Studio Layout

[nelsonic]

The dimensions of the studio are 3595 x 2547mm. This is either tiny or massive depending on your perspective.
If you watch Matthew Perks (DIY Perks) Studio Tour: #2 you'll see just how much can be done in a small space!

Obviously this shot shows how messy it can get if you don't have a system for organising things.
He 3 distinct work areas but has to keep setting up and taring down for shots which he says take a lot of time:

As much as I love minimalism in the rest of the house, I think there needs to be a careful balance when it comes to maximising the space available to get everything done that needs to be done in the Studio. Specifically:

3 Distinct Work Areas: Compose, Record, Edit

1. Recording Video + Audio in a low noise environment
2. Editing video and being able to playback using Studio Monitors (Speakers). I mostly use headphones, but in the "final cut" (before exporting) it's a good idea to switch to speakers to check.
3. Music Practicing, Composing and Recording without creating noise in the house.

With these 3 activities in mind, I propose having 3 separate work stations to minimise setup/switching time:

1. Sit/Stand desk for Recording/Streaming Video permanently rigged with a 1080p Monitor, Sony A7 Camera (in "Web Cam" mode) Use a Sony Mirrorless Camera (A7) as a Webcam 📸  video#81 (through the Teleprompter Teleprompter #12), Lights Smaller Studio Lights > VILTROX VL-500T #26 and Microphone Which Microphone? #25 for Piece to camera recording.
2. Video Editing Sitting Desk with comfortable/ergonomic chair permanently setup for Editing video with minimal friction. Editor Keys Keyboard, Contour Shuttle, 4k Screen Connected to MacBook Pro Which Computer for Video Editing? video#55 (comment)
3. Music Making Station (another sitting desk) with the Midi Controller at the correct height What height should a piano keyboard be? nelsonic/learn-music#34
4. Optional Overhead Rig for filming electronics tutorials which I expect to do a few for smart home, aquaponics etc.

My main priority is getting the sit/stand desk setup for recording video tutorials.
But having the rest of the layout in mind is helpful so that everything fits together once finished.

Todo

• Measure the existing IKEA tables and see if/how we can fit 3 or 4 desks in the Studio
• Draw the layout
• Create the Stand/Sit Recording Desk Setup.
• Setup the Editing Desk #51
• Measure and figure out if we can mount the Midi controller on a shelf under the Sit/Stand desk.
• Setup Camera Setup Sony A7 as Webcam for Zoom Video Calls with Teleprompter #29