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Tabletop Product Video Studio
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items Build a small set for demos, unboxings and product close-ups. Choose what fits your gear; check mounts, load limits, regional power and delivery. I may earn a commission from purchases through these links.
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Set the Angle & Add Movement
Shape the Light
Style, Check & Reset the Set
Set the Angle & Add Movement
A desk-clamped mounting pole with an adjustable height of 55–125 cm and a standard 1/4-inch camera screw. It keeps a compatible camera above the table; overhead reach requires an additional arm such as Flex Arm L.
Elgato Master Mount L for Multi Mount Rigging System
Four modular steel sections with ball joints add flexible reach to the Elgato Multi Mount system. This is an extension accessory, so pair it with a compatible base mount and check the assembled setup’s load limits.
Elgato Flex Arm L for Multi Mount Rigging System
A padded metal phone clamp with a 1/4-20 mounting socket, swiveling base and tilting joints for portrait or landscape framing. It accepts phones 5.8–8.6 cm wide; include your case when checking the fit.
Oben SPA-50 Cold Shoe Smartphone Adapter with 2x Tilt
An adjustable clamp-and-arm accessory for positioning a small light, monitor or other compatible item around your set. The clamp opens from 14 to 65 mm, so measure the desk edge or pole you plan to use.
SmallRig Crab-Shaped Super Clamp Kit with Ball Head Magic Arm
An 11.75-inch rotating platform for 360-degree product views, with remote control and interchangeable surface covers. Useful for slow reveal shots of cosmetics, accessories or other items within its 15 lb load limit.
Angler Motorized Turntable for 360° Imaging
Shape the Light
A compact 100W bi-color light with separate brightness and color-temperature controls. Its Bowens mount accepts modifiers such as the Octa Dome 60; a suitable stand is a separate part of the setup.
amaran Halo 100x Bi-Color LED Monolight
A 60 cm Bowens-mount softbox with diffusion, an inner baffle and a light-control grid included. It is designed to soften a compatible light and folds flat when you need the table back. Light and stand are separate.
amaran Octa Dome 60 (2')
A 9.5-foot air-cushioned stand with a 5/8-inch stud and a stated 22 lb load capacity. Match the light’s receiver, secure the locks and use suitable ballast; a large modifier adds leverage even when total weight is within the limit.
Impact Heavy-Duty Air-Cushioned Light Stand (Black, 9.5')
A compact 22-inch disc with white, silver, gold and black surfaces plus a translucent diffusion panel for shaping tabletop light. It folds into the included bag; position it by hand or use a separate suitable holder.
Raya 5-in-1 Collapsible Reflector Disc (22")
A compact rechargeable RGBWW light for a colored background accent or a small fill light. The standard package includes a dome diffuser and cold-shoe adapter; the mini tripod is separate unless you select a kit.
amaran Ace 25c RGB LED Light Panel (Charcoal)
Style, Check & Reset the Set
One rigid 24×24-inch board provides dark and light printed-marble surfaces for flat lays and product close-ups. The two-sided design changes the mood of a shot without storing two separate boards.
V-FLAT WORLD Duo-Board Double-Sided Background (Onyx Marble / Alpine Marble, 24 x 24")
A narrow 26-inch-wide roll of matte paper for a clean tabletop sweep behind small products. Unroll only what you need and secure it to a separate suitable support; paper is a consumable surface.
Savage #66 Pure White Seamless Background Paper (26" x 36')
A pocket-size reference with video color, grayscale, white-balance and classic color targets. Record a reference under your actual lighting to help with consistent color and matching shots in editing.
Calibrite ColorChecker Passport Video 2
Hand-tearable cloth tape for temporary cable management and small set-position marks. Test it on an inconspicuous area before using it on a delicate desk or backdrop.
ProTapes Pro Gaffer Tape (1" x 55 yd, Black)
A manual bulb blower for removing loose dust before a close-up. Its upright base keeps it from rolling around the work surface while you reset between takes.
Giottos Rocket Air Blaster Dust-Removal Tool (Black, Large)