Desk Setup + Studio Tour 2024! Working & Living In Toronto
TLDRIn this video, the creator takes viewers on a tour of their renovated studio space in Toronto, showcasing its transformation over the past year. The studio, over 1,000 square feet in a century-old building, now serves as a versatile work and filming space. Highlights include custom-made furniture, a large white wall for shooting, a magazine and record collection, vintage tech, and a well-organized desk setup with a standing desk and advanced equipment. The video emphasizes the blend of aesthetics, functionality, and personal touches in creating a unique creative workspace.
Takeaways
- 🏠 The studio is over 1,000 square feet, located in a building that is over 100 years old, and has been a work in progress for over a year.
- 🪑 The space has been renovated, including redoing the floors and the staircase, and is now set up for filming, working, and hosting gatherings.
- 🎥 The main area of the studio features a large coffee table built by the creator, which is used for filming and product photography.
- 🛋️ The seating area is inspired by a local coffee shop, with a mix of chairs and a 3-seater bench, designed for a non-conventional layout.
- 📺 The creator uses a 65-inch Samsung 8K TV, though they don’t watch much TV, as the space is mainly for work.
- 🖥️ The desk setup includes a compact standing desk, a Herman Miller Embody chair, and a Pro Display XDR monitor powered by a MacBook Pro.
- 📷 The video highlights the new Logitech MX Brio 4K webcam, which is used for video calls and recordings with advanced features like a privacy shutter.
- 🎨 The studio contains unique personal touches, such as plaster furniture, a vintage Apple G4 Cube, and a wall of collected magazines, records, and a book collection.
- 🎬 The studio also has a dedicated workspace for hands-on projects, a seamless white backdrop for photography, and plenty of video gear for filming.
- 💡 Flexibility is key to the design, allowing the space to be transformed for different projects and shoots in the future.
Q & A
How long has the creator been working in this studio space?
-The creator has been working in the studio space for a little over a year.
What was one of the main challenges the creator faced when setting up the studio?
-One of the main challenges was transforming the over 1,000 square foot space, in a 100-year-old building, into a functional area for filming, working, and other activities.
What changes have been made to the studio since the creator’s first studio tour video?
-The creator has made several changes, including changing the floor color, renovating various areas, redoing the staircase, and incorporating viewer suggestions.
What is the purpose of the large white wall in the studio?
-The large white wall can be used for shooting videos by moving things out of the way to create a blank background, making the space versatile.
What inspired the non-conventional layout of the lounge area?
-The layout was inspired by a local coffee shop in Toronto called Hammer’s Coffee, where a mix of different chairs and designs created a unique atmosphere that the creator wanted to bring into their studio.
What kind of TV does the creator have in the studio, and how is it used?
-The creator has a 65-inch Samsung Neo QLED 8K TV, which is mainly used for work rather than casual watching.
What is special about the coffee table in the studio?
-The coffee table, made by the creator, has a stone-like texture and was built using plaster. It took weeks to complete and is used as a centerpiece for filming products and photography.
What kinds of magazines and records does the creator collect?
-The creator collects a variety of magazines and records from different places, including vintage stores and travels. Notable items include a vintage Apple catalog and an art and design magazine from Paris.
What equipment does the creator use at their desk setup?
-The creator uses a compact standing desk, a Herman Miller Embody chair, a Pro Display XDR monitor, and the new Logitech MX Brio webcam, which is capable of 4K video and auto light correction.
How does the creator manage cooling in the studio space?
-Since the space only has radiant heating and no air conditioning, the creator uses two Dyson fans and keeps the windows open, even in the winter, to maintain a cool environment.
Outlines
🏢 Studio Tour Introduction and Background
The speaker welcomes viewers to his studio space, which he has been working on for over a year. The unit, over 1,000 square feet and located in a building over 100 years old, has undergone extensive cleaning and renovation to transform it into a functional filming and workspace. The speaker reflects on the progress made since his first studio tour video, highlighting changes such as the floor color, renovations, and the redoing of the staircase, influenced by audience suggestions.
🪑 Main Lounge Area and Chair Collection
The main area of the studio features a large coffee table built by the speaker and various chairs collected from different places. The eclectic mix of chairs and the layout, inspired by a local coffee shop in Toronto, creates a unique atmosphere. Despite not using the space for leisure often, the speaker has a 65-inch Samsung Neo QLED 8K TV that he showcased in an earlier living room setup video. The speaker also details his handcrafted stone-textured coffee table, a centerpiece for product showcases and photography.
📚 Magazine Wall and Tech Artifacts
This section highlights the speaker's collection of magazines and records, acquired from various places. Among the collection is a vintage Apple catalog and a '90s Art and Design Magazine from Paris. The speaker also showcases a 1970s drawer unit filled with various items, including an Apple G4 Cube computer and a Prada phone, noted for its innovative capacitive touchscreen. He mentions a plaster-covered TV that still works and his recording room, which is a work in progress and will be featured in a separate video.
💻 Desk Setup and Logitech Sponsorship
The speaker details his well-established desk setup, which features a compact standing desk and a Herman Miller Embody chair. His MacBook Pro powers the entire setup, including a Pro Display XDR. The speaker introduces the new Logitech MX Brio webcam, highlighting its features like 4K video, auto light correction, and design. He appreciates how it complements his setup. Additionally, he discusses other Logitech products in his workspace, such as the MX Keys keyboard, MX Master 3S mouse, and Z407 speakers, all in white.
🛋 Chill Zone and Kitchen Area
This area of the studio includes a small couch, iPod pillow, and a denim gun art piece by a Toronto artist. The speaker also shows the kitchen area, featuring a microwave, George Foreman grill, and a double-sided whiteboard for planning. Under the elevated platform, referred to as 'the stage,' is storage for unused furniture and other items. He briefly mentions a cluttered storage area behind a wall partition, which he chooses not to show in detail.
🚰 Table Area and Charging Station
This section features a table built into the wall, a powerful sink, and a charging station for camera gear. The speaker shows his mini-fridge stocked with various beverages, noting the lack of air conditioning and radiant heating in the space. He also highlights a 1970s space-age coat rack and a large Ikea mirror for outfit checks, as well as an Apple poster from the late '90s to early 2000s, which humorously critiques Intel's processors.
🎥 Workspace and Video Gear
The speaker talks about his video gear section, which includes various tripod options and lighting equipment. He mentions a MagSafe neck mount for POV shots and a large softbox light used for video production. The workspace area is designated for hands-on projects. He also showcases his 'iPhone wall,' made up of iPhone 6s models, with a 'take a phone, leave a phone' policy, and the studio dolly for transporting packages. He highlights the white seamless backdrop installed above the front door, used for creative shots and video thumbnails.
🏡 Final Thoughts on the Studio Space
The speaker concludes the tour by expressing satisfaction with the studio's flexibility and adaptability for different projects and shoots. He encourages viewers to leave comments with their thoughts, suggestions, or any changes they would like to see in the studio. The video ends with the speaker thanking the audience for watching.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Studio Space
💡Renovation
💡Coffee Table
💡Chairs
💡Logitech MX Brio
💡Standing Desk
💡Magazine Wall
💡Product Photography
💡Voiceover and A-Roll Recording Room
💡Samsung Neo QLED 8K TV
Highlights
Introduction to the studio space and its renovation journey over the past year.
The studio is over 1,000 square feet and located in a 100-year-old building, posing challenges for transformation.
Main area of the studio includes a custom-made coffee table and versatile layout for filming and gatherings.
Unique furniture pieces like the large 'Escape' key stool found behind a dumpster and custom-made chairs.
The studio's lounge area is inspired by a local Toronto coffee shop's design and atmosphere.
Features a 65-inch Samsung Neo QLED 8K TV used mainly for workspace rather than entertainment.
A custom-made stone-textured coffee table that took weeks to create serves as a centerpiece for filming and product photography.
The magazine and record collection wall showcases rare and vintage finds from thrift and vintage stores.
Notable items in the collection include a vintage Apple catalog and a Toronto Sky Dome book.
The desk setup includes a fully compact standing desk, Herman Miller Embody chair, and a Pro Display XDR monitor.
Sponsored showcase of the Logitech MX Brio 4K webcam and its advanced features for video and streaming.
The workspace is equipped with lighting gear, including a large Aputure softbox light used for video shoots.
Creative installation of an iPhone wall, where the studio has a 'take a phone, leave a phone' policy.
The studio includes a dedicated area for hands-on, messy projects, separate from the main filming area.
The seamless white backdrop above the front door is used for creative shoots and video thumbnails.