Best Backdrops for YouTube Videos
January 27, 2023
Whether you’re thinking about diving into vlogging, or have been at it for a while now, it might be time to review your Youtube setup to ensure you present a professional and engaging aesthetic that is on target with your “brand”! One important aspect of a set that is often overlooked is the video backdrop. Let’s explore some options for backdrops for YouTube that are both affordable and professional.
Why Is a Professional Video Backdrop for YouTube So Important?
While your YouTube subscribers follow your channel to see YOU… you are not the only element on camera. Components like your props, wardrobe and backdrop all help to create the overall style you’re presenting. Be intentional when selecting each of these items when prepping for a new video and ask yourself, “What does my backdrop say about me or my YouTube persona?” before filming.
Check out some simple tips in this video tutorial for upgrading your YouTube video background:
Easy to Use Video Backdrop Options
There are several inexpensive options for video backdrops like , or pop-open .
How to Set Up a Seamless Paper Backdrop
Achieving the look of a professional setup for home videos does not require an expensive gear list. Consider a roll of cost-effective Savage Seamless Paper to create your perfect setup!
Seamless paper comes on a cardboard core, allowing for easy installation on a . If you have the space for a stand, we recommend purchasing this dynamic duo together.
Don’t have room for a backdrop stand in your bedroom? Have no fear, there are multiple ways to use seamless background paper without a stand. Cut off just enough paper to fill the video frame and tape it to your wall.
Or you can lay your seamless paper roll on the ground, and pull the paper up high onto the wall and tape at the top! Once you’re finished filming, you can re-roll the paper, store it away and reuse it next time.
Enhance Your YouTube Branding with Colored Backdrops
Use color to create a strategy for your channel – bright and wacky colors vs. dark hues vs. pastels and natural tones convey very different appeals. Assess things like your personality, your YouTube channel focus and topics, as well as who your intended audience is and what they are most receptive to, and choose a color/pattern that will help make your persona memorable.
Colors are the first thing people will notice in your videos, so make sure the color you choose portrays the mood of that video. If your video of the week is a happy and exciting Story Time, try a bright and fun backdrop color like , or . Or consider sticking to just 2-3 different colors/patterns consistently in your videos to help create a recognizable style for your channel.
Bright Colors
A YouTube tech vlogger who is known for his wacky and loud personality might choose a bright colored backdrop to reinforce his energy.
Neutral Colors
A beauty vlogger known for her natural and subtle makeup style may choose a solid colored background in a neutral color tone to complement her video themes. Greens and browns also help create an organic feel.
Patterned & Printed Backdrops
A fashion and style vlogger with an upbeat channel and diverse topics might opt to switch out patterned backdrops like brick walls, wood planks or polka dots depending on that week’s video theme.
Thanks to lifestyle vlogger, Jewellianna Palencia, for her great discussion about Savage Seamless Paper backgrounds in her video below, Huge Backdrop Haul!
We know how hard it can be to put yourself out there with a new YouTube channel, but you can go into it with confidence knowing you have the perfect backdrop to make your videos look professional and eye-catching! Equipped with the right information you can transform your amateur vlogging setup into a professional set.