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1. He needs to be entertaining to keep viewers. If he's not at the 99.9999th percentile of skill, it's highly unlikely he'll build a following without being highly entertaining. So manage your expectations and help him manage his.
   
   
2. For someone to be entertaining a big part of it is to have a varied life. Conversation about a wide variety of subjects, being happy, healthy, clean, accomplished, etc... As a couple you should be helping each other achieve those things regardless, so maybe take a step back and look at that big picture.
   
   
3. AFK his stream, invite friends to watch it, etc...
   
   
4. Make him his chicken tendies, mountain dew, and open his doritos. Just kidding...
   
   
5. As for equipment and setup... This all depends. The next things I would usually advise would be the best quality camera you can get in your budget, like an actual HD camcorder and figure out how to hook that up. Maybe an IRL streaming backpack setup? Sound treatment for the room can be good, but majority of products you buy for this are snake oil, so do your research. I'll just list off some things that I recommend people as ideas:
   
   https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MWNYGUS/ - Adjustable clamp-jaw mount for cameras like the Logitech C920/922 (the most recommended cameras). Get a better or more unique angle.
   
   https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ACFAULC/ - Pop filters help a lot with audio quality.
   
   https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017WNJS3M/ - Green screen it up and you can do all sorts of wacky or cool stuff, or it just cleans up the presentation of the stream in general.
   
   https://www.amazon.com/Elgato-Stream-Deck-Mini-Customizable/dp/B07DYRS1WH - The streamdeck mini just came out, pretty useful for doing goofy on-demand stuff with programmable buttons. Some people swear by these.
   
   For higher end stuff for audio, put this stuff in a wish list if he does start to take off:
   
   https://www.amazon.com/Shure-SM7B-Dynamic-Microphone-Cardioid/dp/B0002E4Z8M - Probably my most recommended mic for people wanting to get into the more serious stuff.
   
   https://www.amazon.com/dbx-286s-Microphone-Preamp-Processor/dp/B004LWH79A - Probably the best entry level audiophile grade mic preamp. This is endgame for streamers personally, it's way beyond what most people have and it will give him an edge.
   
   https://www.amazon.com/Cloud-Microphones-CL-1-Cloudlifter-1-channel/dp/B004MQSV04 - Cloudlifter CL-1. This is a must if you ahve a Shure SM7B, excellent high end filter that will absolutely remove all noise.
   
   https://www.amazon.com/Furman-M-8X2-Outlet-Conditioner-Protector/dp/B003BQ91Y6/ - Further eliminates noise from dirty power. Everyone who wants a decent XLR high-end setup wants something like this.
   
   https://www.amazon.com/Allen-Heath-ZEDi-10FX-Compact-Interface/dp/B01ATAK5MS - This is an excellent mixer+audio interface combo, if you are going XLR you'll want a mixer. It's 4x4 USB, which for the price is a great value, and it's preamps and lines are notoriously silent. I bought the last version of this which was a 4x2 interface on a great sale, and couldn't be more pleased.
   
   There's a lot more you can get of course. A simple small table rack to rack mount these things... But it all depends, the sky is the limit with this stuff. Just giving you ideas of how you can go nuts with it.
   
   But at the core of it, if he's not organically growing by being consistent and working hard at it and trying to improve... Maybe he's just not entertaining enough? It is what it is. Don't think that buying this stuff really makes any difference, it only does if you are already able to gain viewers in the first place.

If you can pull it off, it's an awesome shot. I think the best way to do it is with green screen. A couple of these and some creative hanging would do the job.

A lot depends on the geometry, how wide you want the shot. If you're talking about a small pickup truck, maybe a 25mm on a S35 sensor. Shoot 4K and wider than you want 'cause you will want to blow up the shot in post. You'll need enough green to cover the truck and up to the top of your actor's head. Put the truck in an open area with a solid (preferably concrete) base. If you could find a studio with a green screen that's the easiest, but it can be done outdoors if there's not too much wind. Hopefully you can shoot on an overcast, dry day.

I'd suggest that you shoot so you never see the ground or your actor's feet. Put your camera on the dolly at a height just above the top of the tailgate. You'll be simulating the handheld look and the motion of the truck at least partially in post. Ideally you should time the shot so that the tailgate closes well before the camera reaches its final position. Maybe this isn't what you want, but it might be cool if it looks like the camera becomes "locked" to the truck just as it starts to move. This would happen after we have lost any visibility of the ground anywhere in the shot. If you want, you could have a couple of strong grips rock the truck during the shot, too.

Shoot your background plate first, also in 4K so you will know the timing of what might be happening. Be sure to include enough footage before you move the truck to allow for the action. In post, you will be doing a slightly wobbly zoom-in on the background to keep appropriate camera perspective. You may want to track the truck and/or your actor to make that motion smooth, or just keyframe it. In this case, the slack you get from simulating hand-held helps a lot.

Use your suction cup mount as far forward as possible on the truck hood and try to keep it so the horizon is centered in the frame. You can stabilize or not, depending on the look you want. Also, don't forget to record some clean sound. It would be great if you could put a sound recorder in the bed of the truck while shooting the background plates.

You might make it more convincing if there are shadows in the background that you can match, even if it's just swinging a tree branch over your character at key points in the action. Using the jump cuts makes this easier, and you could get creative here. Maybe your character slips and slides going around a steep curve. This kind of stuff really helps the illusion. Time these based on your selected parts of your background plate. Would also be cool to key some simple CGI smoke (easy to do in After Effects or Motion) coming up as the truck starts. A couple of faked lens flares might also help as the truck turns a corner or we see the sun in the background shot. If your character has long hair or any clothing that might blow, have a fan on the set to do that. Good sound of the truck starting and leaving is also critical to make it believable.

The editing and compositing of the scene will be critical, but not too difficult. I'd love to help with that if you need it.

Happy to answer any questions.

Hope this helps. Good luck!!

The Amazon Basics Video tripod (make sure it's the video one with the pan handle) is a good starting point, $23.49. You'll need some sort of iphone to tripod adapter too - they're available at price points from a few dollars to a few hundred dollars. No need to overspend if you're just starting out.

I'd recommend you keep that iphone on a tripod at all times - it's so small and light that hand-held footage will be shakey and offputting.

For lighting, assuming you're in a bedroom-sized space then a 3-point photography CFL lighting kit like this will be great. Nice, soft light which will make whatever you're reviewing look good. Cheap too - $46.99

Although I may be biased, I think sound is probably where most of those funds should go. People will happily watch 240p, grainy, blocky, blurry video on youtube but if they can't hear what you're saying then they're gonna switch off.

For piece-to-camera shooting I'd recommend getting a Rode Smartlav for $71.90. You can plug that straight into your iPhone for sync sound recording.

I'd also suggest getting a large-diaphragm microphone for voiceover work - i.e. whenever you're not filming yourself while talking at the same time. The Behringer C1-U is a great budget option that plugs directly into your computer's USB port for recording for $59.99. You'll need something to put it on such as a Suspension Boom ($17.99) and to make sure your audio is clean you'll need a pop filter. ($8.99)

So that's the very basics covered for $157.45 give or take though you can probably get that cheaper if you shop around. That leaves you $242.55 for some more specialist gear...

Depending on what you're reviewing, I'd recommend looking at lightboxes (5-walled cubes that you put the product in to give yourself a white background and even, soft lighting), and a motorized lazy susan (turntable) to give you some interesting options for b-roll.

If you're filming bigger stuff, then a white backdrop would work as well. You could go for something in optical green for chroma keying but keying is a pretty precise art and chances are if you're a total beginner it won't look that great until you really get the hang of it - so go for plain white first.

Chances are you'll still have some money left over after that too... iPhone footage is pretty damn good but you should start putting together a kitty for upgrading to a proper interchanagable lens camera.

My backdrop:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00SR28X9S/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525507598&sr=1-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=muslin%2Bphotography%2Bbackdrops&dpPl=1&dpID=31OifBuVzrL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1

It's called muslin, I use a shower curtain rod wedged between two walls and keep it over a desk but you could probably nail it against the wall or something. Or buy the actual stands to hold it if you have so much space. I think they also sell smaller 5ft ones.

It's easy to clean, but if you know how to use a DSLR camera(or if you have a beyond amazing camera phone) you can still get great photos despite the dirt. Mine has gotten pretty dirty but I still take photos that look like they're floating in infinity. It's been six months since I washed it. It will remain unwashed so long as it doesn't mess with my photos... or until the cat tries to claim it as his territory... again.

I also have a wine colored bed sheet that I use for items that are wholly white, but I recommend getting a light blue for whites, it looks so good for vintage collectibles or fine Eddie China. My friend has these baby blue sheets and all her photos look fantastic and helps her stand out. Man I need to step up my game...

PS: Stay away from a green backdrop, I used it when I started selling eBay and I swear it made everything look ugly and cheap upon reflection. White is professional and neutral, putting all the focus on the product, nothing else.

PPS: You could also just just two layers of white bed sheets over a table. Works wonders but wrinkles are a problem for larger than medium or evening shall medium sized items...cutting the elastic might help or keep a steamer close by.

I have a c920 and I am not disappointed. I subscribe to the belief that your camera is only as good as your lighting. Shit lighting will make a great camera look like shit and great lighting will make a shit camera look great.

I bought that exact screen from Amazon [link], but in retrospect I should've just gone to a fabric store and gotten a green sheet, because that's all it is. It is not special in any way. It is super thin though, so I just double mine up on a custom frame made with PVC pipe (cost of tools and materials was around $20). The good thing about the PVC is that you can measure your space and build a custom frame that fits your needs.

I found some awesome clamp light fixtures at Wal-Mart [example]. In my case I clamped them to my desk and a nearby window sill, pointed at approximately 45 degrees toward me and the screen behind me. The positioning is important in that you need your screen evenly lit and you need to not cast much of a shadow onto it. Luckily I have the space to put the screen far enough behind me and eliminate most shadow problems.

The bulbs I got are bright as hell though, so I've got [these] soft boxes on the way. These are not so much for the lighting itself (although I don't think it'll hurt) but for my own comfort. After only a few minutes of having those lights in my peripheral vision it got uncomfortable.

I also have a light almost directly above me, which rounds out my setup so far. Key light, fill light, and hair light. A Google search on studio and green screen lighting would benefit you. Good luck!

I feel bad because the things were more expensive than I remember.

Here is the green screen $17.99

and here is the stand $34.99

The green screen requires some kind of stand. Its kind of a massive screen, but I was able to fold it around to fit the size I need and I use it for photography as well. For the stand I didn't even fold the legs out. I just propped them against the wall and used a little sticky tack. If you have more time than money you could get some pvc pipe and make a similar stand for probably less, but I liked this one because it is pretty nice and it is adjustable.

The lamp you linked is not it exactly, but seems like the updated version of what I have. The most important thing is just having the right amount of lumens for the distance away from you. There are conversion charts for when they only give the wattage of the lamp. The lamps I have don't have any temperature control, but I think you can do that on the OBS side. They are just natural white as far as I can tell.

If you're not going to be doing an equipment take down every day then I would go with something like what I have, but if you have to do clean up then a collapsable screen might be worth the extra money.

Hi! I took a look at a couple of your posts and noticed that your photos are first poorly lit. You need to get a lot more light into the space where you are taking photos. Secondly it looks like you are taking photos with an older cellphone or camera and it's causing your photos to look grainy/blurry.

You need your photos to be as sharp and as clear as possible. An investment in a cheap lighting kit and a new/ new to you camera would benefit you greatly. As mush as I hate to say it this is an industry where you have to spend money in order to make money.

Here are a couple of good quality lighting kits for cheap. This is what I currently have and it works great.

This is what some other prominent sellers use and rave about.

As far as cameras go just buy as high of a mega pixel and as new as you can afford. You can get great stuff used from pawn shops, amazon, and ebay. Definitely shop around. Luckily it's close to the holidays and a lot of people will be pawning stuff, sales will be happening, and there are often good deals at Black Friday sales.

I use this. It's a little pricey, but it frequently goes on sale.

I've posted about it before on another thread of someone asking a similar question, this is what I said about it:
> But I have to say, it is very good quality. When I do special things on my stream I am able to easily hang lights of all different kinds from it as well as little foam cut outs etc. Never had a problem with it's stability when hanging anything on it. It's held up nicely with two pets rubbing on it/running into it and comes with a zip cover for when you have to store it. Best investment I've made for my stream and I don't even use it for chroma keying. I just use the dark blue as a background to separate from the rest of the room behind me.

Hi /u/geekbrother - I noticed that the sample video you shared runs for 7 minutes - I hope you're not planning on anything longer than 12 minutes with your T3i? If so, you'll have a challenge because the camera will shut down and need to be restarted.

It also has a tendency to produce moire on patterned clothing, especially striped shirts and ties. This can be a problem if you don't notice it until you get to the editing suite.

And the T3i's audio recording quality is horrible - necessitating the purchase of an external recorder or preamp and the hassle of syncing your sound in post.

Plus, it has no headphone jack and a tiny monitor that is not really suited for studio work.

I have Panasonic GH3 and GH4 cameras that have headphone jacks and shoot for hours at a time, but they suffer from some of the same limitations as a DSLR for studio work (e.g., tiny screens).

If I were setting up a dedicated studio today, I would get a $1995 Blackmagic Design Studio Camera and a $328 Blackmagic Hyperdeck Shuttle. You won't need an external audio recorder with this camera, because it has built in XLR jacks with phantom power.

I saw this camera at NAB, and it's the real deal. A broadcast quality studio camera for less than $2000.

Here's a hands-on from the show with a run-down of the features: http://youtu.be/o7AnluDDvj8

Note the size of the built-in monitor. Your cameraperson will thank you. If you're the camera op, you'll be thanking yourself :)

Here's how I would put a $4K studio together around this camera [Referral Links]:

CAMERA

• [Blackmagic Design Studio Camera - $1995] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JQQXWXG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00JQQXWXG&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  
• [Blackmagic Hyperdeck Shuttle - $328] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00701AN5Y/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00701AN5Y&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  
• [Fujinon 14x 9-126mm f/1.7 B4 Lens w 2X extender and B4 to MFT adapter- $499] (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575034783&toolid=10001&campid=5337235943&customid=&icep_item=181464392622&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg)
  
  
• [12V Battery Pack to power the lens, with cables - $124] (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575034783&toolid=10001&campid=5337235943&customid=&icep_item=181153545343&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg)
  
  SOUND
  
  
• [Rode NTG-1 shotgun - $229] (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575034783&toolid=10001&campid=5337235943&customid=&icep_item=390882224988&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg)
  
  
• [On Stage wheeled mic boom - $170] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00097CJ76/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00097CJ76&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  
• [Senal SMH-1000 monitor headphones - $90] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ASWZO6U/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00ASWZO6U&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  SUPPORT
  
  
• [Manfrotto MVH502A,546BK-1 Professional Fluid Video System with Aluminum Legs and Mid Spreader - $440] (http://www.adorama.com/BGMVH502A546.html?KBID=66297)
  
  LIGHTING
  
  
• [3 Soft Box lighting kit with 3 backgrounds (white, black and chromakey green) - $170] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003TYFT4G/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003TYFT4G&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  For $4000, this setup will deliver high quality audio and video to your audience.
  
  Hope this is helpful and good luck!
  
  Bill
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

I'm still organizing it, but my "kit" includes:

• DSLR Camera, prime lenses, camera bag
  
  
• Wooden yard stick (Scale bar and setting depth of field)
  
  
• IR remote control for camera (more steady camera triggering)
  
  
• Tripod on casters for faster shot setups
  
  
• Athlete's foot spray ($1 each at the dollar store)
  
  
• Developer's spray / Dulling spray
  
  
• temporary/removable rubberized paint (basecoat before spraying perm. paint) example
  
  
• Multi-colored textured spray paint Example
  
  
• Powder duster for applying inexpensive dust to objects. I haven't perfected this process. It's messy and the powder can change appearance between camera shots and spoil your entire photoshoot. I'd still like to figure out a better way because flour, baking soda, baby powder, and other dusty substances are far cheaper than spraypaint and athlete's foot spray.
  
  
• retractable kabuki brush for applying powder. I'm still experimenting with this, but it's a standard item included with the NextEngine 3D Scanner and they recommend applying talc powder to a lanolin base.
  
  
• Smart phone with lightmeter app, depth-of-field calculator app
  
  
• "Muslin" quick-clamps to drape a bedsheet behind object to diffuse lighting
  
  
• log book for optimal camera settings (dry erase board is faster for me)
  
  
• dry erase board for snapping a pic of my settings
  
  
• stickers for registration marks. I have only tried ordinary circular stickers without the computer generated encoded targets and have so far been disappointed with the results.
  
  There's probably more, but that's all I can think of for now.
  
  FUTURE ITEMS:
  
  
• $10 Lazy susan turntable from Ikea
  
  
• CNC controlled camera gantry for automated image capturing
  
  
• Field monitor for easier camera focusing. It's much harder on the small camera display.
  
  
• WiFi enabled camera or a WiFi enabled SD memory card
  
  
• A light tent - preferably with an entire setup with variable LED lighting from reddit user /u/Iontrades_
  
  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/iontrades/lite-studio-all-in-one-photo-studio-and-3d-scanner
  
  
• Green screen backdrop for experimenting with the automask feature in 3DF Zephyr software. I may also experiment with other backdrop colors, threadcounts, and thicknesses to optimize contrast (between the workpiece and backdrop) and optimize lighting.
  
  
• Experimental mixture of white baby powder, black pepper, and acetone to make it stick together. I haven't tried this yet, but I'm hoping that the acetone would help it stick to the workpiece and quickly evaporate.

That's going to be a great room. For a studio, your principal needs are going to be lighting and backgrounds, soundproofing and camera motion. Assuming you have sound proofing taken care of, I recommend:

Lighting

• [1 x ePhoto 500 LED panel - $109.99] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SNSGCW6/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00SNSGCW6&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  
• [1 x Neewer 6' light stand - $15.19] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003UDW8VI/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003UDW8VI&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  
• [2 x ePhoto 500 LED panel - $199.99] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T50NW56/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00T50NW56&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  
• [2 x Neewer 6' light stands - $22.95] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003I6ENXS/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003I6ENXS&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  With this setup, you will have 3 point LED lighting for less than $350. Cooler than tungsten - more energy efficient than either tungsten or fluorescents.
  
  Backgrounds
  
  
• [Savage 107" x 12yds Background Paper (#46 Tech Green) - $61.66] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000B782NO/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000B782NO&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  
• [Chromakey Green Duct Tape - $11.87] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006YZBM20/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B006YZBM20&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  With Savage background paper and tape you won't need light stands - as seen from about 0:40 to 1:00 in [this video] (http://wistia.com/learning/diy-office-video-studio). You can also get Savage paper in [white] (http://www.amazon.com/Savage-107X12-1-Background-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B001196MG0/?tag=battleforthew-20) or [black] (http://www.amazon.com/Savage-107X12-20-Background-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B005J6SCPK/?tag=battleforthew-20).
  
  Camera Motion
  
  
• [Portable camera dolly with 12' of straight track - $249.99] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A9213AU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00A9213AU&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  Smooth dolly shots will add a lot of production value to your music videos - and this 12 foot dolly/track setup will cost you less than a lot of 3 or 4 foot sliders.
  
  Hope this is helpful and good luck with your studio!
  

So here's some quick research (And note, I am not an authority on this but I'm takin' a stab):

The cheapest solution would be to buy some Muslin fabric. This stuff seems to be the fabric of choice for photo/video sets and theater. From a fabric store it looks like you can get it at about $2-$4 per yard and based on the sizes of some pre-made backdrops, a generic size seems to be about 2 yards in width and 3 yards in length.

But when fabric is sold to you, it's sold to you in 1 yard width pieces and you tell the employee the length to cut it in. So if you get two 3-yard long pieces, you could probably more than cover the space behind the couch. You could probably even do less. Two 3-yard long pieces at $4 each would cost you $24. You'd also probably need some super strong tacks and a hammer to hold up the fabric behind you on the wood.

Cheap Muslin Fabric

More Muslin Fabric Options

[There are also pre-made backdrops] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001196MG0/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001196MG0&linkCode=as2&tag=theslalen-20&linkId=EN2AURLSZQNLT4XY) but they're a bit more expensive.

Last option is to just yolo swag out with some middle school photo backdrops lol.

Anyway, let me know if this helps! If anyone is more knowledgeable on cheap video backdrops, please chime in.

You can also just make an L shape out of one piece of green fabric. I did so for quite a while, but the quality was low.

Obviously the more you put into it the more you'll get out of it, typically. It depends on your room too. Also your lighting. Lighting is easily the most important thing, other than "having a greenscreen". In fact, the quality of your lighting is often more important than the quality of your greenscreen, to a point.

Basically just put your camera wherever you want it for the optimal angle, and try to cover as much of its field of view with green as possible. That might involve one or two pieces of greenscreen, and it might involve green floor too.

After that, light that shit up real good. You want daylight (5000K+) lights ideally. Don't go any lower than 4000K.

I personally use two of these greenscreen backdrops forming a U shape (I cut one of them in half for the sides of the U), held up by these cargo poles (I use these poles to hold my lighthouses too). I use these green mat pieces for my flooring, and these bar lights for my lighting (one six pack).

For comparison, I originally used one piece of greenscreen fabric, with a single 5000K LED regular house lightbulb and a $20 4000K LED floodlight from Lowes. This is the quality of mixed reality I had. The upgraded setup, as I described above with all the Amazon links, for comparison looks like this. Much better.

Hey /u/Coooooooooookies,

I saw you had posted a reply, but then I couldn't respond because it was deleted? I'm not sure if you meant to do that, but I already had a response.

EDIT: Ah they didn't like your shortened urls. It was delayed in posting that message.

I'll paste my response below:

I'm glad it helped!

I would avoid fabric, unless you like ironing! Wrinkles would definitely ruin that boutique look. That stand and probably the clips are too weak to support a wrinkle free vinyl backdrop, and upgrading those would be pricey.

So you could go with seamless paper, it comes in different widths, but you have to cut it to length. It's reusable so long as it doesn't get soiled or bent. It's a little pricer as it comes in big rolls in case you need more. $40 for 53" by 12 yards or $65 for 86" by 12 yards.

Also, I don't know if you already watched Tony and Chelsea's studio tour, but they make a great suggestion about filling sandbags with gravel/stone, because it's way easier to clean than sand if it leaks!

I'm just going to post a couple links to what you might want to use:

Greenscreen

Stand

Lights

The lights you can use on both you and the Greenscreen, but it is always best for the chroma that you use dedicated lights (but not necessary). Set the green screen behind you by about .5-1 meter, depending if you use the lights to light yourself as well, you might cast a shadow and move the green back. Have the lights at 45 degree angles to your subject, either you or the screen, on opposite sides of each to eliminate any shadows the other casts, and have raised above you by a bit pointing down.

This stuff isn't really "pro". I can recommend "pro" stuff, but the lights alone would cost 5 times as much as everything I just linked together (that's just wasteful). And honestly, you don't need the best stuff to make it work.

So right away, with the Darkest Dungeon video, I was a little put off by that initial few seconds of pretty much darkness. I feel like adding in a quick intro to just signal "video beginning" might be the way to go. Just like a logo or something.

Also I think breaking up that 40 minute video into 2 20 minute segments would be a good idea... but then again I'm guilty of long videos as well.

I don't know how much you want to invest in something like this, but if you want to keep the webcam on in the corner for your videos, one cool think to get is a portable green screen. I have this one and I really like it. You can just set it up in the background, use OBS to set a chroma key, and you don't have to worry about what's behind you getting in the way.

As for the channel itself... I'd say if you can, zoom in a little more on the girl in the logo. If I'm just looking at your videos, your channel icon is hard to understand/see. Perhaps do away with the body and just have blond hair on a d20? I dunno, spitballing. Also, fill out a little more on the CritiKylie about section. What types of video games or tabletop? How often will you be posting? It looks to me like once a month right now.

Thanks for the article, I actually have something like that, here's a couple shots I took with it 2. (The shots I liked earlier were with natural light from a window at around noon with the blinds closed).

The camera is an old Sony DSC P-100, 5.1 megapixel, probably about 14 years old. It has a flash and I think some limited manual settings? I'm really not very experienced with it.

I was thinking about getting something like this with a studio gray / thunder grey background. (And a white one too, just plain white seems to be the trendy thing lately in backgrounds), but it sounds like you're saying stick with the lightbox concept?

Any lights in particular you'd recommend? Cameras or other equipment? I'd say I have a budget of maybe $500.00 - $1,000.00 or so including camera, lights, maybe Adobe lightroom etc. I want to get serious about selling more of my work this year and I know good shots are a big part of that.

can someone help me choose some lighting kits. option 3 and option 2 have a hair light soft box (if that is what it is called). option 1 has 3 soft boxes. option 3 has a significantly bigger set up, if that is a factor but i think it is adjustable. Also none of them include clamps...

What option do you think will be most beneficial to me? I am just an amateur photographer, i use a 5d and I live in the suberbs with my parents, i am a university student. I can prob set up a studio in my parents basement. I want to take photos with a green screen because I like to do photoshop edits and a green screen would save alot of time.

option 1: http://www.amazon.com/ePhotoInc-Photography-Chromakey-Background-H9004SB-69BWG/dp/B00CPBNC0M/ref=sr_1_21?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1396582896&sr=1-21&keywords=chromakey+green+screen+kit

option 2: http://www.amazon.com/Fancierstudio-lighting-Background-Chromakey-backdrop/dp/B003TYFT4G/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1396582896&sr=1-7&keywords=chromakey+green+screen+kit

option 3: http://www.amazon.com/LimoStudio-Photography-Chromakey-Backdrop-Background/dp/B008GWH8MC/ref=sr_1_17?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1396582896&sr=1-17&keywords=chromakey+green+screen+kit

The trick is lots of diffuse lights. I suggest you get a couple of LED soft boxes and place them both 45 deg off centre from the build plate. Lots of people think they have too much light when using strobes or boxes but in reality you're fine if you use the right shooting settings on your camera and more light is usually better. You can tell when diffuse light is being used as you avoid hard shadows.

Beyond that setting the scene helps a lot too - make sure your camera isn't too tight or too wide and get a clean backdrop that isn't distracting. You could even go so far as to buy a sweeping backdrop in white (or green/blue screen if that's your thing).

I believe you can also make octolapse trigger an external camera which would up the quality massiveness as you can control the aperture / shutter speed / focal length etc much better.

Ill just leave this here as well: https://video.universal-robots.com/making-a-3d-print-with-collaborative-robots

Thank you! That's actually something I've been attempting to improve lately. Historically I was using my iPhone, because attempts to use a DSLR looked even worse (because I had no idea what I was doing). After becoming a wee bit more knowledgeable on a recent vacation in Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons, I became determined to finally improve my indoor shots. I found some surprisingly reasonable equipment on Amazon for background and lighting (lighting x2, tabletop backdrop stand, background paper, clamps to hold the paper taut), leveraged tripods I already owned and used one of my Pentax DSLRs (A K20D in this case). I still auto-leveled all the images on my computer, but hopefully they are better than in the past.

Hi, I want to use a green screen. I've purchased this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PLEX7Q4 and this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FJ1JUXS

And now I just need some good lighting to be able to Chroma Key out the green screen. What would you guys recommend? I guess Amazon links would probably be the easiest? This will be used on a Twitch live stream to chroma key out the background.

My office is pretty small, even that green screen takes up a ton of space in it.

Thank you.

This is the one I picked up. - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003UOOTCS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Probably more than you need, but I've been thrilled with the value considering I use it for youtube videos, site commercials, and of course, now Twitch.

You could probably just get away with this - http://www.amazon.com/6x9-Chromakey-Backdrop-Background-Fancierstudio/dp/B001PCQTDO/ref=pd_cp_p_3

Make sure you have something to set it up with, either a wall, piece of foamboard, or get a frame like this - http://www.amazon.com/LimoStudio-Adjustable-Background-Backdrop-Support/dp/B00E6GRHBO/ref=pd_bxgy_p_text_y

If you get the frame, don't neglect the spring clamps - http://www.amazon.com/Cheaplights-PCS-3-75-Spring-Clamps/dp/B0019SHZU0/ref=pd_bxgy_p_text_z though I got mine (metal and more robust) from Home Depot.

1: personally, i use a Logitech C920. It's really nice, but also overkill since you don't need to put out 1080p video from your cam to have good quality. It's on sale currently on amazon though.

2: i just started using an Audio-technica AT2020 and so far I love it. They make a usb version of it as well.

3: My green screen cost me $18 bucks for a 6' x 10' screen. I would make sure that you get a green screen made from muslin fabric.

No you don't.

In my experience, a light box is difficult to work well with. Here's why, you need powerful lights to get a nice diffuse illumination in the box, shining through the fabric takes power. Sticking a camera through a hole will often show up in the reflection in shiny glaze and it looks horrible. Newer cellphones are good for this as they're so small.

I'm pretty satisfied now with a gradient backdrop and some backward facing umbrella lights. I never managed to take good photos with the light box, it now sits unused.

I use:

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B003WLY24O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0000A4EZ4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Well if amazon ship to your country you are in luck.
http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-Photography-Photo-Reversible-Background/dp/B0064L8KYW/ref=sr_1_10?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1450894331&sr=1-10&keywords=green+screen
and if you really wanna go super professional you can buy this
http://www.amazon.com/LimoStudio-Photo-Video-Studio-Light/dp/B00LV46738/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1450894424&sr=8-7&keywords=chroma+key
or if you wanna build it
http://lifehacker.com/5644256/make-a-portable-green-screen-on-the-cheap

You're definitely not wasting time on how you display your clothing. I hated my torso mannequin (open back), and bought a half torso full mannequin on a stand from Amazon. I paid around $70, and it's a size small. I'm able to put XL clothes on it without it looking frumpy.

White Female Mannequin Dress Form Size 2-4 Small 33" 24" 34" (On Maple Tripod Stand) (French Series) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008B9KDN6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_c.0lyb3G7BPTM

With jeans and shorts, I do the same thing you do. I have a set of nice wooden hangers I use, with a small hook on the wall to hang it from. For all of my photos, I have a roll of background paper attached to the wall with push pins.

Ella Bella Photography Backdrop Paper, 4x12-feet, Vintage Wood https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AZN4KLW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_H.0lybRESHRX9

For taking pictures, I use my iPhone. I have a nice DSLR, but it's a PITA to upload pictures and then manually add them to listings. Plus, image resolution is diminished when you upload to eBay. As long as you are getting the right lighting and have a newer phone, I think it's the way to go. I do all of my listings on my computer and save as drafts, then upload pictures / publish listings through the app. Sometimes I do it in reverse and start a listing with just a title and pictures from my phone, and then finish the rest from my computer. Only downside is that you're limited on how many drafts you can have saved at once, and you can't really touch up photos on the eBay app.

Here's a question for you - I've been trying to find the best technique / method to prepping my listings. Right now I do everything in bulk (pictures, measurements). What's your process like?

Gday

I gave this a go
it works like a slow POS

Honestly for the COST of this program
you WILL be better off with a hardware greenscreen solution
eg If your in USA , USD$30 - https://www.amazon.com/LimoStudio-Chromakey-Backdrop-Background-AGG1777/dp/B017WNJS3M/

Since Goldy didn't respond to this, you're getting the next best thing; Your friendly neighborhood HumorousGiant!

His greenscreen is most probably This (Edit: because Renee uses it, and looks similar)

For his lighting, just search Amazon for a softbox light, there are many, so just find one for your price range :D

Green cloth from a crafts store can do the trick, though I just ordered a chroma key cloth off Amazon. It can be worth buying ones that'll better fit your setup, like this

AMAZON LINK

But it's whatever fits your setup

Yeah, I got this guy for my stream and it's super small when not in use, and fairly small when in use.. I don't have any special lighting, and it works great for me.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FJ1JUXS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I don't think it would be any weirder than walking into someone live streaming with you in the background.. 6 one, half dozen the other.

$54 Greenscreen x3
$100 Better lighting
$300 Pair of chairs
$80 Sectional table
$534 total. Little pricey but the overall Viewer count would make up the difference!

Grab a corner of the house and do a "between two ferns" style of set-up. Get two nice individual chairs with a Single section table in between for some league related props and I would watch this every week.

Keep up the good work man!

Weekends are my busiest streaming days since I normally run from 12pm-1am but I'll try to throw a guide together this weekend and post it on the sub.

But for you:

LimoStudio Green Screen Stand - $35

LimoStudio Green Screen - $18

LimoStudio Studio Light Umbrella Kit - $52

Alternatively, you could get the softboxes instead:

LimoStudios Light Softbox Kit - $77

What's interesting is Limo no longer sells the green screen and stand together without the lighting kit but I don't think that's a deal killer.

Alternatively, if you want the full setup in one go, with two umbrellas, two softboxes, four light stands, a green screen and stand, and a black and a blue backdrop. The only thing substantially different from this kit is that it leaves out the third, small light stand from the umbrella kit that is typically used to project light on the subject's back to create a "highlight" on the outline of the subject to help the chromakey separate from the subject and the green screen but I don't use this and don't have any issues.

LimoStudios Full Light and Backdrop Kit - $143

Also, quick question, when I make this guide do you think it would be helpful to provide light setup and position guides as well as chromakey guides?

I have these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004TSBZ5S/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HFAXIC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3JD14OD11FZKR

Worth it if you're serious about being "in the biz"

PM me for any more help :)

White vinyl backdrop

6x9 white vinyl backdrop

I like the second one better. Thicker, and easier to wipe down.

We kinda have the same wall color, lol.

I'm content right now with my photos but I'll probably in the future invest in a background kit. I've heard muslin fabric is the best because its wrinkle resistant.

This is the stand kit I'd probably purchase.

And muslin background fabric.

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Nope

http://i.imgur.com/29GX8DM.jpg

this is the paper

lights are $10 clamp lights from lowes with 100w equivalent daylight cfls

probably don't need the extra floor lamp I was playing with

I had some speaker stands I clamped them to, you can spend like $40-$50 on amazon and get some mini lights on adjustable stands instead

I ordered some diffusers for the lights which haven't arrived yet to soften things and play with it

| Total | Quantity | Price | Item |
| -: | -: | -: | :- |
| $130 | 1 | $130 | Green Screen Kit |
| $18 | 3 | $6 | CowboyStudio AC Socket and Umbrella Holder |
| $40 | 2 | $20 | CowboyStudio Umbrella with Removable Cover |
| $25 | 1 | $25 | CowboyStudio Light Stand Pair |
| $15 | 1 | $15 | CowboyStudio Mini Light Stand |
| $60 | 3 | $20 | Alzo 85 Watt CFL (5500K, 4250 Lumens) |
| $288 | | | Grand Total |

Above is a 3 point lighting with green screen solution that's within your $300 budget.

I use a similar setup for most of my daughter's youtube videos that we shoot at home.

Shooting light through an umbrella will make it softer than reflecting it.

85 Watt 5500K (daylight) CFL Bulbs are energy efficient and don't get terribly hot.

Hello, we run a small online consignment shop and sell high end clothing. Today we use this equipment:

Limo600W Triple Photo Umbrella Light Lighting Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B8Y4IPU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_HlCszb7T19N8W

LimoStudio Set of Two 105 Watt, 6500 K Fluorescent Daylight Balanced Light Bulb for Photography and Video Lighting, AGG878
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0089Q1HCC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_XnCszbM0XM5CQ

For background, white seamless background paper: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001196MG0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Canon T2i is our camera.

The pictures aren't bright enough. Any suggestions for bulb or umbrella/light box upgrades? Thank you.

Further info: I am set on auto mode. I've tried manual with different exposure, iso, and shutter speed levels. Auto has worked the best so far.

This is the actual seamless I used - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001196MG0/ref=oh_details_o01_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
There are links to other qualities/sizes in that Amazon page.

It's pretty thick and sturdy. I think in a controlled environment, like my basement, it will be fairly durable/easy to maintain.

The floorboard covers puncture/scuffs from shoes.

It shouldn't be too difficult to find paper rolls that width. I've had good luck with large models using photographer's backdrop paper. It comes all the way up to 12' (a little over 3.5 meters).

Virtual doesn't exist. I wish it did, but it doesn't. At least not for Linux. Even for the other OSes, virtual screen software is pretty terrible. It just doesn't work well.

These are your best bet:

Fovitec StudioPRO - 5' x 6.5' Green/Blue Double-Sided Pop-Out Muslin Backdrop - [Collapsible Background][Matte Finish][Carrying Case Included] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FJ1JUXS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Ov6PCbZ257N5H

StudioPRO Pop Out Muslin Background Backdrop & Reflector Clip Light Stand Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PLEX7Q4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Ox6PCb7DH78VK

Haha, thanks! Just a roll of white photo backdrop paper and a photo strobe with a 22" beauty dish and sock.

hahaha you guys crack me up, you can buy a green sheet and hang it up on a shower curtain rod, gotta get some lighting still though. I bought this one for 100 bucks off amazon and it works just fine, comes with lighting and 3 different colored cloth backgrounds.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004TSBZ5S/ref=pe_386300_119431220_TE_dp_1

I would say that THIS ONE would not be a bad option since it is thin and can be placed directly behind. You would just have to make sure that you try to have even lighting across as much as you are able to :)

An affordable setup would be this stand with this screen. The expensive part (or hot part) is lighting it (and you). Here is something that I've done - you can check my channel to see the results. I use IKEA light strips (about $20) and stuck it to my monitor in front of me it gives you excellent lighting for your face (for REALLY cheap). Lighting the screen you can pretty much use any form of lighting. Light boxes and LED lights are ideal, but more expensive.

Get a vinyl backdrop. Much easier to clean than muslin and much more durable than paper. This is the one I use.

https://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-Seamless-White-Background-VL-W9/dp/B005SSMSMM

I use this and really like it.

Fotodiox 5'x7' Collapsible Chromakey Green + Blue 2-in-1 Background Panel and Support Stand https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003Y2KSC6/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_kFcIub0NGKZ0C

It depends on how the stream goes. A person who is more active with their chat, or solo streamers, would benefit from not having a harsh edge to their camera. I notice that I pay more attention to the streamer when they have a green screen, but I pay more attention to the game if they have a border around their camera.

As for efford getting one set up, not much. Cover your windows so that light cant bleed through and have a semi-decent lighting setup. I got this green screen for $17, and just built a frame for $6 out of PVC from home depot. It works perfectly, but lighting is crucial else it will look terrible. proper lighting setup-ish

Looking for an all white backdrop recommendation, already have a stand like this one: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E6GRHBO

And am looking for something like this to attach to it:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002ER2YQ/

Any other suggestions?

This probably goes without saying, but for the sake of your relationship, make sure she's 100% on board with whatever solution you're going for.

One thing you could consider though, is a green screen behind you (and proper lighting to make it work as intended) to hide whatever's behind you on your stream. If your partner is okay with you streaming in the living room while she's watching TV, but she's not okay with being on cam etc, get a "mobile" green screen (such as this one) that you can set up when you're streaming to hide her and your background from the stream.

Your best bet is just doing it yourself using you iPhone and these few items from Amazon. It'll cost you about $100 for these 3 items, but you'll never have to pay someone to do it for you, so its worth it.

https://www.amazon.com/Julius-Studio-Photography-Backdrop-Background/dp/B015YHXHWQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1526082839&sr=1-3&keywords=white+photo+backdrop

https://www.amazon.com/Julius-Studio-Background-Backdrop-Photography/dp/B072BCNRTY/ref=pd_bxgy_421_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B072BCNRTY&pd_rd_r=3P35Q5G0Z2FWQG3Q4TAK&pd_rd_w=ZQN9c&pd_rd_wg=ReAuO&psc=1&refRID=3P35Q5G0Z2FWQG3Q4TAK

https://www.amazon.com/Fancierstudio-DK2-Professional-Photography-continuous/dp/B004TSCARK/ref=sr_1_7?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1526082936&sr=1-7&keywords=studio+lighting

I bought this green screen and used the free version of the “Green Screen Live Video Record” app. (Sorry, can’t get the App Store links to paste right on mobile.)

OP i use a c920 with a green screen if you wana see it here twitch.tv/itsziz

Heres a list of the lights and screen i use to help. Most other options ive seen are more expensive, take up way more room, way to bright and hurt your eyes to use for long periods and have little adjustability.

$40 Green screen: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JSAOGWG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

$25 screen stand: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PLEX7Q4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

(2) $30ea softboxes: https://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-Photography-Softbox-Socket-Portait/dp/B00BX88QIG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497903718&sr=8-1&keywords=Cowboystudio+16%22

(2) $17ea led remote bulbs (brightness, color temp adjustable): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IB8O2VU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

(2) $13ea mic boom to hold light: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/604661-REG/Ultimate_Support_16798_JS_TB100_Telescoping_Boom.html

(2) $8ea clamps pole to desk:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/407114-REG/On_Stage_TM03_TM03_Table_Top_Mounted.html?sts=pi

Total: $200 for every thing you need (minus camera) for this setup

Hope this helps

I think you're over-killing this. My daughter is a professional photographer so I'm somewhat familiar with the needs and requirements.

For less money you can just buy a much lighter gear for this. It will be also more versatile, easier to store and offer the bottom background - all in one.

Example:


https://www.amazon.com/Julius-Studio-Photography-Backdrop-Background/dp/B015YHXHWQ

This or in the color you want. And then mount with this or something like it.

My "perfectly smooth white background" is a white curtain that I lay on the floor. Most of the time I edit it out with photoshop [for the main photo, not the additional photos], but sometimes I leave it in. For white items I use a gray bedspread.

I suspect some people buy something like this for their wood backgrounds.

you can get started with one flash/strobe + reflector and stand or softbox and stand. you don't need a backdrop right away, you can just use any solid color wall.

flash vs strobe. strobes are more powerful and faster cycling but require ac power or battery packs. flashes are more portable.

for a backdrop you can just use these two. it's a bit cheaper.

https://www.amazon.com/LimoStudio-Adjustable-Background-Backdrop-AGG1112/dp/B00E6GRHBO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1494795437&sr=8-3&keywords=Backdrop

https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Collapsible-Background-Photography-Television/dp/B00SR28X9S/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1494795437&sr=8-6&keywords=Backdrop

for the lights, you can just buy stands and softboxes or flash reflectors seperately. i wouldn't recommend that kit. start with one softbox or one flash reflector and stand. then add more as you need.

stands

https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Photography-Relfectors-Softboxes-Backgrounds/dp/B00K69A0QY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1494795534&sr=8-2&keywords=softbox+stand

softboxes, multiple sizes available.

https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-centimeters-Octagonal-Speedlight-Photography/dp/B00PIM3I6I/ref=sr_1_4?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1494795485&sr=1-4&keywords=softbox

flash reflector

https://www.amazon.com/LimoStudio-Double-Reflector-Umbrella-AGG127/dp/B005AKF4F6/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1494795671&sr=8-7&keywords=flash+umbrella

I was looking at that, but the greenscreen doesnt fit my current living situation. I was look at something like this right now for time being.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B003Y2KSC6/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Try something like this

I used the roll of paper as the backdrop. Thisroll specifically. Savage is great and they make many different colors.

I used to use a white sheet, but switching to the muslin made a huge difference because it hides wrinkles. This is the one I use https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Collapsible-Background-Photography-Television/dp/B00SR28X9S/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1521423671&sr=8-3&keywords=white+muslin.

Want a giftcard the most (saving for a $39 item). Next most is a background for photos that is under $19 Prime.

I do not want this or this! Do you?

Neewer 48x48 inch/120x120 cm... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GKFUFFE?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf. Flotone Vinyl Graduated Background 43" X 67" Black to White #609 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000A4EZ4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_KMH9BbC6D7JEX. CowboyStudio Photography Table Top Photo Studio Lighting Kit - 2 Light Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002SOBPH8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_COH9BbFZ303HR
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You don't need a special fabric. It just has to be green. Here's what I found just from a quick search on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Photography-Backdrop-Chromakey-6x9-background/dp/B001PCQTDO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1320200034&sr=8-2

https://www.amazon.com/Chromakey-Lighting-Backdrop-Included-U15/dp/B003UOOTCS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485149003&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=green+screen+and+lighting+kit&psc=1

I know I'm a little late on this, but this is the one I got.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001PCQTDO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I've been thinking about getting these for a while.

Stand: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00PLEX7Q4/ref=aw_wl_ov_dp_1_2?colid=1AJS6W6U61BZP&coliid=I2GXDTG78VKNIM

Green screen: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00FJ1JUXS/ref=aw_wl_ov_dp_1_3?colid=1AJS6W6U61BZP&coliid=I2OAU8956BD83&vs=1

I do thing a Stand would work with this item

Is a backdrop like this any different than a large white piece of fabric that you can buy at walmart or target?

I think it is a mini green screen for doing video effects and a camera tripod or a tripod for holding that screen up.

http://www.amazon.com/6x9-Chromakey-Backdrop-Background-Fancierstudio/dp/B001PCQTDO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422224655&sr=8-1&keywords=green+screen&pebp=1422224658960&peasin=B001PCQTDO

Actually they cost about half as much

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002ER2YQ/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is what we use.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0064L8KYW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apis_1481919499690

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004EKAJ1M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

About $17.99 over a lifetime. Probably got it on flex pay.

Here's my advice.

Since you are in college you don't want to burn bridges entirely, try to be collaborative. Ask her if she can get a green screen and make it so the camera is close enough to show only her person and the greenscreen. She can do stuff with the camera easily with mounts and adjusting camera zoom and position.

https://www.amazon.com/Fancierstudio-Collapsible-Reversible-Background-Chroma-Key/dp/B00JSAOGWG

They are cheap and portable. This is what it would look like on her stream.

http://progamerhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/green.png

There's no way you would be seen unless you walked in front of the green screen. It just has to be right up behind her chair.

If she refuses let her know you have to talk to the RA and ask her to take the VODs down that have you in them and violate your privacy. Always start with trying to work something out if you can.

Edit: 5x7, saw your comment, to big, leaving post up

This is what I used to use, though I think I bought mine for 70$, not the 90 something dollars this one is listed for. Works well, don't use it with a window/sun behind it, folds up like dash shades for a car into a carrying case.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003Y2KSC6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_UgVXzb8KG1W9C

Side Note: If you do get that one, every time you put it away, rotate the side you fold it on. I folded it one way over and over and then it became kind of warped. Wasn't noticeable on stream but it bothered me.

Personally what I did was order some fabric such as; http://www.amazon.com/6x9-Chromakey-Backdrop-Background-Fancierstudio/dp/B001PCQTDO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1451251943&sr=8-4&keywords=Green+Screen+Fabric and went to the local Lowe's to get some PVC pipe to hold the green screen up with, then bought two desk lamps for lighting and it works perfectly.

Though now I regret the whole PVC pipe ordeal as it's a pain in the butt when I can just use ceiling hooks to hold it up with minimal hassle. :P

https://www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-Collapsible-Chromakey-Background-Support/dp/B003Y2KSC6/ref=sr_1_26?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1493530735&sr=1-26&keywords=green+screen

i have no idea what to get for lights

I was going to try to do a studio shoot in my apartment with some white seemless and maybe some other colors? I have worked with seamless paper background but never bought it before. is there anything I should know or watch for. was looking at [this]?(https://www.amazon.com/Savage-107X12-1-Seamless-Background-107-Inch/dp/B001196MG0/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1468362790&sr=1-1&keywords=white+seamless+backdrop)

I found some stuff on Amazon, but I can't say if it meets my needs, could be really low quality
https://www.amazon.com/LimoStudio-AGG1338-Studio-Backdrop-Included/dp/B00KQ23GGW/ref=sr_1_4?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&keywords=green+screen&qid=1562148756&s=gateway&sr=8-4

I tried TriDef for a little while. I didn't notice too much of a system performance hit but was just generally unimpressed with the performance of the background removal. I ended up doing essentially what you are saying and spun my desk around so a wall was behind me and hung this on my wall: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017WNJS3M/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The Chroma function in XSPLIT/OBS just works so much better in my experience.