This $100 Video Rig ROCKS!

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I build a video desk setup with a cheap $100 camera stand! Great for filming KZfaq videos including A-roll, b-roll top down shots and streaming or video conferencing. Want to support the channel? Check out my video guides here: academy.dslrvideoshooter.com
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VIDEO CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction
0:44 A-Roll Video Setup
5:31 B-Roll Table Top Setup
7:26 Video Meeting/Live Streaming Setup
8:24 Pros and Cons
10:25 Conclusion
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GEAR MENTIONED
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Links marked as “PAID LINK” are affiliated.
ULANZI Desk Stand Mount
on Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/UrUw
Vesa Mount Arm
on Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/Hqv3w8R
on B&H (PAID LINK): bhpho.to/3reCwtm
Falcon Eyes 12T
on Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/qaejN3O
Sony a6400
on Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/qGgWy4
on B&H (PAID LINK): bhpho.to/3ecVPxP
Sigma 16mm E Mount Lens
on Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/7J8Yoav
on B&H (PAID LINK): bhpho.to/3kDyIh4
Camera Tripod Ball Head (for b-roll setup)
on Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/8UoBYO
1/4 Bolt and Washer (I used a 1-1/4 Inch long 1/4 20 socket screw)
Light Stand Spigot
on Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/2WFyXk
Microphone Arm Clamp
on Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/OlCm
Ball Head for Microphone
on Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/E7NRFl
Rode Video Micro
on Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/3YETc
on B&H (PAID LINK): bhpho.to/3AYUHHN
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This video was not paid for by outside persons or manufacturers.
No gear was supplied to me for this video.
The content of this video and my opinions were not reviewed or paid for by any outside persons.

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@dslrvideoshooter 3 жыл бұрын

I PROMISE camera content resumes next week! Thank you for letting me get this desk stuff out of my system ha! Now onto writing another budget cinema camera script...

@iComplainer 3 жыл бұрын

you could post cupcake recipes. i’d still watch.

@rusty_uzi 3 жыл бұрын

No worries man

@StudioSS313 3 жыл бұрын

Do your thing dude, content creators need this!

@puchalaka 3 жыл бұрын

finally, geezzzzzzzzz

@hazmathews 2 жыл бұрын

Just in case you were not aware, but ULANZI has used parts of your video for their product page.

@GetBusyLiving 2 жыл бұрын

Caleb I absolutely love these different rigs and setups that you create and demonstrate. Thank you so much for putting the time and effort into these setups and videos, you have helped me (and I'm sure many many others based on the comments) SO MUCH. You're a champion. Cheers mate!

@ThomasLoyd 3 жыл бұрын

As a supporting gadget nerd, I like seeing videos like this because there isn't a lot out there in regards to setting up a rig to support cameras and other equipment.

@HobbyVolt 2 жыл бұрын

I think this is exactly what I've been needing. I do a lot of facedown filming and have a need for a better mic position while filming. This is so helpful!Thank you SO much!

@mahmoudsaeed1556 3 жыл бұрын

The Handy man of KZfaq for camera and filming category 💓🔥 Love your contact and your ideas and you are one of the people who made me know my purpose of life and what I love to do. ❤️

@ryanearlmoore 3 жыл бұрын

I always love seeing your ideas for setups. I get so much inspiration from your videos!

@NuttyJun 2 жыл бұрын

How does that Rode Video Micro sound better than my Rode VideoMic Pro?! That literally sounds as good as a Shure SM7B 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

@scottvogel8477 3 жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure to see new content from you. Even if it is a other DIY project.

@JustADad 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video!!! very well put together and great Editing! Just what I was looking for!

@mariusoli4 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Caleb for all your awesome videos.

@rs.p 3 жыл бұрын

Literally perfect for what I want to develop my streaming setup into! Thx 🙏

@LensVid 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video Caleb - we reviewed this product a while back and we are actually using it for product photography to hold things in the air - it can be pretty useful for that (and then remove the wires in post).

@sazbabebe 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos on desktop rigs. Endless ideas 👊🏿

@BreakMan630 3 жыл бұрын

Love these desk setup videos - keep em coming pls !

@AyStar 3 жыл бұрын

Just what I've been looking for, thank you Caleb! 🙏🙏🙏

@BasicallyBosco 2 жыл бұрын

Ulanzi is my favorite budget camera gear brand. I been so happy with their products

@StephaneGallay 3 жыл бұрын

Just got one of these (through a EU provider) and I must admit that it's a super useful addition for my small home studio. I even use it to switch from my desktop and laptop settings. Had to find an extra screw adapter to attach my Blue Yeti mike on the arm, but it works fairly well. The only thing is, I can't attach my camera, because I have prompter and the weight of the whole gig would be too much. Still, great suggestion!

@markpbowen 3 жыл бұрын

This is my set up. It is amazing. So many uses.

@SonnyJacobLee 3 жыл бұрын

Ordered 👌 Thanks Caleb 🙏

@philpritchard5173 3 жыл бұрын

These videos are great!

@NiallEveritt 3 жыл бұрын

I love these setup videos!

@davideastham 3 жыл бұрын

Always something amazing !!

@KutayYavuzMusic Жыл бұрын

I have bought one recently and highly recommend it!

@yasnovsem 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Great thing

@Deutschmitwojtek Жыл бұрын

What a fantastic video. Thanks.

@ifiwere984 3 жыл бұрын

I have edited myself into movies and TV shows using some of your advice, tips and tricks so thanks!!!

@BlackAesop 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Love watching your content.

@JMBalicano 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, when I first saw this, it looked like it was the spitting image of your original design! Ended up buying it for myself, though it hangs from a floating shelf above my desk..

@Alexandra-Rex 2 жыл бұрын

The joined arms like that instead of ball joints between the various arm parts like on Elgato seems very nice if you don't need the articulation that ball joints gives you, and you avoid the weakness of a ball joint at the same time.

@oksanabula8709 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ToolsElectroDIY 3 жыл бұрын

I love your build!

@The_Guth 3 жыл бұрын

This looks fun 🐙

@hippiewalks131 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heads up.

@TheMichaelduda 3 жыл бұрын

He he he…the master of a thousend creative camera configurations! Nice!

@Jailoyal1 3 жыл бұрын

You are the Man ✊💪

@notlonnie 3 жыл бұрын

thanks caleb, great video!

@michaelpoczynek 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool and interesting Caleb. The audio from that little Mic. sounds great!

@natwallenexprealty3577 3 жыл бұрын

I really like how you ended this with you tucked away in the bottom right corner… The rest was really good too, but it was funny at the end. Cheers!

@TaehaTypes 3 жыл бұрын

That AEK keyboard

@rusty_uzi 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@MAD_D9 3 жыл бұрын

Although they took the notepad from you but you support them how much I love you😄❤

@fillstuard 3 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful Video

@Cobuman 3 жыл бұрын

It kind of seemed like first half of the video you didn't really need the $100 rig at all. Laptop was sitting on totally different stand, for audio you've used different arms, and for the light... you had to modify the rig with another adapter. Which reminds me... you didn't even use it for audio setup. It just kept going like that... buy more things to make it work theme. It's like watching a really long commercial of all the parts you should buy to make this thing work. To prove my point you have 7 links in your video description to all the extra things you need to buy. I get you need to make money but man... you really made sure to push tons of products on this video.

@Ronz_Bunny 3 жыл бұрын

Love the stand! Take my $

@EdwardHutchinson 2 жыл бұрын

I would LOVE to see a rig like this that could be used for behind and angled down to show in front of you at a desk. Just your hands and items as if you were showing people a bunch of new baseball cards you just got or something similar that does not get in the way that can have video, lighting and mic attachments or least places for them :)

@sloanNYC 3 жыл бұрын

I have lots of different mounts and small lights from them and they always have discounts, their VL49 RGB lights are great when on sale for 2 for $20 especially. I love my El Gato multi-mount, but if I didn't have that and a nice boom arm already, this would be a nice setup.

@girisonnaseri 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking how it would manage my a7iii. but u answered it.. it may be wobbly I guess.. dont want to risk it. will look for the other video stand u showed in the video. thank u!

@enzob6805 2 жыл бұрын

I have the a7iii and I can't find a good one. What did you end up doing?

@freddoflintstono9321 3 жыл бұрын

I'm impressed with how much the Rode mic is rejecting background noise in your piece - it's not that noticeable that you're sitting in a room with hard, parallel walls.

@magnuseriksson8081 3 жыл бұрын

That is crazy good sound with that mic

@lilblackbeard 5 ай бұрын

This would be perfect for me

@jigsound 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic flexibility in a single accessory. Thanks for the review! 👍

@DolisterCovers 3 жыл бұрын

Okay, go off! These thumbnails can't be beat!!!

@stevemccrory9130 3 жыл бұрын

SO, the Professor is finally reducing his caffeine intake and normal service will be resuming. Have enjoyed this mini-series, but have missed the reviews and comparisons. Thanks for all the different set-ups (shot taken).

@ScottJWaldron 3 жыл бұрын

It does look pretty useful for the price! Next up: Doctor Octopus backpack recording setup . ;D

@TheKhasKeta 3 жыл бұрын

Good one

@JamesSpurin 3 жыл бұрын

Purchased the Falcon Eyes RX T12 using the link above, something to note for anyone else who chooses this light. The spigot on the back of the frame for me was directly pointing out and wasn't at a right angle as per the video (maybe they've changed the way it's packaged). If you look closely, there's another screw thread on the spigot piece. If you unscrew it with the help of an alan key from the other side, you can switch this to a right angle as per this video which supports the setup better :-)

@parasinthephilippines 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent as always. Probably a little to flimsy for my live streams.

@theCameraVille 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea! Im still using your Canon R6. :D

@lawnjenkins 3 жыл бұрын

your channel is AWESOME!! Let me say that first. One thing I would love to know your views about is an "outdoor Podcast setup'. I think I can follow your advice for inside and get myself a great setup, but for those of us who love talking about the outdoors, specifically lawncare and backyard stuff, what would you suggest? Maybe just a gopro or a cell phone? maybe best light settings or whatever you feel. I rely on your knowledge to help me a lot. :-)

@Bloodshade 3 жыл бұрын

Bro he really partnered with Wish for this one. Kidding aside, I actually appreciate this solid review - I’m usually a skeptic of these kinds of stands.

@StupidRaisins 3 жыл бұрын

That's a pretty solid rig for just $100! Mine is a free moving stand and it cost me over $250 to put together.

@bluemercure Жыл бұрын

This video : I subscribe ! Very complete video

@thanoskaranatsios9053 Жыл бұрын

Very nice video explaining the basic set up choices! If you would throw in a FEELWORLD or Blackmagic switcher it would be more complete, right?

@Elcamionerogeek 3 жыл бұрын

The link of arms for stand ?

@sonderstills_ 3 жыл бұрын

What a neat rig! 💯 Just wondering, is there a maximum weight for each arm of this rig?

@billkujawa 3 жыл бұрын

That Rode Micro is a decent sounding mic for the money!

@GadgetRumors Жыл бұрын

if ulanzi design the clamp with 2 position to grip, and the column placed at the center between the grip position, it would be stronger and not woblle i think :)

@A1Bokeh 3 жыл бұрын

Bro what the heck lol pretty awesome

@yesyesbutwhy3342 3 жыл бұрын

Great desk rig setup! (as always). Love your videos - real pity this Ulanzi system is over $230 on Canadian Amazon - I'll have to get creative..!

@JamesSpurin 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Amazing! Am in the UK and this link works, this is great as the Wali three tier arms are harder to get here. Caleb, I bought a pole already based on one of the previous videos, it's a Duronic 80cm and it has a teleprompter mounted (again, from another of your videos!). The width on this pole is 3.2cm where as the Ulanzi pole is 2.8cm. Do you think the arms would work on this please?

@hennessylieu 3 жыл бұрын

I would like to see you deep dive into professional overhead set up

@ryansnydercg 3 жыл бұрын

I was literally about to build your previous desk setup. Do you like this one or the other one better?

@chillbro2275 7 ай бұрын

I like the little computer in the background. Not sure if it's an Apple or a Commodore though...

@Bean86 3 жыл бұрын

great video as usual, just a pity that Amazon lists all but the electronic parts as out of stock (at least for me). Keep up the good work.

@domfaucher 5 ай бұрын

Love the opening when you look like you are 4 foot tall. Hahaha. Great tips.

@philriot 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, awesome video as usual. What kind of base is holding the laptop?

@MiroAcronymity 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder if it's possible to get the swivel arms only. I already have two monitor arms and don't really want to add more to my desk. However, being able to add a light, camera and microphone would be sweet.

@tomsodyssey 3 жыл бұрын

Love this! Anyone here ideas where to buy in Europe? Or at least a different kind of brand/setup that’s pretty similar? Been looking for over a year 😅🥲

@GaryFujiokaSr 3 жыл бұрын

I have one I use alongside a Viozon (the other setup he showed, mine is on wheels). The Ulanzi does wobble like a mofo. Still, the reach and adjustability of it's arms outweighs this if you're not going to be in contact with your desk, causing said wobble. I use the Ulanzi for top-down and lights and it's great for those.

@IMRROcom Жыл бұрын

FACT and make the video off from it look like Jello

@GaryFujiokaSr Жыл бұрын

@@IMRROcom Word to your mother.

@RobertJohnsonEYT 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that looks like a particular Spiderman villain with all those arms

@milesian1 3 жыл бұрын

Fun fact: The brand name "Ulanzi" comes from the Chinese name 優籃子, which means "excellent basket." Guess they were pretty smart not to translate it directly, eh?

@dslrvideoshooter 3 жыл бұрын

😂 That is fantastic.

@cuatroequismx 3 жыл бұрын

Still smart cuz u can put many stuff in it

@sebastiangerlic 3 жыл бұрын

cool!!! really cool!! and what about that little PENTAX... Which model it is??

@nicholaslin1556 2 жыл бұрын

hey thanks for these guides. What's your opinion on the sony ZV-e10 over the sony a6400?

@WHMStudios 3 жыл бұрын

In theory, could you use this on the video battle station you showed off last week in place of the monitor arm? For the wobble issue, could the pipe have the clamp removed and a plate bolted to it instead, which could then be bolted directly into the desk? Could a fourth arm with a VESA plate be added to the pipe for a monitor? The two projects combined could make a really powerful set of tools for a one-person crew!

@clintjohnson5914 2 жыл бұрын

Great info---as in all your videos-- I am going to flat on my back for 4-7 days recovering from a medical procedure..and guess what I'm going to be watching while I'm laid up?? Quick question from this episode-- Do you know of any kits like this that will fit the circumference of a Manfrotto Auto pole?? I found one at a "yard sale" for $15 and want to make good use of it... Thanks for all you do here,,,

@LuisFernandoImperator 3 жыл бұрын

Inspector Gadget attacks again!

@AT-pw9hg 3 жыл бұрын

Ayyy

@ForeverYoung007 3 жыл бұрын

Im curious how the Elgato key light panel, which has inherent diffusing and different type of leds, would fair instead of the FalconEyes 12t panel. The 12t seems to have a really mixed bag of reviews. Not sure if Caleb has every tried or tested the elgato panel for this specific use case since it’s so compact.

@MountIt 3 жыл бұрын

Yo Caleb! We think you would love our new All-in-One video rig that will be coming out soon!

@chrisalwayswins 8 ай бұрын

for shots like @3:21 one where you're talking to the camera, are you using the 16mm lens? and what stand/camera mount is being use for this specific angle

@AlienDrones 3 жыл бұрын

Hey friend, nice video! I have no idea why but I just searched your page and reverse sorted by oldest video, *How to Get Macro Shots With Any Lens* 10 years ago! So who is _that_ guy and when did you replace him? Lol. Thanks for the great content! 👍

@ibrahimfood457 2 жыл бұрын

How do you shoot with one light and get this result ?

@SonnyJacobLee 3 жыл бұрын

Also what Vesa mount is that? It seems to be a laptop dock instead of a monitor mount. Thanks Caleb!

@czerskip 3 жыл бұрын

Since you recommend Ulanzi, I'd love to hear all opinion on their customer service. The comments under their apps suggest it's non-existent which may be a bit troubling.

@glennwhittington7783 3 жыл бұрын

Hey with the Vesa Arm, what is the mount that the MacBook is sitting on? Does that come with the arm or is it something extra? Thanks for the video!

@BestAudiovisualTricks 3 жыл бұрын

Caleb, what adapter do you use for your VESA arm to attach your laptop? Thank you so much man!

@TrickWallace 2 жыл бұрын

What's the little tiny bracket in the left bottom corner for at 00:33 ? I bought this and have no idea what it's for.

@vivianiacoboni6273 11 ай бұрын

Hi Caleb. I am a techno-phone that needs to learn video recording in order to make beading tutorials. The camera needs to point down at my hands and I need to be able to zoom in and out to get close ups of the needle going in and coming out of small beads. Could you please make some suggestions for me. I have literally no experience except recording with difficulty with my cell phone. I watched so many of your videos I can't remember..Is this the one that wobbles because my work has to be still. Thanks so much for these great videos.