Filmmaking & Photography
Make or Break Your Story with the Insta360 One X2
Does 360 degree video make or break your story with the Insta360 One X2? While on a snowboarding trip with the Insta360 One X2 I discuss whether having this tool in your filmmaking bag can add to your story along with the other pieces in your kit. I’ve been fascinated with 360 footage since I…
Read MoreFile Management for Video Editing | My Workflow
This File Management for Video Editing has been in my workflow for years. In this tutorial I’m bringing you behind the scenes where I walk you through the setup of my video editing file management from the SD cards, external SSDs and my archiving solution. I’ve had plenty of you inquire about how I manage…
Read MoreBefore You Buy the M1 Mac | Save Money with an External Drive
Before buying the M1 Mac think about saving money by investing in an external drive. In this review of the M1 Mac mini and really all Apple M1 Silicon macs, I discuss the importance of investing in as much RAM and storage as you can, but really prioritizing the RAM specifically. I’m often asked about…
Read MoreThe Apple M1 Mac mini Review of the Video Editing Performance with 8k Footage
In this review of the M1 Mac mini’s video editing performance with 8K Raw Footage, I admit that it was definitely a surprising endeavor. With the 16GB of RAM and 1TB SSD upgrade on my Mac mini I was able to handle both 12-bit 8K Raw footage from the Canon R5 as well as 10-bit…
Read MoreComica BoomXD D2 Wireless Microphone Setup for Interviews, Streaming, and Vlogging
The Comica BoomXD D2 Wireless Microphone Setup might be the go to audio gear that can serve many use cases. If you’re looking for a wireless microphone setup for your filmmaking or streaming needs, and you’ve researched options like the Rode wireless go, you might want to consider the Comica BoomXD as a more budget…
Read MoreSony a6500 and Sigma 16mm | Belize Travel
The Sony a6500 and Sigma 16mm in Belize was a very capable camera. The Sigma 16mm f/1.4 is hands down one of the best lenses for Sony cameras. I keep talking about this lens, I know. As some of you are aware and if you’re active on YouTube or social media, there are several announcements…
Read MoreHow to Correct Lens Distortion or that Fisheye effect in FCPX
Using a wide angle lens is awesome to get those establishing shots or to even capture the image or video that you’re trying to film in small spaces. The unfortunate side effect of using a wide angle lens is that you can often times get a distorted or fisheye look in your shot. In this…
Read MoreMy Sony a6400 and Sigma 16mm Low Light Setup
This Sony a6400 and the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 low light setup is a great camera and lens combination on a budget. As I mention in the video, when I speak about budget, let’s put things into perspective. I’m talking about a budget mirrorless camera and a lens that can work in low light settings I…
Read MoreUltimate YouTube Filming Setup for any Size Studio
Here’s the ultimate YouTube Filming Setup on wheels for any size studio can help you get that mobile capability for multiple filming setups. Whether you have a large studio to film in and you want different perspectives, you have a small studio, or you need to be mobile within your living space, this all-in-one YouTube…
Read MoreCan you Vlog with the Sony a6400 and Sigma 16mm f/1.4?
Can you vlog with the Sony a6400 and Sigma 16mm? In this video I try to answer your questions about whether the Sony a6400 and Sigma 16mm f1.4 is the best vlogging camera on a budget. One of the biggest reasons that many ask this question is that the Sony a6400 does not have in…
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