Home Studio On a BudgetCreate Better Videos. Record Perfect Audio.

Who Needs This Course?Internet Marketers

Podcasters / YouTubers

Online Educators

Amateur Musicians

Product Support Teams

Why Do You Need a Studio?Consistent Lighting & Audio Quality

Interruption-Free Creative Process

Create Videos & Online Courses 10x Faster

Higher-Quality YouTube Channel / Podcast

Record Your Own Music / Vocals

Why Should You Enrol?

I’ve Made More Than $80,000 with Videos

I’ve Spent More Than $5,000

My Tips Are Researched & 100% Reliable

Continuous Updates & Feedback

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Home Studio On a Budget

What’s The Damage?Thank You China!

Anywhere Between $200 - $1,500

Depends on What You Already Have

Setup In Your Home For Less

I Will Help You Avoid Bad Investments

How To Take This Course

My Recommendation

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Planning Your Studio

Planning Your Space

Bigger Rooms Are Better

Higher Ceilings Are Better

Sunlight is Good, But Optional

My Studio Is 12x8 Feet, Minimal Sunlight

Preparing Your Studio

Determine Entry & Windows

Check Your Ambient Light Level

Check Your Acoustics (Frequencies, Echo, Reverb)

Position Your Desk & Equipment

Entrance & Windows

Face The Entrance if Possible

Window for Communication

Control Light Sources

Clear Path to Your Chair

Entrance To Your Studio

Door Swing

Entrance To Your Studio

Ambient LightLight That “Fills” Your Room

Sunlight, External Light Source

Off All Lights, Record a Video

Notice Highlights & Shadows

Eliminate Unnecessary Lights

Light Source Shadows

Audio & Acoustics

Remove Vibrating / Noisy Objects

Sample / Analyse Acoustics

D.I.Y / Buy Foam Panels & Bass Traps

Test, Evaluate & Modify

Sampling Sound

Use Audacity & Audio Recorder

Walk Around & Clap Hard

Listen With Headphones

Bass Traps & Foam Panels

Absorb Echo, Clean Reverb

Smaller Rooms = More Padding

Bass Traps - Low Frequencies (Bass)

Foam Panels - Mid to High Frequencies

Bass Traps

Acoustic Foam Panels

Acoustic Foam Panels

Dihedral Corners

Dihedral Corners

Bass Traps

Auralex LENRD - 4 Pack 12" X 12" X 12"

$33 on Amazon

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Acoustic Panels

Pro Studio Acoustics - 12"x12"x2"

$59 on Amazon

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Coverage Area

12 Sq Ft + 24 Sq Ft + 12 Sq Ft48 Sq Ft = (Smaller Rooms Require

More Padding)

Position Desk & Equipment

Determine Your Recording Angle

Determine Background Area

Correct Distance from Background

Tidy Up / Tape Wires

Positioning Your Desk & Equipment

Perfect Distance

Getting Perfect Audio

Audio Equipment

Built-In Microphone (Laptop / Smartphone)

PC / Headset Microphones

Lavalier (Clip-On) Microphones

Stereo Condenser Microphones

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Stereo

Omni-Directional Cardioid

Bi-Directional

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RODE “Smart lav” Lavalier Mic

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ZOOM H1

Getting Perfect Lighting

Lighting Equipment

Sunlight (Free)

Softbox Lights

Umbrella Lights

LED Lights

Softbox Lighting

Why Softbox?

Cheap - Fluorescent Lights

Provides Focused Lighting

Easy to Configure

Easy to Replace

Choosing a Softbox

Daylight Bulbs - 5500k (Kelvins)

The Larger The Better

Must be Suitable For Video

Measure Your Watts

Softbox Components

3-5 Light Fluorescent Bulbs

Bulb mount

Diffuser cover

Stand

Photography Softbox

For Flash Photography More Expensive Better Build Quality More Sizes & Variations

Strobe Light

Video Softbox

4-5 Fluorescent Bulbs

Off / On Switches

“Continuous Lighting” Less Sizes / Variations Lower Quality / Cost

Continuous Softbox Kit

Fancierstudio 3000 Watt Softbox Lighting Kit

$140.00 on Amazon

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Choosing an Umbrella

Daylight Bulbs - 5500k (Kelvins)

Reflective Vs

Measure Your Watts

L.E.D Lighting

LED Lights

Portable, battery-powered

Mount on your DSLR

Variety of light options

Long-Lasting

Getting Perfect Video

Video Equipment

Built-in / External HD Webcam

Smartphone (Front or Back Camera)

DSLR

Handy-cam / GoPro

Built-In Webcam

I Use iSight / MacBook Air

Must Take HD Videos (720p)

Laptop Stand / Books to Get Right Height

Laptop Stands

Stand Steady$69 on Amazon

Sojitech$35.95 on Amazon

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External Webcam

Portable & Moveable

Must Take HD Videos (720p)

Can Be Attached to Tripod

External WebcamLogitech HD Pro Webcam C920$69 on Amazon

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Smartphone

Use Back Camera When Possible

Preview Smartphone Camera on Your Laptop

Use QuickTime Player on Mac

Use AirBeam for Mac

Presenting Your Video

Ad-Hoc (Wing It)

Basic Powerpoint / Keynote

Memorize a Script

Teleprompter

Green Screen

Green Screen Recording

Chromakey (Green / Blue Screen)

Isolate & Remove Your Background

Move & Zoom Yourself

Fill In Animation / Graphics

4-point or 5-point lighting Light green screen separately Prevent green line / reflection Need more space

Green Screen Options

Green Screen Factors

Method: Painted Walls Vs Screens

Size: Large Vs Small Screens

Fabric: Muslin Vs Synthetic Materials

Cons: Additional Lights & Space

Green Screen: Walls Vs Screens

Painting Your Walls is a Commitment

Screens Are Portable / Replaceable

You Only Need a Small Portion of Green Screen

Green Screen: Size Matters

Amount of Lighting Required

Amount of Space Required

Solo vs Group Videos

Talking Head Vs Full-Body

Green Screen Backdrop

ePhoto Studio Green Screen Backdrop Kit (10x12 Feet)$82 on Amazon

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Green Screen Panel

CowboyStudio Reversible Background Panel$42 on Amazon

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