The ULTIMATE Linus Tech Tips Studio Tour!
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Finally, after many requests - a behind the scenes look at the Linus Tech Tips studio and office space. This is where the magic all happens, my friends :) Join Dollar Shave Club: dollarshaveclub.com Sponsor link: linustechtips.com Where to get your very own Vertdesk: beyondtheofficedoor.com Pricing & discussion: linustechtips.com Support us: linustechtips.com Join our community forum: bit.ly twitter.com @LinusTech Intro Screen Music Credit: Adhesive Wombat -
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The video opens with a detailed, immersive studio tour that establishes the Linus Media Group workspace as the nerve center for all production. The host guides viewers through a cluttered but functional environment, beginning with the storage rack where upcoming content and completed videos are queued. He highlights the VertDesk height adjustable table, emphasizing how it streamlines shooting compared to traditional tripods and sliders, and demonstrates how quick height adjustments accommodate different product sizes and hosts. The tour then dives into the main camera rig, featuring a Sony FS700 paired with a Tamron lens and a Convergent Design Odyssey 7Q recorder, which enables 4K ProRes recording and future 4K Raw capabilities. Throughout, the host reflects on the relentless cost and complexity of professional video gear, noting how high-end equipment elevates visual quality while also driving logistics and budgeting decisions. The section on lighting underscores a shift from improvised green screens to a proper green screen setup with planned ceiling-mounted lights, aimed at reducing setup time and post production tinkering for faster, more consistent shoots. Finally, the host introduces ancillary spaces such as the WAN showroom, server and storage rooms, and the drafting area for build guides, painting a portrait of a growing, multi-room operation with specialized areas for sound, color, and post-production that keep the workflow efficient and scalable.
Topics · technology · studio-tour · behind-the-scenes · manufacturing-and-setup · production
Questions answered
- What is the VertDesk and how does it affect shooting workflow?
- The VertDesk is a height adjustable table that lets the crew quickly raise or lower the shooting surface, eliminating the need to adjust tripods or sliders for different products or host heights, thereby speeding up setup and improving efficiency.
- What is the main camera rig used in the studio tour?
- The main rig features a Sony FS700 camera with a Tamron lens, paired with a Convergent Design Odyssey 7Q for recording, enabling 4K ProRes now and potential 4K raw in the future.
- Which sponsor message is included in the tour, and what do they offer?
- Dollar Shave Club is featured as a sponsor, offering high quality razors and grooming products delivered to the door, emphasizing convenience and cost savings compared to store purchases.