I've now used this board to teach online full time for a year. I'm going to be making a follow up video within the next month or so to talk about how it's holding up, dry erase marker consumption, and a camera focus "trick" to make the board look better. Are there any questions for my next video?

@SuperASK11

2 жыл бұрын

That sounds great, love this video especially the purposeful outtakes. Maybe expand on them and go over what it would be like if I had a room with white walls/without the black cloth, or If you only had one light how would it look or how would ring lights work? Thanks!

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

@@SuperASK11 Thanks. That's a great idea.

@etecfirst6755

2 жыл бұрын

pls photo to clsss room

@dr.frankslabbench2788

2 жыл бұрын

I like your video! I have a similar setup, and I've been experimenting with new markers. I got the same brand as you do, but while your colors appear bright and vivid, in my case they all show up mostly white with a very faint hue. Did you do anything special with the parameters to get the colors to pop so vividly?

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

@Dr. Frank's Lab Bench I adjusted the aperture on the camera until the background looked like a true black. The marker colors popped when I did that.

Here I was thinking everyone just got really skilled in writing backwards.

@ChemistryinaNutshell

Ай бұрын

!oot ,taht ta taerg m'I

I've watched a lot of DIY lightboard tutorials, and this is by far the best. Well thought out, explained clearly and in detail. I can't wait to get started on my own build!

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

Let me know how it turns out!

You are a great teacher! Not only you showed how to but explaining every aspects. Awesome video, instructions, content and tutoring, of course! I can't imagine how amazing your actual chemistry classes are. I wish I had teachers like you while growing up.

@ChemistryinaNutshell

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Fantastic!!! Thank you so much. You're a wonderful teacher. I'll be making a similar set up for my class. Really appreciate you making this video. Thank you!

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Let me know how yours turns out.

I loved how you set up this board for teaching!! Thanks so much for sharing how you did it!!

@ChemistryinaNutshell

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I hope a lot of the Plexiglas pandemic barriers can be reused.

This has been the best video I’ve seen of a DIY light board with so many great tips for success! Your presentation was well organized and well prepared! Thanks! *****

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you found it to be so helpful! It's my hope that a lot of this pandemic Plexiglas gets to be reused in one way or another, so I'm just trying to share my use for it.

WOW WOW WOW .. Such an amazing tutorial. Thank you so much for sharing such a comprehensive explainer. It means so much to us. This must have been such a lot of trial and errors, and summarized so well for us all. Thank you again. This is a treasure gem. You earned a follow.

@ChemistryinaNutshell

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! A lot of time went into the trial and error of optimizing this setup. I'm glad to be of help!

This is by far the best and the most instructive video I have watched on this topic.

@ChemistryinaNutshell

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! That means a lot!

Wow! You are such a great teacher, teaching even how you teach online. Thank you for sharing your setup.

@ChemistryinaNutshell

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I'm glad I could help!

Great video on the setup and even better tips on what to do/not do when using it.

@ChemistryinaNutshell

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

Love the Detailed and well thought out Video. You’re could add one more piece of tech that pulls it all together, Stream Deck (about 200$ ). It's a push button controller that can switch between each of your OBS scenes. Stream Deck is USB piece of hardware that has several physical buttons that can control and set your OBS Scenes. If you keep the Stream Deck near to you (Depending on the length of the USB cable) you can control your broadcast without going to the Laptop where the OBS software is running. Stream Deck buttons can also do a lot of other things including advancing/reversing your PowerPoint slides. Love your Tutorial Well done!

@ChemistryinaNutshell

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'll look into Stream Deck. It sounds useful.

this is a great video. i will use this guide to set up one for myself

Thank you I appreciate your delivery and detail , you deserve more subs

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, @BestIntentions!

Brilliant teacher. Thank you so much.

Wonderful explanation. Truly appreciative of the effort you put in.

@ChemistryinaNutshell

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful!

Great work 👍 Thank you for explaining in detail.

Wonderful video. Many thanks! You really explained ALL! Awesome

It's an amazing setup what you've done there. I'm gonna copy it immediately. #Kudos #Respect ❤️

@ChemistryinaNutshell

6 күн бұрын

Great to hear! Let me know how it turns out?

Very clear and well spoken. Thanks.

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad it was helpful!

Thank you very much for sharing your valuable know-how!

@ChemistryinaNutshell

9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks for the great info and tips. I cannot find the scratch you mentioned, but looking closely can see that flaws in the acrylic act like lenses. For the bright bubbles, there may be an easy fix. A black marker dot the size of the bubble on the camera side should eclipse it. It would be seen as a tiny black dot in front of writing or your face, but probably less visible than the bright white dots on a broad dark background. The bubbles are less obvious when you add content, and I suspect black dots would behave the same. Great vids!

@ChemistryinaNutshell

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Great description and presentation. For the annoying scratches/dings I’m sure you could use a watch polishing compound that fixes acrylic called “polywatch”. Just a thought.

@ChemistryinaNutshell

8 ай бұрын

Thanks! I have used a polishing compound and it does look better. It just needs to be used more often than I would like.

Thanks for your advice!

Thanks for sharing miss, I am from India, and you did great thing as sharing is best thing one can do in universe

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

Mind-blowing & out class explanation.

@ChemistryinaNutshell

Ай бұрын

Thanks a ton!

You're awesome ❤

Very detailed explaination. Thanks!

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful!

Sounds like the boss in Monsters Inc. Great set up, always wondered how this was done.

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thank you for such a great tutorial.

@ChemistryinaNutshell

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

massive thanks

@ChemistryinaNutshell

Жыл бұрын

You're most welcome!

Hi. This video was very informative as were your follow up videos. I was wondering what is the contraption you are using in this video to hold your phone above the right side of your desk?

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 ай бұрын

It's something that a friend 3D printed for me. It just holds my phone up to point the camera down like a cheapo doc cam.

Awesome!

@ChemistryinaNutshell

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you so much for this video Subscribed!!

@ChemistryinaNutshell

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

Hi! First off, great video! I was wondering if you could share more info on the table mounted phone setup, where did you buy the mount brackets? Thanks!

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you found it useful. The phone mount was 3D printed by a friend of mine. Here's the template: Phone mount and arms: www.thingiverse.com/thing:2448971 Table clamps: www.thingiverse.com/thing:3816193

Pure detailed explanations. very helpful thanks so much..I ve just a question dear, how to connect the lightboard into a computer?

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

A camera is pointed at the lightboard and only the camera is connected to the computer, not the lightboard itself.

Many many Thanks. Love from INDIA

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks for sharing. Love from India 👌👌👌

@ChemistryinaNutshell

3 жыл бұрын

It's my pleasure. Thanks for watching!

Genius!

@ChemistryinaNutshell

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

You are so honest 💓

@ChemistryinaNutshell

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm hoping that people can reuse Plexiglas pandemic barriers and this is just one little way.

Thank you!

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

clear, inspiring and useful! what camera gear you have with this setup?

@ChemistryinaNutshell

Жыл бұрын

I'm using a rather old Canon 400D. When I was trying to optimize the image quality, insanely bright lights helped much more than camera gear.

Thanks for sharing the details of this setup! I'm very motivated to build something over the xmas break :-) One short question: at 2.5mm thickness, doesn't your acrylic glass flex a bit when you write on it?

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, my board does flex. It annoyed me at first, but I got used to it.

@martinfierz

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChemistryinaNutshell Thanks for the prompt answer. I'll try to go for a bit a thicker version in that case.

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

No problem. I'm glad I could help.

I wondered what Rachel Dratch was doing since she left SNL. (Seriously, though, thanks for the tutorial and demo).

This is sooo helpful, thank you! :-) We have a lightboard and we've turned down the brightness in the camera while shooting to darken the background, and the video output is awful! What are your camera settings, are there tips you can give me to make our video as sharp as yours? Thanks again! :-)

@ChemistryinaNutshell

Жыл бұрын

The lights that illuminate me are insanely bright. Much brighter than the video output would have you believe. That has a lot more to do with it than the camera and settings. :-) Best of luck!

Thank you very much!

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

No problem! I hope more lightboards can be made from discarded Plexiglas after the pandemic ends.

Have you tried black UV led light strips. I would assume the neon markers would then emit visible light!!

@ChemistryinaNutshell

8 ай бұрын

I have not. I bet that would give an interesting look!

Very helpful video

@ChemistryinaNutshell

Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

Hello there... Thanks for this helpful tutorial... Can I point my phone camera at the light board?

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your question. My phone performs decently, but I have to turn off autofocus and auto-exposure. When they're on, autofocus focuses on me not the board. If I stand too far back from the board the text looks blurry. The auto exposure tries to make the entire picture look very bright, so the text becomes difficult to read.

Thanks you for sharing nice tutorial ❤

@ChemistryinaNutshell

Ай бұрын

You’re welcome! 😊

Fantastic

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😀

Very nice explanation

@ChemistryinaNutshell

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

So helpful, thank you so much! I would be most grateful if you could answer a few of quick questions please? 1. What are the approximate costs are of each components to build the lightboard and 2. What thickness the glass needs to be 3. Will glass be better than acrylic glaze Thanks so much!

@ChemistryinaNutshell

Жыл бұрын

Hi, Sam. 1) I have a lot of the supplies listed as Amazon links in the description of the video. Cameras and microphones vary in price widely. As far as the rest of the setup goes, the acrylic board was the most expensive at about $70 (USD) from a local hardware store. LED strip lights were about $10, a 5 pack of markers were $9, and the black backdrop was $20. In later videos, I use much brighter lights and it really improved the appearance of the videos. Those lights were about $200. The wood and screws for the frame were things I already had on hand. 2) My acrylic glass is 0.1 in (2.54 mm). It flexes due to how thin it is. It annoyed me at first, but I got used to it. If that is something that would annoy you, I recommend getting something thicker. 3) The high end lightboards do use glass instead of acrylic glass. I don't personally have experience with an actual glass lightboard. This website describes the process of making a high end lightboard: www.lightboard.info/construction

@samhaskins2506

Жыл бұрын

@@ChemistryinaNutshell Thank you so much for such a comprehensive detailed answer. You're the best!

@ChemistryinaNutshell

Жыл бұрын

@@samhaskins2506 You're welcome!

thank you

@ChemistryinaNutshell

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

How to add real time animations to lightboard for better understanding of students ?

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

I've never tried to add real time animations to my lightboard. My alternative is to switch between showing students the lightboard and sharing my computer screen with them, showing them any animations on a computer screen.

led are side of glass or under glass, please guide me

@ChemistryinaNutshell

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Naqvi. I have LED strip lights around all 4 sides.

Which are the dimension of your acrylic glass? Your tutorial is amazing!

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! My acrylic glass is 91cm x 137cm x 0.25cm (36in x 54in x 0.1in).

Hi, I’d like to know how far is your camera from your light board. I’d to know how can use my camera and maxima my write space! Sorry about my English hugs from Brazil

@ChemistryinaNutshell

9 ай бұрын

My camera is about 2 meters away from the board. I just put it however far back it needed to be to capture the entire board.

Question... if you wanted to make a board that would be hung on a wall and just used for memo's etc, could you paint the back of the board in a flat black? Would it still funtion properly or would the black interfere with the neon markers showing up properly?

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

I think it would work, but I haven't tried. I can think of 2 things that would be potential issues: 1) Absolutely do not get paint on the edges of the board. You need the edges clear for the light to penetrate. 2) You might have problems with glare. I have to keep the room dark on the camera side of my board to avoid glare. All of the light in my room is on the same side of the board as me.

@BeastMortThe

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChemistryinaNutshell Appreciate the speedy reply. Will make sure to tape off the edges. One color not included with Expo Neon is white... you wouldn't happen to know of good secondary set of neon markers that include white do you?

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, but I'm not sure where to find a white marker. Quartet Neon markers work well, although they are squeaky when writing.

Very useful and informative, thank you Mam!

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I hope more of these boards are made once the Plexiglas isn't needed for use as COVID barriers.

@AmirKhan-tn3kl

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChemistryinaNutshell i am just looking for any available option in India Acrylic may sound reasonable and should be easily available too..

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

@@AmirKhan-tn3kl Let me know how it turns out!

thank you Mam! ❤️from sri lanka

@ChemistryinaNutshell

Жыл бұрын

You're most welcome!

great ty

@ChemistryinaNutshell

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Hello! Could you please advise what is the thickness of the glass

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

My acrylic glass is 0.1 inch (2.54 mm) thick.

Great thx

@ChemistryinaNutshell

Жыл бұрын

Glad to be of help!

Love you very much, pretty intelligent, and agradable. A problem solver alright.

@ChemistryinaNutshell

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks your for this video :)

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Vielen herzlichen Dank!🙏🏻👍🏻

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

Gern geschehen!😁

@finelinerin

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChemistryinaNutshell 🥰

I'm having trouble cleaning my plexiglass without leaving streaks. I'm using a micro fiber cloth, and it's making a mess. This is so frustrating! Do you have any tips for cleaning plexiglass streak-free?

@ChemistryinaNutshell

Ай бұрын

I use Windex when the streaks start to build up.

Thanks very much, whats the type of camera you are using ?

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

No problem! This video was recorded using a Canon 50D. This camera is good for recording KZread videos but not the best for livestreaming online classes for my actual teaching job. It's an older camera that wasn't made to give a good video output.

@lutaayahuzaifahidris3679

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChemistryinaNutshell Thanks so much for sharing

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Very nice 👌 What is the size of acrylic glass that you are using?

@ChemistryinaNutshell

Ай бұрын

My acrylic glass is 91cm x 137cm x 0.25cm (36in x 54in x 0.1in).

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Video title: How to make a light board Actual content: How to make a light board and teach an online class including every conceivable aspect of it

what microphone are you using while behind the light board? Is there a boom above you or wearing a dark lapel mic?

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing more or less than the cheapest lapel microphone that money can buy. It happens to be the same color as my shirt. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PTPMGFH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=chemnut-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=c50abc99c6bc2f0972551547cff74f57&camp=1789&creative=9325

@marni5110

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChemistryinaNutshell Thank you!! Wow! I couldn't see the lapel. Very nice. And THANK YOU kindly for taking your time to showcase your setup. Helps so much.

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found it helpful!

Hi, thanks for video. I prepared my setup but all markers appear like a green, no colors at all. Any idea?

@ChemistryinaNutshell

Жыл бұрын

Are you saying that they only look green in the video? If so, maybe it's some camera setting, like auto white balance.

@greentelapps7930

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your reply. Do you use a specific kind of plexiglass (ultra clear) or just the normal/commercial one?

@ChemistryinaNutshell

Жыл бұрын

It's just normal acrylic plexiglas from a hardware store.

Would it work fine if the glass is Pierce to make the holders?

@ChemistryinaNutshell

Жыл бұрын

It would depend how large the holes are and how many of them there are. Light would not travel across a screw hole or something of that nature. Each screw hole would mean a little less light is there to illuminate the board.

@richardsonmedina

Жыл бұрын

@@ChemistryinaNutshell so it coud work as long as the hole is not too big?

@ChemistryinaNutshell

Жыл бұрын

@@richardsonmedina Yes, I think so. You'd have a little loss of light but if it's just a small screw hole at each corner, it would probably be minimal.

Which camera are you using… what the setup???

@ChemistryinaNutshell

Жыл бұрын

In my older videos I'm using a Canon 400D as the main camera. As far as the set-up goes, I spent a very long time using trial and error to get all of the settings just right. It was very dependent of lighting and everything else. You'd likely have to replicate the process and not just copy the settings.

Do the markers finish?!

@ChemistryinaNutshell

Ай бұрын

My tower of used markers makes the Eiffel Tower jealous.

How do you ignore a glass reflection on a glass ?

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

The lights that illuminate me are on the sides, so I don't see much of a reflection. If I were to put a light directly above me it would be more of an annoyance.

@lutaayahuzaifahidris3679

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChemistryinaNutshell So it means the lights aren't above you, rather are placed half of your body sideways? Because me and my team we placed the light above the person teaching

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

@@lutaayahuzaifahidris3679 That's correct. The lights are at my side.

Are they flourescent led lights?

@ChemistryinaNutshell

6 күн бұрын

No, the lights are all white.

Hi, can I ask you to send me a link to the glass you are using? I bought acrylic glass and I can’t get it in order, it gets scratched even with an ordinary cloth (((

@ChemistryinaNutshell

8 ай бұрын

@marakaya It's nothing special. It's just cheap acrylic glass from a local hardware store. Have you tried using soft microfiber that's never been used for another purpose. I once dropped my cloth on the floor and some miniscule piece of dust ended up scratching the board.

@marakaya

8 ай бұрын

@@ChemistryinaNutshell I tried to use brand new soft microfiber, but my acrylic glass is dead ) I bought window glass 5 mm, I think it's will be good) Just waiting shipping of my neon markers. Thanks for your answer!

@ChemistryinaNutshell

8 ай бұрын

@@marakaya If it's any consolation, my board looks absolutely terrible in person and totally filled wish scratches after a couple of years of use. I can't see 99% of them in the videos.

@marakaya

8 ай бұрын

@@ChemistryinaNutshell As long as I don’t turn on the LED strip backlight, I don’t see any scratches either)

May I know the area needed? 16 square meters?

@ChemistryinaNutshell

Ай бұрын

My acrylic glass is 91cm x 137cm x 0.25cm (36in x 54in x 0.1in).

How do you write on your light board? Is it mirrored or else?

@ranggakd

Жыл бұрын

Oh that's the OBS

@ChemistryinaNutshell

Жыл бұрын

@@ranggakd Correct. I'm writing normally. It's mirrored in the OBS software.

@ranggakd

Жыл бұрын

@@ChemistryinaNutshell cool, I'm following your footstep, I don't have a room for that light board but probably gonna make a portable one for my first KZread education channel

@ChemistryinaNutshell

Жыл бұрын

@@ranggakd Cool! Let me know how it turns out.😀

Hi. Thank you for the video. I've seen people saying that acrylic glass should be avoided as it scratches and I should use ultra clear glass with a low iron content. Have you had any problems with your acrylic glass?

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

There is one scratch that I put on my board. I'll tell you where it is so you can try to find it and see how bad you think it is: If I'm standing on the left side of my board in my default talking position, it's directly over my face / eyes. It's probably half a meter in length and horizontal. It might show up better in a newer video after I bought brighter lights, like this one: kzread.info/dash/bejne/kZt1zJhye6nNpZs.html I was teaching a live class and dropped my microfiber cloth on the floor. I always feel rushed for time in a live class and used the cloth without checking it over. It had picked up a piece of sawdust that scratched my board. I noticed it immediately and was mad at myself. I see it constantly in-person, but it's hard to find in the videos, even when I know exactly where to look. It was also totally avoidable.

@samhylandmarketing

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChemistryinaNutshell I couldn’t find any scratch! Thank you for taking your time to write such a comprehensive answer. I have another question! So I bought the glass and it was cut from a much larger piece. Two of the sides are now not clear but almost white after being cut. Did you have this problem? Is it even a problem?

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I can be of help! The right side of my board is cut and not clear at the edge. I don't notice much of a difference.

@samhylandmarketing

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChemistryinaNutshell thank you so much!

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

No problem! Let me know how it turns out.

I tried so hard to find this then KZread algorithm just gave it to me a couple hours later

Doesn’t it squeak when you write?

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

No, I haven't had a problem with squeaking.

You are really smart and very pretty...

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Thickness of the glass? Please reply ma'am

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

0.1 inch (2.54 mm)

@ayanghosh826

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChemistryinaNutshell , thanks ma'am for your quick response. I hope I can build one myself too.

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Let me know how it turns out.

@ayanghosh826

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChemistryinaNutshell , of course I will.

Can you do live classes with this ??

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I taught live classes with this setup for the entirely of the 2020 - 2021 academic year.

@myworldk3353

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChemistryinaNutshell thanks !

Hi mam good morning very nice mam what will be the full cost mam

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dude, you are a robot with vocal fry... Also, those bright lights would make a normal human blind, so no wonder you have got specs.

@ChemistryinaNutshell

Жыл бұрын

lol. I had specs loooong before I had a lightboard.

Great tutorial! I considered setting up a lightboard studio, however, I wanted something more affordable and portable. I teach using a tablet, stylus, and OneNote. I have a setup that looks decently close to what you get with a lightboard: kzread.info/dash/bejne/n6CgpaWuqLe-mc4.html for those who are interested.

@ChemistryinaNutshell

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I'll check it out.

You speak like a robovoice :) Nice video though, you explained everything in a few minutes.

@ChemistryinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. :-) It would be my first ever video when I still felt super awkward in front of a camera that performed the best.

why you sound so much un-motivated or un-interested?

@ChemistryinaNutshell

9 ай бұрын

Because this was the epitome of teaching in 2020... I was Zoomed out.