Secrets of Creating a PRO YouTube Studio in a Small Room

Get ready to level up your KZbin game! In this video, I'm spilling the beans on how to create a pro-looking KZbin studio in a small room. I'll show you how to make the most of your space with lighting, sound, and killer camera equipment. Plus, I'll give you some tips on set design to make your videos look on-brand and polished. Whether you're just starting out or looking to upgrade your youtube studio in a small room at home, this video has got you covered.
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[@onocoffee]

Just wanna say that while I like your setup what I really like is the way you approached this video. Lots of creators who make this video give a lot of detail into the gear and the specs, which is great. But I really like the way you talked about aspects of the work in the space and the various angles you shot for the video. Really well done and the 13 minutes utterly flew by. Thanks!

[@greivinvenegas]

I couldn't agree more. I learned so much from this video. I also enjoyed your charisma.

[@no_categories]

It's a great reminder to keep the focus on the creativity in the space, making it easy on yourself. Thank you!

[@VicBarry]

Absolutely!

[@KYOTWO]

Setting up becoming a chore is the number 1 tip I'd give to any youtuber or content creator! Making a fixed setup is so vital for keeping the flow going! It's really what makes people stop creating because even after setting the hardware up comes the software and adjusting light values and other stuff not to mention storing stuff and specially cables can break them sometimes!

[@AdrianoJolivesi]

Another great video Vic! Sending love from Sydney 🤗

[@VicBarry]

Thanks so much Adriano 🙏🦘🍻

[@DarrenJSpoonley]

Super insights Vic, well done man, you certainly have made the most of the space for sure..

[@VicBarry]

Thanks Darren, it's always a work in progress LOL You know yourself!😀

[@UrbanCraftTv]

Sharp! Amazing tips and insights.

[@VicBarry]

Glad you liked it!

[@thefourthquarter7429]

Really great points, and love seeing your small studio. Making it easy and enjoyable would definitely lower barriers to creating.

[@VicBarry]

Thank you 🙏

[@recideas]

Great interesting Tour! I also have an autopole at the ceiling and it’s so handy & productive. You are absolutely right: make things easy & quick is so important👍🏻

[@VicBarry]

Cheers. Totally game changer for me.

[@philipsbrett]

Some great ideas in here Vic, thank you. Especially useful for life in tiny apartments in Korea.

[@VicBarry]

Hey Philip. Great stuff. Any tip in particular that really resonated with you?

[@philipsbrett]

@@VicBarry ​ The autopole idea seems like a great option for renters who can’t screw things into the wall! I’ve seen something like the Ulanzi gear tree which always felt rather cluttered, and just the kind of thing I’d whack my toe off in the morning. I could see the autopole holding my ZV1, and friction arms for a small light and mic, if it would hold that much weight.

[@VicBarry]

Cheers for the reply Philip. I’ve hung my Sony fx3 or zve10 off it (all with mics attached) and zero problems. I can’t see you’d have an issue with the gear but double and treble check weights and how tight everything is attached 😂

[@jesseshaw4495]

Excellent video! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@VicBarry]

Glad you enjoyed it Jesse. Thanks for watching.

[@TheFoodBoat]

This was amazing

[@VicBarry]

Thanks for watching

[@prod4540]

Great Job Vic! Thank you.

[@VicBarry]

Awesome. Thank uou

[@LovingTechLife]

Great setup Vic! I converted my garage into a room and it’s not too dissimilar to the size of your space. Always looking at upgrading which seems like a never ending journey. Appreciate the ideas for keeping things off the ground. I’m totally the person with 3-4 stands and I refuse to put them away so I’m falling all over the place or weaving past them 😅 Keep up the great work 💚🇮🇪👍🏻

[@VicBarry]

Thanks David. Appreciate the kind words 💚 what’s the next upgrade?

[@LovingTechLife]

@@VicBarry I’m thinking sound panels for acoustic treatment

[@VicBarry]

@@LovingTechLife Definitely worth looking into! Even cheapish ones can make a difference!

[@DRONEMANYORKSHIRE]

I’m currently working. So I’m listening to you. I jump up and look if I don’t get it without the visuals.

[@Just4FunRC]

tidy? guilty XD got a 10fx10f ish in basement of oure new house. Studio/rc&fpv workshop/ vinyl&decal/heatpress print and plotter. and little corner for 3d printer. got keylight mini on magic arms. best small gadget. got my camera on a mic boom arm with ballhead. makes it easy for front and overheadshot. gives me more space. only thing atm in winter it gets little chilly, but working on renovating oure house from the early 40s :D thanks barry for the tips

[@Ahmad_Askar]

Spot on

[@Tony-on-tech]

Very true! My 1 button setup has allowed me to finally start posting weekly.

[@VicBarry]

That's awesome!

[@DawnMarieX]

Great video Vic! I too used to be a dragger 😅 it was a ball ache. Love your content!

[@VicBarry]

Hey Dawn. Thanks so much. Yep. No more dragging lol

[@DawnMarieX]

@@VicBarry just waiting on your vid on how to cut editing time in half 🫣

[@heyyitsandy]

This is it! Set up to start recording on a dime….. good stuff mate…. SUBSCRIBED

[@VicBarry]

Cheers and thank you for the sub

[@oo00SARC00oo]

Great video as usual, some really good ideas!

[@VicBarry]

Thanks so much! Any idea in particular you thought was the best?

[@oo00SARC00oo]

@@VicBarry The Camera mount idea both on tripod and using the walls, very clever :

[@VicBarry]

Epic stuff. Yeah. It’s saved me so much hassle and stress 😂

[@HellYeahKimballsBBQ]

Hey, great vid brother. I was looking for help for lighting my man cave for a small studio and your vid popped up. Great to hear you like BBQ, that is what I do on YT and looking to expand the channel into some live stuff and podcast possible. thanks for the info! I swear I saw a Franklin hat in the beginning

[@VicBarry]

Hey dude. Thank you so much. Glad it helped. Yeah man. Major BBQ fan here. And yeah, there’s a Franklin Hat there 🔥 well spotted Best of luck with the channel. Thumbnails look great 🔥🔥🔥 Keep it lit

[@barryfinnimore]

You're dead right. These things make a big difference. I've been trying to put casters on everything recently 😀.

[@VicBarry]

Ha. Casters on everything 😂😂😂

[@kennybeard4654]

Brilliant! I watched this while cleaning my office :)

[@VicBarry]

Hey Kenny, awesome stuff! How's the office looking?

[@dakipro]

This is great content with a lot of tips. I honestly could watch more of these tips, if you get inspired to go deeper. Thanks!

[@VicBarry]

Thanks. When you say go deeper what would you like to see more of?

[@dakipro]

@@VicBarry Great question right :) I basically have the same office, with same set of challenges. If you ever think of another 5 tips for small spaces, I would like to see. Or some things you tried and learned from it. Or some other space saving tips. Or tips for faster filming and lighting. Even storytelling. Or just take a bit more time and talk how you saved space in the office. What ideas you think could work. Maybe about "portable" workbench for small diy projects. In one word: More! :D

[@Endlesssoulsphotography]

I see that Pete's pirate stuff😉 great video thank you so much! I'm starting to get into youtube and have a small 2 bed apartment with 3 kids so this will definitely help! Thank you!

[@iSpike]

Real Smick Vic 🤩 I fookin Love ❤️ you mate 👀 Your energy 🤪 is worth bottling❗️I am almost complete with my home Garage/ManCave/Studio (9m x 6m) a smige bigger than your MEGA AWESOME happy place. You put the boot 🥾 right up my A$$ to get a wriggle on and finish this thing! (watch this space) Thank you for being you. Cheers from across the big lake DownUnder 🦘 Wild Western Australia 🇦🇺 Oi 🤝🏻

[@VicBarry]

Ha. Cheers mate. Best of luck with finishing it out 🔥🙏🍻

[@petucker548]

Awesome

[@VicBarry]

Thanks Peter. Any tip your favourite?

[@petucker548]

@@VicBarry your advice on audio was excellent but frankly, all were goo.

[@VicBarry]

Cool. Thanks for the reply Peter 🙏

[@edgardbmedia]

Great video

[@VicBarry]

Glad you enjoyed it Edgar! Any tip in particular that worked for you?

[@edgardbmedia]

@@VicBarry the lights on the wall. I use the newer wall boom arm mounts for my Key and fill lights. I like the versatility of the way you have the camera mounted.

[@VicBarry]

@@edgardbmedia Awesome stuff! The lights on the wall were an absolute game changer for me and combined with a few remote control sockets it works really well. No stress LOL - Same for the camera actually, it's a major help to have it ready to go

[@TungstenOvergaard]

My mum would approve this video.

[@VicBarry]

Thanks I think 🤔

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Shat lol

[@DavidJackson]

Amen brother. If your backdrop is more important and entertaining than you, you have a more significant problem.

[@VicBarry]

Absolutely David. Glad you spotted that 🙏

[@Worldize]

Small room? Let's paint it black...

[@VicBarry]

🤣 Fair point

[@Worldize]

I am just kind of teasing, the first thing I wanted to do to mine is paint it dark grey and that didn't last long at all. @@VicBarry

[@rogalaphotography]

Sorry but autopoles are garbage! Mine doesn’t get tight enough to keep it from spinning when you clamp a magic arm & super clamp! Plus it slides down the wall after a few days! Worst investment I ever made!

[@VicBarry]

Hey there. Which one are you using? I’ve the one in the video (Manfrotto) and it hasn’t budged since the day it was put up nor has it twisted. What are you attaching to it

[@rogalaphotography]

@@VicBarry I am using the silver Manfrotto Autopole. It’s doesn’t get tight enough against the wall so it spins that way. Plus the ends of the pole are inserts that are not locked down. They spin as well. I had to drill a screw into the side so the inserts wouldn’t spin.