Building a YouTube Filming Set FROM SCRATCH | Heading: EAST Set Build Out

We build out a custom branded KZbin filming set from scratch for our new series Heading: EAST and talk through design choices, layout, and lighting!
Set build blog post w/ light diagram:
www.beckiandchris.com/blog/he...
Our Podcast:
Listen: bit.ly/TuxedoTimeSpotify
Watch: / thetuxedotimepodcast
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:15 Why build a custom set + the plan
0:19 Painting the wall
3:27 Tracing the map
3:58 Working with way points
4:43 Installing way points
5:49 Cutting and installing vinyl letters
7:06 Unboxing lighting for set
7:58 Building out the set lighting
10:02 Bringing in furniture
10:27 The finished product
11:44 Final thoughts
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Songs 1 - 2: Epidemic Sound
Song 3: Musicbed
Songs 4 - 6: Epidemic Sound
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Gear:
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FPV drone kit: bit.ly/3i9dCVD
Cameras and Lenses:
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Filters:
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Gimbals:
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Blog: www.beckiandchris.com
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[@BeckiandChris]

This was our first time using the WOW (wall on wheels) as intended and I think it worked out pretty great! Exciting to re-imagine the wall for the next project. If you want to build your own mobile studio backdrop you can find the video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqqXY2yVppp-bc0

[@johnboatile]

Just as I'm starting my KZbin journey. You guys have done so much aiding me to this point than any other KZbinr, thank you.

[@BeckiandChris]

Aw thanks you guys! That means a lot!

[@AaronTremblay]

This might be my favorite BTS of the whole series. I friggin love setting up portable sets and lighting and getting everything just right! Gives the illusion of being somewhere completely different than where you actually are, ya know?

[@ElusiveFrame]

You always go the extra mile. I mean, building a dedicated set for your series is incredible. 😎 Thank you for the inspiration! 🤩

[@PWingert1966]

It's nice having people who know lighting talk about lighting. BTW Becki you are totally kawaii cute as a blonde!

[@josemocha]

It's your attention to detail and creative design that makes your channel stand apart. great job.

[@alonew]

The amount of effort you put in a set..😱I've never put this much effort in my home😖 You guys take it to some other level.. every time I watch you guys, makes me feel I should push more myself..

[@jontiffinphoto]

Watching paint dry, fn brilliant!!

[@BeckiandChris]

🤣🤣

[@SidsDrakon]

Wow this was amazing. So much thought and many people don't even realize it.

[@GSAirTherapy]

Your attention to detailed creativity is between stunning and mesmerizing. Absolutely amazing work!

[@cryptidcutiestudios]

The way you work through lighting set ups is phenomenal. I really appreciate how well y'all always break that down in your videos. The set is Gorgeous and the lighting is like a cherry on top 👌👌👌

[@williamcmosley]

Becki, I think you're extremely underrated. You float low key under the radar like Survivor. You continue to impress me with your creativity and ability to perform across mediums: Graphic Design, Filmmaking & Home Design. I love your work. Keep creating queen! (oh and Chris, you put in work with your mad scientist heli doctor rants too)

[@TomDixonMN]

It's like a magician showing how the magic trick works. Love it!

[@syedzohair]

Ayyyy was waiting for this for a while now😂

[@charlietighe]

Content and knowledge just SPILLING out of this channel recently. 😍

[@BeckiandChris]

Thanks Charlie! 🙏🏼

[@CedricSeancemar]

I loooooove Becki and Chris videos so much

[@BeckiandChris]

Thank youuuu

[@MillerDesign]

Super cool to see the whole creative process from beginning to end. Your aesthic is what the kids may call a 'vibe'.

[@heathbarlow8769]

'Do do brown' I never would have guessed.😂😂

[@hugoowona]

The length you guys go to for branding and DIY stuff is just mind blowing 🤯 thanks for sharing your journey and inspiring us 🙌

[@tomdchi12]

Gander Airport - have you guys seen the 50s modern-o-rama interior!?!? The BBC did a nice video with the click-bait title "The secret airport for celebrities". Abstract sculpture! Huge mural! Eggplant wall with built in clocks for different locations around the world! Uh-mazing. Future background idea as you probably know, you can download sectionals as PDFs, stitch (and maybe tweak) them and have a massive trip area printed on a large format roll-fed printer for a continuous background...

[@MoniqueJohnson]

@Becki can I just say your facial expressions are freaking priceless especially when you don’t like something… I’ve been watching you two for about 3 years now and your expressions get me every time … I think it’s because they remind me so much of me and my face 😂😂❤️😂 … as always love this video and I’m working on my new backdrop right now and you all gave me some additional ideas to make it complete… thank you so much!!

[@M.A.D.C.J]

When I get my own home I want to make a set similar with those wonderful chairs! It’s such a vibe! Love you guys !

[@henrikdale1457]

The creativity and dedication you guys put in to go the extra mile is so awesome & inspirational🤩 Your «mini series» or travel series are a true joy watching, I’m as excited for the episodes of Traveling East as going to the movie theater! Thanks for making high quality content🙌🏼

[@PeterV]

Y'all are the Chip and Joannne of KZbin! Love it! Y'all make it seem easy...can y'all come do our studio please?!

[@Kerry0101]

For those who do not understand lighting, this shows a glimpse of how the background in anything you intentionally want to happen, lighting is key. I like that your set is in a basement and was built with the intention of changing out things. I never thought you would go through so much detail and have so much idea of how you wanted the finished set to look like before it was done. As an artist I understand a white canvas which is the board is the most priceless thing a creative can have at her/his disposal. It is priceless. I was fortune enough to be a part of a website which is kinky but uses lighting for the photos and videos we did. I Love the single light over the subject and everything else is dark. So the boom idea I totally understand. I did not set up lighting but assisted and know the use of the light boxes and such you used here. I so love your creativity. Thank you for sharing. Keep up the good work!

[@BeckiandChris]

Thanks so much! Lighting is SO important and often gets neglected. We try and think of what it will look like before setting up, that’s a habit from when we did photography client work. I preferred going into a shoot with an idea vs trying to come up with something on the spot, saves time! It’s almost like seeing a post processed photograph finished before even hitting the shutter to capture the image!

[@Tekespin]

Love this, I thought on the videos this was a wooden board, I see is plywood. Genius!

[@rick2bees]

It's like..... "Let's build a backdrop" but times a thousand and getting the branded style from thumbnails, video chapters into the background wall.... #nailedit #punintented You are making series with same level of detail as the million dollars series on TV or streaming platforms.... #hatofftoyou 👌🎩

[@naeemkhota]

I have learnt SO MUCH from the Heading: EAST series and even more from all the ancillary videos. The effort and attention to detail is commendable to say the least. You guys are the personification of inspiration for me! Well done and keep it up! From your no1 fan 😎✌💪❤

[@BeckiandChris]

Aw dang thank you!

[@itwassean]

This set is absolute GOALS. I would love to get to the point that my filmaking looks like this. Everything is super intentional, interesting, and sleek as hell. Absolutely deadly.

[@BeckiandChris]

Thank you Sean!

[@souperbeefy.]

My favorite one yet🙌🏼

[@BenjiSelby]

I love these BTS! The breakdown and the thoughts behind the lighting setups is crazy! LOVE IT 🔥

[@DadTecc]

Man, I love the creativity! The production value is really exemplified by the amount of thought you guys put into your setup! Totally inspiring!

[@heyJordanParker]

I came to learn how to build my filming set but found my second camera angle. The 0:53 shot of the iPad is 100% perfect for me. Thank you guys!

[@kevinhoctor62]

Brilliant breakdown, as always. The amount of planning and attention to detail the two of you have done is incredible… or is it all Becky? ;) Thanks for sharing and raising the bar for the rest the creator community. Cheers!

[@CreativeThinking52]

Awesome idea. Thanks for sharing your awesome filming set. Fully view video. Have a wonderful weekend. 👍 🎥

[@feamlester109]

Everything you guys do are so good it’s just perfect. I don’t know. It’s like, i could just watch your videos for hours and then take a rest and watch your videos again while resting. Thank you so much this amazing content.

[@BeckiandChris]

😭 thanks so much!

[@GlenReed]

Love it!!! In the middle of redoing my set for the new year, so this is just in time for some great inspiration. Thanks you guys!!

[@justincosplay]

The thought behind the set design is deadly !!!

[@ohhlena1460]

I love this set so much

[@str8likedatmedia1]

Dope!!! You guys are super creative!!!!

[@JeanneEisenhaure]

Becki the effort and attention to detail you put into these series from developing the branding throughout everything associated with the series is truly masterful. Another wonderfully conceptualized and executed effort on your part. Great work.

[@usmcboyd]

You could in the future use rare earth magnets to add your markers so you don't have to rescrew in items in the future. This would allow for your sets to be more modular rather than having to be redrilled/remade each series. However, now that I think about it, Becky you might want to make a new set each time... lol

[@BearMeat4Dinner]

Happy New Years! Love you guys!!

[@kevinvainio]

Your guyses videos make me so happy! Thank you for all the knowledge, inspiring and encouraging.

[@CoryTyler__]

Totally incredible!🎞

[@gabrielobrien21]

I love the time and consideration that y'all put into things like this. It's so rad.

[@geewilliams2178]

Love you guys

[@josephemmons8496]

Dowel screw idea was genius! I'm stealing that for something someday I am sure. Such a cool build, and also, Heading East was Epic. Thanks for sharing.

[@AtomicPixel]

You have such a good eye for design! Thx for sharing!

[@jackberry]

You two are a constant aesthetic inspiration.

[@TuckerPearce]

Oh my you two are so creative and inspiring. Love the setup here. Finally got some lighting here yesterday and I’m excited to play around with it and be able to shoot videos at night as needed. 🤣

[@BeckiandChris]

Awesome!! Have fun with it!

[@Adventurist]

Watching paint dry with Becki. I'm down 🤟🔥😂

[@ShootingDave]

Ah this feels like CLASSIC Becki and Chris. Loved this, thanks guys.

[@adudenamedruby]

"Hey, I have an idea" Some time later "Whew. That was a lot of work. What time is it?" I definitely relate to this. Glad to see the WOW work out so well!! :D

[@ernestombui8253]

So beautiful... Very inspiring.I have to redo my room.

[@FilipLjungberg]

Love love love it!!!

[@JaskaranSingh-rn7sk]

Love!! DIY videos specially from the best creator ❤💯

[@vedant_sl]

Wow 🔥❤️ so stunning

[@SamHolland]

Amazing! Such effort and planning! 🤩👏🏻 inspired!

[@parveezsaligh9248]

You guys are so creative and so inspirational... 😍

[@kaiooshin79]

Love your content and how much information that you peeps put out. I also like how real you keep it with the outtakes.

[@John_Lilley]

Crazy creative, bravo!! Very impressed. Please keep doing what you're doing. Happy new year!

[@jesse_krause]

I can’t believe the quality of that set and of this video. Ridiculous production value for a KZbin video on building a set! I felt like I was watching a movie - totally engrossed. Thanks for the BTS! Can I ask how long this took to shoot?

[@kelvintmutize]

Your attention t detail makes you guys amazing keep making them vidz, we will keep watching and get inspired

[@ArturNagy]

I have just started my own KZbin channel recently, and your videos have always been super helpful! I aspire to build such great sets as you do, keep up the good work!

[@snuggles693]

Love you guys!

[@nickdambrosia2304]

Wow! This set is incredibly beautiful. You guys demonstrate an excellent knowledge of lighting. I also LOVE the mood board for heading east. It’s so clean

[@BeckiandChris]

Thanks Nick!

[@theshopper6902]

You guys are the best... I don't know what to comment else..so much to see and hard work 💯😎👌

[@TABO744]

Wicked Idea, love it bad!!!!

[@ianthebrightman]

You guys... SUCH a great breakdown! This was absolutely amazing and you two did a fantastic job bringing us along on that set build-out

[@BeckiandChris]

Thanks Ian!! It was a fun project!

[@jacobpriddle]

no it can't all be over, I neeeeeed more EAST BTS

[@BeckiandChris]

😂😂 got a few fun projects planned for 2022! This series was so fun I’m trying to figure out how to make more stuff like this

[@jacobpriddle]

@@BeckiandChris Nice 100% looking forward to all that

[@mariannerady1137]

That set turned out so great!

[@tobysstory4013]

That was kickass. Great video much ❤️

[@MadeByJoey]

That is a stunning amount of work. Well done.

[@dontcoachme62]

Love the set. Watched it from start til now 💪🏿🐐s

[@cangulertan7587]

That was a crazy good set up video. Hope I have something similar to this in the future.

[@illustrated12]

its very helpfull! thank you.

[@avaliveradio]

This looks so good congratulations

[@FenceOnAWall]

Mind thoroughly blown once again

[@sijilo]

Johnny Harris will do a wall map dissection 🗺️ 😅

[@luizhribeiro]

You guys are amazing!!! I loved the look and the vibe of the set!

[@BeckiandChris]

Thanks so much! It was really fun to put together

[@luizhribeiro]

@@BeckiandChris I bet it was!!!!!

[@1manshow521]

This is the example of how to OVERKILL with gears.

[@ConceptNewEra]

This is such an awesome concept! So inspired by the creativity and planning/work put into this! 💯✔️🔥

[@BeckiandChris]

Thanks so much!

[@nivat1408]

This is an awesome bts video..

[@WhatMACHI]

Loving the content! My wife and i have been binging your videos, everything is so well made and interesting.

[@BeckiandChris]

Thanks so much!

[@jbri1]

Love your hair!

[@berk835]

Nice upload. Really helpful

[@RonnieRabena]

Awesome video guys! 🙂Looking forward to building my next Office Space using some of your guy's techniques.

[@virat_debnath_vlogs]

I'm so much inspire from you Mam

[@KhiTV]

Freaking dope!!!

[@RGMGFitness]

Audio sucks..but is what it is! 3:59 Love it! 😂😂😂 You tell-um Becki! Looking good.keep up the great work! Oh, and a "Manfrotto 032B Single Autopole" might work for your lighting setup as well. Can mount it floor-to-ceiling or wall-to-wall. Hangs just about anything you've got.

[@AndyHuneycutt]

This is so good! Thanks for sharing!

[@BeckiandChris]

Thanks Andy!

[@seekingb7126]

I just love your designs!!! ALL OF IT! Would love to see how you upload the pictures of your actual furniture to your moodboards.

[@BeckiandChris]

Thank you!! Oh that could be a fun one!

[@asztapaszta9]

Thank you for this, i wanted to ask for a video on the wall ever since i forst saw it! 🔥👍

[@Virtual_Production]

Looks great :-)

[@tsebaotfikre6238]

Amazing Video!! ....Damn you guys put in the work!

[@BeckiandChris]

Thanks dude!

[@kevin_segura]

😭😭 it's sooo ggoooddddd!!!!😁🙌🙌

[@LeechTM]

F FOR FANTASTIC.

[@heathbarlow8769]

I finally found a Tim Hortons in the UK. I should never have bothered.😂😂

[@benarnoux]

Noice!!!