My tiny creative studio tour (+ new desk setup)

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🎬 CREDITS
Filmed & Edited by Matt D'Avella

[@pauligatos]

Hey Matt, as a filmmaker and a regular traveller I would be very interested in seeing how you travel with your gear. Great setup btw!

[@lukewietgrefe9441]

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[@visionsbylegit9878]

Same

[@lovinggossipgirl]

same :)

[@MatthewEncina]

Cozy vibes. Like the boho look. Well done 👌🏽

[@colleenbooker5997]

This is your time as an investor to buy shares in any company you have always wanted to get into but felt like it was too late.

[@angiebank7901]

You still need to be smart and cautious in this type of market. Make sure you’re putting money into companies who’s financials actually support their valuations. Make sure you’re still diversifying your portfolio and minimizing risk. Don’t get me wrong market turmoil is when people can make a lot of money. But pouring money into a dying unproven company just because they’re down 80% is how people can meet financial ruin. Donaldson acts like everything is on fire sale. Yeah a lot of these companies he’s pedaling could drop a whole lot more because they’re unproven companies with no earnings.

[@corrinefrank7473]

You are some 20 something year old who has never seen a bear market, right ? Bear markets last on average 18 months. Some more some less. This is the first inning. You are wasting all your cash if you are jumping in now.

[@faithbarnes7558]

I’m considering this as well. I want to wait for them to report Q1 earnings first though. That’s going to be the real litmus test on the state of our economy in my opinion.

[@danielafranklin6440]

I think we are arguing the same point here. In no way am I supporting or suggesting buying TTCF or any of that trash… my original comment stated companies who you originally felt like there was no chance of buying opp with the steady incline in recent time ex) Apple, MSFT, TSLA, and so on….

[@jimmiewaters1314]

Fair enough. I think we do agree. Although Tesla is going to have to drop to about 300-400 a share for me to be interested.

[@mariandiee]

I would love to have such workspace! Seems very cozy and warm. Like it actually motivates you to work, increasing your productivity without the clutter of course! 💗

[@AmritaBhortake]

What an amazing studio setup, Matt! This is giving me the inspiration needed to work on my own studio organization. Your Master KZbin is truly one of the best courses on youtube and the community is absolutely awesome! Everyone is kind and encouraging and I have found my inner circle through this community. Thanks for creating such an amazing space, Matt!

[@nealkccaffery]

I really love your opening scene and appreciate your effort to introduce lightness to otherwise serious topics that you talk about.

[@husseinkobeisi5022]

I hate how Matt makes his ads so funny I'm unable to ever skip them. Always hilarious.

[@Joey.Alford]

I like that your tiny (140 sq ft) home studio is bigger than mine (100 sq ft) and I thought mine was a good size hahaha 😆

[@LaureninGermany]

Your course really helped me, Matt. I am nearly at the 1000 goal, but there are so many things from the course that constantly make a difference to me. And I cannot thank you enough for the Goodbye Metrics plug in. I don’t even think about that stuff and it’s just fun instead. The whole course was absolutely worth the very reasonable price.

[@Anna-wi1sl]

I love your channel ♥️ I'm addicted to your content; it's rare, unique, and extremely helpful.

[@harshssinha]

Thanks Matt! From learning new things to watching your old videos to unwind after a tough day at work, you've helped me grow ♥

[@caesarsalad8484]

Interesting that you are going back and forth. My partner is from Sweden & I'm from Australia. We move to Australia in a couple of months, not really sure for how long but we are pivoting our careers in tech so it is easier for us to pick and leave whenever we need/want to. All the best with the move again.

[@gabriel2br]

I absolutely love these videos' quality. They are so well planned!

[@kubriela]

So minimal and aesthetic in my opinion, loved it!🍃

[@DrSarahWright]

Such a beautiful space! I just signed up for the Master KZbin course, so excited to get started and take my channel to the next level and be a part of the community! 😊 ❤

[@SideofTech]

Love the updates Matt! Inspiring as always 🤗

[@malobikayousuf6383]

Your videos just make me want to watch more top notch quality videos! I watch all your videos. You helped me a lot to grow as a person, to think in different ways.

[@sarahdippity]

This is my favorite film of late from your channel!! Love the bts peek of your studio Matt! safe travel to Sydney!

[@gamingcollection270]

A great video. And it works really inspiring to hear of you that you don't upgrade or buy new stuff unless you absolutely need to. I'm still struggling with this aspect and it could help me to adopt this mentality or thought process as well. So thank you for sharing that. I'm also really liking your setup in your 'little' office. I'm finding it still really impressive and it looks roomy to me. I wish I had an dedicated hobby room for my scale modeling hobby. But, unfortunately I don't have that luxury now. Maybe some day at some point, but it will probably remain a dream. Great video to watch and keep up the great work.

[@ckhicks]

Love the mix of productivity tips and vlog format in this one. Make it a series!

[@RiseOfPhoenyx]

hope everything is okay Matt. we appreciate all the work you do.

[@BiesingerFIREJourney]

Thanks for sharing your studio, so cute and I love it!

[@martynaboss238]

Just started your course and I just want to say that's literally the best course I've ever purchase ❤️

[@oliverlindsey1363]

You say you're a bad minimalist. It's different for everyone! I think that your clean looking rooms and impeccable organisation is minimalism in itself. Set up looks great!

[@kiez_insider]

I have to life and work in a small space, so it's nice to see that it is pretty similiar. Love the decoration as well.

[@HannahMitchell-Art]

So interesting to a tour of your tools! So many!

[@yahalloe]

Great Video Matt! I really like how enthusiastically showed your closet. Very nice studio as well

[@AdamMason]

Im all about organizing and I loved the little tricks like toolbox liner and garage hooks for my stands!

[@winnieobunabor]

i love all your videos. Your studio is so cozy and functional. i already feel motivated to go create something :)

[@SimieIriarte]

I'm so happy you found that camera!!! I've heard you mention that camera so much between here and the ground up show and how you wish you never got rid of it. Amazing.

[@AinChiara]

This studio is a work of art, just like your videos!!

[@kayla.danielle]

The organization of this room is amazing! wow so nice!! How do you keep your projects on your hard drives so organized? Also, it’s super cool that you are going back and forth from Australia. I would be interested to know more about that lifestyle and what you like/don’t like about it!

[@soo5985]

Great video, Matt. Love the behind the scenes look.

[@HiiipowerdanniRuns]

safe travels and great video!!

[@theacademicfix2210]

This dude is so chill but motivating at the same. I respect him so much. ❤️ Remember: “Suffer the pain of self discipline or suffer the pain of regret” (love from a small KZbinr)

[@filmedbyian]

Love this setup - definitely inspiring me!

[@chiyungwong3774]

I kid you not, this video was so good I didn’t realise it ended! I subconsciously wanted more!

[@beckyisj]

Enrolled in the course! So excited to meet everyone there 🥳

[@PierceJordan]

These videos are always so well made. Loved the studio tour, Matt!

[@tyruspradier]

Great use of the space…looks great. Also, Sydney looks amazing 😀 I’m completely hooked on “Luxe Listing Sydney” Gavin Rubinstein is so inspiring

[@SouadMinimaliste]

*Continuez à nous inspirer Matt ! Merci beaucoup 👌*

[@joymae]

Simple and intentional I love it Matt! I have a small space myself it’s roughly 200 sq ft

[@MasoudFatemi]

The switch between countries is really interesting. Also we have nomads in Iran (traditional ones not digital) that switch towns based on quarters. In summer, they move to a cooler town and in winter, to a warm town.

[@0966872628]

Love your hand gesture and smile after sliding your closet opened 😆

[@stevenhkim]

I love this more personal format!

[@georgeisftw]

Dude would love to hear more about this home-cycling from your perspective

[@JustWojtek]

Considering the shots and angles this minimalist studio tour seems to have been quite a bit of work - and I apprechiate it!

[@achew317]

Everything about this video was so enjoyable. Cheers mate 🍻

[@FinancialFreedomMadeSimple]

Loved the studio tour Matt.

[@dolphin007x]

Hearing Matt say "solid state hard drive" broke my heart

[@Jana2WorldsArt]

This course has being amazing

[@amaanislam]

nice setup matt, less is definitely more. i thought i needed to drop a mortgage for a fancy setup to record videos on, but all i needed was a table, a chair, and some accessories to make it less mundane

[@victormatthew]

I especially love the photo of the rock on the shelf 😛

[@bessieoriotis5104]

Believe me my mom would be on cloud 9 if she had such a clean and organized child like you. All 4 of us keep improving, but we are not in your caliber.

[@Marcus_Cordeiro]

Desejo boa sorte com o novo estúdio. Boa viagem e Deus abençoe sua trajetória. Sucesso! Um salve do Brazil

[@FlyingFatherSon]

Enrolled! Also writing this comment to come back to if a few years to show where it all begun :) Have a great day you reading this

[@heibabi]

Nice to have you back in Australia!

[@TheSulaimanKhaled]

Just signed up for your Master KZbin course. Can’t wait to see how it goes

[@michaelsuen5327]

You are inspirational, i am learning your course, cant wait to make my own.

[@DesertThunderDownUnder]

Matt & Nat, welcome to Down Under, stay creative, stay safe, stay awesome‼️

[@uraniumbeaver]

Look at the organization! 😍🤤

[@WayneLu12345]

Love ur video. Being a minimalist is awesome.

[@canofmana9978]

Matt I see those hardrives piling up again 😂🤣🤣, excited for the inspiration sir 🙌

[@davidedwardcontreras]

Nice setup! That Lagavulin whiskey is amazing !

[@ksanti8943]

Like that little book collection there. Currently still reading that Shoe Dog book myself! Good read! 👍

[@expatfamilylive9041]

Thank you for your video! Inspiring as always ✨ 🙏 🙌 Hugs from the Netherlands 🇳🇱 🤗 ❤

[@nemekSI]

*your set up is clean definitely inspiration*

[@D.E.Middleton]

Thanks Matt

[@karishmad2200]

Loved your studio

[@maddox9673]

I love your videos Matt.

[@RhyssLiam]

Don’t think I’ve ever been this early to a Matt video. Awesome bro looks great!

[@imjoshwein]

Great video as always Matt! Please dive more into how you're living in both the US & Australia. My partner's family is in South Korea while mine is in the US. We're thinking about our future and what are our options might be. Fan of your work since 2018!!

[@bappy1901]

One and only KZbinr I love ❤️

[@camillahyllebergphotography]

So funny with that 'first camera' - it was my first video camera as well :-) Sold it many years ago and placed all of the tapes in the bin many years later 😉

[@erroldtumaque3430]

That camera organization is so satisfying

[@Onetribeyo]

HELL YEAH !!!! FINALLY!!!!

[@soundscape26]

"Hey, it's Matt" - Well, I could never tell... Great video and great studio tour!

[@rizfree]

my dream studio. someday I'll have something like this 🤩

[@5784Eva]

I am really happy that people who opened their channel long time ago before covid still uploading videos . We need normal life on this planet even though nothing looks the same anymore :(

[@TheHy6xD]

Damn, so much gear and organization for short video. This is top quality! Now, I'm looking at my uncleaned room understanding that I'm lazy.

[@BobbyDoesMusic]

Fantastic video! I love seeing tours of peoples' creative spaces, and now I want to do some spring cleaning in my own space to sort of refocus the room around what I want to accomplish, creatively! Question: Do you think you'll ever start up The Ground Up Show again, or have you put that to bed for good?

[@jesuschristTRUTH]

5:18 LOL that was an epic smile.

[@Jcthered]

Yes PLEASE to a video on home cycling!!!

[@aro1810]

I really love the fact that you didn't reshoot the footage where you hit the camera!💙

[@Sarah_C68]

yes would like to hear more about home cycling

[@user-np5cm5st1p]

Feedback appreciated. Needed more info and obtainable knowledge WhatsApp the number above , Endeavour to reach out"':;-

[@amirhosein1517]

That was satisfying

[@jjvan6047]

Great Video!!!!

[@omarafunitv]

As someone who enrolled in the last batch of Matt’s KZbin course, I can say that it was worth every penny. I have watched so many tutorials on KZbin and enrolled in a few paid courses, but Matt’s was the one I enjoyed and learned from the most. I highly recommend it!

[@thefernando2651]

I did so too and I am here telling that it is worthy of every cent spent... If like me people are really beginning and feel discouraged for not delivering the same quality as Matt, it is because we are starting, it is called Taste gap, when you cant deliver the same quality you want to. Don't let it stop you... with time you will... I will as well improve.... I hope, things change right? right?... :)

[@KIZAPictures]

Thank you

[@xSkail]

What you mentioned about just starting out and not to worry about the correct gear is just difficult to grasp for a lot of people if they see camera/lenses equipment that is worth more than what they earn in an entire year

[@BhavyaDaga]

5:23 You can see the proud of being totally organised and minimalist 🙂

[@KhairulAnwar-mp8lo]

All the best in your move back to Australia mate.

[@odrackvul8128]

Hello Matt, I have some time in this channel, but I fell in love at 1:32 in this video. Haha

[@stokesaphone]

8TB hard drive is wild. You literally have another laptop price wise in your storage alone.. props lol

[@husainyard]

No fancy Herman Miller Chair, no expensive standing desk, no multi monitors. But this man's work was far better than KZbinrs and Filmmakers that have all of those stuffs.

[@toadmilk.]

“Potato quality” 🔥 Says so much 😂

[@thomaskarl6197]

Home Cycling ... Interesting ... And I would like to hear more please. Friends are "cycling" between houses and apartments here but I've not heard this term before.

[@johanzcanuel4890]

The posing KILLED ME hahaha

[@viraljetani]

Welcome to Sydney mate. Don't forget to bring an umbrella.😅

[@universecode1101]

Hey Matt 😄 nice desk ✌🏻