Uploaded May 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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We built the ULTIMATE charging station for filmmakers using an IKEA Billy Bookcase! It's perfect for filmmakers who work out of their bedroom or a small studio. Everything was built using IKEA products and DIY store parts, so really accessible!

We talk about all of the different camera batteries we use like Sony NPF, Sony A7s batteries, V-lock Batteries, and Insta 360. We also built a LED light charging bay holder to help store and charge our Aputure MCs and other LED effects light.

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📼 The Frugal Filmmaker
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📼 Rechargeable Battery Level Markers! Charged or Not?
youtube.com/watch?v=4ut6ur5u1RU

🔨 IKEA Billy Bookcase
ikea.com/gb/en/p/billy-bookcase-white-00263850

🔨 IKEA BOTTNA Magazine Rack
ikea.com/nl/en/p/bottna-display-shelf-light-beige-70394471

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We bought the IKEA BOTTNA six months before this video was uploaded. IKEA has now discontinued the product. If we find a similar solution we will post the link here. In the meantime search your local marketplace groups, you might get lucky.

🔋 CHARGING STATION LINKS
Plastic Storage Bins - geni.us/pvvTHCh
8-Prot USB Charging Hub - geni.us/lZ6zAoz
Right Angle Brackets - geni.us/NEoBn
Battery Indicators - geni.us/Nwy85y

Neoprene Foam was 1mm thick. The best place to buy it is from eBay as you can buy different lengths, but if anyone needs some we have plenty, just pay for the delivery.

🖨️ 3D PRINTS
Tape Holder - thingiverse.com/thing:2962025
V-Lock Brackets - thingiverse.com/thing:4563429

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🎥 Our Camera Kit
Camera: geni.us/TlulUbD
Power Junkie: geni.us/wb8ncBB
Our Favourite Monitor: geni.us/zBVkr
SmallRig (for Camera Rig Parts): http://www.smallrig.com?afmc=2r

💡 Our Favorite Lights
geni.us/OurFavoriteLights

🎤 Our Audio Kit
Our Favourite Mic: geni.us/4hex
Adapter for XLR mics into a DSLR: geni.us/fSrCfe
Our on-camera mic: geni.us/FPviAHf
Our Field Recorder: geni.us/o5Bz

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