It's HARD to make videos in a small NYC apartment, but where there's a will, there's a way!
Number one tip for shooting in a small space: get stuff off the floor
The shelves here were critical. They're ALGOT shelves from IKEA, and I put them up in every place I stay. Video requires a lot of random gear, so shelves and organizers are critical.
Wall-mount your lights
Light stands take up an incredible amount of space. I used to kind of scoot around them, but after a while I just couldn't take it. I got these Neewer wall mounts and thus far they have changed the game.
Reduce echo with whatever you can
A huge problem with shooting video in your apartment is reducing echo. You probably don't notice it day-to-day, but apartments have a lot of echo if you have hard surfaces like hardwood floor or tile, and you'll definitely notice when you're editing your video. I choose to be cheap and use a full-sized egg-crate style mattress pad. I literally glued it to the wall. I got it on Amazon for like $30, but that one isn't available anymore. Don't judge me.
Use multiple cameras
Obviously this takes some serious investment, but if you're able to use a separate camera for vlogging and studio shooting, you really should. It saves a ton of time setting up and breaking down equipment and gives you a more consistent look on your channel.
That's all for today, and thanks again to all my new subscribers. See you soon!
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