Feb 28, 2024

Overhead video setup - Feb 2024

I have been stumped trying to figure out a setup that creates a good top-down video look. Here’s what I have so far:


It looks pretty random but the idea is 2 buckets hold a wire shelf over the counter. I put my phone on the shelf in between the grates. 

Unfortunately, my ceiling lights cast a shadow of the grates so I use a strong LED light to bounce off a white poster board. I also add a small LED light next to the phone to eliminate any other shadows.

The result: