Redesigning Your Space

This week I decided to sort out my workspace. As most of you know, we moved house recently, which has meant that I have a new workspace.

Up until now, I had been crammed onto my 9-year-old's desk and pretty much surrounded by a mess of wires, instruments, and paperwork.

That was all well and good, (well not that good - and kinda uncomfortable) but I figured it was about time that I took some time to actually design my space and not simply get a bigger desk.

So, I started by thinking about how I actually use the space and what I want to be doing in the space.

It's a really interesting way to approach your workspace and one I've not used before.

So I started by thinking "What do I want to be doing in my workspace?"

And the answer - composing, vlogging, and blogging.

Until now I have only ever partly thought about my space in a "well I write music so I need to be able to reach my MIDI keyboard" way! I had not considered the fact that I produce a lot of videos and written content.

Previously I would just chuck the camera near my face without much thought to the space and how it looks, which I think was a massive oversight.

So I watched this great video on the Think Media YouTube channel and as a result sat down and tried to design the space to include not just a station for composing, but also vlogging, AND a good camera position for my tutorials.

This is kind of the set-up that I have gone for; cameras sat on tripods behind the desk with mics and lights to boot. This means that I can easily access all the equipment and also feel literally "in the zone"

It's not yet finished but I am feeling really excited about the prospect of the space actively encouraging the work that I want to produce - music, videos, and blogs.

One more note. I am also in the process of designing the space in front of the cameras so that when I record my videos there is some cool lighting, objects and beautiful art (created by my wife of course).

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The Quiet Whisper | Issue 34

Redesigning Your Space

🎧 I’m Listening To…

Goldmund. As I mentioned last week I have been loving the warm musical hug that the music of Keith Kenniff supplies and this week I am still loving being in that sound world. The sound he gets from his piano is stunning!

🗞 I’m Reading...

About how the Wim Hof Method lowers the pain threshold. Although I am not as regular with cold showers these days, I still use breathing exercises every day for multiple reasons: because they are bloody brilliant; help calm my mind, relax my body, and bring me back to the moment.

📺 I’m Watching...

Hearing Henry Cavill talking about how much he loves Warhammer 40k makes me love him even more. There is something that seems to light up in me when I hear people I respect in one way or another openly embrace their inner nerd.

🔥 I’m Still Loving...

Rabbia E Tarrentella by Ennio Morricone. I first heard it in the credits of Inglorious Basterds and fell in love with it immediately (although from 2:20 it loses itself a little I feel). It's actually a really great showcase of slowly introducing elements for a cinematic build.

🌟 New From Rich

Sometimes when you notice that you are not able to control your behaviour you have to change the environment to encourage the behaviour you want.

❝ Quote of the week:

“If you are insecure, guess what? The rest of the world is, too. Do not overestimate the competition and underestimate yourself. You are better than you think.” - Tim Ferriss

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