MY YOUTUBE STUDIO SETUP

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[@PeterMcKinnon]

Legend has it his sockets still hurt

[@rajat6403]

TRUE

[@sufibandy86]

🔥💯

[@naaish9161]

Year 2050 - PM’s 20th Studio 👊

[@NateKillian]

This is a full blown TV episode... I ain’t mad about it

[@mcauleyteters]

Yessssssssssssssss dat guyyyyyy

[@geraldundone]

I'm liking all these little touches, Pete. The shot's looking great... and my clipboard is ready for you. 🤓😜👍

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Yes!! Make it happen!!

[@joshantolin]

Totally waiting for this!!!

[@stevenkralovec]

Yes!!

[@bluestringmusic]

Yes!

[@joeysantiago1053]

Get 'em Gerald!! lol...

[@BoomTharis]

GETTING PUMPED! Thanks for the inspiration Pete!

[@JoseAngelFlores]

I am a teacher in Monterrey, Mexico and this has given me so many great ideas about my own setup for my online sessions. Thank you so very much!

[@PeterKae]

Peter's Camera Gear Cave: Full with a lot of wonderful expensive gear. My KZbin Studio Camera Gear Cave: SD Card - 16 GB.

[@captainsgrave7878]

premium version, lul. i still work with my 512mb sd-card from 2004.

[@NeilEvery]

Is it a SanDisk card or a Transcend? :)

[@resultsbyrandby]

i felt this comment

[@bobbygreen9106]

@@captainsgrave7878 I would get like 12 raw photos with that card... upgrade time!

[@eliasricano7170]

bruh, 8 GB here lol!

[@AeviumFilms]

So cool to see how your setup has evolved over the years 🙌🏼

[@christanbright2704]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@ClassicPolly]

Love the new setup. I kind of liked the straight angle in the studio B with all the cameras. But man... do I miss the OG setup when my mind was blown with his broll clips of coffee :)

[@spinniboi]

Yo NIck!!!!

[@shadowshapers]

I got a whole tonne of value out of seeing you work through and talk through your setup for vlogging and love that you showed it all to us. Immense amounts of gratitude to you for making and publishing this video for aspiring nerds like me. You rock Peter.

[@TheCoolFactor]

Thank you! As a proud owner of a bedroom corner studio I can't agree more with the final points. Love where you work, make it work for you. I literally have a meter between the bed and my desk to move but using, for example, gear from Elgato and a ton of IKEA stuff I made it work! The setup from dark room to recording takes 1 minute.

[@bradhouston4734]

I’d be interested in seeing dark mode with the pics on the right individually lit

[@revrenecalyx837]

I thought of that too, but lowkey thinking it would distract me from the center though

[@parthunadkat9694]

@@revrenecalyx837 I thought of the same too

[@olirufiange]

Exactly my thoughts

[@adrianboysel]

I agree, working on my stuff as well. :)

[@ArjunMukherjee]

Dark mode makes me go “😍” every time.

[@PotatoJet]

My Favorite Part of the video was at 17:15

[@crazyvlogs3992]

🤣🤣🤣 can you please reply 😍😱😓. I your subscriber😀

[@xthespinne5985]

haha like it

[@jianxiongRaven]

Yo Love your videos

[@MalamSeram]

Inspiring Pete! I'm setting up my small studio, very small studio hopefully I can think of something.

[@sawyerhartman]

Glad to see youre still staying safe and healthy :) Sending love to the fam!

[@samhldyrs]

Peter, I only first came across your content last week, but in that time have spent countless hours sourcing inspiration and filmmaking tips from your videos. With this whole (dare I say it) pandemic occurring, the creative portion of my brain has started to peak, as I'm sure it's done with many others around the world! I've just taken the plunge in posting my first KZbin video/short movie in YEARS thanks to you! Going to keep at it and GET SHIT DONE!!! THANKS FOR THE INSPIRATION! YOU DA MAN

[@adriaopaulo]

Never too late to find Pete's channel! I came across it two years ago, watched it from end to end and now I have PM cravings! :) Every single video has value in it! This man rocks!

[@michaelsangoy1603]

omg Sam hi how's it goin

[@YakMotley]

Great video man! Thanks! Ive got to get better at this!

[@ravenliow]

Watching Peter’s video is just relaxing. Just comfort lightning setup. Love it!!

[@arvintwotowns9388]

I can't relate to what he's saying, but I still enjoy watching his vids.

[@BrianSellers]

"...so that it's FUN, from the moment you hit Record, to the moment you hit Publish. That's what matters the most." Love that... 💙👍

[@Digitallifeconcepts]

AMEN BRO

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Great video Peter. Thanks for sharing the behind the scenes. I really liked looking back through the old sets and your narrative on how and why they evolved. Although I'm happy at the moment with my setup just watching you talk with passion and enthusiasm and the way you cut to entertain has got me fired up and ready to record a new vid. Thanks man!

[@widhisuyanto1254]

Thanks for sharing the various setups. The current one is my favorite. It’s dope

[@MisterPol]

I just graduated from a bachelor's degree this year. I have yet to fully decide whether to continue a masters degree or find work by September. But I decided to work on a project of mine which is filming videos about self-development on KZbin. I've already uploaded 6 and will keep doing so over the summer. Thank you Peter for the filming tips and inspiration. You're a legend. 🙏🔥

[@fabriciorucci9775]

Great project Paul. I'll support you.

[@lukas_g243]

Y do you repeatedly comment this

[@tristianxu4953]

lol cmon bruh now here as well

[@ArnoldGia]

I'm in the same spot, just uploading self development videos and pushing it for a few more months otherwise I'll have to get a job again.

[@HarrisonBrownsLife]

Who else gets Peters notification and stops everything just to watch his video? 😂

[@60Points]

So me... I get annoyed when I take 3 mins to come watch..lolz

[@miketayolar1852]

same

[@alsonmah6098]

Definitely me.

[@Steph_davis]

Guilty

[@CraigPringle]

Yep...which usually means I watch it on my phone and later, when I get home, on my tv.

[@ToddBryantsr]

It's good to see you guys collaborate. I like the sense of community and collaboration.

[@SimonSquibb]

Just bought this desk, love it!

[@cjandersen14]

I really like how your KZbin studio doesn't look like the classic youtuber. Very clinical and purposeful hoping to try and fuse that with my own style when I get a space for it. Awesome look at your thought process!

[@floproductions517]

Never really noticed it but you're so right!

[@tinyhousellc9165]

We are making a studio right now too!! come check it out

[@cjandersen14]

FloProductions I’m glad someone else sees it

[@alexanderSnilsson]

Peter! My man, man. You just make me smile every time. It's just the energy and vibe you ooze off. THANK YOU FOR SHARING THAT WITH ME AND THE REST OF THE WORLD! WE NEED IT!

[@graphiknation]

Thanks so much for this video! I have been struggling with my setup and I've watched so many of these lighting and staging videos, but this one was by far the most helpful in applying to my own unique spacial challenges in a small space. Really great seeing all your setups and metamorphosis over the years. Thank you thank you thank you! :)

[@TheThrillerZone]

Pete, you never, EVER cease to education & entertain. It's easy to see why you have nearly 5M of us following you. Nice work (always). Cheers!

[@TonyAndChelsea]

We chose the exact same desk! 👏

[@AlejandroSifuentes]

Peter Mckinnon is my KZbin university 😂🤘🏻🔥🎥 Loved this video bro!

[@alanddesir8446]

Feelling nostalgic with him showing all his setups

[@MarcSpelmann]

Your content Peter is absolutely grade A1.. Not only that, you are fantastic and passionate about what you do and that comes across so much. Loving your work..

[@TurboLife]

"The juice isn't worth the squeeze" Love it!

[@lenapetrova]

Turbo Life 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@BeyondYourDoorstep]

My KZbin studio: A camera 😂 Your studio is seriously the dream. Such an inspiration. Hopefully I can slowly build something like it 👍

[@LizBrousseau]

right! so true!

[@alsonmah6098]

Me too.

[@dannyderrick]

It's crazy to see how big of a difference there is in the quality of your current setup compared to your older ones! It's always looked great, but this one is top notch! Inspiring!

[@lluiszardoya]

UAU. so educating AND entertaining. I love it man. ❤️

[@ghostrejov2666]

16:12 Am i the only one who took that advice as a relationship advice?

[@InfiniteTripping]

How do you make it as efficient as possible, though? Asking for a friend!

[@ghostrejov2666]

@@InfiniteTripping i dunno maybe its just the way you think.. stay inspired create✨

[@noah98parker]

I just replayed "you just gotta commit" at least 10 times and hopefully I'll be able to to have a EOS R as my overhead camera after I become the next Peter McKinnon who's with me!? 😂

[@Digitallifeconcepts]

Commit and Send it!

[@realinsyde]

Who else gets the notification and just switches over to watch from whatever you are doing?

[@i.obturador]

Hell yeah! 😁💥

[@xyzeaxom7032]

Same

[@alexanderSnilsson]

You know it. I know. I don't try to stop it.

[@tifejimoh3578]

I did lol

[@abitarestudio]

Me! 😂

[@createbetterdigital3424]

Love the tip on taking advantage of the full length of the room. I have a very tiny space and was struggling with lack of depth. Great stuff man!

[@tommygearhart4651]

I love the paint colors in your studio rooms. Makes it pop. Great contrast.

[@endtimeimages3284]

When you said „hair light“ I was thinking of some sort of very thin light. Didn‘t imagine it‘s actually meant to light your hair 😁👍🏻 Personally I like the brighter setup more. But both is great. 👍🏻

[@EezyMars]

This is what my dream studio looks like lol looks like, for some reason I was waiting for a giant Ford to pop up somewhere parked in the studio lol

[@Digitallifeconcepts]

Agreed. Dream space and a 2020 ford raptor in the BG

[@aleonfocus]

You're a star, you're one of the best at filmmaking, but on top of that, you're humble and you don't forget where you come from and how you improved and progressed. Thanks from Spain 😉

[@BobbyKDesigns]

Absolutely 100% my favorite video you’ve made! Packed with excellent content!!! Thank you!

[@igor.lacerda]

He's a magician for sure! That transition on 12:43

[@andrewprasanna9323]

What transition?

[@svaaswin]

Cap...

[@daysofseptember]

Loved this video. I'd love to see something like "How to Prioritize Accessories to Purchase with $xxxx" series where you up the number every time. Obviously most of us don't go out and buy all our gear at once, so it would be awesome seeing an insight as to the order you bought every piece in. Would make for an interesting video for sure!

[@nathan_hitchcock]

I love the idea of light and dark mode and using the space in multiple ways. Will be using these techniques in my smaller 10x11 initial studio setup 🙏

[@zz0094]

Watching your videos makes me happy for no reason ♥️

[@dacrewordsmith]

"trust percentage on this is probably somewhere around.....8%?" So funny. Love your vids!

[@FirebaseElmira]

MR McKinnon SIR: I've fallen from roofs, and got up unharmed. I've gone down on pavement form a bike going a bit over 70kph with no broken bones. Why should you care? The fall that broke my back and had me laying/sitting on my ass for two years until the pain was tolerable enough to get up and around was from HALF the height of that pile of apple boxes or stool you're standing on in this vid. Don't be stupid. Don't show that little Treasure you have at home thigs you say not to do are really safe after all, because you do them. Don't drain your savings for a year or two because of a millisecond surprise changes your life. Be smart. Teach your Treasure well. With Respect, Craig BTW... for those just starting their journey and with less moolah to throw around for a shotgun, less expensive mic nearly identical to the MKH 416 in frequency response/sound/weight is the Synco Audio Mic D-2. Probably won't last as long as the Senny, tho

[@revrenecalyx837]

Up up up! I think more people should see this, so this community will stay safe and keep creating!

[@zesty8652]

chill bro

[@theadventuresofzoomandbettie]

Did look a bit risky on those stacked up dodgy! As someone who broke their leg at work stepping off something about the same height, and years later still feels the pain - this gave me some concerns seeing it too!

[@PhilDuggs]

Haven't had a fall injury, unless you count being thrown from my bike after getting hit by a car, but the minute I saw that dodgy improvised ladder I was thinking "this looks like a fall waiting to happen why do you not have a small step ladder"

[@PeterMcKinnon]

Jeez! Food for thought for sure! A scary reality check, and its much appreciated! I wish you well, my friend! Cheers.

[@andrewoconnell6783]

you never fail to leave me in awe of how far you have come on your journey!

[@ncj_digital]

Love watching lighting videos.

[@WildEmpress]

Haven't even seen it yet and I'm already jealous. I'm over here in my basement with a phone 😫

[@LizBrousseau]

me too!! (well used camera, but kinda same) go get it girl

[@AbhiShek-me3yb]

Keep it up

[@Posted3000]

I wish I had a basement

[@JimmyKristanto]

thatss perfectly okayy! many people wants a basement 😊

[@MichaelRichards983]

Don’t be jealous, be yourself and do things your way. You all aren’t losers so stop acting like it

[@SamLoveland]

"The juice was not worth the squeeze" LOL I'm gonna use that

[@alainacallahan5030]

Next up: "When your only tool is a hammer. Every problem better be a nail."

[@hellohogo]

I mean, bob is ur uncle

[@DriversSide]

Really cool setup Pete! I like the light mode and dark mode idea. I’m hoping to do a couple video of me cleaning out my garage and making it into a really cool shop/studio space.

[@RVC0902]

Can’t remember ever being so overwhelmed. So much equipment!

[@JordanThomasmedia]

"The juice wasn't worth the squeeze" one of my favorite sayings at work!

[@Digitallifeconcepts]

For me " Fix It in Post" is equal to the f-bomb and costs 5$ in the Swear Jar on all my projects. I must be worth the juice is the second most used!

[@JordanThomasmedia]

@@Digitallifeconcepts LOL!

[@dominicksmith6528]

" Comment my sockets below" MY SOCKETS!!!!!!!!

[@drjoella]

Wow! I loved seeing the difference when using a hair light. For me, it was quite a difference. For your shoulder sockets, you need some laying on the foam roller to open them up and decrease your risk of tearing a rotator cuff muscle. Always, wishing you the best PM.🦋

[@tjtiger706]

the bedroom was my favorite setup. I loved the character of the room.

[@michaeldalton6302]

Literally redoing my whole filming setup after seeing this 😂

[@alinan6715]

Petition to be one of Peter McKinnons cameras, just so I can be a little closer 😢 📸

[@LizBrousseau]

lol funniest comment!

[@AbhiShek-me3yb]

Littarely

[@mchanslam8313]

That drool on seeing his setup

[@bradhouston4734]

Lol

[@nathanstotts1585]

You and Parker are my inspiration. If I'm struggling to keep motivation, I pop on a Peter or Parker video and off I go. Thanks Pete!

[@thegreenviking1422]

I am building a studio now at this moment in the one half of my upstairs office and this video really gave me many cool ideas and prevented me from making the shallow depth mistake. Thank you for this great video.

[@mojosulo]

"My sockets!!" - Peter McKinnon, 2020

[@kggg166]

"**** you ford, sponsor me" - PM (better than sore sockets)

[@SenemsMelbourneDiary]

Loving both!

[@joksanmorales]

Timely find - this video. I am setting up my "new to me" studio that will serve as 3 different settings. Thank you for this gem of a vid!

[@henrytalacko]

I have a problem: My office looks like a storage unit blew up in it

[@Lifetap]

Intervention time! 💣

[@Digitallifeconcepts]

Right? Half of my bedroom is my office/studio. I love the hanging light idea since GF is constantly stubbing toes on the C-stand or light stand or (God forbid) the cameras. Maybe you have an opportunity to find some really cool stuff to put on shelves as part of your background?

[@CHEFPKR]

Peters pocket knife has more HDR than my filming camera

[@Luoshe]

I always thought the office desk was in an odd part the room, it feels off in the overall space of the room BUT you’re committed to the depth and it all suddenly makes sense!

[@StreetCycleSoldier]

Always enjoyed referencing your videos learning about photography, but now using this to take remote work (webcam setup) to the next level. Thanks Peter! 🏴‍☠️

[@LALATE]

wow! YT Front page recommended this video. Man - this was a superb video!

[@Raptor_pm]

Can’t wait to see Peter with long hair again!!!!

[@FrancescoSpace]

Same profile picture? Lmao.

[@Raptor_pm]

The Flying Eagle cool coincidence!

[@EarthWorksJax]

Light mode with hair light rocks! Great studio!

[@kimabuel873]

Hey Pete, been following you ever since you were more or less at a million subs. I remember that people in KZbin were going crazy from the growth of the channel in less than a year. Just wanted to congratulate you for almost reaching 5mil! I always appreciate and enjoy your awesome videos, keep it up and stay awesome! 😎🔥😎🔥

[@NielsdeKemp]

I am also looking for new ways to make my KZbin backdrop better... Gotta be honest with you, I liked the dark theme old setting more mate! Cheers from The Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@Nathas1989]

Lightmode is giving me the feeling of like "This is some serious information in the video". But dark mode is like "This Dude is chilling in some kind of lounge and watching some Videos. I'm going to join him and watch some stuff. So I would use light mode for more serious stuff, revievs, tutorials,.. Darkmode is more for "Filmmaker Reacts..." "Critiquing your Videos" ...

[@Digitallifeconcepts]

Great description! Makes me want to buy a couple pints and chill. Pints for Peter mode.

[@ChrisBryantVideo]

Just when I thought I saw the most helpful and informative Peter McKinnon video... this one drops. SO much great stuff here, and just as I'm redesigning how my studio is set up. Thanks, man!

[@caseybaueroriginals2660]

Very helpful, I just finished making my first video, and although it can be intimidating seeing all the gear used by many, the principles translate to a simple setup. Thanks Peter!

[@GreigHutchisonVisuals]

The clamps you use are most likely more expensive than all my camera gear😂😂😂

[@iamVJLopez]

“Die-A-gonally” - Peter McKinnon, 2020

[@rhodoliteproductions8344]

Die-a-gon-ally -Harry potter

[@declanodwyer2033]

Man - been watching you for years. It's a masterclass every time.

[@VinayakPadarha281224]

This one is too good bro, totally loved it! Got lot of info regarding the depth of field, and the lighting sense helping it out so brilliantly. Well you've helped me with Premiere Pro and Photoshop, now you are inspiring me to get into making pro-level videos. Thanks for all of this! Though, the dark mode looks super awesome! 😄👌🏼

[@Canis_Fatalis]

"MY SOCKETS!"

[@timoldland]

“The juice was not worth the squeeze” - yep, stealing that ! 😁

[@RyanLennoxBradley]

Same

[@GreatScottProductions]

I use the "Bob's your uncle" phrase all the time now, heard him say it in a video a while back. lol

[@angelinnz6796]

@@GreatScottProductions he is too LOL

[@BOOOYAAAAAAA]

I really love the Dark Mode! I'm actually re-working my Vlog/Studio place, and doing about exactly what your doing, doing the paint on the walls, a wooden wall, lights, I did made my own computer desk, and I'm recording everything, I hope it will do help with my vlogging hehehe but thanks for all the tips! Really really love your content!

[@thirtythreewolves6052]

As someone who is about to launch a channel, this video was really helpful. I have a fairly small area to work with and trying to make it interesting has definitely been a struggle. I was about to film one way but after watching this video its really changed my perspective when it comes to the best possible way to utilize small space. It will most likely look like your starting videos but it will look a lot better than it was about to thanks to this video. Thanks again!

[@sebasmediaprod]

Didn't say what focal length does he shoot at :( 16mm FF? Any ideas?

[@LeonardoAnchisi]

Yes, I just wonder the same

[@Pierretlambert]

18:25 DO IT.

[@The_irishman_co]

Truly inspiring how far you have come PM.

[@macfanguy]

thanks Peter! I am just starting thinking and planning my first home studio for a channel, and there are so many things to think about. Very helpful.

[@wongmalang]

The fact that Peter hurt his sockets when installing hanging lights is a proof that he basically represents men over 30

[@lenapetrova]

Mas LOL!!! ✌🏻

[@ahmadejaz7761]

Ouff, i see myself having a studio like yours in 10 years

[@ahmadejaz7761]

@@MyNontraditionalLife goodluck

[@ClareMcCahill]

I like coffee mode!! Dark, naturally.

[@helmutmitter286]

Thank you Peter! I love watching your videos, they are great!

[@latinx5129]

Just once, he should slowly and smoothly say in a cracking low voice .... “alright, alright, alright”

[@trouvaillebyAamir]

Pete: Key light, window light, ties, more light, big camera, mic, small camera, this and that.. Me after 19 mins: (Understanding nothing) Wow what a great video Pete..

[@danielgrindrod]

100% agree that the longest distance makes so much difference when filming in a small room. My office is a tiny 6x6 box!

[@tipzytravelz9718]

Love the dark! It's more dynamic.❤️