At Home With Rick: Pottering & Pondering & iPhone Cinematic Issues

[@onlytm981]

I'm probably the only one, but I prefer your natural voice tones rather than the one that makes me feel your are trying to hypnotise me. I'd have bullet points to guide me and construct sentences naturally as I go, so that I speak with natutral tones rather than a reading tone or your ASMR voice. The studio looks outstanding. edit: And later in to video, you addressed this point

[@Patsagilitybits]

I agree. It sounds a bit like it's booming in my headphones.

[@LenaGus2728]

No, you’re not the only one. 🙂 I love Rick’s natural voice, and can easily fall asleep listening to him talking about UFOs, carnivore, walks in the English countryside or VR truck driving. But I’m not very fond of the ASMR voice.

[@GreenEvolutions]

No you are not the only one ... That's what his other channel is for ...Rick Your Natural Outdoor Voice Is The Best For That Show...

[@neileo1540]

you damon and alex would make for a very entertaining podcast! i'd love to listen to you guys talk about how you got into the van/camping hobby and how you all met :) great work on the studio rick it's incredible how much you've done!

[@debbiewatson1165]

I love all your genuine enthusiasm for all your projects and completely relate to getting immersed in the latest project. You are such an interesting man! The studio is looking amazing and you have worked really hard. The only thing I'd say is please don't end up too 'professional' cos most of us just like the down to earth pottering guy and that's what draws us to you as a person ❤️

[@annabanna123]

Rick, your pure cheese has helped me through some rough spots! I haven’t commented lately but I’m so grateful for you. I’m so anxious to get an internship this summer as it’s a graduation requirement and I need to make more money to pay for school too. If you can it would mean a lot to me if you or other watchers could send me a kind thought. I know there are worse problems but it’s been years and I’m so hoping to move on to the next little step

[@rickvanman]

Thanks for sharing. Sounds tough, but I've got a good feeling you'll nail that internship and sort your school finances. I’m sure everyone here's rooting for you. Hang in there!

[@annabanna123]

@@rickvanmanthank you so much Rick 🙏🏻 appreciate you so much and the Rick crew is so friendly too 😊😊😊

[@chrismcdonagh5108]

Hi Rick, the studio is looking great! I would agree with a couple of other comments on here, that I prefer your natural voice over your 'ASMR' voice, as it does feel as if you are trying to hypnotise me! 😂 Looking forward to the future podcasts! 😊

[@timharrison3521]

Ha. Great video again mate🙌. I remember when you were thinking of doing your latest van build you said” but I won’t start until the spring “….. 2 days later you were ripping it apart 😂😂. I’ll be expecting to see you waiting for delivery of a Sony a7r v on Tuesday 😂😂❤

[@rickvanman]

😂

[@Ratrom2]

Your set looks on point. looking forward to what comes out of it.

[@DanFury1]

Hey Rick. Podcast looks amazing. Personally I really like the fire in the background, I think it works really well with the framing you have. Not sure if this would work with the amount of space you have but it might be worth looking at clip-on telephoto lenses for your iPhone as a possible cheap solution to your cinematic mode processing problem.

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

That is looking like an awesome setup. You have great design taste.

[@JoshsWeightLossDiary-zs8bq]

Glad to see your studio looking better. I use a DSLR camera. The only drawback to my cameras is they only record in 30 minute segments. That would be fine for filming in general except podcasts are generally longer than one minute. Thank you for the shout out, I'm just really glad you enjoyed the video. When I was doing podcasts more frequently, I would record them with video, but also use the audio to make them for the other channels. So you can record for multiple formats at the same time. You should line up guests to podcast with about specific topics. Things like that matter. They can remotely interview or home by streamyard. ❤

[@rickvanman]

Great tips, cheers Josh 😊👍

[@danfry909]

The quality of that mic is superb. The land of PC audio gets pretty insane when you start to venture into XLR and audio interfaces!

[@soothingsense9396]

Looking forward to the podcasts!

[@deeparker5782]

Hey Rick, what happened with the smart scope you had? Are you still using it? I know the skies have been very cloudy. Got myself a Seestar in September and it’s a brilliant smart scope. Just been doing imagine g of the sun. Took all of 5 mins from set up to put away.

[@rickvanman]

Still got it 👍 will dust it off at some point soon hopefully

[@MotoGoYo]

I'm saying this half way through your video but Elgato now do an affordable auto prompter - called "Prompter". Have a look at it - not got one yet but I think it is pretty good for the price compared to previous offerings from other setups...

[@BionicRasta]

These podcasts would be better suited to your Honest Guys meditation channel or your new ASMR channel, given the scripted stories & relaxed voice over.

[@rickvanman]

20:44 👍

[@BionicRasta]

​@@rickvanmanThats why i think it would be better suited outside of your general Rickvanman vlogging channel, if your creating a new channel to ASMR & that fails to generate interest then these video podcasts would help boost it & wouldn't be out of place alongside it. As they both have that relaxed scripted theme.

[@normatrodd6666]

Hi Rick , nice to see your studio again it’s so good. I have no clue about all the technical stuff so I shall just be sitting back and enjoying everything you put up. I was a fan of the fire but can see it took up a lot of space. I feel I’ve been really mean to the little cat now especially as he looks so cute in close up. xx

[@aneweratas3932]

The studio 🎙 looks beautiful Rick! You did such an awesome job! 👏 ps. I have an idea for video 📹 content. Would you do a possible Q & A video here and there, if we have questions? I want to know what you think of AI in the music industry world and other areas of life as well. (I mention music because my husband does production and uses this software called- Lalas- AI voice for different pop "inspired" singers for his music) I have been trying to find answers for him regarding-- the legal end of it, which could arise later on, since the technology is still quite new. Thanks for all you do and the hard work you put into all your content! 👍

[@johnrichardson1796]

Complete change of subject Rick , what happened to Joe and Austin ? Always loved the camping trips with these 2 👍one of your camping trips popped up from yrs ago with you 4 and it was brilliant so that’s the reason I’m asking , the dynamic worked really well 👍

[@chrisjamesstickley]

This is all very exciting.

[@MarcusTDM]

The podcast set up looks great. Think you should just have notes of what to talk about and ad-lib. Your natural voice is better for your RickVanMan channel I think also. Looking forward to watching these. For recording the sound it may worth looking at a Rodecaster Pro. Not the cheapest thing but probably the easiest.

[@sadtosuccess]

There are some videos on KZbin to make inexpensive DIY teleprompters to avoid the issue of looking away from the lens. They generally involve a phone/tablet, an app and a piece of glass. Not sure it will help with the pulling funny faces, but it might if it's easier to read and moving itself as you speak.

[@lindapeterson5810]

Meaning best, your voice is almost too soft or quiet now! And dark in the studio....both easily adjusted if you want to. 😊

[@SeaShoreAnnie]

I think you are too critical of yourself Rick, you have done such an amazing job & for all us non technical types it all looks & sounds great. Really professional. Ahh Sean is my favourite KZbinr & when I watched a really ancient video of yours the other week (walled garden) it answered my question of where the heck I knew Sean from in the past, it was your videos, everyone looks so different after a decade or so. I think you should just do whatever YOU want to do, some will like it & some won’t, you can’t please all the people all the time. It would be a funny old world if we were all the same. Why don’t you interview Damon when he pops round & I’d so love you to interview Alex when he’s not so busy with work & obviously Sean. You’re just all lovely people & very enjoyable to watch. Will you be going for a little hike up the beautiful Welsh hills when you visit Sean? You’ll be in safe hands for sure. RIP 🙀 Annie🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@rickvanman]

Thanks Annie, yes it can be quite shocking looking at some of the old material we made back then, and the changes. Not sure what we’ll do when I visit, although we were pondering visiting Brecon.

[@WillBoization]

Ahh Rick, you have to see you're moving towards the layout of a certain video podcast god, JR? Why not, its tried and true. I agree on the need for a table, and screen etc. I do like the fire though. I also like the darkened atmosphere, with the coloured diffused lights. I wouldn't be a fan of that ASMR voice. Topics? Try do world news, and expand as needed. Just to wet your feet. Best of luck!

[@FilmPunk]

Looks better now Rick. Might try tracing paper over the fill light to diffuse it a bit. I think the hard fill is undoing you good work a bit. Personally I would try and remove the fill light and bring the key light around a little bit if the Rembrant look is too dark. If you do free up that fill light try putting it behind your chair looking up at you and turn it right down. It should give you a nice rim light. PS if you want to buy a teleprompter mine's for sale 🙂

[@FilmPunk]

Also try 25 or 50 fps to remove the fire flickering 🙂

[@FilmPunk]

For the camera get a Canon 600D/T3i from MPB does HD unless you need 4k, cheap as chips. Lens is never cheap Sigma 18-35 F1.8 is best option being adjustable but not cheap.

[@rickvanman]

Some great tips there, thanks for sharing 😊👍

[@darranstyler]

Random question, what's the coffee machine you use at the beginning of the video? I'm looking to replace my cheap Argos one with hopefully something good quality that will last a few years. Love the recent videos, it's great to see a project come together

[@rickvanman]

It’s called the barista pro by Sage 👍

[@darranstyler]

@@rickvanman Thanks, I know you always do your research so it's bound to be good. Thanks for all the content :)

[@janealdinger2235]

Nothing as yummy as bacon on a lazy Sunday morning 😊

[@chowceo]

I enjoy all your voices 😊

[@BaerbelBorn]

Please say hi to Damon. I hope he will make videos about his photografic journey.

[@xondominique2602]

regarding the cat, get a real one, rick! everybody will go crazy over it. just let it casually wander in and out of frame or just doze on the fireplace. it will be a great compliment to your sleeping voice.

[@AgriVideos1]

A MFT camera should do what you want perfectly, like a LUMIX G7 /GH5 etc or similar, lot of KZbinrs use them as webcams because of their size and suitability for video. Micro four nerds is a good channel to look into it

[@rickvanman]

Thanks for the tips, will look into it 😊👍

[@dcsss]

I like the fireplace. You could put yourself mid-screen in the chair, so that the fireplace is slightly hidden by the chair in the background. IMHO!

[@lachie_fazz]

you should do a live QnA in the new studio, viewers can ask questions and just have a conversation with you? could be good.

[@andyb410]

Using Depth of Field on a DSLR camera will get your cinematic effect, in better quality. Also using the DSLR Live View will allow you to record direct into the laptop., i.e. doesn't need to be stored on the camera memory and transferred.

[@andyb410]

Also with a DSLR zoom lens you will be able to place the camera a few feet away from you and still get depth of field. This will allow you to use the laptop as a full screen teleprompter (there are various softwares). With the camera far away, the viewer can't see your eyes looking above or below the camera lens when reading the script from the laptop screen.

[@rickvanman]

Great tips, thanks for sharing 😊👍

[@chrisw443]

KZbin stopped notifying me about your videos years ago lol. Turned that bell on. cause it didnt exist back when I watched you often! lol. Hey, if you want a camera, just go grab a 5d mark 3. from canon and a 50mm prime. You don't need 4k for a podcast do you? If you do, then I would go with a gh4, and a speedboosted 35 or 50mm prime. Both options shouldnt be more than 400 bucks. You could skimp even more, and get a panasonic g7 but you can't run any audio into it which is nice for syncing. Don't buy new though!

[@rickvanman]

Welcome back! Great tips thanks :)

[@hitchjack]

Hi Rick, do you still have your cannon M50?

[@rickvanman]

Sadly no, sold all my DSLR stuff years ago

[@TomSykesMedia]

Bring your key light round to avoid those deep shadows down the front of your face

[@MariePauleGauthier-wk3hy]

Thanks!

[@rickvanman]

Thank you, You're very kind 🙂👍❤

[@WormsEyeView]

I have no good ideas to share with you Rick... but I'm going to invite you over to give me ideas on lighting in my home 😆

[@rickvanman]

😂👍

[@Johnjoe321]

Hope you are ok Rick, we are getting the update withdrawal DTs after being spoilt with nearly 1 a day!😉

[@rickvanman]

Yep still alive LOL! Just taking a break, burned myself out of a bit with these last couple of months.

[@irenepotter2709]

I can’t find a recent video from Rick, is he ok?

[@rickvanman]

Still here Irene, just busy on another project at the moment and taking a little bit of a break 😊👍

[@irenepotter2709]

You deserve a break, as long as you are ok, I will be able to sleep now 🙂@@rickvanman

[@BaerbelBorn]

28:40 I never watch podcasts with nothing to see, even if someone is just sitting there and talks, I eventually watch and listen. But voice only is like radio and I never liked or used that. But this is just a personal preference.

[@thewanderingamerican5412]

Methinks this looks like a project *long* in the making, not sudden creative juices flowing. And that's a TON of money being invested, so it was probably a lot of 'consumer reports' research to find the best stuff. I have a degree in radio & tv broadcasting, so I know whereof I speak.

[@thewanderingamerican5412]

Oh I missed the part where you explained about finances. Makes sense now. , 😁

[@Patsagilitybits]

The big problem with having a separate account for hobbies is that you always need more of it than is actually there.

[@rickvanman]

Very true LOL!

[@GrahamRoche]

Interview Sean and vice versa to make your own ‘Desert Island Discs’ each…

[@danfinch4434]

I did wonder if you had put on weight considering we haven’t heard if it’s stayed stable or decreased further, not that I think you’ve put any on as you look the same as when you paused the diet, it’s great to hear you haven’t put any on with the adjustments to your diet, hopefully opens up your avenues to more stuff you can eat that won’t affect your weight!

[@DerekObrien-tk7we]

Studio looks great alotvofvwork! ,sorry I have to ask Haa carnivore been shelfed for the moment ?one of my vans has 330 k on it driving brilliant, 60k is nothing that renualt engine iam sure you coukd do the service yourself if u wanted given yiur diverse skill set

[@rickvanman]

Thanks, yeah carnivore is on hold until I get the gallbladder issue figured out, although I am still staying just on the edge of carnivore with Ketovore. The van has actually only done 10k Miles, but the belts and things still need to be changed, apparently, makes sense, as the belts breakdown over time, regardless of how much they are used, entropy and all that. Back in the day, I would’ve done it myself but I hate crawling around on the tarmac and getting all covered in oil these days LOL!

[@mmanda515]

Just checking in.. pls. know you are missed & hope all is well.

[@rickvanman]

Thanks ☺️ just taking a break 👍

[@DiSWRwow77]

I think it was you who recently said that as a channel if you don't post regularly, even when have many subscribers, the channel can b side lined from the algorithms. Can I also point out something random. I'm around yr age but have had health issues where been less physically mobile, so enjoyed KZbin more whilst unable get outside much. Its nice seeing KZbinr's getting out & about when you can't. I've noticed on certain channels, especially ones like yours/Sean's, that some subs are elderly people or those confined to their home. I replied to one man on Sean's channel as he was expressing that he doesn't see many people (cept his carer I think he said) or leave the house so values the community/feel of certain channels. . A channel platform can be very important to individuals who are housebound. Sean had said he intended keep up the channel I was part of, once his no dig/allotment channel started up, but then put out a message that he taking a break till somewhere in April & won't now b posting as much on the normal channel (2 focus on the new allotment). He is now posting old clips etc - I'm guessing that's due to what was stated about if no posts go out for a time the channels algorithms can b impacted. My thoughts went out for the housebound people over a holiday period like Easter where they may see noone & get contact from their fave channels. I'm absolutely not stating KZbinrs shudnt have breaks, of course that shud happen & it's wise to not get overwhelmed by the commitments a channel brings. This again tho, can b a flip side of when members become a focus on channels, where income is then gleaned from those memberships & extra posts r required just 4 members/ upping output & time. I know you don't do that as u recently said so & said u don't intend to either. I hope you appreciate with your mobility, transport/health - to do activities - that some viewers may love seeing a mix of inside chat/podcast type talks & interviews, along with the getting outside type posts; if they can't. Recent months have been my first taste of a lack of mobility leading to limited outside social interactions. It's really made me value my mobility & getting out walking. I hope after yr break you continue a lovely mix of inside & outside posts. Such channels can be really uplifting to those stuck indoors with mobility issues, no matter what age the person is. I've left Sean's channel & others due to this two tier members/non members issue. I do feel sad 4 those at home alone unable to get out, who get less interaction at such a family driven holiday like Easter/Christmas. Im now getting my mobility back & am subd to loads of v varied channels, so usually there's sum1 posting, even over weekends & special holidays. I hope yr new podcast goals r balanced with the travel days, walks in nature, as well as catch ups from yr home. It seems a good mix. Have a really peaceful Easter, if yr break is until after then (even without the sugary Easter Eggs that you avoid).

[@rickvanman]

@@DiSWRwow77 thanks for the great comments and feedback, much appreciated 😊👍

[@DiSWRwow77]

​Ta reply when u on a break. Ha ha that sounds so 'Friends' doesnt it !!​@@rickvanman

[@MrRocksoil]

I would like you to discuss the human ego,and it's massively destructive effect on our world.

[@MattCowlinn]

I've said it before Rick but are you open to the idea of a Members Subscription area? This is common place an KZbin now and you could dump all of your scrapped videos and any random stuff there. Maybe a monthly Q&A - I would happily pay £5-£10 /month for that.

[@rickvanman]

Hi Matt, I’ve often thought about it, but choose not to as it just brings extra pressure to create content. I’d rather just be spontaneous and create it when I feel like it 😊👍 but generous of you to say so.

[@TomSykesMedia]

Buy a blackmagic pocket cinema camera 6.k and you will get lovely shallow depth of field. I have two. I could come over and show you.

[@rickvanman]

Not sure my budget would stretch, curious though, how’s the continuous auto focus on those things?

[@GeorgeMonaghan]

I think you are always liable to struggle if reading a script and you are off centre in the camera frame Rick. You are naturally looking off to your right which stops you engaging directly with the viewer. I have to say that I like the fireplace and it certainly would have a use in a two or more group of people interview. A ramble and a guest or two would add variety when picking subject matter and there are plenty of battles/events/curious haunted houses in history you could blog with static images for a background. look forarws to seeing how you develop it.

[@MariePauleGauthier-wk3hy]

Love from Canada🤍💫💚

[@lufferov]

Why aren't you using an auto cue if you're reading a script?

[@rickvanman]

An auto cue doesn’t filter out cheesiness 😂😂

[@inlets]

Hi Rick, we haven't seen any videos for few days now, I'm getting visions of you falling off the wagon sitting in your arm chair sorounded by chocolate Easter eggs and munching on high carb foods, hope not.😅

[@rickvanman]

🤣

[@normatrodd6666]

Oops silly me Rick , I have commented but it’s in one of the replies somewhere 🙄

[@cvanpim5000]

There is AI software out there that will record your eyes for a few seconds and then can make it look as though you are staring directly at the camera even when you are looking down at your computer screen.

[@rickvanman]

Good to know, I’ll have to do some googling. Thanks for sharing. 😊👍

[@petemoring67]

I Have NEVER!! Understood Blurry Backgrounds ..... I Mean!! .... WHY!!!! ???? ....... Does My eyes In .... Grrrrrr!!!!! ..........

[@rickvanman]

In the eyes of most, it looks great.

[@terencephillips6833]

Anyone seen Rick lately?

[@cocobunjee6676]

I love your videos, but your studio looks like a tarts boudoir!! Why? Such a shame.

[@xondominique2602]

some of us have no idea how a tarts boudoir looks like. that might explain it.

[@rickvanman]

@@xondominique2602 😂😂

[@MariePauleGauthier-wk3hy]

Thanks!

[@rickvanman]

Thank you so much for the super chat, that’s very kind of you 😊👍❤️