I love your dream studio, looks really good and makes a huge difference. The audio is so good! I love how you built up this video to show all the changes and how each new element changes the quality. Really interesting video here. Huge improvements!

@WhatMyLensSees

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks much Will! I’m excited to have this space to use now. I’m generally outside or traveling for my content, but I’m just guessing that’s gonna be a tad bit more limited for the foreseeable future, so will be nice to have this. Thanks as always for the kind words, dan

You have very inspiring ideas, Dan. The KZread Studio is a very simple, but yet amazing idea. You nailed it with the mason jar lights! I'm hopeful that we are NOT going to film a lot in our home, frankly, but since it is a common occurrence nowadays, it is always good to consider. You convinced me, thank you for sharing!! Love your videos!

@WhatMyLensSees

4 жыл бұрын

I'm right there with you guys. I've never made time for this project because I'd much rather be out and about seeing the world. But this past couple months has obviously forced some changes, so doing my best to cross a few things off the list that always seemed to fall below the line. I think this space will come in handy when I do "tutorial" type videos, and also for product reviews, which I'm hoping to do more of. But as soon as travel comes back, that will be priority/passion #1. Really appreciate you watching and commenting! dan

Heck yeah huge difference. That was awesome

@WhatMyLensSees

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks much Wayne. Just to be clear...if I had a boat and the ocean, I would not be spending my time doing this kinda project :) but since I’m landlocked and housebound, I have to do something to fend off this insane boredom 🤣

This is perfect! What an amazing job you did. It really transformed your studio. It really worked and looked very professional. Thank you for the tips!

@WhatMyLensSees

4 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the kind words! Amazing what a few little extras can do for overall production quality. I've still got so much to do and learn, but getting a little better each and every day so I'm pretty happy with that. Thanks as always for the kind words and channel support my friend, dan

Great informative video. Thanks!

@WhatMyLensSees

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it James! Amazing what a difference some lights and external Mic can make!!

Wow your all over it mate , you certainly know your stuff , really like the lighting tips the most 👌

@WhatMyLensSees

4 жыл бұрын

Like many of us, I’m learning as I go no doubt 😉 but it’s a fun process and doing my best to keep creating and building new content while I’m more or less locked up at home. Hope all is well for you and hoping to see more videos soon!! Thanks as always for the channel support and kind words! Dan

Cool tips for indoor make shift studio. Glad you've found something fun and productive to do during self-isolation. Your lighting tips and why are pretty solid for the newbies! Thanks!

@WhatMyLensSees

4 жыл бұрын

if I don't stay busy, I go crazy. So, this was a good process for me :) Hopefully will be getting back out there in the field and traveling soon enough ... but in the meantime, will definitely be nice to have this space! thanks again for the kind words and channel support! dan

Great video. Really informative and well put together. You have a flair for this. It taught me a lot about the importance of light and audio. We recently did a similar shoot just talking to camera in our Airbnb and it looked really bland with nothing in the background. It's difficult to set up as we are travelling permanently and have to work with what we have. You gave us some great tips. Cheers!

@WhatMyLensSees

4 жыл бұрын

fully understood. very difficult when you're on the road to have a studio like setup. When I'm traveling, i'm pretty much doing my filming outside and using natural light and the scenery around me. And that's my preference if it weren't for this darn'ed Covid19! Appreciate your kind words and look forward to checking out some of your videos here soon, take care, dan

Thanks for putting this together (came here via Reddit)! Your camera shots are great and I appreciate the run-through. Gotta get my house in order now!

I have been thinking about upgrading the lighting for my live streams and occasional video into/outro. Yours looks great!

@WhatMyLensSees

4 жыл бұрын

Amazing what a few cheap lights, a cheap microphone and some cheap decorative stuff off amazon can do for video quality. A lot of people assume they need to invest in a new expensive camera, but honestly these items can provide way more production value. Would love to see the end result if you decide to go this route!! Appreciate the kind words my friend! Dan

Must say I'm impressed wit the transformation :) Too bad I don't have a space for a studio at home...

@WhatMyLensSees

4 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

Awesome Nice work man❤

@WhatMyLensSees

4 жыл бұрын

much appreciated!

@SmartcityTechYt

4 жыл бұрын

@@WhatMyLensSees ✌❤

I'm also using the Godox SL-60W -- can't beat it for the price ... but that fan! I'm really interested in the new, battery powered ML60 (17,250LUX). It would have been excellent in my latest video, recorded against the rising sun, though I'm not sure it would have stood up to the wind any better. :)

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that wind looked tough. I can relate as it seems like every time I’m out fly fishing ... The wind decides to follow me 😐 I haven’t noticed too much of an issue with the fan noise yet thankfully, and overall super happy with the light. I need to check out the ML60 now that you mention it ... not cuz I need it but because I’m a total gear nerd!! Appreciate the comment and support my friend!

Nice video again Dan! Just wondering if you would be willing to let me pick your brain sometime about cameras! If so let me know, no worries if not!

@WhatMyLensSees

4 жыл бұрын

For sure man. Just be forewarned, I can nerd out to camera gear for days ;) So, you'll have to gently remind me to shut the hell up !!! you can email me at whatmylenssees18@gmail.com and we can take it from there, dan

@teamcoff

4 жыл бұрын

@@WhatMyLensSees Awesome Dan, no worries about nerding out, it's what I probably need haha! I'll send you an email this weekend. About to head out to do some night fishing and test some new lights tonight!!!!!!

This is tight man! Now will this even help my Panasonic G7 or is it just for the pricey SLRs?

@WhatMyLensSees

4 жыл бұрын

Your G7 would look just as good my friend. Good lighting, a well composed shot, and a cheap external mic can make even the cheapest of cameras look really really good. Appreciate the support my friend and looking forward to the next adventure!

Thanks for the video Dan! What was the total cost of the overhaul? Some of that gear is pricy. I'm looking for the biggest bang for the buck to jazz up my Zoom presence!

@WhatMyLensSees

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Travis, good to hear from ya man. Hope you and the family are well. As for your question, the big expense is the camera and lens. But assuming you've already go that, the rest of the stuff isn't too terribly expensive. Although you must really want to make your Zoom differentiate if you're going for a studio effect 🤣 In the description of the video, I have links to all the items I purchased so you can tally it up from there. But assuming you've got a good camera, lens and tripod ... then you just need to buy a key light, maybe a background light, a couple light stands, and an external mic. Honestly, all that stuff you could probably get for $300 total and you'd have the baddest ass zoom setup there is (at least I think it would be pretty badass!). Thanks for watching and again hope you and the family are doing great, dan

I really found you right on time as I'm turning my home office desk into a nice little youtube video discussing setup as well. I order ring light and instead led strip light. Not sure how that it will turn out as I'm still waiting for my package to arrive what do you say?

@WhatMyLensSees

4 жыл бұрын

very cool! excited to see how it looks and I think that extra lighting can go a long ways towards improving your video quality! please do let me know once you've got it in place, would love to see a before and after! thanks for the kind words and channel support my friend, dan

Great job. The studio looks great. Glad you were wearing pants when you stood up.

@WhatMyLensSees

4 жыл бұрын

lol, yes! it's become very easy to dress "super casual" these days, hasn't it 🤣?? Appreciate the kind words, and excited to use this space for future content. Have a good one, dan