the reality of filming without a tripod 

hello everyone!! thank you so much for all the support and feedback you guys have given me on this video. to address a few concerns: 1) I filmed this video using another iPhone 5s in order to film my own phone so the quality is the same. 2) I will definitely be making video on how I edit in the future so look forward to that. 3) *I'm curious to see what videos you guys would like to see from me because my channel doesn't have any specific focus so I would like some input.* I love you guys so much and thank you for subbing even though my upload schedule is nonexistent and I go on frequent hiatuses without notice

Book is used to: Study ❌ Draw ❌ Tripod ✔

0:45 ah! Finally a good use for my books!!

i would just tape my phone to the book then tape the books together and tape the books on my table. it works :D lmao-

Imagine having an iPad only and it falls during the recording. L o l .

the question is....... How is she filming this video? 🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🤨🤨🤨🤨

The thing is, I never have enough space no matter how much stuff I delete from my phone..

*when your parents start saving money for Easter, food, TOILET PAPER, and other stuff so you have to watch this* 😔 sad boi hours..

The very first time I wanted to film overhead without a tripod, the books were the VERY first thing that came to mind. I used the exact stacking method u used and encountered the exact same problems you mentioned in the vid (yes the balance is tricky and they can get in the cameras way) Those people who use minimalist, money saving, creative, fun ways to get around obstacles like these are awesome. keep the style going!

i wish i watched this before i got a tripod 🙃

2:10 u can also use the light as ringlight

I’m so happy I did orchestra instead of art,I should of remembered about my music stand.

me when i did method 1: records myself *1 second later* phone: iM oUtTa hEre bYe

This is super useful! I've actually been avoiding filming Study with Me videos because of the difficulty of not having a tripod. I'm excited to put these tips into use!

Phone:falls a million times Me: it might fall and crack Phone:I’m invincible

This was awesome and just what I was looking for! Super simple, creative, and it gets the job done. I plan on making some overhead videos and didn't want to commit to any fancy equipment just yet. Thank you!!

The only thing is.... I’m scared that my phone is gonna fall.

Thank you so much. I’m a young artist and I’ve been trying to find different ways to record without using my shaky hand all the time. This helped a lot and I’m fairly sure I can do most of these. I’m so happy that I found this video. It has truly helped me! Thank you SO much!

Me: holding my phone up watching the part about your phone sloping My phone: slips and smacks mah face

I just scrolled desperatly around yt to find a way to film my first igtv of me making a bujo spread and you really saved my day! Big thank you to your creativity :D

omg the music stand is perfect! thank you :)

Necessity is the mother of invention! Well done.

I watched this in 2017 and got it recommended to me 3 years later during quarantine and ive realised that she still has 10 k not in a rude way tho

Thank you so much! 😆 i used a can for a stand once and a stack of books. But the way you put your books up is so smart!

I started my RU-vid channel some months ago and I’ve been recording my videos with my iPhone but I’ve never thought of using a Music stand, it’s such a clever idea!! Fortunately my brother has it and I must tell you, it works perfectly! Thank you so much for making this video! :)

Honestly, this is just great! don't get me wrong but I was just curious :D how'd you film this video? Got a tripod stand?

yes! i love that everything is free in this!

The last tip just made me realise I've got a stand which I used to use for teaching online which is basically the same as the music stand but made from wood and is perfect for the job. Thanks for sharing! :)

I love this thank u⭐️

*uses a music stand" oh, how come I never thought of that. It's brilliant! 😍

This is so perfect!! I play an instrument AND have my own music stand. Tysm for this

Omggg yess thanks for making this video I've wanted to know what to use instead of an tripod! 💕

yooo ive never thought of using my music stand, that's genius :D thanks!

When you live the broke life, and the small youtuber life 🙈 (I’m a small youtuber)

These methods are so creative! Thank you for sharing 🌟!

omg, I can not explain how this helped! thankyou!

New SUBSCRIBER!!!! OMGGG IM INLOVED WITH YOUR BACKGROUND MUSIC!! LIKE SINCE THE FIRST KEY OF THAT MUSIC! I ALREADY KNEW IT'S Sometimes by Crush!!! (Gakkum, correct me if I spelt that wrongly)

Wow! I never thought of all methods! just because i dunt hev a led light and a music stand..

Great!This helped a lot because I was always wondering how other RU-vidrs do that! Thanks!

Thank you so much for the tips.I always use one hand for recording and one for doing the work or sometimes get my siblings to help but not anymore.My big fat books on the shelf here I come.The music stand is too good too for those who have it.Thank you once again 😘

lol i actually happen to have the 2nd item thing, i would've never thought of that idea, well actually at some point i would, but anyways this helped a lot and thank you :D

I didn't know my music stand would be useful other than reading notes!!

This is the only video from which i am satisfied 😃 thank you so much

this helped me a WHOLE lot! thank you so much! Also the video is direct and neat!

Awww....thank you so much for the tutorial, this video is really help me🌸and you got one new subscribers from me🌸🌸🌸

You could get a giant cardboard box and cut a hole to see what you are doing on the top and a side hole to put your hands through, then you can safely position the camera without it falling

the book method helped me a lot! thank you so much 💖

*_this video deserves flood of likes and for the hard work you do to record your videos_* 💗💗💌💌💌

Tysm I needed Ths for my slime videos

Lol fact : Led light bulb costs more than just a tripod

OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE VIDEO. I NEEDED THIS SO MUCH

omg you're literally the best. Now I can record my videos using the book technique but with something else that's like a huge art supply case and a book and it works! I don't need to buy a tripod stand now!!!

That must be why teachers love books so much

Just a little positive criticism: The text is disappearing way too fast, I had to stop and go back so many times cause I couldn't read the text completely! I am Dutch, but my English is quite good but even I couldn't read this fast! So I mean well and only to improve your vids, thnx.

I have never been this happy for having a music stand in my home now I can record stuff better thanks

I'm really happy seeing people make a video with their iphone 5s❤

music stand was smart! thank you

Haha :) I looked at the thumbnail & video title than I saw that your channel was called Simplistic Life

Thank you!! I spent my day thinking how should I film my drawing tutorial if I don't have a camera stand! You saved my project!

hahaha, the music stand! It was exactly what I needed! Thank you!

I have a similar lamp that my phone can rest on. it's just that my phone is kinda heavy for it and it won't stay up lol

Why is this in my recommended in 2019?😂

Wow. Nice ideas. I was always searching for these kind of filming tips. Thankyou dear.

I officially love u for making this video

Wait so if you always use your phone to film what did you use to film your phone?

Lol. I just use: LEGO A 0.99 cent store tripod My case (it’s so thicc it can stand up on its side or upright) A cheap old FujiFilm camera I found at GoodWill

THIS IS SO HELPFUL!!! I make slime videos, and I can NEVER EVER find something to put my phone on so THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!

Woow.....I’ve been looking for this ! 💜ur simplicity n creativity, ! Thankx muchfor sharing. Can’t wait to see ur upcoming “budgetfriendly” filming videos.......greetings from Indonesia 🙋🏻‍♀️🇮🇩🌺

Wait... If you film with your phone what are you filming with if your phone is giving the demonstrations?

Hi I know this is really late.. but you can actually buy tripods in Daiso for a really cheap price! :)

Thank you so much for this, hopefully it will work for my art videos!!

Very interesting tips!! I was becoming creative myself.... but this way I don't have to think!! THANK YOU!!!!

This was really helpful lol

Yes! Using a music stand to play viola has more than one use 😂

WOW this is sooooo useful and creative. For sure going to try the book method at home thank you so much!

It’s really helpful ✨💛🌟 thank you for this video and ur idea 💜

When tripod is much cheaper than led light in your country : 👁👄👁 i'll just buy the tripod then buying led light (cuz i don't have one rn)

And honestly you don't really even need to stack the books for it

Wow I have always wondered how I can like do a tutorial and show without the phone slipping . THANK YOU !

OMG DUDE IM SO PROUD OF U THIS VIDEO REALLY BLOWED UP

I use a cup and set my phone on the cup lol

I feel like an idiot for not realizing the music stand one earlier. Playing guitar for 2 months finally payed off!

THANK YOU! This video is a life saver!

This was such a handy video!! I’ll use the tips you said x

How are you recording this video?!

The best way to use books instead of reading those:

This was extremely helpful for me as a new RU-vidr. I shall forever be grateful.

thank you so much for the information!!😭💌

People can afford for iphone.. But, not for Tripod aah? Me: confused😕😅😂

U do realise that a tripod is £2 on eBay

Thank you so much!! I only started my art channel and I've been wonder on how to do this 😂 I'm so dumb I've been looking for this allday 😆

omigod this was so so helpful I don’t hav a tripod and I’ve been filming in a rlly weird way that didn’t quite work, so I haven’t uploaded those videos but now I will film this way! Thankuuuuuuu so much

honestly, the music stand was the most helpful, as i have one too... ty for the ideas!

Omggg the books idea is really clever I was finding that idea everywhere. I have a tripod but I think the books are so much easier

I would have never guessed the second one all my life ... this is going to make my life easy

Thank you so much! The led light is genius. It works great 👍

Thank you, recently, I am using one of your ideas to film my videos, thanks, your idea helped me a lot

Thank you so much for making this video!! I feel motivated to start my own RU-vid channel now!! Thanks so much!!

it’s really useful video,thank uuuu💜

THIS HELPED ME SO MUCH THANK YOUU HEART HEART