Welcome To My TINY 9x9 Foot Youtube Studio Setup Tour - Gear, Lighting, Audio, Color Grade, & MORE!

[@TheLoamRanger]

Ex-audio engineer, turned pro photographer, turned full-time KZbinr here... Love the setup! And you can never get too nerdy. Ever. Man, the placement and usability of that wall mounted 120D is off the charts. 👌

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks so much!!

[@JorgeSilvestrini]

I'm starting to run in the same "smaller field" - moving from only doing audio to now having a KZbin channel and getting to learn, practice, record and edit video! Just happened to find @Dunna Did It channel and subbed.

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Amen to the whole ‘from managing sound-to-doing that AND visuals as well’ kinda challenge! But we like challenges, yes we like challenges!!!

[@DLlama]

I'm shocked by how many people say "Sorry for getting too nerdy" or "Not to get too in-depth" like bro that's what I came here for! Don't apologize for being detailed!

[@joshualelo]

15 years, no wonder you’re audio is so clean! Would LOVE an audio production breakdown from you, especially since you’re so experienced in that field. Maybe something like “A Beginner’s Guide to Crisp Audio” where you don’t go too deep, but maybe just focus on the fundamentals that a new person like myself can practice in order to get better and better at recording audio that is clean, but also has depth and character. I have a lot of the same/similar equipment as you, I just need the practice..That guidance would be SO helpful:) thanks for all the free help you give on this channel!!

[@jamesprecious1035]

I like this idea of a "Basics guide" Great work as always. Beers if you are ever in Vancouver.

[@dunnadidit]

Consider it added to my “ideas” list.

[@Jakereviewsall]

Would love this as well.

[@DEATHRAYCAT]

Same here!

[@chrisgg]

That would be amazing

[@badseedtech]

Sick video man! This might be the tipping point for me going Resolve. Looks like it runs circles around Premiere for grading.

[@dunnadidit]

It does… 100%

[@AJCoReTV]

Hey what’s up Brian, Resolve was born with only grading in mind. I will be switching back from FCP eventually.

[@JakeBaconDigital]

Do it man! It has gotten some amazing updates lately and it's great for everything.

[@dunnadidit]

I tested all 3 major NLE’s over the past year and resolve is my favorite for editing, grading, effects, and audio workflow. It just crushes.

[@whoismatt]

13:58 this video is overkill in the best way! Loved it!

[@dunnadidit]

Huge nerd 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@JSephH76]

Incredibly valuable for a guy setting up his proto-studio. Thank you!

[@dunnadidit]

That’s great!

[@JoshuaKrell]

I'm coming from a professional audio engineering background as well in post production, still do work in audio but have been doing video off and on. I appreciate your perspectives on your channel. Also, your room and colorgrade immediately caught my attention. Love how perfectly balanced your lighting is on your skin tones.

[@WORTHITORNOT]

Great video and gave me tons of ideas ! Thanks

[@InternetCity]

I’m absolutely in love with this set up! It’s both practical and amazing looking! Taking notes!

[@photogirl023]

Love the nerding out! I'm a pro photog getting into video and this all is awesome. Especially with sound, its not something you notice as a viewer unless somethings wrong. You're one of my "comfort youtubers" because of how chill and easy-viewing your videos are so its super neat to see the tech-y side that influences and creates that feel.

[@dunnadidit]

Awww thanks so much Emily! That makes me so happy to hear!!

[@excessorizeme]

Such a great showcase of your office and so jealous of everything 😍

[@DannyBligh]

I love watching how other KZbinrs do their setups. I love the Teleprompter idea, really means that you cannot miss a thing. A little more pre-production, but maximum quality and ease in post!

[@dunnadidit]

Exactly!

[@techmentormaria]

As a tech manager, I found this tour of your tiny 9x9 foot KZbin studio setup to be incredibly informative and inspiring. You've done a great job of maximizing the small space and creating a professional looking studio with minimal gear. Your attention to detail in lighting, audio, and color grading is impressive. I also appreciate the inclusion of your gear list in the video description, it helps to see what equipment is needed to achieve a professional look. I will definitely be taking note of your setup when I create a studio space for my channel. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience!

[@Fernando.Vivanco]

...after 9 minutes my mouth was unconsciously wide open in disbelief. I am like, is he really just... going to give us ALL HIS SECRETS? Like even what camera, lens, specific camera settings? And then exactly how to color grade it.. unbelievable. THANK YOU SO MUCH BRO.

[@kevinComposesMusic]

I’m a musician / audio guy also, mostly on the UAD platform. Count me as one vote for more info on how and why you are using the audio plugins.

[@DJJordanLee]

This is one of the most informative, to the point and generally amazing setup videos i've seen.

[@dunnadidit]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@thedrewwitt]

Your audio sounds the best on KZbin. It actually sounds like a lot of broadcast audio where it’s natural and you don’t hear the mic or the processing. Would love a video on that, especially a “free” way to do it with what comes with Adobe

[@mattdayphoto]

I've been running grip arms off of the same C-Stand that holds my 120D to boom my mic for years, but this Spidercrab arm looks like it would be so much simpler and quicker to use and adjust. Great use of this space, man.

[@shadowshapers]

So cool to get to see a part of the whole process and the "Behind The Scenes" of it all. Love how much of a nerd you are about the whole thing. I hope to someday have as good of a studio setup as you do. Would love to hear about the most unexpectedly easy or unexpectedly hard parts about the whole youtube-video-making process.

[@kmjansen]

I REALLY like your, "All of time is happening at once," sign. That instantly humbles me in the best possible way.

[@ZachMayfield]

everything's lookin and sounding real good brother!

[@AuthenTech]

daaang man, you have some sweet fancy gear 💪

[@dunnadidit]

I am definitely thankful for all the fancies!

[@thecrowfliescrooked]

Made it to the end. I'd like your take on the audio aspects of a KZbin video. I think the most important aspect of a KZbin video (besides the story) is audio quality. It's a mystery to a lot of rookies/experienced users. Insights are welcome.

[@ThruVisualMedia]

Donna, definitely Audio Editing tutorial ... a must video, especially with your background...YES PLEASE.

[@BarefootMediaTV]

off all the cool stuff listed i think the thing im buying next is that ifootage arm/clamp. what shock mount did you have adapted that?

[@dunnadidit]

It’s the rode location shock mount handle

[@BunkerAudioPanama]

One of the best audio setups I’ve seen/heard around. Definitely make the tutorial!!!!

[@nathanjfield]

Hands down the best setup video I've seen. And yes to more in-depth tutorials on everything. 👍

[@ThisIsTechToday]

I love this breakdown! Gotta love seeing another person using sound panels and blankets for their audio. Not surprising for an audio engineer! haha. Also, I love the fabfilter plugins. Some of my favorites ever!

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks dude! Yeah man I feel like it makes such a huge difference to treat your room!

[@CJKnowsTECH]

Great sounding audio...definitely knew there was some audio engineering experience. Respect

[@ohheyitsak]

This is the best lighting I've ever seen

[@NeilMcElmon]

What an incredible space! I really dig those magnetic lights a lot.

[@Tsha4Eva]

This is the first video that I've seen of you and now I am an official SUBSCRIBER.

[@FlyEnri]

Audio tutoriallll pleaseeeeeeeeeee!!! The breakdown was incredible Dunna ! The blue trick out of your skin tones shows how much thought and care goes into making the videos. 😍

[@RivuSouravBanerjeeVideoEditor]

thanks fr sharing ur cool effective small room setup. the wall mount light stands r so helpful when it comes to managing small spaces. I can perfectly understand .. i hv my youtube video shooting setup + editing desk setup + a bed .. all in one 10-10 room. been filming and sleeping all in one room. its such a struggle and every inch of space is so important

[@stephencubillos1412]

Another commenter wanting you to make a more in depth video on the editing from start to finish because this is sickkk Thanks!

[@PolymerJones]

dude props to you , this is super inspirational and awesome

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks a ton!

[@xxl0o]

Cudos from a live sound engineer pushing his video production company. Sound is more than 50% of the success of the vid! Thanks for such an in-depth tour.

[@LukeAntunes]

Yes to the audio video!

[@idka4523]

Your studio is a mega sized treasure chest! Super awesome setup man!

[@mitchellnurseproductions]

An audio tutorial showing all those fancy plugins would be amazing!

[@darinwynder7207]

Great walk-through, gear and process videos are always greatly appreciated.

[@ColtCapperrune]

Fabfilter FTW.

[@jamesbrown59]

It's great to see how you were able to become one of the real Premier channels on KZbin. With all of the photography and audio programs you run it would be extremely helpful to see your full computer setup. I hope you do one of those soon.

[@JHawk]

Awesome space man! Really cool to see how you have made every inch of your office. FX3 gang!

[@andrewcreating]

I'm starting my own studio so I appreciate you sharing how yours is setup. Thank you!

[@dunnadidit]

Cheers!

[@binaryinfections]

Setup is dope! And I love fabfilter !!!

[@LoMejorTvPodcast]

This was an awesome video, seen you for the first time and loved it

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks!!

[@JarrodsTech]

Nice setup! You made me realize how much space I'm wasting having a separate mic stand when I should just clamp it onto my lights C-Stand so I'm going to make that change! I'd be interested in the audio info, I've been meaning to get fabfilter for a while, just haven't decided what program to use it with as I'm primarily Windows based and most of the info online tends to focus on Apple solutions.

[@AlexThatTechGuy]

I am dealing with a 6ftx10ft office space and i got to make this work. Thanks for this video, i really needed inspiration on how to setup my new office for youtube.

[@FortyMinutesWith]

Love this walkthrough. We're about to build a 6x8' studio in the back of a garden... will take a few tips for sure 🔥

[@SanathKumarNaibhi]

Wow Dunna! So inspiring! That nerd part explains a lot! Years of experience along with that nerd level passion is what sets anyone apart! 👌🏻

[@LuminousLives]

That was incredibly useful - thanks for taking the time to run through things so thoroughly

[@evanpierri]

The black paper in the windows is a genius cheap hack! Thats the biggest problem I have in my very small office space as well. Thanks!

[@ThomasWilliamson]

Haven't watched too much of your channel yet but I gotta say I think your KZbin Studio setup looks top notch. I will absaloutely be watching more of your videos in 2022... subscribed!

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks!!

[@FitousThaiKitchen]

great video, clear and concise guide for those of us that want to up our game.

[@NatesFilmTutorials]

🔥 My studio is in my bedroom, so I can relate! I still tinker and adjust it over time.

[@PatrickRambles]

Hey Dunna, have you tried the Promptsmart app? It has voice track scrolling, so it starts and stops when you do. No more remotes! Absolute game changer for me.

[@dunnadidit]

I don’t think I’ve tried that one specifically but I tried one other with voice activation that didn’t work too we’ll. But I’ll give Promptsmart a shot too! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@PatrickRambles]

@@dunnadidit when you try it, make sure you write everything in one massive block (no formatting) that way it will work without fail 👌

[@peterujfalusi2764]

I just found this older one and love it. Great to feel your professional approach shining through. Thanks!

[@Coleo432]

Hey! This is the first video I've seen of yours and I just wanted to say that I really liked what I saw. Great video!

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks so much Cole!

[@Coleo432]

@@dunnadidit Of course. Merry Christmas!

[@wangyeelinpamela]

Wow that audio workflow is definitely something I would watch.

[@IamMassimiliano]

Your audio is indeed amazing, now I know why! I would love to hear more about it! Cool set studio tour!

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks so much!!

[@AlexGTech]

Yes please on the desk setup video! 👊🏼

[@LytestheDJ]

your coloring technique... *chefs kiss*

[@BensTechLab]

Definitely a well utilized space! Totally agree on mounting lights up off the walls where you can! I have zero light stands on the floor in my studio.

[@MachiningandMicrowaves]

I wish I'd watched this a year ago! My new studio is also quite small but I've nerded out as usual, so it's going to be interesting to see how it looks. I've run my channel faceless so far but it's time to start doing some of the exposition direct to camera instead of shooting lots of b-roll and creating graphics. Sometimes just telling the story works better. I'm using my Sony 40mm lens on the A7-IV as the main camera, but I have to mount it on a wall bracket to get it far away enough, the tripod simply doesn't give me enough space. I have some of those wall mounted arms for my lights, they are great. I have a simple smartphone autocue/mirror thing that works well. I need to do a lot of macro shots and stand-up demonstrations so I went for an electrically-elevating desk as a luxury option. It's great having presets and it allows for a radical scene change with very little effort. Good tip about the audio absorbing panels. I have books lining the walls of my existing audio recording space, but it has racks full of microwave radio testgear that I need to power off to remove the weird hums and fan noise, so moving to another room is a must. I watched your color-grading vid and that changed my perspective completely, so now I'll have to binge-watch everything else. Thanks for the time and effort you put into these vids.

[@philpatelis2326]

I'm speechless. Amazing!!

[@ScottWill3x]

First time seeing your videos, but hearing you’re also a music producer/ engineer as well got you the sub ✊🏽💯

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks!!

[@allisonanderson]

This is awesome Dunna! Love seeing what other people have going on with their setups.

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks friend! Nice to see ya in the comments!

[@digieagle581]

Need a video on audio setup, that would be so helpful, for so many newbie creator out there including me🥳 Thank you

[@notlukebenson]

Love the details you go into in this Dunna, especially around the grading. We've been running an improv podcast for the last 18 months and 2022 is where I'd love to up our audio game so an in-depth audio process video would be sick.

[@lensbrew]

This video gave me different ideas when it comes to image processing. I feel confident to start making videos anytime. I would like to see a video talking about audio and your audio processing. You can be as nerdy as you want. I'm a controls engineer, so I understand nerdy. 😁

[@TaehaTypes]

Definitely want to learn more about those audio programs/plugins!

[@Booyar]

computer setup right NOW! love how you used the small space in such a creative way.

[@dunnadidit]

Lol I’m about to get a new computer so we’ll see what that looks like lol

[@GriffinConway]

Great video. Loved seeing your process. Thanks for sharing!

[@androidplus.1]

Great value.. one of best setups.. super clean ♥

[@dunnadidit]

Thank you!!

[@djseanp]

Man! I've watched your videos for the last few years (since I started working with video). Like you, I come from a professional audio background. Seeing your progress is so inspiring! Your coloring really clicks with me. Then you topped it off with the audio BTS, and I'm like yes! I'm not alone! This is my favorite video from you so far. Thanks again, and I'm about to hit that bell.

[@dunnadidit]

Nice!!! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JoeCopenhaver]

Fellow audio engineer turned KZbinr/video creator here. Would LOVE to see your audio process. Big fan of the FabFilter stuff myself! Loved this breakdown too!

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks so much!!

[@kevsanders3223]

Dude, I love your setup, really helps motivate me more when I'm currently busy building a podcast studio setup.

[@MatthiasLenardt]

Very interesting setup. Lot's of good recordings in the future 👋

[@studiotwentyone]

A true perfectionist.. I really enjoyed watching that👌

[@michaelauknz]

An excellent clip, and yes, PLEASE consider doing an in-depth Audio segment as it is super tough to grip, and resolve colour modes are a nightmare... Thanks

[@e.conwaybryansr.8626]

A million thanks for your transparency. I'm in the process of modifying my home office for secondary use a youtube studio. I also want to upgrade from my Canon DSLRs to Sony mirrorless, but learning color grading seems overwhelming...wish it were some way to get optimum out-of-camera colors w/ Sony without color grading. I realize there's always a lot of work in producing with excellence. Peae & Hope.

[@VagiPeti]

Hey this video was awesome! would love to see your audio editing procedure in details, as well how you edit, how you shoot your brolls. Loved everything in this video! Congratulations for this high quality work!

[@Chaelaz]

Just getting back to production after a lot of years somewhat out of it. Had to laugh a bit with the sound blankets though. Reminded me of when I was doing my own outdoor TV show circa 2000 and I used to drape comforters from my bed over a closet door and around the closet to create my own voice over sound booth. and our first "lighting kit" was some 300w dual head halogen work lights from home depot with diffusing gels (aka tracing paper or some sheer material like pantyhose or thin sheet). All shooting the latest and greatest "prosumer" (as that became a word back then, I don't event think it is a thing as much anymore) gear. This coming from the most cost limiting BetaSP cams and the first AVID and Media100 NLEs. Crazy to think the original cost of either one camera or the Media100 NLE would probably cover much of your studio set up. Really an amazing time for content creators to start relatively inexpensively, but also have access to high end equipment for what I see as a little more. Anyway, cheers and thanks for the break down.

[@lukeedlund]

This is so clean!

[@ArifKhan.]

great video! Always appreciated your sound quality and color grading. :)

[@robert99427]

I watched some of your older videos a couple of days ago, such a huge difference between what your studio/room used to look like and how it looks like now. #mindblowing

[@mattsangalli]

Would LOVE to hear about your audio workflow

[@andrescolintv]

Amazing 😊

[@HeresMo]

I’ve just started using monitor +. It’s great especially when I can’t access the camera easily say in the middle of shooting a podcast or something

[@MarcinRutkowski]

Wow, You have so much knowledge about entire production/postproduction process. Any possibility to see a tutorial how to mix dialogue? Would love to see it :)

[@dspoet1]

I was thinking aboout how to add/redo my home recording/youtube studio and boom, saw this video. Appreciate the info.

[@TroyTackett]

I now use the Godox VL150 LED Video Light. I have 2 of them and i use the Aputure Light Dome mini II and the Aputure Light Dome II with them I love these lights

[@adrienvillez]

So glad I was able to grab the Accusonous plugins before they shut down! So far, they have been the best audio plugins.

[@KostasLazanas]

Next level bro!!

[@mehrdadhaghighi5140]

This is such a great video. Keep it up! I love your channel!

[@NathanVeer]

Really enjoyed this. You know what I missed and I couldn’t find in your notes either? What speakers/reference monitors do you use? Both for audio and when editing video? What’s your favorite and what’s your favorite budget options?

[@dunnadidit]

I just use headphones in my home studio. The audiotechnica ath m50s. I did a follow up to this video with my desk setup and I talked a bit more about my audio stuff. But at my proper studio I have a pair of Focal alpha80’s and Yamaha HS5’s

[@NathanVeer]

@@dunnadidit Appreciate the response. Yeah I have my Sennheiser headphones that I’ve used for years..mostly because I know them now…but am going to be upgrading to some near fields. The HS5’s are on my list. Thanks again Dunna. I look forward to your next video….as I do every time. ;)

[@markdjolly]

Would love to see a deep dive into your fab audio workflow. Thanks!

[@RiversofRevival]

Dunna did it AGAIN! Love the video. Amazing...thanks for sharing

[@thomassanio8745]

Great setup, yes would love to see the video editing suite in next video.

[@isaac10231]

Wow! Those 15 years of experience show!