembered this video talking about one. So I search youtube and found this video again and clicked your link. It is just what I needed. Thanks.
Awesome! Thanks for the support 👍👍
@@NewLayer Do you have a link to the light mount you used? My light mount only goes 90 degrees so I can't get the light to point downward. Thanks.
@@SteveVickAK It comes with the Intellytech light I have, and unfortunately I've never been able to find it separately!
It's a "double ball joint adapter", but I can only ever find one with male connections on both ends like this geni.us/kupodoubleballjointm
Let me know if you're able to find the exact one I have!
Thanks for the curtains of all things!
That’s why I included them! Such a dark horse significant upgrade, haha. Thanks for the comment :)
Just awesome.
Thanks! Glad you liked it :)
wow..simply amazing.
Glad you like it!
I am researching for insperation as I am upgrading my own setupo. Brilliant effort and a great little studio. New Sub Cheers from Western Australia
Thanks! Here's my Part 2: ruclips.net/video/RPsunHi2sXE/видео.html
I just moved again and set up an all new space, so I'll be posting a new video in a couple weeks as well. It includes a lot of gear from my favorite Australian brand RODE :)
Your setup is really cool and I am taking tips. Thanks for sharing your passion, this was great. Liked and subscribed from a small RUclipsr comedian. Excited to watch more of your journey and creations 😃
Thanks for the sub! Glad you liked the video :)
Great top tips, thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Great video!!!
Thanks! I'm posting a brand new Part 2 in the next day or two, so keep an eye out :)
Yo I love all your gear and tech. Funny video too 😂
Thanks! Glad you liked it 😄👍
Nice desk setup!
Thanks! I give me wife credit for coming up with the dual desk idea!
great stuff, I have a small room I am using for my office and studio for my travel show. Def hard to get everything in you need in a small space.
Thanks! I think a lot of people feel the pain of not having a "big enough" studio space, but working with what we got helps us be creative with it.
one of the best .
Thanks I really appreciate that 😁👍
I actually just put up some blackout curtains in my studio space and it is indeed a game changer.
It's crazy right! Something so cheap and simple that improves audio significantly and opens things up as far as recording times go.
New Layer exactly. I used to have to hold off on filming until the night and my entire room is white so I would have light bouncing all over the place.
Big Help. Thanks
No problem! It's more traditional I guess, but my new studio office tour might help you too: ruclips.net/video/RPsunHi2sXE/видео.html
great video, I love it. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
Bruh. Love this video!!!!
Ralph Ervin Thanks! Hope it inspired you somehow 👍
Great set up man. Could use some of these tips.
Thanks! If you saw how dirty my office was at this moment, you might think otherwise, haha.
Congrats on getting just about to 100k!
Thanks! Getting close :)
What a beautiful setup omg I’m jealous
Thank you! Hopefully my tips can help you set up a space you like for yourself :)
Hey JD: I dig your Cool ~ "Sparatacus - Look," for your i.D. photo; Kirk and Stanley would be all, Yo ~ this guy, get it!
Haha, thanks. I've had multiple people comment on my videos and say I look like Kirk Douglas! I'll take looking like Spartacus as a compliment any day, haha.
Your esthetic is awesome. Appealing to my "self diagnosed ocd" lol thanks for the tips
Haha thanks! Just don't look at the cords dangling down from my speakers then... But don't worry, I've since replaced them.
Awesome video
Thanks!
No problem! I'll be doing an all new studio in 2-3 more months and have tons of cool new stuff to show off!
Amazing
Super useful!
Thanks glad you liked it! 👍
Great information
Glad it was helpful!
Wow what a setup 🔥 that helped me alot
Thanks, glad it was helpful :)
That’s great stuff thank you.
Glad you liked it!
That monitor stand is pretty darn nifty!
It really is! I'm surprised there's not more options out there that do similar things. I'm moving away from it in my new setup, which bums me out, but I have other solutions for my new office so no big deal. I'll be building out my new office in about a week :)
Thanks for this, looking to do the same thing!
You're welcome! I did a new studio setup video when I moved that you might find useful too: ruclips.net/video/RPsunHi2sXE/видео.html
This is great, thanks! Question for ya: You have 3 pictures in your background and it looks like the middle one is lit. Q1: Is that middle one lit specifically or is that just light bouncing from somewhere. Q2: If it is lit... How are you lighting that one? I'm trying to set up a similar background and am having issues with avoiding glare on the picture frames while making them bright enough to see (like what you've got going on). Thanks again! :)
Thanks! I actually just stick an RGB pocket light on top of my monitor and shoot it upwards. I show it in this video (but use the Nanlite LitoLite 5C now with the silicone diffuser on) studio.ruclips.net/user/video3gQ7E6cfxtk/edit
Just 2 weeks ago I also totally removed the glass from the frames because I did get reflections from my key light. It's much better never having to worry now. Hope that helps!
I love the clip on tripod!
I gotta say, I'm surprised at how many referrals I've made on that product, haha. They are really great for positioning small stuff like pocket lights too, so I guess I shouldn't be too surprised.
lol at the hair on your shirt
How dare you, LOL.
Great ideas
Thanks! Glad you liked them.
I just LOVE this video!! That lighting setup if my favorite :D
Do you know the name of the dark grey color you used for your back wall? That also looks soooo good!
Thanks! The paint color is Blackboard by Magnolia Paint. We just had it color matched at Home Depot.