Uploaded January 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This week, take a look behind the scenes of filming videos for YouTube. I'll show you my current setup and share some details of the equipment I have found really helpful and the reality behind what you see on screen.
I'm also unboxing and swatching some new art supplies. I test Windsor and Newton Watercolour Promarkers, Caran D'Ache Luminance Pencils, Daniel Smith Watercolours in Lunar Blue and Buff Titanium and the Kuretake Gansi Tambi Paint Set in Starry Colours.
You can find links to all of these supplies in the list here:
Filming Equipment:
The tripod that allowed top down filming is the Manfrotto BeFree GT XPRO and mine is the aluminium version:
wexphotovideo.com/manfrotto-befree-gt-xpro-aluminium-travel-tripod-1706310
I film on a Sony A6000 with the 16-55mm kit lens:
wexphotovideo.com/sony-alpha-a6000-digital-camera-with-16-50mm-power-zoom-lens-black-1548999
I use a Sony ECM-XYST1M microphone for audio:
wexphotovideo.com/sony-ecm-xyst1m-stereo-microphone-1537323
The photo backdrops I use are from Club Backdrops:
clubbackdrops.com
Art Supplies:
Windsor and Newton Promarker Watercolours, set of 12 basic tones
* jacksonsart.com/winsor-newton-watercolour-marker-set-of-12-basic-tones?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=9e3cfc48eccf81a0d57663e129aef3cb
Arches Cold Pressed Watercolour Pad
* jacksonsart.com/arches-aquarelle-block-10in-x-7in-not-20-sheets-glued-4-sides?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=9e3cfc48eccf81a0d57663e129aef3cb
Caran D'Ache Luminance Pencils
* jacksonsart.com/caran-d-ache-luminance-colour-pencils?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=9e3cfc48eccf81a0d57663e129aef3cb
Daniel Smith Watercolours
* jacksonsart.com/colour/watercolour/watercolour-paint/brand/daniel-smith?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=9e3cfc48eccf81a0d57663e129aef3cb
Gansi Tambi Paints
* jacksonsart.com/kuretake-gansai-tambi-japanese-watercolour-starry-colours-set-of-6?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=9e3cfc48eccf81a0d57663e129aef3cb
* These are affiliate links and if you use them you'll get 10% off your first order and I'll receive a small commission. I always advise shopping around to make sure you get the best deal!
SUPPORT
Want to support me to make more art videos? Make a one-time or monthly donation.
ko-fi.com/loudavis
SHOP
To buy originals and prints of my work, visit my online shop!
loudavisart.com/shop
SOCIAL
Instagram: instagram.com/louracheldavis
Website: loudavisart.com
This week, take a look behind the scenes of filming videos for YouTube. I'll show you my current setup and share some details of the equipment I have found really helpful and the reality behind what you see on screen.
I'm also unboxing and swatching some new art supplies. I test Windsor and Newton Watercolour Promarkers, Caran D'Ache Luminance Pencils, Daniel Smith Watercolours in Lunar Blue and Buff Titanium and the Kuretake Gansi Tambi Paint Set in Starry Colours.
You can find links to all of these supplies in the list here:
Filming Equipment:
The tripod that allowed top down filming is the Manfrotto BeFree GT XPRO and mine is the aluminium version:
wexphotovideo.com/manfrotto-befree-gt-xpro-aluminium-travel-tripod-1706310
I film on a Sony A6000 with the 16-55mm kit lens:
wexphotovideo.com/sony-alpha-a6000-digital-camera-with-16-50mm-power-zoom-lens-black-1548999
I use a Sony ECM-XYST1M microphone for audio:
wexphotovideo.com/sony-ecm-xyst1m-stereo-microphone-1537323
The photo backdrops I use are from Club Backdrops:
clubbackdrops.com
Art Supplies:
Windsor and Newton Promarker Watercolours, set of 12 basic tones
* jacksonsart.com/winsor-newton-watercolour-marker-set-of-12-basic-tones?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=9e3cfc48eccf81a0d57663e129aef3cb
Arches Cold Pressed Watercolour Pad
* jacksonsart.com/arches-aquarelle-block-10in-x-7in-not-20-sheets-glued-4-sides?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=9e3cfc48eccf81a0d57663e129aef3cb
Caran D'Ache Luminance Pencils
* jacksonsart.com/caran-d-ache-luminance-colour-pencils?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=9e3cfc48eccf81a0d57663e129aef3cb
Daniel Smith Watercolours
* jacksonsart.com/colour/watercolour/watercolour-paint/brand/daniel-smith?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=9e3cfc48eccf81a0d57663e129aef3cb
Gansi Tambi Paints
* jacksonsart.com/kuretake-gansai-tambi-japanese-watercolour-starry-colours-set-of-6?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=9e3cfc48eccf81a0d57663e129aef3cb
* These are affiliate links and if you use them you'll get 10% off your first order and I'll receive a small commission. I always advise shopping around to make sure you get the best deal!
SUPPORT
Want to support me to make more art videos? Make a one-time or monthly donation.
ko-fi.com/loudavis
SHOP
To buy originals and prints of my work, visit my online shop!
loudavisart.com/shop
SOCIAL
Instagram: instagram.com/louracheldavis
Website: loudavisart.com
