Studio Setups: Behind the Scenes with Tanya Smith

Confident Live Marketing Show

Are you curious about the magic behind professional studio setups? Do you wonder how top content creators design their space to produce captivating live videos? In this episode, we're peeling back the curtain and stepping into the world of studio setups with the incredible Tanya Smith, a premier video coach and the host of Stream Like a Boss TV.

Episode Summary

• [00:00] Introduction to the Confident Live Marketing Podcast.
• [00:30] Ian introduces the theme of studio setups and the episode's guest, Tanya Smith.
• [01:33] Tanya shares her journey from being a super introvert to embracing live video and creating a unique studio setup.
• [05:16] Dive into Tanya's studio gear, focusing on her choice of microphone and why the Shure MV7 is her go-to.
• [07:36] Tanya's experience with the RODECaster Pro 2 and its role in her studio setup.
• [09:46] Discussion about cameras, including Tanya's transition from a Logitech webcam to the Sony A6400.
• [13:12] Lighting setup and how Tanya uses lighting to enhance her videos and add personality to her studio.
• [17:41] The importance of a comfortable and functional computer setup, featuring Tanya's iMac and display preferences.
• [20:13] Tanya's top software tools for video and podcast creation, highlighting Wondershare Filmora and Time Bolt.
• [22:19] Personalizing the workspace for creativity and confidence, featuring Wonder Woman totems and a candle with a special scent.
• [25:35] Tanya's advice for beginners on investing in a good microphone first.

Guest's Studio Gear

• Microphone: Shure MV7
• Audio Interface: RODECaster Pro 2
• Camera: Sony A6400
• Lighting: SmallRig Globe Lantern, Elgato Key Light
• Computer: iMac

Resources Mentioned

• Wondershare Filmora: A user-friendly video editing software.
• Time Bolt: A tool for creating quick edits and cuts in videos.
• Ecamm Creator Camp: A gathering for content creators to learn and network.
• RODECaster Pro 2: An advanced audio mixer for podcasters and streamers.

Connect with Tanya Smith

• Visit Tanya's website for more insights on video marketing and live streaming.
• Check out contentcreatorscafe.com for Tanya's programs and to join the Stream Bosses Academy.

Show Notes

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The Confident Live Marketing Show

The Confident Live Marketing Show is a weekly live video show and podcast. It’s aimed at established entrepreneurs who want to level up their impact, authority and profits through the power of live video, webinars and podcasts. We’ll focus on knocking down the 3 main barriers these entrepreneurs face when creating live content - camera confidence/mindset, tech/gear and content marketing.

It’s hosted by Ian Anderson Gray. He is the founder of the Confident Live Marketing Academy and is the host of the Confident Live Marketing Podcast. He helps entrepreneurs to level up their impact, authority and profits by using live video confidently. He’s founder of Seriously Social - a blog focused on live video and social media tools. He’s an international speaker, trainer, teacher and consultant. He has a passion for making the techno-babble of live video and social media marketing easy to understand. As well as being a geek, husband, and dad to two kids, Ian is also a professional singer and lives near Manchester in the UK.