18/03/2026
Behind the scenes of filming content as a small business owner lighting setup, camera equipment, tripods, and the reality of trying to get decent footage.
What looks like a simple clip actually involves a full DIY filming setup: studio lights, overhead rig, tripod mounted to cupboards, and a makeshift workspace just to get clean lighting and usable video. This is the side of content creation people don’t usually see the setup, the adjustments, and the constant tweaking to get the shot right.
This video shows the reality of behind-the-scenes filming, including lighting setups for small creators, camera positioning, home studio setups, and how much effort goes into basic content production.
Also features a solid brain fart moment where I completely forget the name of an extractor fan which pretty much sums up the mental state mid-filming.
If you’re into content creation, videography, DIY filming setups, or just curious about how small brands create their content, this is a pretty accurate look behind the curtain.
Follow for more behind-the-scenes, product making, prototyping, and working with materials like climbing rope and recycled plastic.
