How I Make Notion Tutorials: Apps, Tools, and Process!

A guide on my exact gear, apps, and production process for making Notion tutorials. Enjoy!

😎 CREATOR'S COMPANION (Our EXACT content planning system as template you can use):
https://thomasjfrank.com/creators-companion/

💻 APPS MENTIONED:
OBS Studio: https://obsproject.com/
OBS Recording Settings: https://thomasfrank.notion.site/Thomas-Frank-Explains-OBS-Studio-Settings-55fb242a7d684f8fafaf377cdb3ecf06
Mouse pointer highlight: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/mouse-pointer-highlight/9p7sb9s4rq7z
Carnac the Magnificent: http://carnackeys.com/

📷 GEAR + BUDGET ALTERNATIVES (affiliate links):

Camera - Canon C70 (this is a legit cinema camera, overkill for tutorials): https://amzn.to/3kjFURJ
Alt - Sony A6600: https://amzn.to/3AkrDty

Lens - Canon 24mm f/1.4 L series: https://amzn.to/3CeQZK2
Also - Canon EF-EOS R 0.71x adapter (turns C70 into a Full-Frame camera): https://thomasjfrank.com/eosr-ef-71-adpater/
Alt - Sigma 16mm f/1.4 for Sony E-mount (16mm on APS-C mount = 24mm on Full-Frame): https://amzn.to/3kqdS7n

Microphone - Shure SM7B + Cloudlifter combo: https://amzn.to/3kjGmPV
Alt - Audio-Technica ATR2100x: https://amzn.to/3nN7vNg

Audio interface - Focusrite Scarlett 2i2: https://amzn.to/3zprx2p
Alt - Just use USB directly into the computer with the ATR2100

Mic desk arm: https://amzn.to/2XtHCri (don't go cheaper than this)

Main light - Aputure 300D mk II: https://amzn.to/3lxVo3T (I also own the 300x shown in the video. 300x offers bi-color, 300D offers more light output. I'd pick 300D if I could only have one, and use gels for temp/color adjustment)
Alt - Godox SL-60W (comes with a softbox and grid!): https://amzn.to/2Xrm6Ts

Heavy-duty light stand - Neewer C-Stand: https://amzn.to/39iVqa6 and don't forget sandbags: https://amzn.to/3nIaoyU
Alt - just get a heavy-duty cushioned stand if you're not going to boom the light out: https://amzn.to/3Cnn3LP

Small light - GVM Desk Light (go with two of these for a space-saving option): https://amzn.to/3CmuSRR
Alt - Neewer version, cheaper and probably just as good: https://amzn.to/2VNUB62

Light diffusion - Aputure Light Dome II: https://amzn.to/3lRsg8b
Alt - Godox light linked above comes with a softbox/grid combo! Or use this: https://amzn.to/2Za0dZO

Hair light - Godox ML60: https://amzn.to/39eZVCD (very similar to SL-60W but smaller and less fan noise. Requires a Bowens adapter though.)
Bowens adapter: https://amzn.to/2Xvv0jo
Fresnel (focuses light) - Aputure Fresnel: https://amzn.to/3zmtvR8 (I don't know of a cheaper alt for this, but you can use another cheap LED panel as a hair light instead. I just like the intensity of the fresnel)
Wall-mount light arm: https://amzn.to/3nIc0bW (I did it with single wall-mount baby pin drilled into a stud, but this option is way smarter)

Nanlight Pavotube kit: https://thomasjfrank.com/pavotube/
Alt - Godox TL60: https://amzn.to/3tQt7cG

Reflector - 5-in-1 Reflector/Diffuser: https://amzn.to/3CmvRS3 (linking to a cheaper one than the one I have). Also get:
Light stands: https://amzn.to/2VOa7Pm
Reflector clip: https://amzn.to/3EnsXyp

🔧 FREE NOTION TEMPLATES (task manager, note-taking, and more):
https://thomasjfrank.com/templates/

💪GET STARTED WITH NOTION:
https://thomasjfrank.com/usenotion/ - (this is my referral link)

🐦 SOCIAL STUFF:
Instagram ➔ https://instagram.com/tomfrankly
Twitter ➔ https://twitter.com/tomfrankly

⏱ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
00:32 - Philosophy On These Videos
00:52 - Tool Selection
01:29 - How I Use OBS
02:05 - Zooming in Notion's UI
02:44 - Mouse Highlight
03:07 - Combo Keystrokes on Screen (Carnac)
03:35 - Face Cam
03:50 - Canon C70 / 24MM Lens
04:02 - Why I Use a Camera
04:45 - The Gear
08:11 - Importing Footage
08:36 - File Organization
09:34 - Our Video Template
10:12 - Importing Clips Into Folders
10:46 - Why I "Copy" Clips from SD Cards
11:04 - Explaining Our Folder Structure
11:27 - Ingesting Footage
11:34 - Preparing Premiere Pro
12:10 - Explaining Our Default Project
12:56 - Importing Footage to Premiere
13:46 - Throwing Footage on Timeline
14:59 - Proxying Footage
15:12 - How to Proxy Footage
16:09 - How To View Proxy Files
16:34 - Showing What The Proxy Does
16:47 - Syncing Up Audio
17:08 - Our Default Audio Track Mixer
17:29 - Quick Trick For Cutting Footage
17:51 - Our Face Cam Default Settings
18:26 - Video Is Ready For Tony To Edit
18:40 - Roundup
18:53 - Creators Companion

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