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[@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

[@mrsprice3560]

Hey! Great video. I love this set up. How about 10.2 ipad (7th generation). What would I need to purchase? Thanks

[@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

[@CDKE23]

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

[@marvettajackson2925]

This was informative thanks 😊

[@MomentumProductions1992]

Glad it was helpful!

[@snassyfilms]

anyone else jump out of their skin when he spat out the coffee

[@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?

[@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.

[@TrishHalterman]

man.. inflation sucks.. this stand is now $105

[@justunboxing5874]

How can I do this on a phone

[@melisa7294]

yea it looks cool and all but I only got like ten bucks

[@goodnessanimasahun580]

But how is this diy😭

[@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$

[@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.

[@artistymelon8507]

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

[@movieentertainment2486]

Have you ever seen the movie " Moana "

[@katelynthestrawberrycow9488]

😂 he looks like skinny moui

[@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.

[@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 :)

[@SamRK-1000]

“Easy DIY” AKA: how to use the product as intended 😂 sorry I don’t have the money for another tripod arm

[@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 :)

[@hivesteel]

Bro I appreciate the tutorial but you do not know the meaning of DIY

[@shortcut101]

How to empty your wallet tutorial

[@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

[@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! :)

[@NA-rz2qf]

you look like that guy from Moana

[@movieentertainment2486]

Yes you are right

[@brownie_21]

sorry, DIY?

[@jessica-tq1sf]

laibah abbas that's exactly what I was thinking. this isn't a diy this is a purchase :/

[@0741921]

The stand is 135 dollars on amazon, how'd you get it for a 100$ less?

[@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?

[@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!

[@reedaventurevlog]

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

[@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.

[@dingashlie299]

I took a mouth full of my Monster energy drink and now It's all over my wall and monitor haha 0:25

[@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//

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@herbalursa3524]

That stand is now triple the price you stated, but there's a cheap amazon Basics version for 25 bucks... (Don't buy the amazon Basics version... It will break... and you know that.)

[@TRUMP4LIFE1359]

1:30. You can fill it up with rocks weights sand terrible coffee it really doesn't matter. I'm sorry, I promise that is the last time I am really here to learn something cuz I really do want to start recording some small videos just to give me something to do

[@CellBotics]

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

[@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

[@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)

[@Forzaguy5]

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

[@DeaLenihan]

A $4000 camera to shoot a KZbin video?? I can't do it...

[@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

[@MsValiG]

and I was thinking this guy will show some work around the house, or construction task, something manly

[@JakeMasseyFilms]

Lol I think everyone knows to use a C-Stand if they have one.. Was hoping for a "Easy DIY" option lol

[@electromech8931]

Sir which camcorder is best for top down videography?

[@Halakhasara]

When he spitted his coffe I literally fell of my chair

[@fajarcreations1659]

Me too

[@misslipglossism]

I can't focus on this video because this person is just *drops jaw*.

[@felinkulus]

Can you somehow mount your phone on that arm too? I really don't know shit about anything concerning that.

[@shoaibchauhan4441]

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

[@GabySocksIt]

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

[@jarno_art]

Where can i buy sth like this in europe.. but then for an iphone.. its so hard to find pff

[@martaaldama6419]

Teaching languages. Instead of white board, write on a table. Reading, etc.

[@stevemont7022]

not helpful. just an ad space. couldn't even be seated before the video began

[@Romarides]

Any tips on how to perfectly level the camera when it’s in the top down angle ? Are you leveling your camera with your eye or are you using some tool to do that ?

[@heatherelizabeth3264]

I clicked on your link and the boom stand is $95!!!! Sad day for me.

[@arjaytv1966]

SIR what microphone did you use in this video?

[@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.

[@trishar5159]

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

[@annaheya2109]

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

[@STUDIO-ew8dz]

you forgot to tell us how you got the smooth movmet downwords with constant speed???

[@TRUMP4LIFE1359]

Sewage water hot urine it doesn't really matter coffee is terrible

[@bryanortiz6216]

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

[@nomiactor]

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

[@RexxReviews]

Are you related to Steve @gamersnexus?

[@supernaz11]

Thanku so much...i wanted something for my channel

[@TechieWAVEs]

This stand went from 35usd to 90 USD geez.

[@shiprakkhandal7653]

Such DIY, much wow. If only I had a tripod which did this. I'm clearly the weird one. Oh no, wait. That's this video. This video is super-weird, if he really thinks that this is what qualifies for DIY.

[@MomentumProductions1992]

Thanks for watching!

[@ASHISHSHARMA-bb2io]

Is that a DIY..??? its a fucking whole setup....

[@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

[@xJAPAvideos]

Thanks to your video this tripod now is 100 dollars 😂

[@JobilleTuts]

was $35? that's a good deal. i just checked it the boom stand and its already $75 in amazon . nice video!

[@frotz661]

The price of that boom stand has increased to $105 or so.

[@potato7596]

I bought a $5 stand and it can't even hold the phone straight 😂

[@MontanaKat1912]

Will this work for Sony a6400 dslr camera?

[@alvifamilytv1628]

Good experience to see this video tq

[@cashino]

Thanks, hey what's the size of that softbox on the SL60W? Will check the link for the Boom Stand now

[@MomentumProductions1992]

It’s actually the Light Dome Mini from Aputure :)

[@cashino]

@@MomentumProductions1992 Thank you :-)

[@MomentumProductions1992]

@@cashino Of course! :)

[@switchunboxing]

Very cool, thank you. I have been using a tripod, but I’m wanting to change that, and always looking for ways to improve my shots and methods! Counterweight seems a little tedious, so I think I’m going to try and look for a system that runs off of two stands, one on each side of the desk. You did get me thinking, and kind of confirming that you can’t really just do one arm. I bought an arm off the Internet that’s supposed to clip off of your table, but I wasn’t understanding how the hell that’s supposed to work especially when I upgrade to a full camera. They don’t really explain that one. They just say it’s super durable and everything. But the type of joints that it uses are complex as well. So I don’t think I’m going to be able to use it. It’s just too much involved.

[@sherrylin7041]

This boom stand is 84 not 35😭

[@SteveJobs_]

Many restoration youtubers do this skill? I thought there camera is on their head.(like miner’s cap)

[@Prepppingainteasy]

Would that work with phones

[@mrcuber2945]

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

[@robbsclassics]

Maple is light, that's a black walnut table.

[@3DIYOriginal]

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

[@SoumikSeth]

Thanks for the video, it was helpful

[@ORANGEjoe1511]

That desk is not maple colored...

[@55pillsbury]

I wanna use my iPhone XS Max as a camera What stand do I use ? Wanna film Pokémon pack openings

[@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.

[@hollandh0515]

Does the boom stand come with the ball head?

[@priyanshigautam]

thanks for sharing this video i was looking for exactly this

[@MomentumProductions1992]

Most welcome 😊

[@3rdstreetreactions]

thanks for the help man

[@MomentumProductions1992]

Happy to help

[@Kyle-wb7wx]

What kind of monitor do you recommend?

[@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

[@jaidalewis5838]

Came for the rig stayed for the hair 😅

[@CreativeThinking52]

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

[@pxxchyel]

thats not DIY thats a £40 tripod :((

[@grammawithahammer]

Can an iPhone attach to this boom arm?

[@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

[@mistaj2451]

Hey, so I'm using the gear recommended in your description except for my camera I'm using a Canon LEGRIA HFR806 Camcorder and I'm not sure how to connect it to the Ball Head. Any advice? (P.S I'm using the Ball Head located in the top 3 links below the Boom Stand just to clarify.)

[@hbpgames7592]

Just saying....But how is buying all the gear for it DIY?