How To: Basic Set up for Filming YouTube Videos | TECH TALK

It's Techie Tuesday ya'll! Today, I answer your tech questions on HOW TO do basic KZbin Video setup. This includes camera, audio, lighting, post production & more. You can find the tech gear mentioned and my fave gear on my store: bit.ly/Mayatech...!
HeyFranHey is here to talk about exporting in iMovie to FCPX (compressing your videos file) and more! Check out the lovely HeyFranHey here: bit.ly/1m8QRwT. A bunch of you had the same questions that I take for granted so here it is!
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QUESTIONS ANSWERED
1) When setting up the lighting for my KZbin videos should it be lighting the camera or should it be lighting me?
2) How far should my lights be from me (subject)?
3) Where should my umbrella lights face? To or away from the subject?
4) How high or low should my umbrella lights be?
5) How far should my mic be?
6) How do you sync audio and video files together in FCPX? (bit.ly/1hx8meF) around 6min mark
7) How do you compress videos for uploading onto KZbin, online streaming, web (iMovie, FCPX)
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"What would happen if I shamelessly promoted myself for 365 days?" My channel started out as a social media experiment, and now it's a lifestyle. I hope my journey from shame to shameless inspires you and others not to be ashamed of who you are and to share and celebrate that shamelessly. Here on my channel, you'll find videos on lifestyle, inspiration, fun transformations, techie vids for aspiring geeks, beauty, fashion, and so much more.
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[@madilyons8665]

I love the way this was filmed. Seems more like a candid conversation than a how-to! (:

[@SimplyBakings]

I appreciate your techie tuesdays!! I learn so much from it!!

[@cynfinite]

FIRST: Fran needs to create a home decor vid, because her space looks so comfy. I caught that vinyl player at the corner. Dope. / SECOND: Fran's hips don't lie. Not never. SHEESH! / THIRD: I've had my lights in the wrong position. Thank you for this! / FOURTH: I love you two together. Can't wait to see more collabs. / FIFTH: I know you've been busy doing the hustle, so I won't complain. I will say how great it is that you're back, and back w/ a Techie Tuesday vid. YUS! Congrats on 400,000+ subscribers!

[@NitaVeee]

Wait that is the first thing I said as she was sitting down! I was like " she got some hips on her boiiii" lol

[@aoifeelectronics4840]

Cynfinite ikrrrrrr

[@ChrisAndCoco]

Basically all I need to do is watch all of these techie Tuesday videos then my channel will be popppppingggg. Lol thanks boo xxx

[@shamelessmaya]

YAS! the links are in my description box :)

[@shamelessmaya]

woot woot! I am giving you 400,000+ shameless boo realness right about now! thank you!!!

[@NicoleWhitehall]

YES!! Congrats! You deserve every single one girl. :) x

[@gayeglasspie]

Woot Woot!

[@gayeglasspie]

I absolutely adore you!! You answered the questions I have on my reminder pad. THANK YOU!!

[@BriteBlaze]

Super helpful! thanks alot Maya, i just started a channel, so this will help alot! :)

[@TheVitaminbshot]

What kind of lens do you use I have both the prime 1.8 and the 18-55mm but what did you use for this vid and what do you use for your vids primarily?

[@DaintyA]

LMAO! I feel like such an idiot! All this time, not only did I have the umbrella lights behind the camera but I actually had the BULBS facing my direction (not the actual umbrella as shown here)! Aint that about a B&#@H!! You learn something new everyday! Thanks Maya!!! LOL

[@TheResetWithEmi]

Me too!! Lmaooo! But I learned that from one of her older videos. I probably misunderstood tho. Sigh.

[@shamelessmaya]

If heyfranhey Hadn't asked I would never have known this was a question people ask

[@ShannyStephens]

This was so informational. I also use natural sunlight plus a small ring light to film and I also use my iphone for my voice overs and I email it to myself and download it!

[@GloriaJacksonn]

MAYA! Absolutely enjoyed this video. So informative...you have no idea and what made it even better is that you were actually helping someone else. You make learning FUN! You're awesome girl! I'm working on improving my vids but really just wanted to drop a line a tell how how dope this video was.

[@rostand5264]

I'm always so excited to see how knowledgeable and talented you are and how willing you are to share your techniques. Giving back gives others the chance at success they need and that's kind of you! May you continue to be blessed, Maya! Oh, and Fran, couldn't get the wax right but still washing face with almond oil and it works BEAUTIFULLY!! Thanks!

[@breakfastatkymmies]

the decor is gorgeous and the techie advice is awesome. makes me want to do youtube videos

[@patrish5]

Maya, I love that you help other people and are willing to share your ways with us. I love that about you and absolutely love your channel! Keep it up!

[@KayMonetLife]

I learned so much from this one video. Thanks for sharing your tips. My channel needs all the help it can get. I have been using my umbrella lights so wrong. And I never knew about using my iPhone as a mic. WOOW! Thanks so much.

[@lizaprideaux]

Maya you are an inspiration, in case you haven't noticed because I seem to stalk you (not in a weird way) you have so much knowledge and I find you so helpful! My inspo x

[@jasyjas98]

This was very helpful thanks Maya,Your like very resourceful. I love the fact that you still remember how difficult it was for you when you first started making your videos and that you try and share the things that you've learned over the year to help others!

[@LeeBillinghamTabanaArt]

I love how no nonsense and to the point your videos are. Thanks x

[@UrbangirlFabulous]

I love these type of videos from you, keep them coming please. They're so helpful.

[@anissarenaii6437]

This video is a MAJOR KEY. i was taking notes like "okay, i just gotta work with what i got. (:

[@vanessalewis395]

Oh Maya, you are the most genuine and helpful beauty I've seen on KZbin! Thanks for being so real.

[@LifeWithWit]

Good morning Maya!I am at work again! Soaking in knowledge from your AWESOME videos for future use for my blog/youtube channel (soon to start). Thank you for the realness and the actual BASICness of this video with you and Fran! Like I know ZERO about this stuff and I honestly learned! Thanks! You're amazingggggggg!

[@heycheri]

This was super helpful to watch and incredibly informative. Wow. Thank you!

[@officialreem9339]

Yasssssssss I love how it's an actual conversation!!!! More videos like this would be so much helpful I love tech talks❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@BrittneyColemanActress]

Thx for the tips boo. I definitely needed the tip on compressing files. Both of public are oh so inspiring!!

[@MissDarcei]

I'm really trying to be a better video maker so thank you so much for these videos :)

[@OneSmartFro]

Omg the end of the video about the setting changing after you edit was so helpful. I always wonder why it would change. Now I know

[@Lenimida]

So glad I found your channel!! I'm a fairly new youtuber in Korea and I was worrying about my setup alot as my place in Korea is super small, and I don't even have a table!! My Korean friend actually sent me your other video (about mics). Your videos are SUPER HELPFUL (by far the most clear and thorough explanation on tech I've found). Thanks so much

[@EmmaFAULT]

This is so helpful! Thank you Maya! Never would of thought you used the iPhone voice memo for your voice overs, i generally thought you had a super expensive mic. Such good quality! Thank you so much! Love videography because i am such a creative person i want to try it, but always been confused by how much technyness is involved but your tech tuesdays help me so much! Thank you from a British shameless! :)

[@devanwilliams4041]

Thanks so much. I have been waiting on this video. Also, thanks for the product recommendation, I just received my lighting kit from your amazon page. It works wonderfully. Thanks for helping us be shameless in all that we do. You ROCK!!!!

[@shamelessmaya]

Thank you for appreciating!

[@libbybrooks2847]

I absolutely love the vibe of all the videos on your channel!!

[@jasminegooden]

I hate lights too Maya!! I only want to deal with natural light. lol. Fran's apartment is so dope!! It looks like an explosion of West Elm, One Kings Lane, and Urban Outfitters! I love it!! Awesome video ladies!

[@heyfranhey]

Wow. You have an amazing eye cause that's def where I shop (all 3 plus crate & barrel). lol

[@jasminegooden]

Lol! Thank you!! I love all of those places, so I'm constantly looking at their stuff!

[@rostand5264]

heyfranhey Being the bibliophile I am, I was just eyeing your BOOKS! My library overfloweth but you have it staged like my dream bookstore! Spring cleaning time b4 first day of Summer! lol

[@eatfirmlove]

Woohoo! I'm so glad you showed and explained the lighting setup! Thanks Maya!!!!!

[@ksg314]

Awesome info Maya, so simply explained. Fran's space is so beautiful, as is she.

[@Maria-vm1ih]

This was such a helpful video!! I also liked how you had HeyFranHey asking the questions! Great video, as always Maya :)

[@TheNicGonzalez]

These have helped me more with my channel than the KZbin Creator BootCamp!!Love these! Thanks Maya

[@cliftonparrish9726]

I stumbled across your channel last week and instantly remembered you from the 3EG Live Event last year (you must have left a BIG impression)! Anyway, these vids have been SUPER helpful. Self teaching and feeling your way through this stuff has proven tedious. Thanks for all the tips!

[@KaleiLag]

Love these!!! Thank you for Techie Tuesday!!! I benefit all the time!! Love you Maya!

[@TheSUPERHAPPY1]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us! You are SO smart! sometimes I spend so much time on youtube/google looking for the answers to editing questions, but it's worth it. Then I write it down in my little book, learning how to film/edit is so exciting, there's SO much to learn!

[@therealmissglamBAM]

You both are so gorgeous and this was infinitely helpful, what a beautiful room you two filmed in! This makes me want a lighting kit asap

[@SunniSmilez]

I love Tech Talk, it's so helpful.

[@natashastuart]

You are awesome… so inspiring and helpful and supportive. Thank you for continuing to share your knowledge, wisdom and adventures. :)

[@Kemy202]

Thanks to you, I have to call into work today because I stayed up aaaaaalllll night watching your videos! :) Thanks for sharing your gifts and I look forward to meeting you one day soon!

[@MzUnick10]

Thank you!!! I have this lights and had not a clue how to set them up to maximize the effectiveness....this was really great to learn about how to position them...

[@leoo1099]

I love your tech talk videos!!! They help me sooooo much!!

[@daisycabral3678]

love love love this video!! i never understood how any of this worked until now. Much needed! thank you for this video

[@kirakiranail]

This was very helpful! Especially the trick with the iphone! Thanks for always sharing your tips and tricks Maya! :D

[@Kayleena]

LOVE Techie Tuesday and you! Thanks again Maya, you're amazing girl! :) xoxo

[@laurieclement9268]

waking up to see you answered my e-mail AND you posted a video that's gonna help me to film my videos. thank you Maya !

[@Projectintentionco]

I love your personality !! It's so dope and , easy to follow. I'm starting up my KZbin channel soon and your videos have been the holy grail I needed !

[@DeShawnHatcher]

Miss Shameless Maya I found you on here and was hooked from the very first video--you explaining your journey. You make a sistah proud, because you are so giving and so real--it is refreshing. Much love and much more success to you Miss Maya really and truly.

lol youtube is a small community too I see. we're fb friends!

[@bydanak]

OMG! I love your personality sooo much!! You such a wonderful person! And your videos are so helpful! Love from UK!

[@TheGirleeTomboy]

You have the best advice! Helping me soooo much with understanding how to film for KZbin and for my blog photography

[@Travelingmaven]

Shameless Maya Maya!! This is an awesome video and I can't tell you how helpful it is!! I keep struggling with my lighting because my apartment (and you know how they are in NY) has no natural light at all! This is awesome! By the way, it was awesome to meet you and your little puppy at Beautycon! You are awesome!!!!

[@DeeDeesReactions]

Great video Maya! Learned a lot!

[@simplydebra]

I have been waiting for this video! Thanks, Maya and congrats on 400K!

[@MiaJohnson]

This was so helpful! Hopefully I'll be able to purchase a good camera and lighting for my videos in the future

[@DarrenMcDuffiephatman]

Thank You...I've been wondering about the umbrella lights.

[@dering5819]

Learning so much. Thank you, never leave KZbin!

[@tstyles]

You hear it all of the time but I must say, you are GOD SENT!

[@CookingWithCarolyn]

Love these videos! Thanks Hun :)

[@TheVitaminbshot]

Maya I incorporated your tips into all of my vids had some challenges with the Yellow one using the custom setting on my camera but thanks so much, Basically how it works is I want to learn something and then next week you do it!! Your willingness to be TRANSparent is helping others to TRANSform!!

[@TheFisayo]

You are the reason why I purchased mine, it coming in soon, I hope it gives me this great result as yours

[@heyfranhey]

You're a game changer

[@shamelessmaya]

Game changer, taste maker, rule breaker, das me :)

[@TheSkychiTravelGuideBlogspot]

Shameless Maya Thank you and Hey Fran Hey for sharing lighting and audio tips. I have been searching for this.

[@clairerussell1673]

a cutie too.

[@daisychakoo4466]

Fran, I see your OSHO books in the background hahahaha Wil' wiil' WIL' COUNTRY ;)

[@LukeLGK]

It's not raining! Close the umbrellas! Great vid! Great lighting and video tips! Thank for making the vid1 Just LOVELY!

[@kharyzma4u]

Girl who you tellin' about the umbrella lights? Lol... I got them cuz you suggested it, and I don't even use them...lol.. too much work! I'm getting there though :) I love you for all your help Maya, you're a blessing

[@DopeLibrarian]

Your place is beautiful Fran! I was spotting all the books in your library. Nice collection!

[@heyfranhey]

Thank you!!!! I'll do a book collection video soon

[@DopeLibrarian]

Ooo that would be fantastic!

[@Red_Fox_07]

Oh my goodness, thank you so much for sharing this info. I'm trying to get myself started, so im searching for as much information as possible to get me on my feet so i can start up loading KZbin videos. 😊

[@alexiamizell6026]

Your friends home is so cute and decorated so nicely!

[@MsAvalon25]

Awesome video thank you sooo much for sharing Maya!!! I absolutely love all your videos but these Techie Tuesday ones help us all sooo much!!! Many many many thanks!!!! xoxo

[@diaryofagoofygal]

This helped sooo much! I know a lot of youtubers who have the lights behind their camera facing directly at them, which I've tried and it hurt my eyes after filming so I just used natural lighting instead

[@MsNicoleJenk]

I'm distracted by this apartment! So much natural light! It's beautiful!!!

[@zucchinigreen]

Me too! I'm like damn Fran got it like that? Love her library collection.

[@EmilyJaneeYoutube]

This is actually really helpful! I am planning on getting umbrella lights now

[@Theevolutionoflo]

Love your channel, and these techie videos are so helpful! Thank you.

[@saarahbooley8486]

I LOVE THIS! So, so, so helpful! thank you so much for sharing :)

[@SamoreIntuitiveChats]

What a lifesaver! You're awesome Maya! #TechieTuesday 😍😍

[@iknowdjreflecta]

This is so helpful! I dig it. I just bought lighting and really excited to try this!

[@SeanaSparkle2]

Nice video, And I figured out how to use the iphone as a mic plugged into the computer too, so the voice is being recorded onto the computer not the phone. I need to get some umbrella lights. Right now my lighting set up is a mess. I just have couple small lamps, and don't always have a place to set them. Got cords going all across the floor, and be tripping over them knocking shit down, breaking light bulbs. Filming is a lot of work lol

[@LaMusublog]

what a beautifull apartament!!!!

[@EpilepsySparksInsights]

You guys are funny! But cool. Thank you for the advice. Honestly, you are real. I really appreciate that!

[@celinabelle5058]

Thanks for making these videos! I can't tell you how many times I've asked KZbinrs for tips and no answers :( gives me motivation to get my channel going!

[@MonaLickiLum]

Thanks I was just wondering about lighting yesterday. I usually use my desk lamp and the lamp from target that looks like a desk lamp but it's a stand and the room is really bright but not me lol. Can't wait to try these tips.

[@CeCeMcPherson]

OMG MY WORLD HAS JUST OPENED UP ENORMOUSLY!!!!! THANK YOU MAYA!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😁

[@ritaserraa]

Girl you are the bomb lol love your tips and how you connect with your followers... this is awesome lol it's exactly what I was looking for .. I've been doing this wrong this whole time lol

[@FaeganAdams]

Great video! Very informative. It was super chill and it made me feel like I was chillin in the living room with yall while getting some good info! lol I wish it were longer but Ill check out the other videos you all have and maybe I'll get the rest of my questions answered :-)

[@thecreativelady]

A lot of #vloggers will benefit from this outstanding video Shameless Maya Thank you and heyfranhey for putting it together!

[@GiftsofGabb]

This has nothing to do with Techie Tuesday BUT your skin looks so dang amazing in this video!!

[@KeeperAudio]

neat, candid tips from a dynamic duo of subjects. - early morning video tips! . I'm just starting to launch my record label's video series (teaching people how to produce music on a lowkey budget, how the equipment works, and what to do with it all.) Thanks for the inner look at a video setup

[@swtlullabyy]

So helpful as always! xo Thx love! Jelly of those huge windows! Such an amazing space! heyfranhey

[@AndreaJueong]

Thank you for the advice! You girls are great together!

[@NaturallyHeather]

Yay!! Super helpful and right on time! Thank you for this video!!

[@AfrocentricLuv]

Oh my God! Thank You! That audio tec. was everything. I have an audio class and when we did projects I had to use the boom mic and etc. It was so much for me because I had to do it by myself. No bueno...One day I decided to use my phone recorder but when it was all said and done, I didn't know how to get the sound lol...I was so upset. Now I know I can e-mail it to myself...I didn't even know that was an option. Thanks Gurl!

[@honorluca]

This literally helped me SO MUCH! THANKYOU XXXXXX

[@WHITNEYMADUEKE.]

You are a life saver. does the '1280 by 720' thing apply for windows movie maker as well? compressing my videos is always my problem and Daylight is soooo good on my skin. haha plus making stands for your different video needs, never gets old. great job guys.

[@Livfaithfit]

Lmao when you don't have any windows in your room bc your room is in the basement

[@elixur4u349]

Thanks Shameless Maya! I will be purchasing my lighting equipment from your amazon store. Great tips!

[@ItsHalo]

super helpful thanks for sharing this tips with us gorgeous maya!

[@SneakersAndHandbags]

Thank you so much for this video b/c now you convinced me to go ahead and get a light kit for my videos and using the voice recorder on the iPhone. You are the best!

[@playprostudios712]

Wow, just bumped into this and instantly fell in love with that light kit. What's it called and how can I get them? So practical and without the bells and whistles most manufacturers try to sell these days? Thanks for sharing.

[@KeyzDesignzLLC]

Another great informative video! I learn so much from your channel. Thanks!

[@TheGracefulGlowup]

These video are so helpful thank you for sharing this!

[@flowerbombdiamond]

This is so good of you to do this for other budding you tubers!

[@lauramunoz2104]

what an amazing video!!! OMG! I totally understood everything! this is GREAT! i loved it!

[@shamelessmaya]

yeah! learning is fun!