How I built a YouTube Editing Suite around a M1 MAC MINI

[@JevenDovey]

What does your editing setup look like?

[@ColtonSimmonsPhotography]

I edit on a Windows build with an AMD 3900x and Nvidia 2070 Black. My wife and I have a shared office space in the basement with a nice long custom Ikea desk. It works for us!

[@MickeyHassan]

Teal walls on the sides and Plain grey behind the 10th gen i7 imac. 1 Dazzne Key light with C clamp and 1 small Viltrox fill light. Canon M50 + Sigma 16mm f1.4 . No acoustic panels ordered yet though.

[@TheTotalAthleteA2]

i710700k CPU, 64GB RAM @3600, Nvidia 3090 GPU, BenQ 27" 4k monitor, running Davinci Resolve 17

[@waltermeeks8736]

I’m new at this I have the m1 , apple phone three Go-pros, and a camera Canon (EOS Rebel T5, old

[@emanuel_soundtrack]

like a kitchen

[@PraneethPeiris]

Yes, please! Make a detailed video on the shooting stand and how everything integrates together. And also, how do you manage lighting in the room.

[@HarleyPebley]

I'd love to see more about that shooting stand. Looks much more functional than the tripod setup I'm using now.

[@stewartbladensb]

Sorry to be that guy, a UPS doesn’t “kick in” it’s always powering your stuff. It’s plugged in to charge the batteries constantly and if the power goes off then it just keeps going but it’s batteries are not being charged. It will work until the batteries run out.

[@JevenDovey]

Whops. Explained it wrong. But in a way it kicks in if the power goes out. 😂

[@jragadio]

Also, depending on the UPS model, not all of them are "line conditioners", that ensure the power quality coming in is nice and clean.

[@waltermeeks8736]

This is Walter from Cali, Yes, I would like to see the break down of the stand.. thanks in advance..

[@johnconklin9695]

My editing setup is an iPhone 12 pro max and LumaFusion lol..

[@KPVELOVLOG]

Dude that space is so nice!!!

[@nyrubin]

I really wanted to get the Mac mini. But after watching a video on how to fix the Thermal throttling on the air I had to get Air. Awesome video. I'm separating a room on my 2nd floor now to have a little studio, don't plan to make videos in there but more to have a sound proof room for my edits 💪✌

[@CameronAlford]

First video I’ve seen by you. Never related so hard from a tech aspect. Subscribed. Thanks for the awesome info. Running to Home Depot for grey paint. Moving into my first dedicated room in my house for editing finally and move having 2 desks. Thanks! You rock

[@AJCoReTV]

Yes!! Link for the blackout curtain? Link to the AC system? You came across my feed during an important part of life... about to convert my 2 car garage into a YT studio, I need so much guidance.

[@CodySuders]

Also how about a deep dive on the desk and how you keep it looking so clean? how do you have the mini-mounted? cable management? whats the closet deep dive on the rack etc.

[@Sk8luv33]

Great video and tips 🔥🔥🔥

[@LawrenceBroussard]

Yes, for us tech challenge people a video on each set up make sense since you can learn one thing at a time.

[@LabibIttihadul]

Hey Dovey, I've been watching your drone guide(s) & contents over last week continuously. You helped me a lot to understand so many things & you are a great explainer. As far as I understood, you are a very hardworking & polite, down to earth person. You earned my respect. I pray for you to reach your 1M Goal soon & a successful future with peaceful life ❤️ Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@AB-dk6th]

Came to learn about workflow…left wanting an X chair. Well done sir. Well done.

[@Mistergouveia]

Man thank you for your explanations and hard work you pu to create this video I appreciate it . I just started and I am planning to start to buy my monitor and yours stood out to me among the all I’ve seen .

[@davidpostill114]

Jeven - this was an awesome video - thanks for sharing. I really like how you have created a multi function space. It’s interesting, full of utility and adds depth to your brand as well as personality. AND it makes your real life equipment look awesome and not like someone has put props all over. It’s really great. Keep making the videos, I want to see you get that 1M plaque.

[@Editson]

Would love a video about that mobile filming stand you got! I'm intrigued.

[@TheTotalAthleteA2]

As always, fantastic video brother! What are the vertical light sticks you have set up? It appears maybe you have 4 of them....would you please include a link for those. Thanks!

[@PrimalEdge]

Groovy video, well shot and edited, and crazy informative

[@robertbarnes5839]

Joven, you are always a natural behind the camera. I always enjoy all your videos and you hit it out of the park again. I really enjoy how you explain things so that even the least of us can understand. Thank you .....wishing you and your family a safe and happy holidays.

[@ozzythemighty2767]

i really dig your monitor setup. One on top of the other in wide screen.

[@zacharyfrench3311]

Yes on the stand for sure!!

[@KatePearl-]

Love this suite!! Thanks for this video and so many others, Jeven. Ready for some upgrades in the not-too-distant, so this was insightful and inspiring at just the right time! Merry Christmas to you and yours :D

[@BrokenSilvia]

Great video man!

[@MikeDancy]

this is the kind of video that I find useful. thanks

[@kruphen79]

You went a bit insane in your room but then I'm no professional here, very cool and impressive though. I bought an Mini M1 16Gb/256Gb version, can't wait to try it out. Thanks for sharing.

[@JevenDovey]

Everything I use has a purpose. This is what works for my workflow so I don’t get slowed down because of my computer or workflow.

[@EricNorcross]

Having a C-Stand prop up a monitor is clever, wouldn't have thought of that.

[@jankarlsson8341]

Great video! I'd like to see a cable management video and how your extra usb hub is set up.

[@dronerisephotography2378]

Great Video Jeven. It's awesome to get your insight and a look into your editing world.

[@Hr1gunnar]

Looks great man!! Gonna save this to my ‘watch later’ and draw a bunch of inspiration to my upcoming computer-room/editing setup/filming room. Also you totally sold me on the Mac mini!

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Great video - thanks for all of the hard work and thoughtfulness that went into this. One criticism - your speakers are too low. The tweeter should be at ear level. You can get some cheap monitor stands on Amazon. Also consider the distance from the monitor to the wall behind it - you're going to be getting standing waves around 100-200hz. I can tell just based on the distance to the wall because I have the same problem. You'll either want to dampen the wall behind the speakers or calibrate them to attenuate that issue.

[@majorvisionproductions3531]

love all of your content bro! thanx for all the good game!

[@Doubletimeentertainment]

@7:50 I love that desk and it's the perfect size. I didn't see it In your kit

[@azizbassman]

Wow im impressed with your set up at 50 years old im so out of touch with tech and how to do things on computers 🖥 music and video production. Love you to a video on how it all started for you and learning the tech stuff.... maybe do a how to series and understanding the terminology etc thanks for reading .

[@Gadrosful]

You will surely make 1milion because you are good. Your gears are amazing you make me love video editing the more. Thanks

[@kylieknight8847]

Great video Jeven. I liked the breakdown of the colour grading and sound treatment advice. Would love to see a video the selfie tripod setup. thanks!

[@MarcoSero]

Correct me if I’m wrong but I think that Sandisk SSD is not Thunderbolt, so you are only using USB 3.1 speed and not taking advantage of the Thunderbolt port. Cheers

[@IAmClaudius]

I'm digging this setup. Our new house is being built and will be ready in May/June. can't wait to build my studio. For your Synology server, did you have that closet cold? Is your main IP network already in there? Would be cool to see a video for that! 🙌🏾

[@alexshdvideo]

Fun. X Chair.. but does it have a cat shelf for the headrest so my feral cats can sit on my shoulder and watch themselves on the editing bay without falling off? That hub looks interesting.. I’m close to pulling the trigger on a M1 Mini from my Mac Book Pro 2014 15” with Nvidia GPU to edit Blackmagic BMPCC4K BRAW with. Ok, about to swing by your Mac Mini M1 and see if you tested some BRAW footage.. (hope?)

[@konlove8615]

Great efforts 👏

[@CraigNiesenPhotography]

Super clean look. You gave me some ideas. Thank you for sharing.

[@tomman7729]

Tip: You need stands for your speakers. You need to set the field between the tweeter and woofer at ear height, or else it’s pointless.

[@JP1970]

Great video, sir!! I just bought a mini with Final Cut pro, and i am very excited to receive it in a couple of weeks. Thanks for the ideas! Good stuff!

[@caymandave99]

Yes, I would like to see more about your setup. Thanks for being inspirational.

[@freedomwryta2983]

Great video! Definitely gonna be binge watching your channel. Glad I found you 😁

[@ramtinnazeryan]

I was putting aside some bucks to get a Mac mini. watching this video I will get it few years later with full set up :D. So overkill for Mac mini. though I get the idea. you wanted to be minimal.

[@jayandalina]

Hey Jeven! We are a huge fans! Very useful video as always. Hope you have an awesome day and stay yourself! 😎👌

[@rodneyturnerphoto]

A sit and stand desk might be a good option for you. Good video.

[@JevenDovey]

Mine is but I never use it as a standing desk.

[@CodySuders]

You talked about backup to the SAN and external drives? What if any cloud do you use? You protected in a case of flood/fire? Also bring on the stand followup video!

[@brilliantmiami]

Great setup! Congrats! I am getting a Mac mini M1 soon and I'm very excited... Good video, just one suggestion: Find another word to replace "Super" You said it like 100 times... ;) Cheers

[@bhrishaprem5051]

Dream place 😍

[@bryancoombesart]

Great title... you pulled me in fast!

[@MichaelHensen]

Hey Jeven, I really like the setup, and such a killer looking room for editing. I was wondering, when you briefed your streaming video setup, with the light ring, and camera setup.. I was wondering do you have that stuff in another video? or have you talked about that regarding best camera's and choices for creating in room streams. Love the video! Thanks! PS, If not, I would love to know what camera you are using and if you also have thoughts on a GoPro Hero 4-5 or later for a Streaming setup? Thanks!

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Awesome video. That said. Im looking at a setup of a mac mini mc+Lenovo lap top both connected to 2 monitors for some basic youtube/facebook editing. Im struggling on what I need if you can help!?

[@jeffstasney82]

Great video, thanks for sharing really useful information. Glad you don't have a bunch of neon glowing lights everywhere like everyone else on KZbin!!

[@MickeyHassan]

Absolutely stunning and workable workspace mate. What about the clutter though! Why all the gear is not handy! I wish I had gone for that darker shade of grey like yours but then again, there are 50 shades to choose from. One is bound to make a mistake.

[@teolopez]

I am curious about your server rack and how you set that up. Call me a nerd but seeing how these are setup especially from a editor/videographer/(insert other title here) perspective fascinates me. I currently have my stuff scattered and i'd like to make one place to put everything from a NAS, network connections, charging station and data ingestion. A video on that would be appreciated.

[@Deankut]

Whoa, excellent setup, Jeven..

[@RicardoBarbosaEVGA]

It would be cool to show your room cable management as well. Thank you for your great content! Keep it up!

[@stevencortez9790]

I love the new studio. Which tube like lights do yu have in your studio..i can't find them in your kits, also please break down the portable stand

[@JevenDovey]

They’re Came TV 4 ft. I added the link in my kit

[@AdamMellor1]

Thanks, this was a really interesting video! I learned a lot. I had never even heard of that paint before and that chair looks awesome.

[@DanielSilva-te1ww]

Let's see that video!

[@narinsuriyarungsi4878]

GOOD VIDEO JEVEN

[@derekhofbauer5047]

Looks great. Thanks for sharing all the details!

[@duaneshort186]

Nice. Haven't checked yet, but I have a feeling that X Chair would put a big X in my bank account, lol.

[@ColtonSimmonsPhotography]

Such an amazing setup! This is editing room goals!

[@클라우드K-b4v]

Great Setup!

[@TVKANMUSICALElVlog]

Amazing video

[@matthewhenry6281]

Stand looks interesting. Seems to be not available. At least here in Canada at the moment. Really keen on the desktop version as I’m in a small home office in a tiny 3rd bedroom. I don’t know if there are alternatives🤔 It would be nice to know what modifications you made

[@jim7953]

Yes I like to see how you setup your set and what are the equipment stand etc...

[@rogerkeenan2354]

Enjoyed the video and great set up! I plan to purchase many of the items on your list. I was wondering about the desk. Do you have a link or more info as to where I could find it? Thanks!

[@tradehut2782]

You typically want to avoid carpets for sound treatment. It also grows fungi and bacteria. Also to be honest the vibe of the room..with all the grey and black..it feels so closed in. I'd feel depressed in it. But your perception may be different.

[@nbc902]

Terrific!

[@positivityapplevelmurugan9905]

Wonderful studio.. I will look at setting something like this as I progress. Thanks 👍

[@ericmonroe6024]

RIP Mac Mini. On my 2018 Mini I run 4 monitors and have 4 Thunderbolt 3 ports. THANKS APPLE. For downgrading this new Mac mini to 2 monitors and 2 thunderbolts. 🥺

[@clayglencairn852]

Hey mate, love the channel. flying drones isn't new to me but editing is. I've finally decided to make decent videos rather than raw footage. Easiest level entry software for pc you recommend? And any tutorials on editing you have or know of? Thanks in advance 👍

[@vaerdiskaber]

Great video! What long slim strip lights are you using in the background?

[@TearUpYourBible]

i HAVE To know more about that AC. Did you turn it on? Is it really that quiet?

[@JevenDovey]

Yeah it works well. Very low noise

[@ernestovasquez2102]

Love the stand! Can you make a video of it?

[@LamarMK]

This is Nice! 👍

[@sbkmedia7668]

Whats your opinion on the Viewsonic VP2785-4k with USB type c or the Viewsonic VP2768-4k or VP3268-4K?? As monitors alone which would you say is the best for photo and video editing or what would you suggest would be good now? It’s going to be my first monitor so want to make sure i get a good one to go with a new M1 Mac Mini on order.

[@maryprantephd6736]

More details about connectivity in this vid. Thx!

[@dhwrd87]

Man, down here in Texas we would really be hurting without AC.. no work getting done, at all. Heat is optional here tho..

[@curiousdesitraveller]

I am hoping to set up something like in future, thanks for sharing! Best Wishes!

[@hakproductionTV]

I bought the usb hub for my new Mac mini when I saw your video, and it really doesn't work well for me. I have two screens like you. I plug the hub into thunderbolt on my Mac mini. I first tried plugging in a display port to the hub and an hdmi screen to my Mac mini and found that it didn't work well at all. there is signal loss because of this hub. I chose to buy this hub while watching your I then tried connecting one screen to the hdmi of the mac mini and the second screen to the hdmi of the usb c hub gen, but even so my screen takes a long time to turn on. when my mac mini goes into sleep mode, my asus pro art display takes a long time to wake up. (hdmi no signal) but there is too much signal cutout due to this hub. moreover, it is impossible to connect two screens to this hub. have you encountered loss of signal or am I the only one? I think I will turn it back and take an hdmi cable to usb c directly. Bad expérience with that hub gen 12-1. For me. Is your is better with your monitors. No lost signal ???

[@jeffwilliams4120]

Is this studio room a whole separate building? I only see a door to the outside.

[@MediaMike-fz7st]

Very nice Jeven. I just recently built a editing office in my bedroom. It has definitely opened up a huge outlet for me to have a place to be able to get away and think. Very important to have that place.

[@TheRealShedLife]

Stop saying you guys. Women are watching too. Love the setup.

[@teecee2824]

Hmm will the next M1x chip be made for the Mac mini? If so when??

[@pablomonsalve3911]

Question: Sorry for my ignorance but isn't it enough to paint grey the wall behind your monitor? The others are out of sight when editing

[@KingdomThoughtLeaders]

I'm interested in the blackout pull-down curtain. I didn't see a link in your notes.

[@JevenDovey]

Its a blackout curtain. You can get them from any curtain online store

[@KingdomThoughtLeaders]

@@JevenDovey Thanks. I saw that.

[@chopsueykungfu]

I wonder if you can glue some boxes onto the wall, the ones eggs come in, to help with the reverb? :P

[@James-cn9no]

2nd the X-chair with the HMT module. My only complaint is the head rest isn''t tall enough for a 6'3" dude.

[@JevenDovey]

Really? With the back in the top position and the headrest at the highest point its still not tall enough? I'm 6' and I feel like there is still room to go up on mine

[@James-cn9no]

@@JevenDovey When reclining back watching the screen it is not enough to hold the head at comfortable viewing angle. If it only had a couple of articulation points for more adjustability.

[@LivestreamUniverse]

Impressive job! That’s pretty much my dream editing suite & studio.

[@miguelkieling532]

Great insights. Thank you! By the way, do you have the H4n hooked to your camera? Or do you sync audio in post? Cheers.

[@DANandSALLY]

Great job!

[@stevehorvat69]

Lots of great info, thanks. Any reason you are using HDMI for the dual monitors instead of the display port? Do you give up anything using HDMI? Thanks.

[@Pgalgs]

curious how different your setup looks today.

[@JevenDovey]

Pretty similar but I’ll do an updated video soon

[@BalladofJanine]

What is your lighting set up? What kind of light do you use? Especially for filming in small spaces are best so you dont get washed out

[@JevenDovey]

All my lights that I use are in my kits. Links are in the description