My cozy home office tour (Photographer Edition)

Teo Crawford

2 Oct 202318:33

EducationalLearning

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TLDRThe video shows a tour of the YouTuber's new home office/studio in Austria which he designed himself, emphasizing coziness, inspiration from art, and pragmatism. He highlights his custom-built desk setup for editing and working, his secondary workspace for other creative tasks, displays of cameras/film boxes, abundant plants and decor adding personality, artwork from photographer friends, and more. While still a work in progress, the office aligns with his values and enables his YouTube channel and creative pursuits.

Takeaways

😊 The video is an office/studio tour showing the space the creator made for video & photography work
🏠 It's the first personal workspace they've had, after moving from Vienna to a smaller town
🎨 Wanted a space that feels cozy, inspiring with art, and functional for creative work
✏️ Main workspace: DIY wood desk for writing/editing + accessories like monitor stand from sponsor
🌿 Has many plants, lamps, personal items to make it feel warm + decorative
🖼 Secondary workspace: Extendable table for meetings, brainstorming, scanning film, etc.
📷 Stores all cameras/lenses neatly in a cupboard, with film canisters repurposed as cable holders
🪑 Has a yellow sofa + artworks on the wall for relaxing area/seating guests
🙏 Gives thanks to Patreon supporters and invites viewers to check print shop links
👋 Says the studio is 90% done, still working on finishing touches & invites suggestions

Q & A

What are the three key values the speaker wanted to incorporate when designing the office space?
-The three key values were: 1) Comfort and coziness 2) Inspiration through art and photographs 3) Pragmatism and functionality of the space
Where did the speaker buy many of the furnishings for the office?
-The speaker bought many of the furnishings like the desk, lamps, and cupboard from a local secondhand marketplace in Austria called Wilhelm
What kind of desktop computer and accessories does the speaker use?
-The speaker uses a secondhand desktop PC, a 27-inch 1080p monitor looking to upgrade, an Apple Magic keyboard, and a Roccat Kone mouse
How did the speaker build the custom wooden desk setup?
-The desk was handmade by the speaker from wooden crates bought at a local hardware store, screwed together with a piece of wood on top
What is the purpose of the secondary workspace table?
-The secondary table is used for meetings, brainstorming, film scanning, B-roll recording, and other tasks besides video editing
Where does the speaker store all the film camera equipment?
-The film cameras, lenses, and accessories are stored in the upper compartment of a cupboard on the right side of the room
What future upgrades is the speaker considering?
-The speaker is considering upgrades like a better computer monitor, improved hard drive storage system, and more plants and decor on the empty wall space
What is displayed on the pin board in the office?
-The pin board displays an assortment of memories, souvenirs, and other mementos
Where did the speaker get the idea for the film canister cable holder?
-The speaker repurposed old 35mm film canisters by attaching them to a cardboard box to neatly hold and organize cables
What is the purpose of the open drawing canvas attached to the door?
-It is an ongoing collaborative drawing for visitors to add something new each day, filling up the large paper over time

Outlines

00:00

😀 Introduction to the room and overview of values

The first paragraph introduces the room as a newly created office/studio space. It outlines 3 key values that were kept in mind when designing the space: it should feel cozy and comforting, provide creative inspiration through art, and have functional characteristics to enable work.

05:01

👨‍💻 The desk setup

The second paragraph provides a detailed tour of the desk area and work setup, including a DIY wooden crate desk, second hand monitor and peripherals, headphone stand from baluru which sponsored that part, and various decor elements like film canisters for cables.

10:01

🌿 Showcasing the surrounding art

The third paragraph highlights different art pieces surrounding the desk setup, including a map of Japan, photographs taken by the creator, smaller collected pieces over the years, and monthly patron postcards.

15:03

🖥️ The secondary workspace table

The fourth paragraph covers the secondary workspace - an extendable table used for anything not editing related like meetings, scanning film, etc. It also stores decor items, plants, and charging cables.

📸 Cupboard for camera gear storage

The fifth paragraph details a lovely cupboard with top section for camera gear, middle section for a scanning station, and lower section for storage. It also shows film boxes displayed decoratively.

😌 The relaxation corner

The final paragraph describes the relaxation corner with a yellow sofa, artwork above it like prints from a past university exhibition, and a coffee table that still needs some refinement.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡office

The main subject of the video is the office/studio space the narrator has set up. She describes in detail how she has decorated and organized the office over time to meet her needs and values. For example, "I want to give you a little office/studio tour to show you around and maybe offer you some inspiration for your space."

💡inspiration

A driving motivator for the narrator is finding inspiration from the office itself and the creative works within it. This inspires her own creative pursuits. For example, "I wanted [the office] to be inspiring and have art from photographers whose work I enjoy or even photographs from myself so that I'm surrounded by art that I strive to make more of."

💡functional

The office is designed to be pragmatically functional to enable the narrator's creative work. She balances this practicality with her other values. For example, "I want the office to be very functional as well...it does have many functional characteristics to not only enable but encourage creative work."

💡decor

A major theme of the video is the carefully considered decor that makes the office align with the narrator's values and personality. Much of the video focuses on descriptions of the decorative elements. For example, "I have been thinking and dreaming of how I would like to make my own space for a while and with all the things I value in mind this is what it has become so far."

💡plants

The narrator heavily features plants as part of the office's decor. This adds natural elements and likely also provides inspiration. For example, "on the little table I have a yellow desk lamp that's clamped to the table and I added this plant on the left side...then this little pot here is my newest addition these little ones are tomatoes."

💡storage

Practical storage solutions feature prominently, enabling the functionality of the office. The narrator creatively repurposes elements for storage. For example, "the two times we moved I took [the desk] apart and brought it with me to reassemble in the new home...the crates also function as storage so here on the left I keep notebooks sketchbooks."

💡diy

Do-it-yourself solutions feature heavily as part of pragmatically and creatively setting up the office's furnishings in alignment with her values. For example, "the desk itself is a DIY thing I put together myself" and "I bought four of these wooden crates and simply screwed them together."

💡secondhand

The narrator sources many key items from secondhand markets and reuse, keeping with the pragmatic DIY spirit and finding unique items. For example, "this monitor is a 27 inch full HD monitor I also bought secondhand" and "both of these lamps the table and the cupboard are all from that second market."

💡propagating

As part of the extensive plant decor, the narrator propagates plant cuttings to cultivate more plants. This aligns with the hands-on DIY approach. For example, "here are five jars which are propagations of this plant up here let's see how big these grow."

💡patron

The narrator's creative work (e.g. YouTube videos) is supported by Patrons via the crowdfunding platform Patreon. They receive special rewards. For example, "I want to give a warm thank you to each and everyone who is supporting me in my work on patreon" and "the postcards that I send to my patrons every month are here."

Highlights

I'm not a minimalist and I cannot stand empty, White Walls

The room feels comforting and cozy where I spend most of my time working on projects

The office is inspired by art and photography while also being very functional

The DIY desk is made from wooden crates for a simple yet customizable workspace

The new monitor stand and accessories from baluru optimize the desk setup

The secondary workspace table extends for meetings, scanning film, and more

Propagating plants in jars brings life and greenery to the office

Camera gear and accessories are stored in the convenient cupboard setup

Displaying collectible 35mm film boxes makes for a unique decoration

Vintage and secondhand furniture like the sofa fits the aesthetic

Artworks, photos, and prints decorate the walls to inspire creativity

Blank space above the sofa will hold another shelf or two

Support from Patreon fans enables the artistic YouTube content creation

A print shop sells photographic artwork to fans

The office is a work in progress but mostly complete in embodying its core values

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