Home Studio Masterclass Flashcards
(3 cards)
What makes a home studio good?
Combines Quality, efficiency and personality
Works for you, reflects who you are, makes content shine and stand out
Quality video
- make the most of what you have
- clear, sharp image grabs attention
- crisp, high quality video
Good audio/audio quality
- if video is hard to hear or full of echos
- clean, powerful sound
- clean professional sound makes content more enjoyable, builds trust and authority
Great lighting
- biggest game changer for any studio
- enhances subject, makes it look polished
- bad lighting can make best camera terrible
- get this right and you’re half way there
Depth
- creating sense of space in video
- flat lifeless setup looks amateur
- adding layers creates more interesting, professional frame
- well placed light, objects at various distances
- creates cinematic background
Background
- matters more than you think
- cluttered or distracting BG takes attention from you
- a bookshelf, tasteful decoration, should complement your message
Personality
- studio should reflect you
- being memorable
- add touches of personality
- color scheme you love
- a favorite piece of art
- props that hint at expertise or interests
Ease of use
- easy to use
- sit down, press record, get to work, with minimal setup
- remove friction from recording process, increase consistency
- time spent messing with equipment, rearranging space, is time taken away from creating
Comfort
- feel comfortable and confident
- feeling excited to record
How to create a setup to reflects who you are and resonates with your viewers?
Hint: Define your studio vision
What do you want your audience to think about you?
- how do you want to be perceived?
- professional, approachable, creative, bold
- does setup align with content trying to create
- tech reviewer (sleek/modern) feels authority
- lifestyle vlogger (cosy, warm setup) feel relatable, inviting
- gamer (bold/colorful setup) conveys energy and fun
- visually reinforce your message and your niche
- ME: creative, stylish, approachable
What emotions do you want your audience to feel
- what emotions do you want to invoke?
- inspired, relaxed, energized?
- color scheme, lighting decor, play role in setting tone
- soft neurtral tones create calming atmosphere
- bright colors, dynamic lighting ad exciting
- tailor it to match emotional experience want audience to have
- ME: inspired, curious, excited, admiration
What items reflect my personality?
- studio is extension of your personality
- what do you love? how to bring it into your setup
- books, art, collectables, plants that represent you
- writer has bookshelf and framed quotes
- musician displays instruments or records
- travel vlogger showcase suveneirs from adventures
Keep it authentic and functional
- avoid clutter or overly distracting
- every item should have purpose to express content or showcase brand
- showcase items that contribute without overwhelming
Tie it all together
- once defined how you want audience to perceive me, emotions to invoke, perosnal elements to include
- have clear vision, guide decor and equipment decisions
Closing thoughts
- more than a space, a reflection of you and way to connect with audience
- create something authentic and memorable
Why does finding inspiration and planning your studio essential?
Create a plan
- leads to wasted resources
- clear vision helps make intentional decisions on space
- spending a few minutes planning, can help
Research other creators
- look at creators you admire
- what do you like about it?
- background, lighting, vibe?
- screen shot, bookmark ideas, make notes on elements you like
Create a mood board
- use pintrest, notes app
- collect color schemes
- decoration ideas, furniture styles
- patterns will emerge
Explore interior design styles
- research, briefly to help you understand what works together
- don’t need to understand why, just copy what works
- styles: modern, clean and minimal, industrial, rugged materials like wood/metal, behemian, scandinavian
- help narrow preferences for colors, background and overall aesthetics
