This is brilliant! I'm surprised no company has manufactured a consumer overhead filming kit yet. creatives like us keep having to experiment with bits n bobs from other hardware & accessories
@iamjasonthompson5 жыл бұрын
Thanks "bits and bobs" is now a functional part of my vocabulary 😂
@IanBarnard5 жыл бұрын
Companies are missing out on a trick there!! Everyone should have bits n bobs as part of their vocabulary. Comes in so useful when you can't find the words.
@iamjasonthompson5 жыл бұрын
@@IanBarnard lol!! Exactly bro
@MadeAnkaAsril5 жыл бұрын
😂
@asiabrew814 жыл бұрын
This is actually the closest I can find to an ideal table-mounted base set up that the foundation doesn't take up so much space. www.amazon.com/dp/B06XPFJJ4T/?coliid=I2UK74E1HBT2LF&colid=2P1JCU3TSK42U&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
@VeritasVerla2 жыл бұрын
Omg. I have searched high and low and this is literally what I have been looking for. Thanks. I already have the newer lights so it will be so easy to do this
@rayanealvim5 жыл бұрын
I've watched sooooo many overhead filming setups and this is hands down the best one. Thanks for all the tips!
@bernadinecabanas3312 жыл бұрын
You save my life. Its exactly what I am looking for!!! Thanks a lot 🙏
@jt548 ай бұрын
Thanks! It has helped me a lot. Got these and my setup is now simple and well working.
@neoVIVE5 жыл бұрын
You can use Samson's mic arm MBA38 for dslr. I have one for my Canon M6 and some times I'll put a T2i in it. They hold pretty good.
@IanBarnard5 жыл бұрын
Good suggestion. Something I for got to say about the microphone arm was I kept knocking it with my arm. Part of my problem is that I'm clumsy. 🤦
@abrasionthermals9172 Жыл бұрын
Genius solution! Maximum stability! 👍
@TheFriendYouNeverHad7 ай бұрын
This is the realest hack for top down shots.
@kristysketches2 жыл бұрын
does the camera setup shake when you draw on the table? I have a very stable table, but whenever I pick new pens, the camera shakes a bit, since everything that holds the camera is on the table. I figured out, the best way is to have a shelve or another desk or anything around the table, where one could place the tripods, holders or whatever one is using.
@auroreboreale91634 жыл бұрын
thanks for the tips! I wanted to use the cloths hanger, but your idea is more... portable 😁
@nicholasholmanart3 жыл бұрын
This is the best set up I have seen yet, thanks for sharing!!!!
@BeingBendsen4 жыл бұрын
Damn 🔥 This is by far the best solution i've seen for overhead filming! My setup consists of a GoPro and a mic stand, its very versatile - i also bring the same setup for when im out during murals 🎨 For the moment i'm pleased with it, but when i decide to upgrade to a heavier camera, i'm definitely gonna copy your setup - Thank you so much for sharing!
@ashleyjeziorski36622 жыл бұрын
Wow. I never thought of using my go pro for recording art videos. Thanks for the idea!
@stephaniecabrera79055 жыл бұрын
It's perfect!! Thank you, I've been looking for a solution for months!
@photographersfreedom2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ian. I clicked through on your Kit link and I love that profile you've got on Amazon with the banner and everything. How did you do that please? 🙂
@enochburke41983 жыл бұрын
This is really helpful, thanks, especially the 'solutions' that didn't work. 🎉
@amyf34853 жыл бұрын
I'd like to thank you Ian for this video. I just used your affiliate links to purchase much of what you used here on Amazon. Figuring out the gear has been a challenge and this video was very helpful, so I'm happy to send a few affiliate dollars your way! Amazing lettering, by the way. I'm a realist artist getting started in the tutorial world and always shy away from anything with lettering. It's funny that I can make a scene or portrait look realistic, but have never been good with lettering. It is an art all unto itself and you make it look easy. Thanks for the content!
@xlikewhoahx2 жыл бұрын
This is so helpful and absolutely perfect!!
@HenriqueCitibaldi5 жыл бұрын
Hey, great video! Do you think this setup supports a Canon (80D) a little bigger than your Sony? Also, which of the two Clamps do you think is stronger? The individual or the double one? I'm going to do one of these for myself and I have this doubt! Thanks (:
@IanBarnard5 жыл бұрын
I do use my Canon 80D on this, but only with a lightweight wide angle lens on it, otherwise it can't take the weight.
@xlikewhoahx2 жыл бұрын
This is so helpful and perfect!! Thank you! 🤗🤗
@angelo_knf5 жыл бұрын
Very helpful! Thanks for sharing those tips. I will try them for my own videos. 👍
@stanyben60925 жыл бұрын
I think it depends on the kind of camera. If you're filming with the phone it is kinda easier but with bigger cameras maybe it is better with something more steady.
@ShashiKumar-oo8qj3 жыл бұрын
Amazing setup... Perfect one
@byequalmeasure62155 жыл бұрын
Hi, Yes I have a question, it is probably basic but I really don't know the answer so here I go: At the end of your video you mentioned that you had your camera and your phone put up adjacent to each other for the shot so that you would shoot down where your hands are but then you would have at set up where you can also move to talk directly into the camera with your your cell phone camara. My question is how do you get those two shots the one that's going directly down and the one that is your full face on facial shot on to the same edited video? I hope that makes a lick of sense. I super appreciate you! Your set up is brilliant I love that you put do much thought into it and I hope you can help me overcome my obstacles as well! Peace!
@Debtfreehomesteaders4 жыл бұрын
One of the best and simplest overhead rigs I've seen yet! Awesome! Thanks for sharing! -Will
@LauraWatsonArt3 жыл бұрын
This is so helpful!! Thank you I think I already have most of that equipment kicking around already! I have struggled for so long with getting an ideal set up
@Yseguimos4 жыл бұрын
Hi, any suggestion on what extension pole to buy? Thanks for the tutorial!
@TheTechGirl0074 жыл бұрын
wow this was great... never thought you could do this. I think i am going to do this, please could you do one about if you attached lighting on it, as i would like to do reviews with this setup and my space is small like yours.
@chrisyfitz3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely splendiferous, Ian. I have been going crazy trying all sorts of Heath Robinson ideas (PVC piping , broom handles etc). Your set up is reasonably cheap, Neewer is here in the UK, and, best of all, it looks more professional. Can't thank you enough :)
@IanBarnard3 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it helpful Christine.
@vectoria_illustration7705 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for this! I am curently waiting for the things to arrive. Every solution to the "how the heck can I mount the camera overhead without spending a fortune" I saw before was not practial. But this is simply perfekt! I can leave it sitting on my desk without fearing my toddler to trip it over :D. Thank you for letting us know, I realy appreciate it!
@ElszyRocks2 жыл бұрын
HI Ian, can you tell me how you keep the light in your video's of the iPad so even? Mine seems to fluctuate a lot when i"m using my iPhone to film. So what settings do you use in your camera? and your phone? And how much do you bring the brightness of the iPad down? Thanks!
@allywanders_PH4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! When I earn enough from vlogging my works, I would use this set up!
@xxXXMJfanXXxx2 жыл бұрын
This is genius!!
@YounisBizri4 жыл бұрын
This is amazing! Thank you 👍
@kargah-e-Fann6 ай бұрын
Helped me a lot.... I'll definitely shop from your shop 😂😂😂
@jsr88842 жыл бұрын
Ian, good job!
@thepaintershub54903 жыл бұрын
Best setup
@RetroSupply5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this, Ian! Super clever and efficient solution. I'm going to be grabbing this setup. Thanks again!
@danielleortiz61152 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!! How would you add lighting to that? Like a ring light?
@CelIlustra5 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for this! i was looking for and i got no solution or really good tips. amazing! hope to find all the pieces here in brazil (and sorry for my bad english but i really want to say thank you)
@IanBarnard5 жыл бұрын
I hope you do. They are all fairly standard pieces of equipment.
@hannahl41085 жыл бұрын
Oh gosh, thank you so much for sharing these helpful tips!! 💖
@AsgardStudios4 жыл бұрын
Excellent setup! Thanks so much for sharing that.
@nicholasholmanart3 жыл бұрын
So I got the mic stand becauseI love the scissor joints for holding phones... but I realized this is literally made for a mic. but I notice on yours you have some sort of adapter so that it can hold your phone. Do you know what that part is?
@sandeewilliams5013 жыл бұрын
Genius!!!
@hgksgltnmad3 жыл бұрын
Loved your video! I have a question. What do you call that mat thing in your background? I've been wandering through internet and can't find any. Please help.
@the_munstercheese3 жыл бұрын
So Beautiful...
@4ngeek4 жыл бұрын
It’s ok if you’re not going to touch the table. Any vibration on the table would distort the picture
@marktondi63615 жыл бұрын
Hey Ian, thanks so much for this video! Would you be able to recommend the best lens focal lengths for overhead video with a crop sensor camera? I need to make videos showing a lot of hand movements (hand drumming techniques), but I'm a bit uncertain, even after a lot of research, on the best lenses. I use a Fujifilm mirrorless right now, and may be upgrading to an X-T3 or a Sony mirrorless. Sorry for this was a bit long! Thank you
@carloscast14 жыл бұрын
Nice setup. Great video.
@AmericoNeves-ng6zl5 жыл бұрын
This is so useful and practical!
@FantaPopRockz2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@nh-wr3qr4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! So glad I've found your channel Finally! A real solution
@ayshujk64233 жыл бұрын
Perfect !! Thank U 😊
@bettercurly4 жыл бұрын
Really awesome! Great innovation ✨
@lindadiane87054 жыл бұрын
you look like Keith from Try Guys! Thanks for sharing!
@SpirituFit3 жыл бұрын
AHAHAHAHA totally!!
@gregpeoples92725 жыл бұрын
Great solution! Really thought out
@0famz5 жыл бұрын
It would be awesome if you yourself made a kit like this available to purchase. Ive been looking and looking fot a set up to use while im working too but the problem is with importing, and I worry for the same reasons you had issues that I would invest and it would be a failure. Theres no way our island would carry any of those things, so to individually get them would be a challenge!!
@antiococossu91329 ай бұрын
Hi Ian, what camera do you have? Thank you
@adlibra14 жыл бұрын
What camera and lens did you use? And do you mind sharing the camera settings?thanks
@sukilu19645 жыл бұрын
Very useful, cheers Ian.
@IanBarnard5 жыл бұрын
Thank!
@MsAngieNightmare4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. I suspect You just saved me a bunch of time and money.
@projectmenuabersama2 ай бұрын
Very helpful❤
@shawntittle20454 жыл бұрын
Great video, and beautiful lettering btw!
@IanBarnard4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Shawn.
@caitlincampbell82423 жыл бұрын
Hi Ian! I don’t see the boom pole in your Amazon shopping list.
@BonBonMaedchen5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot, this video helped me figure out my setup!
@gilbertwoodford50744 жыл бұрын
Could you provide a detailed list of your various comments. I have a hearing problem. And could not hinder stand what you were saying as you went through the various pieces. This is exactly what I have been looking for to do overhead photography of coins and jewelry.do you have any idea of how to make the horizontal. arm capable of being raised or lowered without having to adjust the two side tripods?
@IanBarnard4 жыл бұрын
There's a link called Kit List in the description which takes you to my Amazon store with a list of all the pieces of equipment I've used. Unfortunately the only way to lower the height is with each of the light stands.
@TigerzRkewl3 жыл бұрын
Do you have that second solution linked in your bio? The one that clips to your desk and works well with your phone/ small webcam?
@dinorawruh4 жыл бұрын
This video is super helpful!! Thank you so much! For the microphone phone stand, did you have to buy other parts other than the microphone stand and a phone holder?
@cancionelson5 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you for the video. Very helpful!
@kqxx4 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know where I can get the mic boom arm extender and also the cellphone mount? Thank you!! This is a perfect set up!
@YounisBizri4 жыл бұрын
Cindy Cheong amazon have them
@georginagarriganillustrati62505 жыл бұрын
Super!! I was really struggling with knowing what to purchase for filming overhead :)
@MortarMike3 жыл бұрын
LITERALLY about to give this a shot for food videography tuts... thanks for this idea my man. +1 Like, +1 Sub 😃
@onlyaudreyb4 жыл бұрын
lighting? i always have issues with shadows around my hands. also this looks super easy! Thank you!
@onlyaudreyb4 жыл бұрын
@@아는오빠-t5c that was a super cool video. great work !
@claire42122 жыл бұрын
How do you solve the problem?
@padivelu Жыл бұрын
its highly useful information
@ishmarawanagoda4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@tom_artik5 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for the video! Can you pls write the name of the attachment for mobile phone? Or send a link for purchase? I haven’t seen it on your list on amazon
@prathavj71115 жыл бұрын
Yes i need it to, anyone knows what kind of an adapter that is?
@b9912284 жыл бұрын
One suggestion that I can make is to unscrew the old ballhead from the quality tripods that we all already have and use it on your suggested setup. Why buy more equipment than is needed.
@sasoriprastyo50484 жыл бұрын
Nice, maybe I can do this version!
@zurfuz5 жыл бұрын
This is so useful, thanks for sharing ❤!
@IanBarnard5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@hollydrewholt42634 жыл бұрын
What is the grey board on your table where you write called? Where wouuld I buy one?
@Interlinked4 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for this! I’ve been looking for a solution and haven’t found something that was adequate. One question. You don’t have an extension pole listed in your shopping list. Which one are you using?
@michaelvila36924 жыл бұрын
I think this it: www.amazon.com/Neewer-Aluminum-Telescopic-Background-Crossbar/dp/B00YGNUBFQ/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=neewer+crossbar&qid=1587946623&sr=8-1
@lizahoule32465 жыл бұрын
Thanks, appreciate that video.
@xrays30375 жыл бұрын
sooooo useful!
@mordavian2 жыл бұрын
Can this clamp hold 5dmark 2 and sigma 50 mm?
@RudeGurlTheBOSS4 жыл бұрын
Hi can you link where you bought all your items.
@neharustagi91244 жыл бұрын
What floor mat are you using?
@e_nigma_4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I bought all the parts but aparently its not gonna work for me. My little Canon M50 and the light kit lens cant even stay up. The camera keeps tilting downwards from its own weight, which is weird since its the lightest option. Any idea how to fix it?
@IanBarnard4 жыл бұрын
Is it the pole that's moving round or the clamp? If it's the pole make sure that either end is properly secured at each end. If it's the clamp, make sure it's done up as tight as possible.
@thomaswindfeld7284 жыл бұрын
Great!
@mollyislovely3 жыл бұрын
Where can I get these things at?
@GearVlogz4 жыл бұрын
Any recommendations for a crossbar???
@marktondi63615 жыл бұрын
Hey Ian, can you link the horizontal boom arm you use?
@nb_pixel5 жыл бұрын
Mark Tondi Seriously, like I can’t find one
@IanBarnard5 жыл бұрын
It came with a lighting set that I bought ages ago. It's not very strong so don't recommend it. There seems to be a lack of boom arms available online. Neewer is one make you can check out.
@marktondi63615 жыл бұрын
@@nb_pixel I ended up just taking apart some extra mic stands i had and making an extension arm out of them...
@IstoryangPagibig5 жыл бұрын
Are these available in the UK, Ian?
@lindenhouston98089 ай бұрын
Thank for the information I will try it out +1 for Linden Houston Cooking
@babypamcottage9355 жыл бұрын
Could u pls list item, your link not working. Great video
@AbhishekTiwari-bn3tn4 жыл бұрын
Very nice..
@JohnDoe-ol8ee4 жыл бұрын
What is that microphone hand stand called for the mobile
@bernadinecabanas3312 жыл бұрын
I could not find the arm in your Amazon.😅
@Remjbbx4 жыл бұрын
Hello what was the phone stand ?
@chubbydinosaur91482 жыл бұрын
German Amazon: yeah that'll be a few hundred Euro 💅🏻✨ Guess I'll Macgyver my way towards my goal with wood scraps from the hardware store 💀
@macarenachomik44085 жыл бұрын
Hi! You may have heard that some users claim that their iPads are bending. Did that happen to you? I was about to get my iPad when I heard that and wanted to know if it happens to everyone. Thank you!
@IanBarnard5 жыл бұрын
I haven't had any experience so far of bend on my iPad.
5 жыл бұрын
1. Stronger mic arm would do the trick. I have BM micro studio camera and it holds it easily. Rode psa1 mic arm. 2. This solution would be even better if you put light stands on the floor as standing on the desk they will pick up any desk movement. Especially if you arw so clumsy like you say. 3. Mount camera on the boom pole/mic arm/manfrotto 2 or 3 pieces arm that is screwed to the ceiling. No vibrations from floor/desk, no space taken from floor/desk. Even cheaper than tour solution. And yes i have tried all 3 of them.