Portable ONE STAND Desktop YouTube Studio Setup
I have been tweaking my YouTube setup for awhile and I finally settled on a great setup (inspired by a few other creators, more below). It's PORTABLE, based entirely on ONE STAND, and can fit on your DESKTOP! Can you tell I'm excited to share this one with you?
This video / project was inspired by Caleb over at DSLR Video Shooter and Nate at Nate’s Film Tutorials who both made some similar videos recently on minimalist, desktop YouTube setups - be sure to check those out too.
Desktop YouTube Studio (DSLRVS): • Entire Youtube Studio Setup ON ONE DESK!
One Stand YouTube Studio (DSLRVS): • Full Youtube Studio on ONE SINGLE STAND!
YouTube Studio on Wheels (NFT): • I built a YouTube STUDIO Setup on Wheels!
Now you can get all the basic requirements for this setup for just under $135 USD, but there are lots of additional bells, whistles, and other accessories you can customize YOUR setup with based on what you're filming, where you're filming, or what gear you already have. As mentioned in the video I'm assuming you already have access to a camera and a microphone, but the great part is you don't need a high-end one to make this work, you could easily use your phone in this setup to get started. The quicker and easier it is to make videos the more you’re going to want to make them, the more you’ll be able to make, and ultimately that’s a big part of success when it comes to making things like YouTube videos, and creating content in general.
COMPONENTS:
Neewer 32” mini light stand: https://amzn.to/2Ndjj8A - $20 for 2
SmallRig nanoclamp and articulating arm: https://amzn.to/2uxtSg1 - $13
Neewer 12” articulating arm: https://amzn.to/2R2oRUA - $15
Neewer bi-color panel light: https://amzn.to/2R8Y098 - $56
Impact 5lb filled sandbag: https://bhpho.to/2FBXHi3 - $19
Tripod and Stand adapter kit: https://amzn.to/2t4jThS - $10
Other gear you might want for this setup:
Ulanzi 'selfie' mirror: https://amzn.to/2Z1A3Gp
Rode VideoMicro: https://bhpho.to/2uuadh1
Fotasy Arca Swiss plate: https://amzn.to/2QGvXyX
Sony A6400: https://amzn.to/2upeQcA
Ikan VL35 Monitor: https://bhpho.to/35FDn9S
Power strip with USB outlets: https://amzn.to/2Pnh1FE
Braided micro USB cable: https://bhpho.to/346NDYA
Now a couple of notes:
Update: I've found a perfect solution for monitoring my Sony cameras - the Ulanzi 'selfie' mirror [check out our review: • GEAR REVIEW: Ulanzi "Selfie" Mirror (perfe... ]. It's cheap, easy to use, and perfect for monitoring your camera's screen if it doesn't flip up.
My Sony a6300, which I film all my YouTube videos with, doesn’t have a flip up screen, so I’ve got a small external monitor on another clamp and arm. Most newer cameras have flip out or flip up screens though so you likely won’t need that, but if you do need an external monitor it will connect just like the camera and the microphone with a second nanoclamp and extension arm, and I recommend the little Ikan one above - it accepts 4k signal and is a great budget friendly option.
While everything on the stand is battery powered you could easily plug everything in for some added reliability while filming, and in fact I usually power everything through an extension cord so I have one less thing to worry about when I’m making a video. To keep the setup clean all my cords are secured to the light stand with my DIY cable ties, and if you need everything can get folded up when not in use.
This is an easy to use setup and can be moved around quickly - for me this was important since I regularly film in various places around my house or garage. Everything on this setup is fully adjustable, from the height of the stand, the position of the camera and microphone, and even the brightness and color temperature of the light.
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