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A seven-day studio build

The Solo Studio: The 7-Day Course To Building An Epic Video Studio

Dan Sanchez introducing The Solo Studio course

Build once, and look great on camera forever.

There are hundreds of ways to build a home video studio—and hundreds of opportunities to overspend or make the room harder to use.

Dan made those mistakes already. This course turns the lessons into a practical seven-day path through room choice, sound, camera, lighting, backdrop, and software.

What You’ll Learn

  • Make a small or crowded room work for video.
  • Reduce echo, reverb, and outside noise.
  • Choose camera and microphone gear with confidence.
  • Install a lighting setup you can leave in place.
  • Design a backdrop that reflects your work.
  • Simplify recording with a dependable software workflow.

Course Content

01Start Here+
  • How the course works
  • Before you begin
02Location+
  • Pick the room
  • Orient the space
03Room Acoustics+
  • Soundproofing
  • Sound dampening
04Microphone & Camera+
  • Diminishing returns
  • Straightforward options
  • Useful extras
05Backdrop+
  • The Brand Sandbox
  • Design and inspiration
06Lighting+
  • Three-point lighting
  • What to buy
  • Ceiling mounting
07Software & Extra Goodness+
  • Solo videos
  • Interviews
  • The ultimate desk rig