YouTube video BACKGROUND - How to Create a Set for Your YouTube Videos
In March of 2018, my family and I set out for a two month tour of Europe. We traveled through Germany, France, Italy, and Greece.
I thought traveling would give me a lot more content for my videos, making them more interesting and earning me more views.
It ended up doing exactly the opposite.
As a very amateur video creator, I really didn’t know how to make the best of my locations, and the constant change brought on by travel ended up resulting in a slew of new challenges.
New locations, ugly backgrounds, weird lighting… it was tough.
These days, I’m having a lot of fun decorating… but a great KZread set isn’t just about looks -- it has to be functional too.
Any questions about creating your video background? Ask in the comments section below.
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Acoustic panels: www.audimute.com/fabric-acous...
Clock: www.target.com/p/raised-marke...
Lamp: www.overstock.com/Lighting-Ce...
Gold (brass) table: www.target.com/p/hydra-round-...
Chair: www.overstock.com/Home-Garden...
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// FILMING EQUIPMENT
My main camera: amzn.to/39myvZB
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Microphone: amzn.to/39qpqiA
Tripod: amzn.to/2w7sIJ6
Ring light: amzn.to/39h9oaC
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@SonikasFilm
3 жыл бұрын
Hey ! Thank you so much, it really works very well... Really your videos are very awesome ! 😊😊😊😊😊
@arsalanali4605
3 жыл бұрын
I like u Perkins 😍 u r attractive
Your “special sauce” is creating videos that are actually serving your audience!!! Keep going girl! You are KILLING IT!! Thanks for this!
THIS HELPED ME MASSIVELY. VERY CLEAR. NO BABBLING. nice touch to see your babies a bit of family life never hurt nobody. New subbie
These are SUCH GREAT TIPS! I’m going to incorporate these in my videos now 🏃🏽♀️🏃🏽♀️🏃🏽♀️. Sincerely I thank you for sharing. ♥️
Thank you, Gillian, I love how you added the lamp, and staggered your plants. I made a few tweaks to my new studio space and it made a big difference. Thank you 🫶
I love this!! My husband and I decided to repurpose our guest bedroom this summer so we could each have our own home office. I have been slowly chipping away at mine with multiple filming books/angles in it and so far I am loving how it is coming together! I hope to be done this winter!
Great video Gillian and super cute helpers :)). It is always interesting to see how youtube creators arrange their background and lighting. I love your current background yet nice to have another option for sure. Inspired me to make some effort and think how to do it, although it can be hard in a small apartment where you live, cook, work, sleep, etc.
Fantastic advice - I need to schedule time to improve my background. Really useful knowing the room dimensions - it means I cannot blame the room size on my background now!
Those acoustic panels are ridiculously good-looking
Ok seriously, the video of you sitting there working with your baby in the lap increased my baby fever/working Mom by 1000%. You inspire me, thank you!
Thanks for sharing step by step on getting started. You guys make it seem or look so easy.
This was super useful, thank you! And made me realize I had a lot of this stuff that I could move around in my office to try and create a similar background. Thank you for the inspo!!
Nice! I like your style! The gold went relly well with the blue velvet chair. The lamp looks great too. Nice keyboard too, very smart. A well produced, well scripted and useful video. Congratz
This was very helpful and easy to understand! It was also very interesting. Thank you! Will be incorporating this information.
I just discovered your channel and I have to say your hair looks gorgeous it reminds me of an herbal essences commercial for their shampoo you look like the lady in the video with the hair at the end where she's shaking it and it just looks flawless you go girl
Great, and very practical video. Thanks for sharing, Gillian.
I use a green wall on all my videos that help to change my background in different formats. Testing only shows what works for you. Thanks, Gillian.
Excellent, I picked up a few Ideas. Damm, you are actually really good at this!
Hi Gillian, you are amazing and this is very helpful, and I appreciate it!
Thanks so much Gillian. So much to learn for all our channels. It’ll be cool to see all the incremental improvements in our channels over time as we follow your advice.
@Thenoose123
3 жыл бұрын
Your background is great Dhishan. Love your videos!
Good timing Gillian as I am in the process of doing the same thing right now and therefore I found this video of yours helpful.
You’re a pro at beautiful backgrounds! This is something I’m becoming more aware of, with my channel brand. I be everywhere lol.
@OlgaPogozheva
3 жыл бұрын
I agree! I sometimes watch Gillian videos just for the sense of aesthetic joy 😻
wow, I always thought your office was bigger! Nice job!!!
Thank you for this highly useful video, Gillian!
Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️ you don’t know how I appreciate your tips! I’ve been difficult time to find the way for my KZread channel ! I just start a month ago and your video awesome!!!
Great video! Slowly working on improving my videos, one step at a time. A nice background is on the list.
This was so helpful! I love your new set up!
I need to make changes to my background and this was SO helpful. Thank you!!
Refreshing to see a background which looks like a proper set rather than those dark, moody backgrounds so many people use. Some great tips here - thank you!
Wow! Great video Gillian! Thank you. Liked, subscribed, and hit that bell! 👍
“Make or bake your background....don’t bake your background” 🤣🤣 noted, noted 😜😂
I need to change my background too to make it more visually appealing and less distracting as I film eyelash tutorials. Great video and loved the end product.
This was awesome, thank you!
What a coincidence! I'm literally editing my next video and thinking, "my background looks rubbish". Awesome video as usual!
@gillianzperkins
3 жыл бұрын
Glad the video came at the right time! :)
Thank you for the awesome video. Very beneficial
My background improved from my bedroom to a white plain curtain to my living room 😂 and it’s good to see that Gillian’s background improved as well! We all start from 0🔥
The background says it all. Nice video
Very informative! Thank you.🌷
I love this!! I need to get a new space for my videos
@gillianzperkins
3 жыл бұрын
It can make a big difference! :)
@zoesofia6581
3 жыл бұрын
@@gillianzperkins yes it definitely can!!🤩
Great details. Thank you for breaking down the reasons for your purchase.
I felt so lost because I want to start my channel but had not ideas for decoration. This video really helped me. Thanks.
WOW haha, Thank you so much for sharing this one btw I have the same tiles on the floor.
Amazing tips! I love to keep it a warm and friendly style like inviting someone in my living room ❤️😊
Thanks! Great info! Love your videos! 👍🤗
@gillianzperkins
3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
How did you get acoustic panels that have a design on them like that?
Thank you so much, it can help me a lot to get more information how to make it good my small channel, thank you God Bless
I know this is waaaay off topic....but my goodness your hair is beautiful!! Love your channel.
Thanks for sharing 😍
Very Useful..Tqs 2 Updates
Nice Video. I hope to implement this soon
I think I need a new home for more space and a nice background 😂
@gillianzperkins
3 жыл бұрын
Decorating makes a big difference! This is just a bedroom in my house... painting the walls grey, hanging art, and adding plants all had a major impact. Don't think you necessarily need a whole new house!
With each new video, I’m really trying to implement your suggestions and do better. My daughter says my craft room background needs an intervention 😀!
This was an excellent video! Thanks for showing us this!
@gillianzperkins
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for another amazing video queen ‼️🥰😘❤️
@gillianzperkins
3 жыл бұрын
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Hello to all.... .im watching.. nice toturial😊
Another great informative video to help us all with our KZread Channels.. thank you!
@gillianzperkins
3 жыл бұрын
You bet!
On time, again! Gillian alway shares what we all small youtubers need, don't you think? 🥂💯
Great video! Did you paint the acoustic panels? I love the design on them!
putting a backlight behind me made a real difference in my vids!
Gillian + background = Gillian Gillian is so beautiful to the extent no one can notice the background. This is the nineteenth comments.
Super hellpful
That background is absolutely stunning you must be an interior designer
super cute
Love this. Just tried to share my first background that wasn’t my closet 🤣. It’s much harder than I expected! Great tips.
@gillianzperkins
3 жыл бұрын
The "background journey" is no joke! 😅 A few more iterations and I'm sure you'll find something you love. :)
can you please mention the amazon links for all lighting lamps you used
Do you have a video about camera settings? The colors in your newer videos look so vibrant compared to what you started with.
A great video once again. What are your thoughts about shooting against a green screen and using a digital background. I thought this would provide consistancy when traveling and may be less expensive than the set materials.
Nice new set. I enjoyed the video. But the eco is still pretty noticeable. You could put some sound blankets up behind the camera to try to control that better.
Amazing video! Couldn’t find the link for the super cute staggered tables though?
This is awesome Gillian thank you for sharing, ur tips are always fantastic and provides such valuable content 😊 love it
@gillianzperkins
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! It always makes me happy to hear that. :)
This is some great advice do you live in the PNW because I’m living in Oregon right now
Gillian....thanks for this! Is your main key light a 'ring light'?? Thanks....
Nice
This type of video is very helpful!
@gillianzperkins
3 жыл бұрын
Yay! Glad to hear that!
Wow this timing is amazing I was just redesigning my youtube background!
beautifulxxxx
I like how you said “you can add a grey wall and it will still look NOT THAT BAD!” 😭😭
Good stuff.
@gillianzperkins
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice video
Any tips for good backgrounds while we travel?
this makes me want to redo my room lol
@gillianzperkins
3 жыл бұрын
Go for it! :)
The background is beautiful. Thanks for sharing great tips and content.
Your baby so cute 😘😘
My question is what program do you use for editing your videos, and is it free?
Very informative video, thank you! 🙌 What lighting would you recommend if filming on a camera (not phone)
@gillianzperkins
3 жыл бұрын
I like to use a ring light plus some lamps with multiple bulbs. Just make sure you get "daylight" color bulbs!
I am interested in the exact camera you are using and also what camera stand you use for that camera. The main camera you recommended has several options. Is the w/24-70 mm the correct camera?
Gillian, thanks for the video. I am planning on starting a KZread video and your video has been very informative. Quick question for you, what was the camera setup used for this video; mainly what was your lens selection, 20mm or 24mm? I will be using Sony A7 IV. I currently own the 35mm f1.4, but considering getting a wide angle. Still have not narrowed it down between 24mm f/1.4 or 20mm f/1.8 yet. I like the feel of this video, that's why am curious about your lens selection. Cheers!
This looks beautiful 😍❤️ I can’t wait to have a nice home office to do this as well
@gillianzperkins
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! And yes, it's really fun!
Hi, Gillian. What color is your wall paint! Thank you
Thank you ❤️ I am loving your videos, just found you a couple of days ago
@gillianzperkins
3 жыл бұрын
Yay!! Glad you found my channel and are enjoying the videos! :)
Hi, how do you blur your background? Thank you in advance for your response 🙏🏻
The type of lens you use is a factor. What type of focal depth is right?
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Wonderful video, Gillian! I use my real office as it is, but it seems to work because it has a nature theme which works with the personal growth theme on my channel. I think your own channel sets look spectacular!
@gillianzperkins
3 жыл бұрын
Nice! I'm really glad I "had" to decorate mine for filming, because it makes it a much nicer place to work... and I might not have put in the effort otherwise. :P Sounds like creating a nice space came naturally for you, though! :)
I am struggling to set up my space. I want to do exercise videos but do not have a room that is long enough and wide enough to not show a corner. Plus, the camera has to be far enough away to get my entire body in the shot and I cannot get the lighting bright enough without having the box lights and lamps in the video.
It looks pretty good the background of your studio, fantastic
Nice set, but the squares with the tape are difficult for me to not continue to look at and miss what you're saying.
Where is your desk chair from???
You are a GREAT teacher!!..... Please learn Rumble (It's one more revenue stream for you!!) and then teach US!!
When to monitoriz ur video