It's pretty amazing how you make such a small space feel like an entire house in your videos. I had no idea this was all in one small room!

Wow! I never imagined your workshop and studio would be so small. This puts all your projects in an even more impressive light. Keep it up Mat, you were one of our idols when starting our channel. And still is!

Hats off to you. It's really motivating to see your space and the level of work you do in this small space. Big fan here from Pakistan 😍

Areas that I appreciated about this video: -perspective shots that show the actual dimensions of your space. -your continued emphasis on practicality of equipment regardless of age. -your mindset of progress over perfection. Thank you for sharing this video. I really enjoyed it.

My most favorite KZfaq creator, so humble and efficient. No adobe or final cut or expensive RED but still superb video quality and ever better contents.

That gimbal hack is great.

You never cease to amaze me with your ingenuity and wit, my friend. You make a lot of other channels look like they're napping. Great work!

Hi...your professional equipment is one reasons for your success with this channel. Everything looks and feels as a high quality production. But the biggest value on this channel is, is you. The way you explain things together with your great gentle voice is really the key feature for your channel... I just want to tell you this... Greetings from germany Maurice

Nice to see the inner workings of a channel I've enjoyed for so long.

Wow your room looks tiny but the look on camera it looks massive 😍🎥

What a great message at the end! I love how it wasn't a "look at all my stuff" video. It's amazing how well you make your own lighting! Way to be a positive influence to starting creators!!!

Wow! I thought you would've had a proper studio and massively expensive equipment! To see you having a TINY place and almost all homemade equipment is truly humbling! Keep it up man!

I know this video is 2 years old, and so I’m very late commenting, but KZfaq just suggested it for me, and I’m amazed how well you use the space you have to produce the amazing videos and projects you do. Looking forward to everything coming in future!

Matt, stop being so nice and inspiring! In all seriousness you are truly an inspiration as to what can be done and how easily you can overcome hurdles, and while I'm not a content creator in this particular platform, I do found extremely motivational your small pep talks during most of your vids, thank you so much for the effort.

He’s so handsome and smart, watching his videos is like a treat for the brain and for the eyes

The illusion of space is fascinating. It's always interesting to see behind the scenes and see what things are actually like rather than what we're presented. It's also encouraging for those that think they don't have the room to do the same.

I've got several boom mic stands I've modified with a tripod head on the end to achieve a similar setup for overhead shots. Your version looks a good deal more stable. I might throw something together myself in a similar fashion.

I thought I need more space to make my studio, but you inspired me

All big KZfaqrs start small. Every woodworking KZfaqr who has a large workshop, has started in a tiny room. That's also why every person with a large workshop can store so much stuff in their spaces. They already know how to maximize storage space, DIY Perks included (although you don't have a large workshop, which I admire you for) I'm personally considering to start doing some DIY restoration videos soon, as I've been getting a lot of positive feedback from the people irl who has seen my finished projects. All I have is the kitchen in my apartment, but that won't stop me from doing it. I'll definitely save this video though, as there's a lot of info that can be useful in the future. Thanks a lot for taking the effort to produce this and to all fellow DIY'ers out there: Having a large workshop or lots of expensive tools and machinery, doesn't matter. You can go get a barn and fill it with expensive machinery, but if you haven't learned any basic skills whatsoever, then it'll all be worthless. Learn how to master the simple tools first. All the powertools are just sped up versions of the simple tools. If you can't use the simple tools, you won't know how to properly use the powertools and get the results you're looking for. As I said, I am literally working in my kitchen and have been doing so for the past 3 years. Before that, I only had my knee and a chair to clamp wood down, before sawing it to the size I wanted and for about a year I used just a few scrap pieces of 40 grid sandpaper. By now I do own a few powertools, but I still prefer to mostly do the work by hand, except if it's a lot of wood I have to cut, if it has to be cut in a lot of curves or if I need to drill something. If you don't believe me, I'll throw up a video. I have two chairs in horrible condition, which needs to be restored anyways. And my sander broke down, so it's all by hand currently. The harder you work, the greater the reward. If not monetary, then in pride and pleasure over your finished result and newfound skills to use on future projects. Nobody is born knowing everything. We all have to learn.

5 years already...aaah time flies when you are having fun isn’t it,been here from the beginning and saw you as a young lad ;-) growing in to your own, well,on to another 5 years,or 10..15...20....

This channel is such an inspiration. Thank you, Matt, for “working with the garage open” but also encouraging us to push though our own challenges by being creative.

The "honorable mentions to the plants" just made my day.

Your workspace is small, but your heart is big, that's why that's why the workspace comports us all (your subscribers). Not only I learn many things in your every projects, but your way of presentation subsides tentions and is also mind relaxing.

How wonderful. My wife and I live in a tiny house on wheels, and this video is truly an inspiration! I do a great lot of daily, and often tedious, organization. A worry of mine has been that at some point our space may become limiting to the delightful sort of creativity you feature here. But seeing the space you work in is nothing short of a gift! Thank you for the inadvertent encouragement!

Oh, brilliant! I've been wondering when you'd upload your next video. I'm a relatively recent subscriber and immensely enjoy your content, your projects are top notch and I love the way you speak, Matt! So relaxing to watch.

nice simple and cozy studio, i always thought your workspace would be huge and filled with fancy tech lol

Incredibly valuable information for someone stalled in getting my channel anything like ready to go. Everyone says just start, but putting out no content is better (in my eyes) than putting out crap that will turn people off. This is inspiring...

I'm listening to this on a version of your bluetooth speaker amp. I found a compact 10 AA battery pack to drive 15v to my rough, Soviet-esque housing. This little beast has taken a beating and enhanced my life no end, and that's not hyperbole. From house to forest, from country to country, with whatever speakers I've had available to me, nothing I could have bought would have survived let alone performed as well. For that alone I can't thank you enough! Keep up the great work and here's to the next five years!

What a nice studio!!! Within the first minute of the video I got several great inspirations to incorporate into my studio!! The whole video is a bounty!!! Thank you darlin!!!😘

Man you're really inspirational! You accomplished a lot with this small space.

Probably the most wholesome, entertaining and happy channel on youtube out there. Matt you’re an absolute legend

You are a true gentleman. I enjoyed every single video that you've made. Thank you for being a part of my life, providing us a soothing place in an otherwise crazy world. I am looking forward for more videos to come.

I swear that your channel makes youtube feel like a different platform. Love the content and the mindset. Keep it up

0:11 It wouldn't be a DIY Perks video without Matt saying "spooonge".

I like that you make use of the things you make. A lot of maker channels make something you never see again and you have to wonder if they ever actually intended to use it.

You build interesting things and explain them well. It is pleasant to watch and listen. The videos are not unnecessary long or bloated with timelaps and annoying music. There is a point at wich the equipment is good enough for KZfaq. Most videos don't need 60p. And your effort of commentating the videos pays for itself. Please keep this style and be an example to others.

Love this video! I find your enthusiasm, creativity and mindset very contagious and one of the reasons i love this channel. I've always wanted to set up a repair/fabrication channel similar to your own but never had the confidence especially on the camera/lighting side. Very helpful video thanks! :)

Love your work all the way form Kenya. Your quality of work is inspiring.

I simply love that guy. He could show me old photos and i would watch it.

As a KZfaqr I recognize many of the solutions. Improvised lightning, acoustic wall tiles, microphones etc. Very well done, and inspiring. Thanks!

Like before watching! I love your channel!

Clean setup from a clever mind with a sense for aesthetics.

I did come across your channel 2 years ago and im fascinated by your DIY ideas. This inspired me to salvage good kit and reuse. Latest light innovation to use led tv panel.👍👍👍 Thank you and keep going🤗😜

This wasn't a studio tour, it was a motivational video. Thanks man

happy to see your new video again🇮🇩 from Indonesia .

Hey Matt, what is your educational background? Do you come from an engineering background or did you develop your skills independently? Thanks in advance!

I feel you on the small space. Right now I'm confined to just a small table attached to a wall in a corner. Serves as a multipurpose tool for everything that I do. Glad to see I'm not the only one but makers got to make. Found your channel a while back and always looked forward to the next project.

your projects are amazingly detailed and fun, they take away from just how great everything is shot and lit up, the lighting and setting in this channel as a cool, futuristic, minimal vibe to it.

Oh this was so interesting to see. I've always thought my space was small but it looks to be about the same as yours! I guess I just lost all rights to complain and just have to get more projects done :) Thanks for a great channel with top content and your such an inspiration

Your grey gradient background is killing the YT image compression :D

While I'm a newer subscriber, I've been watching your videos more and more as the last year and a half have progressed, and I always find it great how you approach these high end challenges in really economical ways, but this video I think made me the happiest. The ending was so uplifting, and it really touched me on some personal challenges I've been facing in wanting to be more of a maker my own life and environment. Thank you, for all that you do.

Your videos are gems of the DIY Community! We root for those little details and hacks you do and share with us! Cheers!

I would have never thought that you use Sony Vegas. I think it's great since it's so easy to use and not being clogged with so much fuss.

"and it's not a subscription-based" cough cough Adobe lol

Thanks for this reminder of what DiY is all about. I have a two bedroom indoor shop for crafting and a two car garage shop for wood and whatever. I almost never use them except for when I need to fix something or whip up a solution to something. I only use my gun/reloading room for ammo and occasional kydex/leather work. I had to have an amazing shop, I spent so much money and I recently bought a cricut vinyl cutter that I've used once to make a decal for my phone... I really need to get back to it, and just make stuff! I'm the kind of person who constantly wants to move on to the next thing, and try new stuff without mastering or fully exploring what I have. "Oh look, a glowforge! Oooh a Kydex press! Ooooooh a mini bench latheee!" and I constantly think "Imagine what I could do if I combine this new thing, with what I already have! I could cut kydex on the glowforge, make vinyl decals, leather straps, and finish it on my new sander! What a great idea! I'm gonna buy that!" I needed a stark reminder of how fortunate I am to have a shop, and plenty to space ti work with. I'm blessed and I should make the most of it. To be fair; my sisters kids, my mom, my sisters, and a few friends use my shop pretty regularly. My niece makes jewelry and leather goods and sells them, so the shops actually get used... just rarely by me.

The professional level of your video are just amazing everything from the explaining the execution. The whole idea and look of the final product it looks like something you buy from a shop. And all that made in that small environment. Thank u for existing.

Wow that's really not a lot space. In your videos it feels that the room is huge or you film in other big rooms! Great use of space :)

Hello Mat🖐️. Hope you recovered your files. Been here since 3-4 yrs and really enjoy your work and your accent too 😀

So helpful. Just discovered your channel and although I am an older woman I i find your content absolutely fascinating. You're also very genuine and i appreciate that. Thank you!!

Hey Matt, you sir are a gentleman and a scholar, this video - as all of your previous work is outstanding. It sends a very positive message and I hope it inspires others to create and build. Keep up the good work.

You have a really nice setup there. Your previous video must've gotten a sudden boost. New thumbnail? :-)

I saw your first video to this one and i tell you, I never have ever made the single thing! But it's fun watching you make these.

What an incredibly authentic video. I always kind of assumed you had a really fancy workspace we would never see. It didn't occur to me that you were really working in that little room. Thanks for pulling back the curtain!

Having tried a load of equipment to make my workflow easier, THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO EVER

can't believe you had me thinking that a single room was a whole house for years

I'll second the NLE Vegas being about the only editor that just makes sense! That Adobe premier is a fluster cucking mess, along with most of the other NLE's on it's level, but somehow Vegas is a clear exception to that rule.

Incredibly interesting Matt, most creators never show us their studio details and leave us just wondering how they put it all together. I have way more space to create but have seriously lacked the enthusiasm to use it effectively. You are an inspiration for us older folks to get off the couch and go make something cool. Thank you for that 🙏🏻😄👍🏼

Thank you sir for showing us the amazing space you have, it really hit me when you talked about the spirit of keep on making stuff rather than focusing on perfection or looking for excuses here and there.

1:23 what is the name of this storage ? Can you provide link to buy ?

I keep thinking I want to mount a tripod on the ceiling.

Magical. Thanks for letting us see behind the scenes!

Years ago, I was inspired by you to make my own DIY projects. This video was truly an eye opener as I never knew you did everything in such a small space and with old equipment. Thank you for being an inspiration & teaching us how to make things with what we have lying around!

I've been following a little over a year now, and I hadn't realized how "small" your office is. You've done a great job at opening up the space even though it is quite limited. Excellent work on your projects and channel. 😎👍✌

Thank you Matt. You bring me back to track again after this bad Covid situation which makes me jobless and hopeless all over 2 years.

I keep watching your videos again and again because your voice and your whole appearance give me peace of mind. Love you bro.

Apart from a couple grand worth of camera gear, this is a very attainable setup for many people. I hate when people throw out the "I can't because I don't have the XX that you do" reason for not doing something. It's 100% false, you CAN do whatever I did, you'll just have to do it differently. Thanks for the encouragement to others, that it's not about the space you're in, but rather what comes out of the space

You are an inspiration! Bravo Matt!

Always a pleasure to see your creations!

I never thought that you are doing wonders and pulling off such great projects out from small space. Hats off. Keep Roking

Absolutely amazing. I realize now that I have the same amount of working space you have, and almost the same level of hardware, and yet your video quality is right up there with the best creators on KZfaq. You truly inspire me, thanks alot, Matt.

If I had to choose only one youtube channel to watch from now on, it would be this one... just love it!

Thanks Matt, as a self employed person spending all day in my screen printing workshop, I love the chance to see behind the scenes of your work space. The care you take in creating quality videos has really paid off. Great work!

You are a physically fit bloke and I reckon that helps you bring the needed energy to your innovative productions. It so good to see your sanctum sanctorum up close and personal and I'm amazed at all you've achieved in that space thus far. Here's to the next five plus years of your channel and beyond. Cheers :-)

Very interesting to look into your work space and how you use different equipment. Thank you for sharing your amazing story. God bless you and your family

Some familiar details from previous videos, but lots of HUGE surprises! This video changed the way we think about your studio while watching your videos. Many cool tips and ideas. Thanks for the tour!

Thanks Matt. I've always thought you live in a tiny house and that is because your videos footage has that natural look. Love it and thanks for the encouragement!

it is just amazing how simple your setup is... Some KZfaqrs use so much expensive stuff and you produce equally if not better content than a lot of them

and i love your enthusiasm!

You saved me a lot of money with the TV monitor into a lite panel hack. Thank you, its made a massive difference to my workshop, and feel more productive.

I love it when I see stuff like this. It makes me feel much more weird for wanting to convert my kitchen into my workshop. You work with the space that you have and don't let anything hold you back from doing what makes you happy.

Incredible. Always thought you were endowed with an huge workshop, the way you've framed shots and used your skills to work within your finite space is awesome. You may think your gear and equipment help produce the quality content but it's really you. Your attention to detail, eye for framing and presentation skills that really make this channel shine!

Absolutely brilliant! Awesome to see how you don’t spend ridiculous amounts on equipment etc and are actually using the items you create to work for you. Love your channel!

This channel is brilliant. Utterly brilliant. I hope you can continue to provide us with great content for years to come. Thank you!

Building quality things and running a great channel - all from a British box sized room - well done sir!

Of all the makers, engineers, machinists, designers and artists (to name a few) I follow on KZfaq, you sir have the most superior speaking voice across the board. ... better even than, dare I say, David Attenborough.

I said it before and il say it again thank you for your videos mate! So happy you made this one cuz it's going to help me out big time ❤️ I've been struggling with having no space but seeing what you can do with the limited space you do have is encouraging me to do better ❤️ bless Eddie

Wow Matt, so thankful you produced this video. Thank you for sharing behind the scenes as I always wonder about such things and Man! Well done that you have been able to accomplish so much from a small space. That you do all this, even though it is tedious-squared, for our benefit, it's awesome! I'm fairly new to this channel and having a great time learning all this great stuff. King of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle 🤴 Love it!

Simply brilliant. Talent over equipment.

Holy moly! I've watched your high end productions for a few years now, I never imagined you were making projects and filming them in such a small space!

Loved seeing all the little things you've built and done in your studio to make your videos so professional looking! The things you've made and the quality of these videos are seriously impressive, thanks for what you do!