How To Build Your Own Home Studio | TECH TALK

How to Build Your Own Home Studio. This DIY tech talk is for my boos who are creating videos at home and designing flawless studios on a budget. You’ll see the behind the scenes of my studio set vs a simple environmental lifestyle setup. I’ve got tips on lighting, set decor and colorful backdrops. Let me know how your set design goes, I’d love to see!
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About Shameless Maya
"What would happen if I shamelessly promoted myself for 365 days?" My channel started out as a social media experiment and now it's a lifestyle. I hope my journey from shame to shameless inspires you and others to not be ashamed of who you are and to share and celebrate that shamelessly. Here on my channel, you'll find videos on lifestyle, inspiration, fun transformations, techie vids for aspiring geeks, beauty, fashion, and so much more.

[@LynnAntoine]

“The less you have, the more creative you have to be” ✨

[@arianaeditz8111]

Yup💕

[@annalisaslifestyle4267]

hell yee

[@StyleLikeAHipsta]

Another good back drop idea is to use table covers from the dollar tree or 99 cents store! I got some really cute pink and blue polka dots table covers from there and I also have my own "homemade greenscreen" which is a green table cover and it works! It was only $1! So affordable! Love the tips tho! I really want to have photoshoots with different colored walls! I might get some back drops now! 😄

[@KylaLaird]

Omg great idea! I will be stopping by the dollar store today! Haha ...thanks

[@FLIHeritage]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing. :)

[@LynSire]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing :))

[@thewriteandpublishlab]

Oooh, that is REALLY a great idea. I'll check this out when I go the dollar store next time !

[@KoolCreation]

Nice idea gonna have to try that during a photo shoot

[@realgirl8704]

KZbin has everything! There's even a KZbin channel on how to make a KZbin channel

[@joelalexander1860]

where please I want to do one

[@KLF08]

im a really small youtuber 1 sub = New people to meet

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Rea

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Real Girl yeah it probably channelnotes

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Kham & Aiden Playz hey would please subscribe to my channel I sub back:) thank you anyone who reads would like to sub to my channel let me know and I do sub back , like and comment on videos thank you:)

[@letiah7863]

whenever she says "your brand" idk i just feel so inspired!!

[@lakenabbott9578]

I know right!

[@kerbymedirect8334]

Crazy how creative you can be with just about anything you find and not spend that much money to do so 👌🏾 this is very inspiring

[@lingywashere]

Thanks for sharing Maya! When I began filming I used gift wrapping paper and just through it out of focus by sitting far away like you said. It works amazing for those who are on a budget 👌🏾 thanks again Maya. 🤗

[@lingywashere]

Threw* 😊

[@JessicaRene]

this is perfect

[@IAMCYNDY]

I absolutely love your channel.. And I'm proud of but success. Thanks for the tip.

[@TanieyaJeff]

That's a good idea!

[@tiktokfreak8910]

hey ligywashere. i just visited your channel, and you looks amazing. i subscribed to ur channel now ur turn to subs me back.

[@amberpacholok]

Honestly don't know what I would do without your tech talk videos. Greatly appreciate you!

[@essenceofabelle]

Maya you are an angel! I've been a KZbinr for a few years now, and I still find myself being dumbfounded by your "Tech Talk" videos. You're amazing.

[@shamelessmaya]

Just out here schoolin 😂 thanks boo

[@Prejippie]

It's been 4 years since we started, but your videos were part of our early inspiration. Now that we have a Facebook group (for independent artists), I am sharing these videos with them. Thanks for providing that creative and practical spark. :)

[@monib3794]

I've always wanted to know youtubers did their backgrounds! This was so informative. I feel like I've learned a lot of new tricks and hacks on getting the perfect background! Thank you so much!!!!!!

[@naomimercieca1591]

I just love her character and how she engages with viewers I feel like she is talking to me directly and giving me advice xxx

[@thetribeoflion]

Girl your videos have helped me so much over the years. About 2 years ago I bought my first set up from your amazon store and started my channel about a year ago! I always bump into you around church. Next time I see you I'll tell you the story! Thanks for always inspiring! xoxo

[@picassosdaughter3626]

I love how you're trying to help people. I would be so selfish if I had your talent.

[@shamelessmaya]

Because I know helping others is more important than being a hoarding :) God be watching our every move

[@asmrdemar6559]

Word!

[@thelowlyant6990]

Shameless Maya what camera did you use??💕

[@ThePsychScape]

OMG!! This video and your 'how to film + edit on your smartphone' video just gave me life. I've been wanting to start my channel for a while, but never committed to doing it because i just can't splurge on equipment right now. Watching your videos has really given me that EXTRA push, now that i know how to use what i have to create good looking content on a budget. Thank you so much!! Xo!

[@15minoffreedom]

'The Less You Have The More Creative You Have To Be'..... Got It Love It

[@clarkkegley]

First video I've watched of yours. Love your energy! Thanks for the great vibes.

[@Iqra_aesthetics]

Refusing to Settle f

[@snickersmrd9978]

same.

[@paulasuniverse5029]

Clark Kegley - Refusing to Settle Me too..I look forward to her video tech tips.🎥

[@sarahmutinda1811]

She has such an amazing energy 😊

[@khristinacassanova6223]

I don't know if this is weird but your tech videos are definitely my favorite videos to watch. Like these are the questions many people have but no one on KZbin ever really goes in depth about. Like they might mention the camera they use but that's basically it. I can't wait for your updated video on the technology you use. I feel like you just uploaded one not too long ago but that might be because I've watched it so many times lol. Thank you for this video and definitely can;t wait to see more. Is Samy's the best place you know to get drop back rolls of paper? Or do you know of any other stores or websites? Would it be possible if you did a video on your staple jewelry pieces.

[@khristinacassanova6223]

🌸📷

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if u subscribe to me i will buy u Mcdonald's

[@roshni747]

Its Jacob B is the offer still on ?😛😂😂😂

[@jackievee7322]

I love how she works around people's budgets and thinks of every body's possible situation

[@GraceAMunn]

Jackie Vee

[@send2sunshine]

I can't thank you enough for this video! I have been searching and searching for tutorials on how to set up video. Every tutorial I found either included really expensive equipment or they left out half the information I needed. I was really about to give up until I found your videos. They are so informative and answered every question I had. Finding your videos made my day! Thank you!!!!

[@VanessaLisette]

Love this thank you!! I was almost about to buy pvc pipes to make a backdrop but you rolling up the back drops from the ground to the ceiling was a game changer for me!

[@VivaLuisyana]

"The less you have, the more creative you have to be." :)

[@MsRoshPosh]

Awwww Mya :) Im just trying to catch up on your videos :) , Trying to improve on my set up and lighting and I see a clip of my video lol Thank you this just made my day

[@MissBriya]

😍

[@Keepingupwithkatyy]

Same!! I'm in three process of getting my filming room set up! This helped!

[@hangingwithkoko8234]

I'm starting too so plss subscribe

[@URish]

I saw your channel.... ☺ you really got your ball going

[@TaYaSunaz]

This was super helpful and informative! Thank you Maya...One thing I love about you is that you are always offering useful tips and advice to other youtubers who wants to to achieve the same dreams and goals as you..some big youtubers can be "super secretive" about their editing/filming because they think it's their secret recipe to success or something.

[@itzjustkay1972]

👏👏👏

[@cluelesscraftsman]

I know I’m waaay late to the game but thank you for a video like this. I can find loads of videos about lighting, camera etc but far less about setting up actual background studio looks. This will help.

[@klmpore4334]

I love your personality. Just wanna genuinely say that you have a personality, and style like no other KZbinr. I don't watch all of your vids, but I know that your tech talks are ALWAYS gonna be beneficial.

[@klmpore4334]

Then you said "Amazon shop" after I commented that and 😍 thank you

[@alishainc]

Reason #345 why I respeck Maya! 'The less you have, the more creative you HAVE to be' I would love to hear a Ted Talk from her.

[@texascreoleshani3725]

FACTS!

[@leaofaith258]

very good suggestion that would be awesome. 😃

[@alethea.]

Yessss a Shameless TED Talk would be amazing

[@phalanges6176]

yes

[@tipsytalia]

yasssssss agree.

[@DannieDee]

i could just go thru all your tech vids and like them all!!! you are so awesome at simplifying things

[@rekissah]

This video has really helped me step up my studio and all I can say is thanks for sharing 💕.

[@CyndieBeau]

As a new youtuber this is SO helpful for me even in 2019!!

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

i just wanted to come back to your channel and tell you thank you ive been on youtube a year now since i first watched your video you taught me how to build my studio and i just appreciate your channel.

[@YesGodWellness]

Thank you sooo much for putting all these video's together. Decided it's time to really jump in, I've been watching you for years, thank you for being dedicated and consistent to yourself and showing us the ropes as a result!

[@EHCBunny4real]

Can you do a tutorial on how to use a cellphone when making a video including the lenses needed to do it?

[@shamelessmaya]

Which cell though?!?

[@EHCBunny4real]

IDK, maybe an IPhone. I've seen many cellphone videos on YT and I've often wished the angle or lighting was better when doing tutorials, or the picture was focused better. You are a pro. I was hoping you could give tips

[@shamelessmaya]

+EH CBunny done!

[@EHCBunny4real]

Shameless Maya Thanks. Be sure to include tablets in your title because many YT uploaders mention they are using tablets as well

[@shamelessmaya]

+EH CBunny thanks for the heads up!

[@KimYork]

Omg how much do I love the idea for backdrop paper!!! SO excited about going out and getting a bunch of colors

[@danielleking8520]

Thank you so much! You are a lifesaver! You can always tell apart the KZbinrs who genuinely want to help people. You are one of them. I want to eventually have a KZbin channel but I'm just now getting started with everything. I've been looking at some of these girl's videos and a lot of them are not very specific about how they made it what they use how they edit their photos etc. It made me realize damn this means they are very competitive and they really don't want other people to succeed or do better than them rather. I appreciate you for putting this together sharing this with us. You are seriously a blessing. I wish you all the success in the world. :)

[@shelbydurrum3182]

I’ve been binge watching these all day I’m so excited to make my channel better with these videos!

[@aatifaaamir3455]

Anyone in 2019 or just me again??????

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Wanna support each other.

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👋👋👋

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Nope hi

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Ama Twumasi lets support eachother

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Nahhhhhhhh

[@dekthaiklaibaan]

I just discovered your channel today and I'm in love with all these Tech Talk videos!

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Am I the only person who turns their head with her when she says " tech 👈🏽 talk 👉🏽 " 😂😂

[@thedietdiary]

Of course you are not.😃😃😃

[@tianasfilm9114]

Most likely not

[@khaledlebiar1530]

hell yes. you r the only one

[@WhiteErFox]

The camera tilting is an awesome idea!! I used it for ingame photomodes but I never thought to extend it to the real world! Nice video!

[@shailightsmedia]

Your tip for utilizing backdrop paper was smart! I’ve been struggling to find the right backdrop to film in front of but I also love your lifestyle option. Gemini’s and decisions lol! Awesome video!

[@veronikavascotto8676]

can you talk about copyright on youtube and how you resolve it

[@shamelessmaya]

I have! Look for it in my tech talk playlist! Link in info box

[@veronikavascotto8676]

oh i haven't seen it. Thanks for answering me!! :)

[@timeswithmiya1558]

Shameless Maya hi your so inspiring

[@amieatkins3329]

im a small youtuber and this helps so much

[@diddance3297]

TheLifeofAmie I saw your channel it's good . keep uploading with best videos

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Double Take I subscribed plz sub back

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Sub 4 sub ? I just subscribed ❤

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Sub for sub?

[@amieatkins3329]

Tisha Vassel thanks

[@FLIHeritage]

I spotted an area of self-improvement: My camera is always too close to me. LOL. Thank you for the tips :)

[@carmenmich]

Hey, Fli Heritage with the super dope youtube channel :D

[@FLIHeritage]

carmenmich Hey! :)

[@dontmindme.imjustafraidofe9327]

602 people are jealous of how amazing this woman is! I have to do this when I vlog!

[@tealtalkwithfiechia6060]

This video was LIFE!!. I am so not creative with the back drops and this saved me!! Thank you BOO!!

[@nanijoline9545]

You can DIY backdrops with fabric. Arnell Armon (sp?) (Alissa Ashleys twin sister) has a beautiful one with glitter

[@TheFernyShow]

LOVE YOU GIRL!!!! Thanks so much for sharing! This is so helpful! Big thumbs up! Xoxo from Paris!

[@layahxo1611]

This is so helpful thank you so much. I am a high school junior and I love photography and film. Do you have any tips for beginners with a very low budget ? And I really want a DSLR but I can't afford it obviously lol but do you have any suggestions to spice up my iPhone photos ? I hope you see this

[@Hersheychocolate12]

She recommended the app snapseed to enhance her photos and certain vintage lens if remember correctly.

[@Hersheychocolate12]

Check out her tech haul +review

[@layahxo1611]

oh okay thank you !

[@shamelessmaya]

make sure to watch this :) bit.ly/igphotoedit

[@layahxo1611]

Shameless Maya omg thank you

[@miltonlegendre2024]

Loved your video, it was short and to point. Gave me many ideas for mobile photography studio. So many other video, the presenter starts off of tangent and just loves to hear themselves talk.

[@blacknsmallbuys]

You remind me of the reason why I got my degree in broadcasting. I have a camera and need editing software and brush up on my skills because I haven't edited a video in 2 years. Thanks for the video!

[@ShawntaNecole]

I love this video. I use my creative mindset as well. Creation creates art

[@sabrinanicoara4797]

You are very positive and helpful. Thank you, I love your videos!!

[@nelson21279]

Um 2020 anyone? Cause they are bored as heck!

[@hendlenemorris6760]

Yes !!!!!!😂😂😂

[@siyabusiswam2489]

😭😂😂

[@valery4realestate]

2021😂😂

[@Sifascorner]

Still (re)watching this in 2021 as I move into my new home office.... thank you, Maya

[@PHAT4LifeTV]

I STUMBLED ON YOU BECAUSE OF MY LOVE OF PRINCE AND LOVED THE STORY YOU SHARED ON YOUR JOURNEY WITH HIM. HAD NOOOOOO IDEA YOU WERE A TECHIE. APPRECIATED THIS VIDEO SOOOOOOO MUCH BECAUSE OF YOUR CONSIDERATION OF "LOW/NO BUDGET BALLERS" IN THIS KZbin VIDEO GAME. GREAT VIDEO!

[@SteppingStonevlogs]

Oh my gosh your hair, I love how much you rock short hair!!!

[@KourtneyCassanova]

I love these tech talks!!!

[@shamelessmaya]

yay!!! she's back with them!

[@ForeverDansky]

Hey, what lens model did you use for that lovely blurry background? :)

[@cringek1tty]

finally someone showing their lighting set up!!! thank you so much this is so super helpful!

[@nicolegomezxoxo]

I actually really dig your videos. This is only the second one, but there is something that I just really like about the way you do yours. You're kinda amazing. I especially like that they are short and helpful. Thank you!!

[@Ms.PSnazzy]

I found everything helpful,but one thing I need to know is,What's a good camera?

[@summerpie78]

Cotton :/ a good camera all depends on your budget. a high tech one can cost over $500 or more. if you're just starting off i suggest one of the canon powershot cameras or sony a5100 or nikon d3300

[@Ms.PSnazzy]

Thx!

[@urdad3663]

Cotton :/ I would suggest to start on maybe an iPhone/iPad. Their quality isn't bad, and after a while you could start upgrading to a camera.

[@Ms.PSnazzy]

I have an IPhone 5c 😏 though

[@murphdawgswizzle]

Cotton Cannon Rebel T6 or T5. I own this camera and it's amazing.

[@ItsCrystalBeauty]

You literally made me want to get up and film something!

[@shamelessmaya]

😂😂😂😂

[@dai-ninglin3569]

I love this video, it is really informative. The ones that I've watched talked too much about stuff that doesn't really matter. Good job!

[@beautifulbeei]

Thank you maya for videos like this because literally my home studio was designed around this and i reference this everytime I feel like somethings missing ❤ love you much

[@saucytamera5896]

Thank you for posting this video! My daughters and I are currently working on our studio to start our own channel and this video was very helpful! The Amazon links for the lighting saved me so much time!

[@MoniqueLynn]

This was so helpful! Thank you so much love

[@SuppleChicTV]

If you turn your camera vertical then won't you have vertical bars

[@shamelessmaya]

You will! But you can always put something fun in those verticals like text, graphics anything! Have multiple images

[@iamallisonalanna]

Shameless Maya what if I'm recording and putting it on KZbin, what do I do about the vertical lines then ?

[@vidswithvader7684]

Shameless Maya what camera do u use?

[@missnickix]

I thought u used a green screen to switch between colours!

[@mer521993]

i know right! Now it shows how much effort Maya puts for her vids!

[@MarietsWay]

I was thinking the same thing lol i don't feel bad at least I'm not the only one

[@ericjt1234]

I'm using a green screen for all bg as I can change it and can use a blurry photo for a bg instead of spending a lot of money on a lens with the right depth of field for that bokeh effect. And I can change bg at any point in the video.

[@sovereignseeker7126]

I knew I was doing something wrong!!!! I could not imagine why in the hell my face would look so mug shotish! Now that I see how far the camera is/ makes all the sense in the world. Thanks for the tips it is sooooo helpful!!! This information is really so appreciated!!!!

[@PerrySkyePhoenix]

Great ideas. I especially liked the one about using fabric as a backdrop. I didn't think about that.

[@bellemanning9066]

First video I saw was ur bitcoin video I subscribed half way through. I love your personality on camera. Very hard to achieve.

[@juliemarie2490]

I love how you give us you're tips I'm trying to Inhale everything and start my CHANNEEELL! :D

[@anabanana8929]

Girllll me toooo

[@TheDelilah593]

I love this I want to have my own walk in makeup room type thing .

[@chinenyeikeobi4880]

As a new KZbinr, This video has been really helpful... you inspire me, girl

[@BAWilliams95]

This is awesome! I'd never heard of backdrop paper before to be honest. I'll probably be picking some up for myself so thanks!

[@BellaTheBlackCat]

I started my youtube channel and this helped me a lot. thank you!!

[@BrettMaverick]

You're awesome, thanks

[@AlexisBrokenberry]

Thank you so much for these tips!!

[@mjstagg6863]

First video of yours I've seen. Great tips for anyone starting out. Something else your viewers can do (if they don't mind painting and such) is to find maybe a pallet or set of doors - or even old flooring - paint it to their liking and use that as a backdrop. Obviously you need to have the space to store it but it's just another way to change things up! Keep doing your thing; ove your energy!

[@Frankwalkerlaw]

That little tidbit out depth of field was absolutely brilliant! Thanks!

[@Songstress-in-blue]

wooww you are amazing seriously.....its really very helpful for me thanks😊

[@JessicaWarfield]

So far I have a backdrop but I need a good light. Lol I’m using this small LED lamp at the moment with natural light but it works l.

[@lenny796]

I just started my youtube and this is so helpful! Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

[@queenonyxbutterfly]

... and now I am here on this video! Again, I thank you for these videos! I am trying to build my KZbin channel and I already have the set, but I only have a Galaxy Android phone so I am trying to learn how to make my photos into a video so I can upload it to my channel

[@nandofitt]

I'm always interested in photography and videos and light etc etc all media stuff ... So I'm liking what I'm seeing and I was think about starting a home studio set and u helped me now big time. Thanks a lot.

[@jaimeefox9495]

Hey Random people scrolling through the comments x

[@sallysvlogchannel2992]

Jaimee Fox hi

[@vidhi-q3]

Ok i have finally seen it youtube. Happy?

[@malikaelise1962]

great tips ughhh I want to put you in my pocket !

[@mechannelmo6070]

She so cute OMG!!!!

[@IrishkaBelechek]

Shameless Maya, you are SHAMELESSLY genius. Thank you so much for this video. In less than 7 minutes you explained everything that I've been trying to figure out for days! Subbed in a split second)

[@AmberRileysLife]

My channel is a smaller channel and I am watching different videos to help improve and grow my channel. I stumbled upon this video and I really found it helpful! Thank you!

[@Tabaitha_Elle]

How do they get that halo light to be centered right behind them on the backdrop paper? For example if the backdrop paper is pink like yours there would be a lighter pink circle exactly behind the KZbinr.

[@voramai6286]

It's Tabaitha that's what I want to know too, like on Nikki Tutorial and Jeffrey Star's but they never tell us! hope Mya see's this question 😣

[@SteppingStonevlogs]

It's Tabaitha I think it is the positioning of the other two lights, so that they full the back ground. There are videos tgat explain it really well!!

[@marisababcock23]

It's Tabaitha - use a little table lamp, place it directly behind where you are sitting! i have done this once before and it added so much more light to a video and gave that "halo light" in the background

[@ReanaRena]

It's Tabaitha i

[@ejay8766]

Use filler lights !

[@مرتضىالشباني-ط6ر]

والله هاي البنت محبوبه ولطيفه حبيتها كلش ❤😻

[@lifewiththeblacks4031]

This helps so much. my fiancé and I just started our KZbin channel! Thank you ❤️ We are trying to get our subscribers and fan base up 😌 #QandJ Squad

[@sophiekimathi]

I just subscribed to your channel

[@lesegoyv]

2020 remember to be you, do you and stay true boo, be shameless. Authenticity is the way to go.

[@JanineMKartist]

This helps. I need this simple d.i.y for photographing my art. Makes sense to roll it up from the floor and use painters tape . I can’t put holes in the wall. I like your set up with you computers for work space. Going to check ikea.

[@Sara-oc8lw]

she kinda looks like Brandi off of love and hip hop

[@boredaf9419]

She: it's been a min Me: I guess nly 10 seconds

[@camilaenamorado8686]

First video I watched great video helped a lot thank you

[@shiraBLACK6]

Oh my god thank you so much for this ideas, i am starting a little handmade jewelry business and this is so helpful, you don't know how much

[@AllThingsMo]

Being away from your back ground is a very helpful advice because i didn’t know that’s how you create that blurring affect ! What advices do you have for filming on iPhones?