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Studio Setups: Behind the Scenes with Katie Fawkes

By Ian Anderson Gray with Katie Fawkes

Confident Live Marketing Podcast

Episode 212

Duration: 29 minutes 35 seconds

Episode Theme: Tech & Gear

Full Transcript

March 13, 2024

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Would you like to have an easy-to-use yet professional studio setup but don't have much room?

What about if your studio is also used for other things, such as a craft room, kids' playroom, or a spare room?

In this episode, we go behind the scenes with Katie Fawkes, the Director of Marketing at Ecamm, as she showcases her home studio.

In this new season of the Confident Live Marketing Podcast, we go behind the scenes of content creators, entrepreneurs, and business owners. We'll be showcasing studios from the humble to the deluxe.

In this episode, we're exploring everything from dual-purpose spaces to top-tier gear, ensuring your studio is not just functional but also inspires creativity. Whether you're a seasoned content creator or just starting out, this episode is packed with insights and tips that'll help you elevate your live-streaming game. Let's jump in!

In this episode

[0:00] Welcome to a new season focused on studio setups.
[0:54] Introducing Katie Fawkes, Director of Marketing at Ecamm.
[1:52]  Katie discusses her unique dual studio setup at home and at the Ecamm office.
[2:59] Insights into Katie’s minimalist yet effective gear setup.
[4:43] Katie’s Microphone – Shure MV7
[7:49] Camera choices: iPhone 12 with Camo app vs. high-end cameras.
[10:08] The versatility of PTZ cameras for different shooting angles.
[12:14] The importance of lighting in video production.
[13:49] Katie shares details about her 2021 MacBook Pro setup.
[16:03] A rundown of essential software tools for content creation.
[19:14] Personalising your studio space for creativity and productivity.
[23:07] Katie’s top recommendation for beginners: invest in a good microphone.
[25:33] Where to find Katie and her work.


Katie’s Studio Gear:

  • Microphone: Shure MV7
  • Camera: iPhone 12 with Camo app, Insta360 Link, OBSBOT Tiny 2
  • Lighting: Elgato Key Light Air
  • Computer: 2021 MacBook Pro (M1)
  • Desk: Homemade wooden L-shaped desk
  • Other gear: Linsoul KZ ZSN Pro Dual Driver 1BA+1DD Hybrid Metal Earphones
Shure // Microphones

Shure MV7 Microphone

The popular USB and XLR mic from Shure.

Software:


Katie’s Studio

On Screen:

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About Katie Fawkes

Katie Fawkes is the Director of Marketing at Ecamm where she gets to work alongside some of the most amazing live streamers, podcasters, and content creators out there, helping them reach their goals and grow their business through video and live streaming. In addition to heading up Ecamm’s Marketing team, Katie is also the co-host of the video podcast, The Flow.

Transcript

[0:00] Ian: hello, welcome to the confident live marketing podcast. My name's Ian Anderson Gray, and this is a new series when I'm going to be interviewing some amazing guests about their studio setup. So if you want to get inspired with some new ideas on how to level up your studio or just get started. We're going to be looking at loads of different ones. I'm very excited about this.

[0:54] my guest today is the fabulous Katie Fawkes, who is the director of marketing at Ecamm where she gets to work alongside some of the most amazing live streamers, podcasters, and content creators out there, helping them reach their goals and grow their business through video and live streaming. In addition to heading up Ecamm's marketing team, Katie is also the co-host of the video podcast, The Flow. Welcome, Katie. It's great to have you here.

[1:23] KATIE: It's so fun to be back on the show again. I'm so excited to be here.

Ian Anderson Gray

Ian is the founder of the Confident Live Marketing Academy and is the host of the Confident Live Marketing Podcast. He helps entrepreneurs to level up their impact, authority and profits by using live video confidently. He's founder of Seriously Social - a blog focused on live video and social media tools. He’s an international speaker, trainer, teacher and consultant. He has a passion for making the techno-babble of live video and social media marketing easy to understand. As well as being a geek, husband, and dad to two kids, Ian is also a professional singer and lives near Manchester in the UK.