How To Shoot TOP DOWN Videos - Easy DIY Overhead Camera Rig!

What kind of video will YOU use top down shooting for???

Love this video. I’m just getting into top down filming and am a little overwhelmed on how to start. You made it easy. A friend of mind told me only cops and serial killers drink their coffee black, so I looked back at them and said, “Well I’m not a cop so what does that make me?” Lol

not helpful. just an ad space. couldn't even be seated before the video began

How’s this a DIY?!

Thank you

Very cool, thank you. I have been using a tripod, but I’m wanting to change that, and always looking for ways to improve my shots and methods! Counterweight seems a little tedious, so I think I’m going to try and look for a system that runs off of two stands, one on each side of the desk. You did get me thinking, and kind of confirming that you can’t really just do one arm. I bought an arm off the Internet that’s supposed to clip off of your table, but I wasn’t understanding how the hell that’s supposed to work especially when I upgrade to a full camera. They don’t really explain that one. They just say it’s super durable and everything. But the type of joints that it uses are complex as well. So I don’t think I’m going to be able to use it. It’s just too much involved.

Always wanted to record these type of shots. Thanks for sharing. The boom stand is good but I don't have a monitor.

problem I've been having is it's easy to shoot if its one item . i have problems with focus when I'm trying too show stuff and there are others items under what I'm trying to show. kinda surprised there aren't more videos on top down videography. thanks for sharing

This stand went from 35usd to 90 USD geez.

Can an iPhone attach to this boom arm?

thanks for the help man

how much does such a setup cost

Is there one suitable for smartphones?

I was looking at Joby tripods and monopods for Black Friday but that’s not as useful as a dedicated boom arm

Very informative video. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day. 👌

The coffee part 🤣

clicking the link ready to purchase this amazing $35 boom stand... just to se it cost $105. goes back to a regular shot.

and I was thinking this guy will show some work around the house, or construction task, something manly

The price of that boom stand has increased to $105 or so.

man.. inflation sucks.. this stand is now $105

I like black coffee

I finally found out how study vloggers shoot their videos. Thanks!

I bought a $5 stand and it can't even hold the phone straight 😂

Which light should i use for top down video or overhead video.... ring light or soft light?

This is so useful. Thank you!

What lens do you use?

Thanks! What about a boom system the claps to the desk top? Could you post a link! Floor space is prime real estate for me! Thanks//

Where is diy??????

Is there a way that I ca; simply do it with an iPad?

What about this is DIY?…

Maple color desk? Looks like walnut. Maple is very light.

Hi ! What lens would be best for this kind of videos ? I have a sony a6300 and sigma 30mm . Would that be good ?

What kind of monitor do you recommend?

Thank you for the video. A question: I am filming drawing tutorials. (for online classes) The paper is completely white and even with all the light, I am using the camera seems to adjust and make it grey and a rather dark ambiance. I guess it has to do with all that white. Any advice how to fix that? Thanks

Nice

Awesome, just what I was looking for. Thank you

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This was informative thanks 😊

you forgot to tell us how you got the smooth movmet downwords with constant speed???

How can I do this on a phone

Thanku so much...i wanted something for my channel

Thank you

I clicked on your link and the boom stand is $95!!!! Sad day for me.

Great video, thank you. Do you have a solution for recording a top down video while also using a magnifying lamp? I do my crafts using magnifying lamp but cannot figure out a way to be able to shoot a video of that at the same time. Thank you. I am sure a lot of Crafters would appreciate that solution

That stand is now triple the price you stated, but there's a cheap amazon Basics version for 25 bucks... (Don't buy the amazon Basics version... It will break... and you know that.)

That desk is not maple colored...

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On a 20,000$ budget