The 1998 Canon XL1 was one of the first professional video cameras with interchangeable lenses that was attainable by “normal” people. 25 years later I finally got one of my own! Little did I know the journey ahead when it came time to make a video about it…
Read MoreSwitch happens. While it's almost impossible to buy a bad camera these days, here’s the story behind my decision-for switching to Sony after 15 years as a Canon user.
Read MoreI don't really like to make videos about equipment before I've been able to actually use it, but I thought this would be a good chance to share a few initial thoughts, which might be helpful if you're thinking of getting any of the new stuff!
Read MoreCleaning your camera’s sensor isn’t as scary or confusing as you might think, and it can help your photos and videos to look their best.
Read MoreThe Rodecaster Pro II is one of the most incredible tools I’ve ever used, but as much as I love it, it’s not for everyone. Let’s take a look at who the Rodecaster Pro II is and is NOT for.
Read MoreThere have been quite a few amazing USB mics released lately, so I thought it'd be a good idea to take some time and dive into the world of USB microphones and hopefully shed some light on the differences between USB and XLR!
Read MoreDid you know that most podcasts don't make it past 7 episodes? Let's figure out why that might be, along with some simple strategies to help you take your show to episode 8 and beyond!
Read MoreIt’s a world of scam bots out there, so let’s talk about how YouTube creators and viewers can protect themselves!
Read MoreI've spent the last 3 days totally revamping all of the storage in my studio room! Things had been getting seriously cluttered and it was really bothering me. I wish I’d done this years ago.
Read MoreSince it's release the Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile has done everything but keep a low profile. It's become insanely popular, but how does it stand up against the RØDE PSA-1?
Read MoreThis is my long term review of the base model M1 Mac Mini with 8GB of RAM and 256GB hard drive after 9 months of daily use for video and audio production. How has it held up? Would I recommend it?
Read MoreYou might've seen a new trend pop into the podcasting and livestreaming scene that involves cameras switching what looks like automatically. But if you're a one-person production crew without a team, how do you do that on your own? There is an easy way in Ecamm Live to make it look like your cameras are switching automatically, and it's almost like magic, so I guess you could call it “automagically.”
Read MoreUsually when I do reviews and things, I take the approach of, “Here’s a product, it's a microphone, it sounds like this. Maybe you'll think it's good for you, maybe you won't think it's good for you.” This is one of those rare times where I’m directly saying, “I think you should get this because it will change everything if you're not already using one.”
Read MoreShure Unidyne microphones sure do have a legendary reputation not only for great sound quality, but also for incredible visual appeal. But do you really need to spend a lot of dough to go retro? Do you need a fork over a lot of cash to look like Johnny Cash?
Read MoreThere have been so many camera release over the past year, that it’s pretty overwhelming. Whether it’s Canon and Nikon’s first full frame mirrorless releases, Sony’s continued quest to dominate the prosumer market, or even Blackmagic announcing another 6K camera with an EF mount, how can you possibly determine which camera is objectively the best?
Read MoreThis is a pretty informal post to share a few updates so you know what’s happening in this little corner of the world/internet.
Read MoreWe see them all over Instagram and social media every year, but the art installations at Coachella are truly out of this world– and they deserve a lot more credit than a quick swipe!
Read MoreI’m notorious for overpacking. Like a boy scout, I like to be prepared for every possible scenario…and some not-so-possible ones on top of that. I usually travel with quite a bit of camera gear, which makes packing light pretty tough.
Read MoreIf you make anything for any online platform, and even if you don’t, you’ve likely heard of this all powerful entity known as “The Algorithm”. The bane of many creators’ existence, the algorithm has the power to literally make or break what you’re trying to build. Or does it?
Read MoreIf you make videos with any sort of regularity, at one time or another, you’ve probably wanted to film a top-down, overhead angle. But if you’ve ever tried to film an overhead shot, you know that it can be pretty frustrating.
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