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

[@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! :)

[@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 :)

[@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

[@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

[@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$

[@sgbesse]

That coffee skit had me dying🤣🤣

[@MilliSunArt]

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

[@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!

[@ypl236]

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

[@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?

[@reedaventurevlog]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@anettemoriko7264]

This is so useful. Thank you!

[@frommybenchpin5717]

Awesome, just what I was looking for. Thank you

[@3DIYOriginal]

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

[@Tyreselynn]

Extremely helpful video! Thank you so much for video!

[@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

[@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.

[@CreativeThinking52]

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

[@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.

[@flawlesstouchnails4423]

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

[@MomentumProductions1992]

Glad it was helpful!

[@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! :)

[@DrAdamHotchkiss]

Great video man

[@MomentumProductions1992]

Glad you enjoyed

[@SoumikSeth]

Thanks for the video, it was helpful

[@CDKE23]

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

[@priyanshigautam]

thanks for sharing this video i was looking for exactly this

[@MomentumProductions1992]

Most welcome 😊

[@awwwgusto2658]

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

[@MomentumProductions1992]

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

[@3rdstreetreactions]

thanks for the help man

[@MomentumProductions1992]

Happy to help

[@marvettajackson2925]

This was informative thanks 😊

[@MomentumProductions1992]

Glad it was helpful!

[@seercipher]

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

[@MomentumProductions1992]

Thank you so much!

[@ArnovSharma]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@pupupd9928]

The coffee part 🤣

[@joshuam3450]

Thanks! This helped

[@MustafaAhmed-od7uf]

yah i found the video i need, Thanks Dude

[@morethanmeetsthei]

Very cool. Super helpful !

[@GurdeepAcademy]

awesome video keep up the amazing work

[@jomonyohannan6098]

Thank bro, for sharing this knowledge..

[@ArtefexArt]

Dude! John Romero!!

[@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?

[@gwonderful8265]

thanks for the tips

[@shoaibchauhan4441]

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

[@llamallamadpm7810]

Fantastic video, thank you very much.

[@Simplelivingslowliving]

Love your hair

[@FoodMicrobiologySolutions]

Thank you. Easy but essential ! Merci.

[@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

[@TheAeliusstudio]

It was so helpful

[@howardmcmillian5764]

That joke at 00:20 was funny lol.

[@megatyaesree]

Thx for the tips!

[@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.

[@priyajessy]

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

[@JsanchezDashti]

Awesome tutorial 😘 Julia here🇰🇼

[@MomentumProductions1992]

Thank you! 🤗

[@ruethemaker5069]

Super helpful, thanks for the info!

[@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 :)

[@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//

[@thecutekitchen1565]

Thank you for the great tips! It will be very useful for my new videos that I will be shooting xx

[@trishar5159]

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

[@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.

[@Kyle-wb7wx]

What kind of monitor do you recommend?

[@alvifamilytv1628]

Good experience to see this video tq

[@y2m3e.45]

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

[@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.

[@hollandh0515]

Does the boom stand come with the ball head?

[@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)

[@eveluvscarl]

thank you for this video!

[@kristyschemrich7950]

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

[@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 !

[@electromech8931]

Sir which camcorder is best for top down videography?

[@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

[@BryanAguilarH]

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

[@crazyjerrytechreviews]

Very helpful video...

[@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.

[@Forzaguy5]

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

[@hrbembedded_craft]

thank you

[@Valeria.melero]

WHY DID IT TAKE ME SO LONG TO FIND THIS VIDEOOOOOOOOO

[@cindyvelasquez4452]

Thank you this was extremely helpful!

[@artistymelon8507]

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

[@jofasho2kool]

Thanks so much for this tutorial! I just subbed to this channel! Looking forward to creating too down KZbin videos!

[@MomentumProductions1992]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jofasho2kool]

@@MomentumProductions1992 youre welcome!

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@mon17razor72]

Good tutorial! Thanks for sharing!!!👍👍👍

[@MomentumProductions1992]

Thank you for watching :)

[@mon17razor72]

Momentum Productions thanks for your tutorials

[@MomentumProductions1992]

Monchy Martinez Thank you for the support! :)

[@larisa-shults]

Great video, thank you. Do you have a solution for recording a top down video while also using a magnifying lamp? I do my crafts using magnifying lamp but cannot figure out a way to be able to shoot a video of that at the same time. Thank you. I am sure a lot of Crafters would appreciate that solution

[@bryanortiz6216]

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

[@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.

[@alanarose4577]

Thanks for the great video. I would like to start making crafting videos and finding a way to film overhead with at least 2.5 feet between the desk and the camera was driving me crazy!

[@nowornevervdo]

u wont believe, i have almost sold my light stands now i can reused them, awesome i defo learned something new,

[@MomentumProductions1992]

Awesome! Thanks so much for watching :)

[@nowornevervdo]

My pleasure very good channel. Do u have any video how to do colorgrading ? Or what the best pp to use. I still don’t know how to colorgrade in slog or cine I have Sonya6300

[@MomentumProductions1992]

@@nowornevervdo Thank you! I will be working on a tutorial for you on that topic :)

[@nowornevervdo]

@@MomentumProductions1992 thank u so much i have started to follow you on IG, my ig is nowornevervdo

[@MomentumProductions1992]

Fantastic! You can always DM me with questions :).

[@GurdeepAcademy]

thanks for sharing this.

[@coolcutsgal2]

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

[@supernaz11]

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

[@arjaytv1966]

SIR what microphone did you use in this video?

[@shanesilba9423]

Man not cool you got me rolling over here Lol 🤣😂 0:25

[@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 ?

[@pictrax4248]

Can you use a tablet as a monitor?

[@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.)

[@dingashlie299]

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