Transform A Bedroom Into My YouTube Studio: How I Film, Light, and Record Everything

Martin Wong ·

Key takeaways

  • Black walls. Behr paint (from 1:00).
  • Three lights. Color sets vibe (from 2:00).
  • Varipole. Lights and top-down shots (from 5:00).
  • Wireless audio. Into camera (from 7:00).
  • Z6III. Video, flip screen (from 8:00).

I’ve been meaning to make this video for a long time.

This is a bedroom that I turned into a studio where almost all of my YouTube videos are filmed. From lighting and sound treatment to cameras, desks, and workflow, this space is where everything starts.

Some items are available directly on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Zar8jJ

Wall Panels: @thewoodveneerhub

Lights: @ZhiyunTechGlobal

Table: @UPLIFTDesk

Paints: @BEHR

Cameras: @nikonusa

Computer: @CLXGaming

Chair: @razer

Mic: @rodemic

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Why I Delayed Making This Video

00:26 – This Is Where All My Videos Start

01:05 – Black Wall & Sound Treatment Choices

02:03 – My Lighting Setup (Key, Rim, RGB Background)

03:35 – Whiteboard Table & Desk Setup

04:34 – My Computer & Editing Station

04:57 – Ceiling Pole System for Lights & Cameras

06:10 – Microphone & Audio Workflow

07:31 – Cameras I Use for YouTube

08:24 – Monitoring Myself While Filming

09:27 – Why This Setup Is Always Changing

FAQ

How do you get top-down unboxing shots?

A Varipole above me holds a camera for a top-down view.

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Questions? Ask me in the comments on the video on YouTube.