Such a helpful video Gideon, thank you. What make are the lights and the teleprompter? Also can you recommend where to get a virtual backdrop for videos? Hope you can help. Good luck with everything.
Hi Gideon, just came across your videos and website. What grabbed me was Paul Colligan giving you a referral,I also follow Tyrone Shum. I am a MSMM member myself and have just completed building my own studio a week ago. Purchased Sony Vegas 2 weeks ago and waiting for my Blue Yetti Pro to be delivered. Your videos' and report are quality, hope I can get my stuff looking as good as yours :)
I LOVE this!!! Thank you thank you. I am in the middle of building a studio office for filming in my own home, and this way very inspirational because it shows me that I don't need much space to do this!!!
So your mentioned Video Blogging on another video. What is this Gideon? Do you blog on Youtube or your own website using Youtube video. I guess my question is - what social media tools in Youtube are the best to use?
@TheInfoExpert have you downloaded my free report at rapidvideoblogging dooot cooom yet? that will give you a lot of answers - it's 92 pages long and packed with very useful info!
We sent you a message through youtube, not sure if you got it or not. Just wondering if you are free at all to have a chat! We are most likely going to be working with one of your past business partners Jayjay from freemagiclive. It would be great to catch up sometime!
GET A HAIRCUT! LOL Gideon, thank you so much for the awesome information you give away for free! Because of your videos, I feel connected to you and your business as well as I feel as though I have made a genuine friend. Bless you and your family!
Why did you remove the green screen paint on your walls from your last office tour video? Really curious. Also, what is the thinking behind a "standing" desk? Thanks so much for your videos!
@MakingASceneVideos I moved away from green screen videos about 3 years ago - found them to be overkill for the web and a pain in the bum. For standing desk, three things - 1. better use of space (no chair needed), 2. health benefits, 3. increased productivity.
Looking spiffy, Gideon. I love my office (very white also!). I love the IDEA of a white board...had one - and admired it's whiteness on a daily basis - but never used it. Have passed it on to someone who does.
@backtofrontfitness ah we all have to start somewhere - you will laugh when you look at some of my first videos (not on this channel). I am rather embarrassed by them, but am keeping them up to remind me of my journey...
Thanks for the tour. Makes it look doable. I've been experimenting with my own space, and from what I can tell the light kit is the most critical part of the setup.
@ProbateTrustAttorney yeah lighting is pretty important - esp for lower priced cameras. But I have found having a decent camera with awesome sound can also make a big difference.
amazing work Gideon. Love the lighting. i have started doing my videos and have a nice setup with DSLR camera. however I finding the whole process a bit tedious and I need help.
@NYCSmileDesign ok - no worries - I am planning to release a course on that soon that will go into A LOT more detail of making it all simple and speeding up the process...
Nice I really wish I could expand out of my room and have a studio like that. Do you really edit your videos standing up? What if your at the computer for several hours? What is the benefit of this?
@thestev34 I hardly do any more editing for my videos - that's for my video editor :). I dont literally stand up for ALL day long. But standing up while working means I dont waste any time in front of the computer, cos my legs get tired otherwise lol! Some reports have recently come out suggesting it's better for your health to stand up while working. But check with your physio therapist perhaps?
Please! I would really like to learn more about your teleprompter. There are so many options on the site you recommended. What are you using? How exciting to have a new space to work in, and get things done without home interfering as it so often can do.
gideon, great video my friend. i have an office about the same size and looking to unclutter it and make a dedicated video space too. i have nice lights. what are the dimension of your space including the over width and length as well as the sizes of your work and video area. i think my space is VERY similar to yours and your layout is great. thanks, david
Hey Gideon, awesome video! I am in the midst of building my home office extension and was considering a standing desk also. Where abouts did you get your one from (looks ideal)? Also where can I find a teleprompter like yours?
Just a suggestion for the couch background, perhaps paint that section of the wall in chromakey green and then you can be in any location you like...just a thought :)
It is great to see how you set it up. So simple and effective . . . with THREE AREAs! Great design.
I just re-did my desk and made it a stand up desk. I bought some twenty dollar bookcases and popped a desktop on top to them. Perfect hieght and easy to use. I had made a difference in how I do my videos.
@lylizm Ah very creative solution for your standup desk! It's amazing how hard it is to find good stand up desks in the shops - almost impossible! Have you found a nice change in productivity as a result yet?
@GideonShalwick thanks so much for the reply. I love your videos, keep up the good work. I wish I had enough space to have a cool studio like yours! I know about finding a good stand up desk and most of them are really expensive and clunky looking. I have found that my productivity has increased. I feel like I am getting more things done standing up. When I sit too much, it sometimes get in a lazy type mood, but standing keeps my energy up.
Good ideas .. useful and efficient .. my concerns would be the overall costs of your professional cameras, lighting and teleprompters … most starting out would find this extreme. On the other hand if you want to come across to your public as a professional than everyone should work towards a studio as yours. Thanks for the tour
Gideon, the videos look great. I was wondering if you wear makeup during your shoots? I would think that you'd have to with all those bright lights. If you do, do you have any tips for guys who don't normally wear makeup?
@andrewbshell nope - have never worn makup on my youtube vids, except for one maybe I think, where I had a big ugly pimple on my nose! (blush). For youtube vids, I reckon makeup for guys is totally unnecessary... just be natural!
Hi Gideon ...fantastic office! I just set up a studio with green screen ...do you like the white background better than greenscreen? I have a Kodak Zi8 with Audio Technica lav mic for quick & portable stuff and use a Canon 60D for better quality along with an Apex 400 studio mic connected via Tascam to my pc. I never get good audio on the A.T. tho and adding in a separate audio track & synchronizing to my video is always a bit of a pain ...what do you suggest?
@shanejohnston2 yeah I just use white screen now. Green screen is overkill for the web in my opinion - best kept for the TV weather man! For sound, I use a Sony UTX-B2 system now. It's a bit pricey, but does a fantastic job and I have never regretted getting one.
This is a great reminder of how important it is to setup a simple, clean looking environment to allow a variety of recording scenarios. I have been playing around with this and enjoying the creative ideas for improving my youtube recordings. Thanks again Gideon for the excellent demonstration.
Gideon! Your office looks great! I love it. At first, I was thinking "Why put the desk, bookshelf, etc there?" At the end, it all made sense. I think I will redo my office now and move some furniture around.
What is a good alternative for lighting to use? I know you are using the nice quality lighting for videos to shine against the wall and the ones located next to the cameras. Is there a "poor man's" alternative for that? Thanks!
@fernandolawl check one of the video replies on my white background video here: watch?v=rZP0qKVJOlc - it shows a very affordable solution for lighting.
Hi Gideon. Great video. I have bought myself a canon 60d and was wondering what lense you use for your other presentation videos? You mentioned the 50mm 1.8 lens in this video. Is this the lens you use for all the other videos? I am working with the lenses that came in the kit. And I think the video quality is good. I just wonder if I can still get a better quality with a different lens. What's your thought? Thanks! Chris
@baliko2007 for the shots where I get the nice depth of field (blurry background), I use the 50mm 1.8 lens. For the white background shoots, I just use one of the kit lenses...
Loved this! Thanks so much for sharing your new office with us, Gideon. As someone who works out of her bedroom (and shares a desk with her husband) I am always envious of people who have their own space from which to do things. I'll get there eventually though. :)
@carmensognonvi I worked from my bedroom for quite some time, then upgraded to the living room... then I had my own home office (another bedroom), and now I have my very own real office - 5 years in the making lol!
@DivorcedWomenDating Hey Suzy - it really depends a lot on the kind of camera you are using and also the lens. For example, the lens that I am using now allows me to shoot in rather confined spaces. Currently the distance between the subject and camera is about 2 meters (which I think is about 6 feet yes).
Wanted to share with you that thanks to your excellent videos and advice was have become a YouTube partner. I have created over 210 videos on weight loss and my views are growing everyday. Thanks and I want you to know that you are making a difference.
Hi Gideon, in that set up you are able to control the amount of natural daylight through the blinds, in the place where I am thinking of using, the felling is semi clear plastic, which has cloth (light cream) blocking the harsh light, how much of an issue is natural daylight, factoring I have two large light boxes to supplement the lighting? Matt
@moggiex mixing lights can cause some issues... but only for those who are attuned to it... like real pro's. Most other people may not even notice anything strange. But test it and see what happens...
Great video. I am in the process of setting up my own production studio at my home. I am in the beginning stages and you have given some great tips on how how to use your space and different area where in where I can video. Looking forward to more. Thanks!
Fascinating video, your space is really sparse! In my own office/studio/shop there's a whole lot more 'stuff', like paperwork, storage, stock etc. After seeing this video though I'm really thinking I need to make my personal work area / studio less cluttered and more function-driven. Great standing desk, I was about to implement one of those too!
Professional workspaces do wonders for your productivity I had a real neat and tidy work space the beginning of last year, but in the last few months have had to make do with a temporary workspace which consists of a coffee table, the Mrs had eyes for my workspace/room so she can sit and watch the TV lol!
Great setup, Gideon. I've also got the 27 inch iMac and the new Mac Book Air and they're incredible! When you record a conversation on Skype, what software do you use to make the recording?
@GideonShalwick I tried Call Recorder about 8 months ago and for whatever reason, it just didn't work well. I tried it out again a few days ago and it is hot! Superb audio quality and the video was almost unreal, how clean and clear it was. Still working out how to record a screen share — the feature to screen share a window or selection doesn't appear to be available any longer thru Skype — but otherwise, a phenomenal method of recording interviews.
Awesomeness Gideon. Looks like I'll have to come down & film my videos there. I'm nomadic at the moment, so it makes it hard to have a setup such as yours. I do have a tripod and 4 cams (Samsung Galaxy S II (phone), Kodak Zi8 & the Flip Mino HD oh and another older Kodak camera). A friend gave me a GoPro Hero for Christmas so using that to do video blogs/walk throughs.
Lighting is my main issue as when I'm mobile I have to find a place with good natural lighting.
@cruisinaltitude Hey man! Great to see you on here! Have you considered just replacing all your video gear with an iphone? As for lighting... have you looked at some LED options? They are nice and light and can be battery operated. The hardware store may even have something for you...
@GideonShalwick the iPhones are so expensive on this side of the world and I'd have to change my provider, which I can't really do at the moment. I'll check out the lights as I really need to get some lights that can fit in my bag easily and don't let the airport security guys go crazy. I primarily use the iPad now; I just had all that stuff over time. I'll get looking for portable lights.
@BrookeDavies96 it may be that your internet connection is a bit slow? Or perhaps your computer graphics card may not be advanced enough? That's the only things I can think of...
@TheFreeMindGuy At the moment... Influence by Dr Robert Cialdini, Breakthrough Advertising by Eugene Schwartz and Good To Great by Jim Collins. Perhaps I can make a video for each one, explaining why they are my top business books...
@GideonShalwick Thanks Gideon _ I like Cialdini too & found a couple of great summarising mindmaps for my ipad. I too love Good to Great but haven't read Eugene Schwartz. I'd say my Top 3 are Peter Senge the 5th Discipline, Philip Kotler on Marketing Management (my uni lecturer sold this to us as the best marketing book in the world. The same one they use at Harvard) and Smarter Selling by Keith Dugdale / David Lambert. (Currently reading The Challenger Sale by Matthew Dixon / Brent Admason)
Your office is sweet Gideon. Truly a content factory ~ Very impressive. Curious to know what type of lens you are running with your 60D. I've got the same camera, for sound i use the G3 sennheiser, I've got a white sheet set up... as you said you used to have. Again, thnx for sharing, you make it look simple, doable, and inspire others to get it going on.
@TheMattyMiller I used two lenses for this recording. For the one where I am sitting down, I used a 50mm 1.8. And the other one is simply the one that came with the kit set.
@GideonShalwick I have the same camera, and same lenses ;-) A great setup. I mostly use it for Video Production for businesses. Here is some of my Work: Youtube. com/ TurningWinds - We did all their videos. A recent video: Youtube. com/ watch?v =DhMzUoI5oHs. I have no professional education in Video Production but thoroughly enjoy doing it as an addon to my Web Marketing business. I use an external Lapel Mic as well paired with a Tascam DR-100, great recorder.
@GideonShalwick I meant to ask you if you used your built in Audio paired with a mic or a separate recorder as well? I never could get good audio on the camera paired with a lapel mic, there was always a constant noise. The Tascam does a smashing job. I don't do any of the video editing either, I outsource all of it. That is the most tedious part IMO.
Cool office and you are so lucky to get natural light coming in from outside with some greenery. I have the same setup as you, iMac, rode podcaster and camera equipment. Just a quick thing, do you do any green screen recordings? or is everything done in white?
@OnlineIncomeLab I think just a normal tripod will work. I got the cheaper version of the PadPrompter where you don't need that rail system thing. So, I just used one of my extra tripods for mounting the PadPrompter. Works well.
Oh wow! Nice layout man! Thats a BIG Whiteboard! LOL You know..I never thought about using a teleprompter..I just talk off the top of my head. I'll definitely look into to for videos that will be on my blog.
@bigmanshrinking1 thanks! Yeah the whiteboard is 3.6m long. Pretty big. So I LOVE it! I have not used a teleprompter much. The one you see in the video is only a couple of weeks old, so I have not really used it yet.
Fantastic job on the office. I just leased one for myself and moved my assistant and I moved in over the weekend. Love the separate of the bookshelf and am definitely going to check into a teleprompter! Thanks for sharing :)
@sejackson45 I stopped using green screen and chroma key about 3 years ago cos it was too much hassle and overkill for online video. Best use for it in my view is for the weather channel. Otherwise it just seems a bit "try hard", esp on youtube.
very nice.very clean office.your so right.your environment can make or break you..i live in a basement with clutter. def need to clean it up or get a small office like yours. any tips on how many subscribers/views/etc i need before i consider applying for partner and adsense?
@fromflab2fabdotcom Yeah definitely clean up a bit - declutter as you say :). As to the partner program, it seems to be a bit of a mystery. And it probably changes all the time too. But if you have say 5,000 followers, go ahead and apply...
@UniProAustralia Haven't used one much, but the one I just got recently is the PadPrompter that works with the iPad - pretty cool in my tests. May be using it more this year.
@Sweeney2066 ah thanks! The planner is simply some graph paper that the printer people "blew up" and then laminated so that I can use it as a whiteboard with lines on it. Only a few dollars. Pretty cool.
I can't afford all of that sophisticated equipment. I do have a mac and a flip video but it takes me forever to upload a video. That's why I have to do like 3 at a time, often changing clothes. I struggle with lighting too
@GideonShalwick Thanks. The editing is the longest task and my lighting is always a challenge. I bought your course and am still working through the videos :-)
Nice office! :) I love your white board my one is quite small it gets full so fast, my bedroom is my office for now cant wait to get a real office :) Always love your work Gideon!
thanks @MeatheadZone! I sometimes wish ALL the walls of my office was whiteboard - I just have SOOO many ideas to record all the time. Such a great thinking tool. I think there is an actual whiteboard paint that people sometimes use on their office walls. Sounds like a plan...
@jameelouise Hey Jamee - the one I have there is called PadPrompter - just google it. I've only tested it once, but may be using it some more this year...
@GideonShalwick great thx - that's a new one for me. I will have more use of a teleprompter this year so an shopping. I am also looking at PromptDog and telepromptermirror. Good to 'see' you again. Happy New Year!
Gideon, Nicely done video . Thank you for sharing your tips and equipment ideas. I really like the white backgrounds and have started one at my office. We operate a rural public access (non-profit) TV channel, and love your videos. They inspire us to do better and to be more creative. If you ever have any content or content ideas we could share with our viewers let us know.
Hey Gideon! So nice to see your face (growing your hair hey!) LOVE your new office, congratulations! I heard you say you are using a canon camera now (instead of HD flip). Do you have to import those videos through imovie now before you get them into screenflow? I have a great canon but can't seem to use that easy drag-and-drop method you teach in your FANTASTIC Rapid Video Blogging course using the flip. Do you know a secret fast way to get the videos off your canon you can share? Shan :)
@shanlarter Hey Shan!!! Great to see you're still around! I use the Canon 60D (DSLR Camera) which records in .mov, which I can directly use in ScreenFlow. But nowadays, I do very little of my own editing. Will share more on that soon...
Great video Gideon ... I do actually have a room that I could set up and leave it ready for recording. Seeing how you've laid it out has been really helpful. Your new office looks great !!!
wow! This is for the pros! I'm still in the first cell of the domination matrix. lol Creating content like crazy.... in not so ideal conditions, of course....
Great video, Gideon. I've got several places in my home where I could set up a tripod and be ready to go. I'm going to work on that next week. Thanks for the great ideas. And awesome clean office!
Has anyone noticed the whiteboard at 3:26 . It says sex!
truuStudio 1 day ago
Such a helpful video Gideon, thank you. What make are the lights and the teleprompter? Also can you recommend where to get a virtual backdrop for videos? Hope you can help. Good luck with everything.
revakashalonsdale 5 days ago
Hi Gideon, just came across your videos and website. What grabbed me was Paul Colligan giving you a referral,I also follow Tyrone Shum. I am a MSMM member myself and have just completed building my own studio a week ago. Purchased Sony Vegas 2 weeks ago and waiting for my Blue Yetti Pro to be delivered. Your videos' and report are quality, hope I can get my stuff looking as good as yours :)
All the best from a fellow South African..Ivan
TheGbgbg 2 weeks ago in playlist Home Video Production Studio
Thank you for sharing your place Gideon! Awesome video...as always :)
Vitoria
WealthWithVitoria 3 weeks ago
I LOVE this!!! Thank you thank you. I am in the middle of building a studio office for filming in my own home, and this way very inspirational because it shows me that I don't need much space to do this!!!
FrugalbyNature 3 weeks ago
So your mentioned Video Blogging on another video. What is this Gideon? Do you blog on Youtube or your own website using Youtube video. I guess my question is - what social media tools in Youtube are the best to use?
TheInfoExpert 4 weeks ago
@TheInfoExpert have you downloaded my free report at rapidvideoblogging dooot cooom yet? that will give you a lot of answers - it's 92 pages long and packed with very useful info!
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
Oh and I Love the office mate! looks great! We need one of our own soon too!
EncyclopediaOfMagic 1 month ago
@EncyclopediaOfMagic yeah makes a big difference to productivity...
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
Hi Gideon!
We sent you a message through youtube, not sure if you got it or not. Just wondering if you are free at all to have a chat! We are most likely going to be working with one of your past business partners Jayjay from freemagiclive. It would be great to catch up sometime!
Thanks mate!
Vinh
EncyclopediaOfMagic 1 month ago
@EncyclopediaOfMagic bit busy right now with big projects - what did you have in mind?
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
GET A HAIRCUT! LOL Gideon, thank you so much for the awesome information you give away for free! Because of your videos, I feel connected to you and your business as well as I feel as though I have made a genuine friend. Bless you and your family!
matthew5711 1 month ago
@matthew5711 wow that is awesome to hear - video is just such an amazing way to connect with one's audience!
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
Why did you remove the green screen paint on your walls from your last office tour video? Really curious. Also, what is the thinking behind a "standing" desk? Thanks so much for your videos!
MakingASceneVideos 1 month ago
@MakingASceneVideos I moved away from green screen videos about 3 years ago - found them to be overkill for the web and a pain in the bum. For standing desk, three things - 1. better use of space (no chair needed), 2. health benefits, 3. increased productivity.
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
Thanks for this. I love the idea of the office right next to a studio that is always ready. I am trying a very modified version of this setup.
ndlela 1 month ago
@ndlela oh yeah it's a big time saver, and also helps with increased creativity...
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
thankyou gideon, i so love how sharing and encouraging you are....
SoulJuiceTV 1 month ago
@SoulJuiceTV you're welcome Devika! Great to have your support here too!
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
A teleprompter is an insane good idea. Thanks much. :)
kenbok99 1 month ago
@kenbok99 you're welcome!
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
Just curious... are you using a 50mm lens?
MrForsund 1 month ago
@MrForsund for the first and last bit of the video yes. But for the other part, it's just one of the kit lenses...
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
Looking spiffy, Gideon. I love my office (very white also!). I love the IDEA of a white board...had one - and admired it's whiteness on a daily basis - but never used it. Have passed it on to someone who does.
MeganHillsTV 1 month ago
@MeganHillsTV hey Megan - yeah I do like white - lifts the room nicely. And the whiteboard is my fav - but I know it's not everyone's cup of tea.
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
love the set up. gives me something to aim for. A bit green around the ears still with my web business and the tech side, but getting there!
backtofrontfitness 1 month ago
@backtofrontfitness ah we all have to start somewhere - you will laugh when you look at some of my first videos (not on this channel). I am rather embarrassed by them, but am keeping them up to remind me of my journey...
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
That's a very nice setup you've built there. Ron Goodwave would approve. ;)
jtunkelo 1 month ago
@jtunkelo lol - oh that brings back some fun memories! When is our next episode again?
GideonShalwick 1 month ago
Thanks for the tour. Makes it look doable. I've been experimenting with my own space, and from what I can tell the light kit is the most critical part of the setup.
ProbateTrustAttorney 1 month ago
@ProbateTrustAttorney yeah lighting is pretty important - esp for lower priced cameras. But I have found having a decent camera with awesome sound can also make a big difference.
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
amazing work Gideon. Love the lighting. i have started doing my videos and have a nice setup with DSLR camera. however I finding the whole process a bit tedious and I need help.
NYCSmileDesign 1 month ago
@NYCSmileDesign ok - no worries - I am planning to release a course on that soon that will go into A LOT more detail of making it all simple and speeding up the process...
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
Nice I really wish I could expand out of my room and have a studio like that. Do you really edit your videos standing up? What if your at the computer for several hours? What is the benefit of this?
thestev34 1 month ago
@thestev34 some believe that there are physical benefits to not sitting all day. Increased productivity and less back pain.
eZangaInc 1 month ago
@thestev34 I hardly do any more editing for my videos - that's for my video editor :). I dont literally stand up for ALL day long. But standing up while working means I dont waste any time in front of the computer, cos my legs get tired otherwise lol! Some reports have recently come out suggesting it's better for your health to stand up while working. But check with your physio therapist perhaps?
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
Thanks for the tour of your office and all your swanky equipment. Maybe next time you could do a video of your sports car and hot girlfriend!
glasiad 1 month ago
@glasiad lol - I drive a Toyota Corolla. And I dont have a hot girlfriend, but I do have a hot wife if that counts? hehehe...
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
Thank you for sharing your office set up, you were one of the best at FWF3!
newdesigner1 1 month ago
@newdesigner1 wow thank you! that is a really big compliment! much appreciated!
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
so jealous! well done gideon - would love to have one like that myself :)
JustinTeohOfficial 1 month ago
@JustinTeohOfficial all in good time Justin! I know you will have yours soon!
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
Please! I would really like to learn more about your teleprompter. There are so many options on the site you recommended. What are you using? How exciting to have a new space to work in, and get things done without home interfering as it so often can do.
readlucysrainbow 1 month ago
@readlucysrainbow ok - sounds like a lot of people want to learn more about the teleprompter - I may just create a video on that then :)
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
gideon, great video my friend. i have an office about the same size and looking to unclutter it and make a dedicated video space too. i have nice lights. what are the dimension of your space including the over width and length as well as the sizes of your work and video area. i think my space is VERY similar to yours and your layout is great. thanks, david
cseprep 1 month ago
@cseprep I think it's around 3m by 6m. Not huge, but big enough for just me and my little studio...
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
Good stuff buddy, hope you're well!
TomBreezeTV 1 month ago
Your office is amazing! Thanks so much for sharing, you've given me so many ideas in setting up my workspace.
MommyReporter 1 month ago
@MommyReporter great stuff! please do share your solution also once you've got it all setup!
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
Hey Gideon, awesome video! I am in the midst of building my home office extension and was considering a standing desk also. Where abouts did you get your one from (looks ideal)? Also where can I find a teleprompter like yours?
Just a suggestion for the couch background, perhaps paint that section of the wall in chromakey green and then you can be in any location you like...just a thought :)
Keep up the great work!
Cheers
Josh
@joshuavdbroek
JoshuaVDBroek 1 month ago
@JoshuaVDBroek desk from Ikea (had to mix and match a few things). still not ideal, but ok for now. Teleprompter - google pad prompter :)
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
It is great to see how you set it up. So simple and effective . . . with THREE AREAs! Great design.
I just re-did my desk and made it a stand up desk. I bought some twenty dollar bookcases and popped a desktop on top to them. Perfect hieght and easy to use. I had made a difference in how I do my videos.
lylizm 1 month ago
@lylizm Ah very creative solution for your standup desk! It's amazing how hard it is to find good stand up desks in the shops - almost impossible! Have you found a nice change in productivity as a result yet?
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
@GideonShalwick thanks so much for the reply. I love your videos, keep up the good work. I wish I had enough space to have a cool studio like yours! I know about finding a good stand up desk and most of them are really expensive and clunky looking. I have found that my productivity has increased. I feel like I am getting more things done standing up. When I sit too much, it sometimes get in a lazy type mood, but standing keeps my energy up.
lylizm 4 weeks ago
The sound and picture quality are superb! Thanks for sharing your stidio setup and equipment.
sandrazimmer 1 month ago
@sandrazimmer no probs Sandra!
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
What a great little setup you've got there! Standing desk eh? You'll actually stand all day?
JoshRimer 1 month ago
@JoshRimer yup - I stand up for quite a big part of the day. Often I would just go to the coffee shop though and go and do some typing there...
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
Would love a video dedicated to the use of your teleprompter. I look forward to all of your videos, Gideon. You're a great teacher!
yow411 1 month ago
@yow411 ok - have added it to my video list...
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
Good ideas .. useful and efficient .. my concerns would be the overall costs of your professional cameras, lighting and teleprompters … most starting out would find this extreme. On the other hand if you want to come across to your public as a professional than everyone should work towards a studio as yours. Thanks for the tour
Regards
Bruce Gilchrist
MasterMindClub 1 month ago
@MasterMindClub Hey Bruce - there are many lower cost options - eg see one of the video responses on one of my videos here: watch?v=rZP0qKVJOlc
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
Gideon, the videos look great. I was wondering if you wear makeup during your shoots? I would think that you'd have to with all those bright lights. If you do, do you have any tips for guys who don't normally wear makeup?
andrewbshell 1 month ago
@andrewbshell nope - have never worn makup on my youtube vids, except for one maybe I think, where I had a big ugly pimple on my nose! (blush). For youtube vids, I reckon makeup for guys is totally unnecessary... just be natural!
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
Hi Gideon ...fantastic office! I just set up a studio with green screen ...do you like the white background better than greenscreen? I have a Kodak Zi8 with Audio Technica lav mic for quick & portable stuff and use a Canon 60D for better quality along with an Apex 400 studio mic connected via Tascam to my pc. I never get good audio on the A.T. tho and adding in a separate audio track & synchronizing to my video is always a bit of a pain ...what do you suggest?
shanejohnston2 1 month ago
@shanejohnston2 yeah I just use white screen now. Green screen is overkill for the web in my opinion - best kept for the TV weather man! For sound, I use a Sony UTX-B2 system now. It's a bit pricey, but does a fantastic job and I have never regretted getting one.
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
This is a great reminder of how important it is to setup a simple, clean looking environment to allow a variety of recording scenarios. I have been playing around with this and enjoying the creative ideas for improving my youtube recordings. Thanks again Gideon for the excellent demonstration.
selfgrowthproject 1 month ago
@selfgrowthproject It's amazing what you can do with a rather small space when you just apply some creativity :)
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
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selfgrowthproject 1 month ago
Gideon! Your office looks great! I love it. At first, I was thinking "Why put the desk, bookshelf, etc there?" At the end, it all made sense. I think I will redo my office now and move some furniture around.
What is a good alternative for lighting to use? I know you are using the nice quality lighting for videos to shine against the wall and the ones located next to the cameras. Is there a "poor man's" alternative for that? Thanks!
fernandolawl 1 month ago
@fernandolawl check one of the video replies on my white background video here: watch?v=rZP0qKVJOlc - it shows a very affordable solution for lighting.
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
Hi Gideon. Great video. I have bought myself a canon 60d and was wondering what lense you use for your other presentation videos? You mentioned the 50mm 1.8 lens in this video. Is this the lens you use for all the other videos? I am working with the lenses that came in the kit. And I think the video quality is good. I just wonder if I can still get a better quality with a different lens. What's your thought? Thanks! Chris
baliko2007 1 month ago
@baliko2007 for the shots where I get the nice depth of field (blurry background), I use the 50mm 1.8 lens. For the white background shoots, I just use one of the kit lenses...
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
Nice work Gideon. I am just putting an office together myself. Many great ideas here. Thanks!
albi6822 1 month ago
@albi6822 Cool bananas! Share your space with us once you've got it set ok?
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
Well done on this sweet office Gideon. love the set up, you are using the right
camera canon 60D. Thank you for sharing your powerful information with us.
We always look forward to watching your video`s. Keep up the great work.
MJElectronics 1 month ago
@MJElectronics no probs! thanks for your great support!
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
Loved this! Thanks so much for sharing your new office with us, Gideon. As someone who works out of her bedroom (and shares a desk with her husband) I am always envious of people who have their own space from which to do things. I'll get there eventually though. :)
carmensognonvi 1 month ago
@carmensognonvi I worked from my bedroom for quite some time, then upgraded to the living room... then I had my own home office (another bedroom), and now I have my very own real office - 5 years in the making lol!
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
Gideon,
Very Zen in your use of space.
Simple, clean, and very effective... Love it.
You know the old saying, "A Picture is worth a 1000 words" definitely applies in this case.
It appears that the distance from the camera to the subject is 6 feet or less.
True?
What is the closest that you get to your camera and still have a quality shot?
Thanks for sharing.
Suzy Weiss
Online Dating Coach
DivorcedWomenDating 1 month ago
@DivorcedWomenDating Hey Suzy - it really depends a lot on the kind of camera you are using and also the lens. For example, the lens that I am using now allows me to shoot in rather confined spaces. Currently the distance between the subject and camera is about 2 meters (which I think is about 6 feet yes).
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
Awesome video.What other kind of video work do you do apart from YouTube videos?
Cheptiony 1 month ago
@Cheptiony I create two other kinds of videos - product/membership videos, and also promotional videos for promoting my products and businesses...
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
Wanted to share with you that thanks to your excellent videos and advice was have become a YouTube partner. I have created over 210 videos on weight loss and my views are growing everyday. Thanks and I want you to know that you are making a difference.
loganeski 1 month ago
@loganeski wow fantastic news that you become partner! Keep up the great work - it just gets better from here... the best is yet to come!
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
Hi Gideon, in that set up you are able to control the amount of natural daylight through the blinds, in the place where I am thinking of using, the felling is semi clear plastic, which has cloth (light cream) blocking the harsh light, how much of an issue is natural daylight, factoring I have two large light boxes to supplement the lighting? Matt
moggiex 1 month ago
@moggiex mixing lights can cause some issues... but only for those who are attuned to it... like real pro's. Most other people may not even notice anything strange. But test it and see what happens...
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
Great video. I am in the process of setting up my own production studio at my home. I am in the beginning stages and you have given some great tips on how how to use your space and different area where in where I can video. Looking forward to more. Thanks!
KarlasTV1 1 month ago
@KarlasTV1 Cool stuff - do share your space with us once you've got it setup!
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
Thank you very much!!! :)
The best video I´v ever seen about home office.
So many technical details.
Great
maximszeged 1 month ago
@maximszeged wow thanks! what a compliment!
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
Fascinating video, your space is really sparse! In my own office/studio/shop there's a whole lot more 'stuff', like paperwork, storage, stock etc. After seeing this video though I'm really thinking I need to make my personal work area / studio less cluttered and more function-driven. Great standing desk, I was about to implement one of those too!
simoncrabb 1 month ago
@simoncrabb I like keeping it clean - helps me remove the cluttered feeling from my mind so that I can focus.
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
Professional workspaces do wonders for your productivity I had a real neat and tidy work space the beginning of last year, but in the last few months have had to make do with a temporary workspace which consists of a coffee table, the Mrs had eyes for my workspace/room so she can sit and watch the TV lol!
WayneTully1 1 month ago
@WayneTully1 Ah I hope you can get back to what you had Wayne! As you know, it makes a big difference!
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
Great setup, Gideon. I've also got the 27 inch iMac and the new Mac Book Air and they're incredible! When you record a conversation on Skype, what software do you use to make the recording?
standubin 1 month ago
@standubin Call Recorder - sweet little program!
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
@GideonShalwick I tried Call Recorder about 8 months ago and for whatever reason, it just didn't work well. I tried it out again a few days ago and it is hot! Superb audio quality and the video was almost unreal, how clean and clear it was. Still working out how to record a screen share — the feature to screen share a window or selection doesn't appear to be available any longer thru Skype — but otherwise, a phenomenal method of recording interviews.
standubin 4 weeks ago
Awesomeness Gideon. Looks like I'll have to come down & film my videos there. I'm nomadic at the moment, so it makes it hard to have a setup such as yours. I do have a tripod and 4 cams (Samsung Galaxy S II (phone), Kodak Zi8 & the Flip Mino HD oh and another older Kodak camera). A friend gave me a GoPro Hero for Christmas so using that to do video blogs/walk throughs.
Lighting is my main issue as when I'm mobile I have to find a place with good natural lighting.
THanks for sharing your studio.
cruisinaltitude 1 month ago
@cruisinaltitude Hey man! Great to see you on here! Have you considered just replacing all your video gear with an iphone? As for lighting... have you looked at some LED options? They are nice and light and can be battery operated. The hardware store may even have something for you...
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
@GideonShalwick the iPhones are so expensive on this side of the world and I'd have to change my provider, which I can't really do at the moment. I'll check out the lights as I really need to get some lights that can fit in my bag easily and don't let the airport security guys go crazy. I primarily use the iPad now; I just had all that stuff over time. I'll get looking for portable lights.
cruisinaltitude 4 weeks ago
Is making videos your fulltime work or what do you work with?
TheSimonTech 1 month ago
@TheSimonTech my full time work is running an online educational business, of which creating videos is perhaps 10% of my effort.
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
Hi Gideon, Love your space! On my computer your speech is a little out of sync. Why would that be?
BrookeDavies96 1 month ago
@BrookeDavies96 it may be that your internet connection is a bit slow? Or perhaps your computer graphics card may not be advanced enough? That's the only things I can think of...
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
Many thanks, Gideon :-)
mikehcg 1 month ago
My question is, where did you get the teleprompter? I have been looking all over the place for one, but have found none to date.
mikehcg 1 month ago
@mikehcg Google PadPrompter. The first result will be it. Geez... these PadPrompter guys should be sending me some commissions lol!
GideonShalwick 1 month ago
@GideonShalwick could you perhaps do a video in the future on using the teleprompter and various alternatives?
dentalholiday 1 month ago
@dentalholiday ok I have added it to the list...
GideonShalwick 4 weeks ago
@mikehcg indymogul recently did a DIY telepromter for 35 bucks using an ipad. Might be helpful a youtube search for it should do the trick.
eZangaInc 1 month ago
nice layout;-)
MarginalMedia 1 month ago
Hey Gideon - love the vid. What are your top three favourite business books and why?
TheFreeMindGuy 1 month ago
@TheFreeMindGuy At the moment... Influence by Dr Robert Cialdini, Breakthrough Advertising by Eugene Schwartz and Good To Great by Jim Collins. Perhaps I can make a video for each one, explaining why they are my top business books...
GideonShalwick 1 month ago
@GideonShalwick Thanks Gideon _ I like Cialdini too & found a couple of great summarising mindmaps for my ipad. I too love Good to Great but haven't read Eugene Schwartz. I'd say my Top 3 are Peter Senge the 5th Discipline, Philip Kotler on Marketing Management (my uni lecturer sold this to us as the best marketing book in the world. The same one they use at Harvard) and Smarter Selling by Keith Dugdale / David Lambert. (Currently reading The Challenger Sale by Matthew Dixon / Brent Admason)
TheFreeMindGuy 1 month ago
Your office is sweet Gideon. Truly a content factory ~ Very impressive. Curious to know what type of lens you are running with your 60D. I've got the same camera, for sound i use the G3 sennheiser, I've got a white sheet set up... as you said you used to have. Again, thnx for sharing, you make it look simple, doable, and inspire others to get it going on.
TheMattyMiller 1 month ago
@TheMattyMiller I used two lenses for this recording. For the one where I am sitting down, I used a 50mm 1.8. And the other one is simply the one that came with the kit set.
GideonShalwick 1 month ago
@GideonShalwick I have the same camera, and same lenses ;-) A great setup. I mostly use it for Video Production for businesses. Here is some of my Work: Youtube. com/ TurningWinds - We did all their videos. A recent video: Youtube. com/ watch?v =DhMzUoI5oHs. I have no professional education in Video Production but thoroughly enjoy doing it as an addon to my Web Marketing business. I use an external Lapel Mic as well paired with a Tascam DR-100, great recorder.
KyleBlakeAllred 1 month ago
@GideonShalwick I meant to ask you if you used your built in Audio paired with a mic or a separate recorder as well? I never could get good audio on the camera paired with a lapel mic, there was always a constant noise. The Tascam does a smashing job. I don't do any of the video editing either, I outsource all of it. That is the most tedious part IMO.
KyleBlakeAllred 1 month ago
AWESOME whiteboard! nice layout for rest of office & great idea to have multiple backgrounds
accessloans 1 month ago
@accessloans yeah, having the different backgrounds just gives my videos a bit more variety while still recording in the same office :)
GideonShalwick 1 month ago
Cool office and you are so lucky to get natural light coming in from outside with some greenery. I have the same setup as you, iMac, rode podcaster and camera equipment. Just a quick thing, do you do any green screen recordings? or is everything done in white?
Outsourcinglive 1 month ago
@Outsourcinglive
what are the equipment I need I like to record great vocal ?
johnenlima 1 month ago
@johnenlima I've been using a lapel microphone like the Audiotechnica which costs a little less than the wireless mic. That will do the trick.
Outsourcinglive 1 month ago
@Outsourcinglive Yeah the greenery outside is great with the natural light coming in. Seems like you're something close to a clone of me Tyrone ;)
GideonShalwick 1 month ago
@GideonShalwick Almost... hehehe my video format is different now so I'm not going to be ur clone anymore. ;)
Outsourcinglive 1 month ago
Which tripod and what mounting gear do I need to the teleprompter?
OnlineIncomeLab 1 month ago
@OnlineIncomeLab I think just a normal tripod will work. I got the cheaper version of the PadPrompter where you don't need that rail system thing. So, I just used one of my extra tripods for mounting the PadPrompter. Works well.
GideonShalwick 1 month ago
Oh wow! Nice layout man! Thats a BIG Whiteboard! LOL You know..I never thought about using a teleprompter..I just talk off the top of my head. I'll definitely look into to for videos that will be on my blog.
bigmanshrinking1 1 month ago
@bigmanshrinking1 thanks! Yeah the whiteboard is 3.6m long. Pretty big. So I LOVE it! I have not used a teleprompter much. The one you see in the video is only a couple of weeks old, so I have not really used it yet.
GideonShalwick 1 month ago
Hey Gideon,
Fantastic job on the office. I just leased one for myself and moved my assistant and I moved in over the weekend. Love the separate of the bookshelf and am definitely going to check into a teleprompter! Thanks for sharing :)
OnlineIncomeLab 1 month ago
@OnlineIncomeLab great stuff - keep up posted on how your productivity levels increase with your new working area!
GideonShalwick 1 month ago
Great office and setup. Love the light setup. Do you ever use a green screen and chroma key?
sejackson45 1 month ago
@sejackson45 I stopped using green screen and chroma key about 3 years ago cos it was too much hassle and overkill for online video. Best use for it in my view is for the weather channel. Otherwise it just seems a bit "try hard", esp on youtube.
GideonShalwick 1 month ago
Gideon, as always, outstanding. Love that whiteboard! Thank you for sharing. Great setup.
Flea02Cruiser 1 month ago
@Flea02Cruiser Yeah the whiteboard is my fav - it's 3.6m long!
GideonShalwick 1 month ago
Great video Gideon! One question: Would you always use a softbox regardless of which one of the three "scenarios" you're using in your office?
MrForsund 1 month ago
@MrForsund for any light on my face, I would use a softbox yes. The only time I don't use the softbox, is when I light up the background.
GideonShalwick 1 month ago
Thank you so much for sharing your layout. Very helpful.
BatonRgeHousingRepts 1 month ago
@BatonRgeHousingRepts No probs!
GideonShalwick 1 month ago
very nice.very clean office.your so right.your environment can make or break you..i live in a basement with clutter. def need to clean it up or get a small office like yours. any tips on how many subscribers/views/etc i need before i consider applying for partner and adsense?
fromflab2fabdotcom 1 month ago
@fromflab2fabdotcom Yeah definitely clean up a bit - declutter as you say :). As to the partner program, it seems to be a bit of a mystery. And it probably changes all the time too. But if you have say 5,000 followers, go ahead and apply...
GideonShalwick 1 month ago
Hi Gideon,
Good video, can you tell me which video promtor you use for your videos (when you use one)? Is it an i-pad teleprompter? Thanks in advance.
Ashley
UniProAustralia 1 month ago
@UniProAustralia Haven't used one much, but the one I just got recently is the PadPrompter that works with the iPad - pretty cool in my tests. May be using it more this year.
GideonShalwick 1 month ago
Would email.. but rather give you some YouTube love..
Where did you get the awesome planner white board?
And what kind of microphone set up are we working with?
Sweeney2066 1 month ago
@Sweeney2066 ah thanks! The planner is simply some graph paper that the printer people "blew up" and then laminated so that I can use it as a whiteboard with lines on it. Only a few dollars. Pretty cool.
GideonShalwick 1 month ago
I can't afford all of that sophisticated equipment. I do have a mac and a flip video but it takes me forever to upload a video. That's why I have to do like 3 at a time, often changing clothes. I struggle with lighting too
Reviyve 1 month ago
@Reviyve you dont need expensive stuff to start off with - just build it up slowly as you go... that's what I did :)
GideonShalwick 1 month ago
@GideonShalwick Thanks. The editing is the longest task and my lighting is always a challenge. I bought your course and am still working through the videos :-)
Reviyve 1 month ago
Nice office! :) I love your white board my one is quite small it gets full so fast, my bedroom is my office for now cant wait to get a real office :) Always love your work Gideon!
MeatheadZone 1 month ago
thanks @MeatheadZone! I sometimes wish ALL the walls of my office was whiteboard - I just have SOOO many ideas to record all the time. Such a great thinking tool. I think there is an actual whiteboard paint that people sometimes use on their office walls. Sounds like a plan...
GideonShalwick 1 month ago
Hey Gideon, Congrats on your new office - nice use of space. I'm wondering, what kind of teleprompter are you using? Thanks, Jamee
jameelouise 1 month ago
@jameelouise Hey Jamee - the one I have there is called PadPrompter - just google it. I've only tested it once, but may be using it some more this year...
GideonShalwick 1 month ago
@GideonShalwick great thx - that's a new one for me. I will have more use of a teleprompter this year so an shopping. I am also looking at PromptDog and telepromptermirror. Good to 'see' you again. Happy New Year!
jameelouise 1 month ago
@GideonShalwick , congrats
johnenlima 1 month ago
Gideon, Nicely done video . Thank you for sharing your tips and equipment ideas. I really like the white backgrounds and have started one at my office. We operate a rural public access (non-profit) TV channel, and love your videos. They inspire us to do better and to be more creative. If you ever have any content or content ideas we could share with our viewers let us know.
Kirk
TVUtah 1 month ago
@TVUtah Thanks Kirk! Sounds like you're doing some cool stuff there. You're welcome to share any of the videos on my channel with your audience :)
GideonShalwick 1 month ago
@GideonShalwick Thanks Gideon, We will give it a try in the near future and let you know how it goes. We will give you credit for whatever we share.
TVUtah 1 month ago
@TVUtah Great stuff!
GideonShalwick 1 month ago
Hey Gideon! So nice to see your face (growing your hair hey!) LOVE your new office, congratulations! I heard you say you are using a canon camera now (instead of HD flip). Do you have to import those videos through imovie now before you get them into screenflow? I have a great canon but can't seem to use that easy drag-and-drop method you teach in your FANTASTIC Rapid Video Blogging course using the flip. Do you know a secret fast way to get the videos off your canon you can share? Shan :)
shanlarter 1 month ago
@shanlarter Hey Shan!!! Great to see you're still around! I use the Canon 60D (DSLR Camera) which records in .mov, which I can directly use in ScreenFlow. But nowadays, I do very little of my own editing. Will share more on that soon...
GideonShalwick 1 month ago
Looks fabulous! Looks like your ready to roll. Thanks for sharing the inside peek with us. :)
DeboraHumphries 1 month ago
@DeboraHumphries Hey Debora - yeah totally - it really is amazing how much productivity can increase once you have the right environment!
GideonShalwick 1 month ago
Great video Gideon ... I do actually have a room that I could set up and leave it ready for recording. Seeing how you've laid it out has been really helpful. Your new office looks great !!!
juliemlewin 1 month ago
@juliemlewin Hey Julie! Yeah having a "studio" where everything is setup and ready to ROCK is invaluable - saves SOOOO much time :)
GideonShalwick 1 month ago
wow! This is for the pros! I'm still in the first cell of the domination matrix. lol Creating content like crazy.... in not so ideal conditions, of course....
apblopes 1 month ago
@apblopes no worries... I started in my bedroom :)
GideonShalwick 1 month ago
Great video, Gideon. I've got several places in my home where I could set up a tripod and be ready to go. I'm going to work on that next week. Thanks for the great ideas. And awesome clean office!
NinaAmir 1 month ago
@NinaAmir Thanks Nina - oh just remembered, we gotta get that interview sorted...
GideonShalwick 1 month ago