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Studio.
Acoustic panels, backgrounds and the room treatment that makes budget gear sound expensive.
screen recording
How to Add a Facecam to a Screen Recording on Mac
How to add a facecam to a screen recording: a camera over the screen in OBS, an iPhone or Pixel as the webcam, and a separate camera file for the edit.
studio
Light Tent vs Backdrop Sweep: Do You Need Both?
Light tent vs backdrop sweep: what each does for product shots, which items fit, who each suits, and why I bought both for this series.
beginner
What Kit Do You Need to Start a YouTube Channel?
What kit do you need to start a YouTube channel? What a beginner needs, the seven pieces I settled on from zero, and why I chose each one.
studio
Budget Light Tent for Product Photography: The One I Chose
The budget light tents I compared for a beginner YouTube channel, their sourced pros and cons, and why I chose the Neewer 60 cm tent.
studio
Cheap Product Photography Backdrop: The One I Chose
The cheap product photography backdrops I compared for a beginner YouTube channel, their sourced pros and cons, and why I chose a 2 m PVC sheet.
backdrop
What Is a Seamless Backdrop? A Beginner's Guide to Sweeps
What a seamless backdrop sweep does, why the curve matters, paper vs PVC vs fabric, and what to check when choosing one for YouTube and product video.
video editing
Free Video Editing Software for Mac: 7 Options Compared
Free video editing software for Mac compared: DaVinci Resolve, iMovie, Shotcut and four more, with export limits, watermarks and Mac requirements.
overhead
Overhead Camera Mount for Desk: How to Choose One
How to choose an overhead camera mount for a desk: arm load, clamp fit and reach, the five mount types, and why I bought the NEEWER ST008.
youtube
YouTube Desk Setup: Lights, Mounts and Layout
A YouTube desk setup laid out step by step: where the key light and mic go, softboxes or a panel light, overhead mounts, and what it costs in the UK.
screen recording
How to Screen Record on Mac With Audio: Voice and System
How to screen record on Mac with audio: your voice with Shift-Command-5, system sound on macOS 27, and free OBS Studio for older Macs.
youtube
Professional YouTube Studio Setup: The Kit I'd Choose
A professional YouTube studio setup at UK prices: the cinema camera, broadcast mic, lights and room treatment I'd choose, and what the full build costs.
youtube
YouTube Setup Under £1,000: Two UK Builds Costed
A YouTube setup under £1,000 in the UK: two costed builds, one on-camera with a mirrorless camera and one voice-led desk studio, from Amazon UK listings.
youtube
How to Start a YouTube Channel in the UK (2026 Guide)
How to start a YouTube channel in the UK: set up and verify it, choose kit by budget, edit for free, and know the YPP, HMRC and ASA rules.
youtube
Faceless YouTube Channel Setup: The Voice-Led Kit
A faceless YouTube channel setup for UK beginners: the voiceover mic, free screen recorders and the YouTube rules that decide whether it earns.
youtube
YouTube Starter Kit UK: What I'd Buy at Each Budget
A YouTube starter kit UK guide by budget tier, from under £100 to under £300: the wireless mic, desk mic, lights and desk mount I chose.
studio
Soundproofing vs Acoustic Treatment: What Actually Differs
Soundproofing blocks sound crossing a wall and needs mass. Acoustic treatment tames reflections inside the room. Foam does the second, not the first.
podcasting
How Much Does It Cost to Start a Podcast?
What starting a podcast actually costs in the UK: the honest minimum, the recurring costs nobody mentions, and where the money is genuinely worth spending.
buying guide
Best Acoustic Panels for an Echoey Home Office
Fix an echoey home office the right way: why cheap foam often fails, when wood-slat panels win, and where to place them for clean audio.
Best Teleprompter for an iPhone
The best teleprompter for an iPhone in the UK: phone rigs from £119, the £279.99 Elgato Prompter, and which voice-paced apps are worth paying for.