How To Shoot TOP DOWN Videos - Easy DIY Overhead Camera Rig!

[@MomentumProductions1992]

What kind of video will YOU use top down shooting for???

[@pinguart478]

Momentum Productions drawing! Nice video btw

[@thecutekitchen1565]

I will be using it for creating some new cooking videos!

[@avereee418]

Momentum Productions I’d use it for drawing and unboxing videos!

[@Alwaystalkingbeauty]

Sewing

[@iartstudios9143]

Art videos

[@gittevandevelde2208]

So...how to do it without a fancy tripod? With gear it's easy!

[@strongeronplants]

Box of height you need + phone + weight to put on your phone so it doesn't fall. Put phone on the box so you have your item in frame. Then put the weight on part of the phone which lies on the box. That should work to some extend. It's harder without the tripod, also the anxiety of falling is greater :D if you plan to shoot more videos from bird view, there's bunch of cheaper, smaller tripods out there.

[@markterrin8673]

Hahahhah

[@sugardad-d4025]

😂😂

[@sven-tomas]

Just put a few boxes together then make a hole for your phone

[@DoctheDon]

Boxes, Sticks, DuctTape

[@jomontanee]

Love love love short, direct, no non sense, no long gibberish. Forever grateful to you!!🙏🙏💕

[@MilliSunArt]

Exactly

[@chriswick21]

that is the most walnut-looking maple desk i've ever seen my dude

[@howardmcmillian5764]

That joke at 00:20 was funny lol.

[@CaffeineByTwilight]

Love this video. I’m just getting into top down filming and am a little overwhelmed on how to start. You made it easy. A friend of mind told me only cops and serial killers drink their coffee black, so I looked back at them and said, “Well I’m not a cop so what does that make me?” Lol

[@CDKE23]

Always wanted to record these type of shots. Thanks for sharing. The boom stand is good but I don't have a monitor.

[@sgbesse]

That coffee skit had me dying🤣🤣

[@priyajessy]

Can we use this equipment for point and shoot cameras too?

[@AMAETV]

Super helpful! I almost forgot I would definitely need a monitor for this setup 😂

[@HeliRy]

Ditto! I finally have a use for the Atomos Ninja I bought on a whim last year lol

[@PanDownTiltLeft]

When we shoot overhead on food prep we use a mirror. Doesn't work for everything but the ability to tilt the camera up to get the overhead and then straight at the talent is very handy.

[@MomentumProductions1992]

Very interesting!!! Send me photos/videos of your setup! I would love to check it out :)

[@Createdbysophistic8ed]

I wish i got to this video when the boom arm was still $35. Thanks for sharing anyways, but i suppose I'll keep looking.

[@warcat3d]

I’m in the same spot, found it for 20% off and it’s STILL 76$

[@artistymelon8507]

The moment he spit out his coffee I got a minor heart attack for some reason

[@Freespiritarts]

Thanks! What about a boom system the claps to the desk top? Could you post a link! Floor space is prime real estate for me! Thanks//

[@trishar5159]

Can we fill the counter weights with water? You said we could fill with anything

[@alisoncausey]

Thanks so much! New KZbinr here, I've been wanting to do top down videos for future content but didn't know how to go about it!

[@MomentumProductions1992]

You're so welcome!

[@RADERFPV]

I just picked up this exact boom stand and head based on your video, and couldn't be happier. It's a little more expensive now, but well worth the money. About to shoot my first overhead video tonight, have it all dialed in. Thank you for this video, it helped a lot. Took less than 5 minutes to setup, so awesome.

[@MomentumProductions1992]

I’m glad you enjoy it! :)

[@RADERFPV]

@@MomentumProductions1992 👍

[@chuystacaves]

x3 price wtf

[@hollandh0515]

Does the boom stand come with the ball head?

[@electromech8931]

Sir which camcorder is best for top down videography?

[@MilliSunArt]

Thank you so much ❤ for sharing this and for your time.

[@shoaibchauhan4441]

Which light should i use for top down video or overhead video.... ring light or soft light?

[@Kyle-wb7wx]

What kind of monitor do you recommend?

[@TRUMP4LIFE1359]

Will the HDMI cable work on a phone to a monitor cuz that's what I'm going to be using as a phone I don't feel like buying a fancy camera just starting

[@anettemoriko7264]

This is so useful. Thank you!

[@ypl236]

Finally, a video tells me what I need. Awesome video!

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Another great find, Josh. Along with the top down shooting technique, this stand has so many valuable uses for film making. It would be great for one man crews as a boom stand, for one. Thanks a million. This one is a no brainer for low budget film making.

[@MomentumProductions1992]

Exactly! This stand can be used in so many ways, it’s unreal! Thank you for your constant support man! :)

[@CreativeThinking52]

Very informative video. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day. 👌

[@johnperegoy5393]

Where did you purchase the small soft box?

[@Snoop_Dugg]

Is there one suitable for smartphones? I was looking at Joby tripods and monopods for Black Friday but that’s not as useful as a dedicated boom arm

[@kenwooitv]

Thanks for sharing! I’ve been constantly wondering how to get these top down shots because tripods are usually vertical. Appreciate that!!

[@MomentumProductions1992]

Glad it was helpful!

[@OGtalks]

problem I've been having is it's easy to shoot if its one item . i have problems with focus when I'm trying too show stuff and there are others items under what I'm trying to show. kinda surprised there aren't more videos on top down videography. thanks for sharing

[@frommybenchpin5717]

Awesome, just what I was looking for. Thank you

[@Forzaguy5]

Hi ! What lens would be best for this kind of videos ? I have a sony a6300 and sigma 30mm . Would that be good ?

[@MontanaKat1912]

Will this work for Sony a6400 dslr camera?

[@alexruka]

What lens do you use?

[@3DIYOriginal]

Very useful tutorial 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻THANKS FOR SHARING !!!😎😎😎

[@tubble6]

wil any ballhead fit on a boompole?

[@reedaventurevlog]

wow..thank you for sharing this. I love this tripod because of dual-purpose

[@priyanshigautam]

thanks for sharing this video i was looking for exactly this

[@MomentumProductions1992]

Most welcome 😊

[@lucys1656]

Thanks for the great video! I want to do live unboxing of certain trading cards, any suggestions for a webcam that would be compatible with this?

[@Tyreselynn]

Extremely helpful video! Thank you so much for video!

[@DrAdamHotchkiss]

Great video man

[@MomentumProductions1992]

Glad you enjoyed

[@kristyschemrich7950]

Hi, can you tell me what you would suggest for mounting an Iphone 11 pro max instead of a camera?

[@juanvntonio]

Do you need to buy the cage?

[@SoumikSeth]

Thanks for the video, it was helpful

[@Awwwgusto]

Bruhhh...... thats some dank ass black coffee

[@MomentumProductions1992]

yeah bruhh, I like my coffee like I like my...

[@BigPiePublishing]

Couple of other thoughts... if you make sure one tripod leg is parallel to the boom arm you might avoid a counterweight depending on the camera weight. Even of you need the counterweight it's an additional stabilizer. Also, a smart phone or tablet could be used wirelessly as a monitor depending on the camera and available software. I'm using a Sony a6500 and it works really well.

[@pandascoops]

Is there an app you use for using your phone as a monitor that or you connect the monitor and the phone via bluetooth?

[@WTFENIGMA]

Can u use for phone?

[@mrcuber2945]

Is there a way that I ca; simply do it with an iPad?

[@pictrax4248]

Can you use a tablet as a monitor?

[@the5thsznlifestyle885]

Can I use my laptop as a monitor if I don’t have one of the one you have?

[@pitmoti]

is this good for cell phone mount?

[@3rdstreetreactions]

thanks for the help man

[@MomentumProductions1992]

Happy to help

[@marvettajackson2925]

This was informative thanks 😊

[@MomentumProductions1992]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ArnovSharma]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@CellBotics]

Im looking for a camera that can zoom in and out with out me having to touch it, maybe with a controller

[@Prepppingainteasy]

Would that work with phones

[@Life_With_Lady]

Hi, Im a 65 year old lady who has two youtube channels. One is a vlogging channel where I shoot top down videos of my crochet and planner stuff. Does that mount also work for a cell phone? Cause I cant afford an expensive camera such as you have. And thank you in advance for any help you might offer.

[@StemgoalswithMrSmith]

Thanks - I've just been looking for over an hour at various tripods , boom arms etc. to try and get this type of shot - your video sorted it in a few minutes. Great work. Thanks!

[@StemgoalswithMrSmith]

Now have the stand & ball head - it's now so much quicker to get setup and recording. Also, I used to set up some pretty unstable tripod setups which I'm just not willing to try with an M50.

[@GabySocksIt]

Hi! Is there a way to have this setup with a phone or an IPad instead of a camera ?

[@seercipher]

This video and you are great! Thank you for sharing xx

[@MomentumProductions1992]

Thank you so much!

[@brock_calliou]

Right on, a fellow black coffee drinker. And a Star Wars fan to boot! Viva La Dark Side!

[@MomentumProductions1992]

Hahah you know it! :)

[@annaheya2109]

how can i shoot top-down but in portrait not landscape? I haven't been able to get it right!!

[@pupupd9928]

The coffee part 🤣

[@gwonderful8265]

thanks for the tips

[@HumbertoAbed]

I have the same exact stand but it feels like it can't handle much weight. I see you have your camera in a cage, doesn't that ads too much for the stand? Also, I neeed to really tight the "braces" because even when very tight, they tend to slip (hope you understand, English is not my first language)

[@DaCake2]

Awesome video. Never thought about using a boom arm. Is it possible to get an attachment to shoot using your iPhone?

[@MomentumProductions1992]

Yup! You can use a standard phone mount like this to attach to the boom arm: amzn.to/3Dr9nQC

[@flawlesstouchnails4423]

This was the best and most helpful video ever! Thank you so much 💕

[@MomentumProductions1992]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jomonyohannan6098]

Thank bro, for sharing this knowledge..

[@Jon_bodhi]

Thanks dude! I was filming a top down shot with a tripod and it hit me in the head.. then I watched your video.. and slapped myself in the face.

[@kylehislipstudio3280]

Exactly what I was looking for! Many thanks Momentum Productions! I'll be doing a time lapse video sequence of the guitar maker at South Coast Luthier as he crafts a custom guitar.

[@GurdeepAcademy]

awesome video keep up the amazing work

[@morethanmeetsthei]

Very cool. Super helpful !

[@joshuam3450]

Thanks! This helped

[@Valeria.melero]

WHY DID IT TAKE ME SO LONG TO FIND THIS VIDEOOOOOOOOO

[@bryanortiz6216]

Maple color desk? Looks like walnut. Maple is very light.

[@wylhemz4162]

Is there a way to attach a phone instead?

[@caspenbee]

So, at current prices: $170 for the monitor + $$98 for the tripod + $30 for the ball head + $220 for the light. You're looking at over $500 without the camera or mic! There are cheaper ways. No beginner should spend this much.

[@megatyaesree]

Thx for the tips!

[@StarWarsJay]

Thanks mate. Your tip on keeping the table clean is spot on. Such an obvious thing, but I’ve lost count how many shots I’ve binned because of a shinny fingerprint or pieces of dust.

[@fourwindbadger8066]

i really wish i could afford a decent camera instead of my phone for my videos xD Thank you for this video, it was a big part of what i was looking for !

[@y2m3e.45]

this really helped! bout to shoot my first video like this

[@simplehealthhackz5009]

Kindly make a budget lightning setup for KZbin I am utuber working on home remedies i wants to know what should i do to make my videos more professional

[@MomentumProductions1992]

Yes! Will do :)

[@yvonnemorell9795]

Thank you for the video. A question: I am filming drawing tutorials. (for online classes) The paper is completely white and even with all the light, I am using the camera seems to adjust and make it grey and a rather dark ambiance. I guess it has to do with all that white. Any advice how to fix that? Thanks

[@coolcutsgal2]

Approximately how much "counter weight" would you "guess'timate" for the bag? 1#?2#?

[@Data_analyst.]

Thank you! It was a very good content that you can easily understand just by looking at the video! The point was to hang the weight on the other side of the camera!

[@PPMed]

Which pc monitor do you Uwe :)

[@grammawithahammer]

Can an iPhone attach to this boom arm?

[@DAHCKRAM]

The boom stand you use in the video looks a lot more sturdy than the one in the link in the description.

[@MomentumProductions1992]

it's the same.

[@nomiactor]

What would I do if I have an iPhone 11Pro with a DJI Gimbal rather than a camera?

[@MustafaAhmed-od7uf]

yah i found the video i need, Thanks Dude

[@ArtefexArt]

Dude! John Romero!!

[@ShaunAaronDurrant]

Hi, which camera and which lens would you recommend for a top down setup? I have a Sony Alpha 6400 with Sigma 1.4 lens for the normal direct to face stream.

[@llamallamadpm7810]

Fantastic video, thank you very much.

[@BryanAguilarH]

Nice video! I just wonder... what softbox are you using? It seems pretty compact and versatile, i like it.

[@soggiebottomsgaming4857]

Hello I am working on starting top down food videos. I have a Canon SX50 HS with an external monitor. I think I may have lighting issues. I've tried everything on auto, I've tried manually setting the aperture, shutter, and iso. And the video is no where anywhere crisp and clear as yours is. Lens is about 29 inches from the surface. It is has a slight grainy look and sort of in focus. The external monitor I have isn't all the great so I cant really tell if it is in focus. and the lighting, I took to aluminum turkey pans, and lined the bottoms with supposedly 6500k daylight led strips covered with a white shower curtain for diffusing. Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated.

[@TheAeliusstudio]

It was so helpful

[@MontanaKat1912]

Couldn't I just use a monitor to watch what I'm doing (besides getting the one you mention)? I'm just starting out. I don't want to buy lot of expansive stuff (if it doesn't do well). lol I have been looking for overhead tripod.

[@RetroRedux]

how much does such a setup cost

[@Simplelivingslowliving]

Love your hair