Artful Camera
241 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 85 ratingsThe Artful Camera is a show about the art, craft, and business of analog and digital photography, video production and editing, and filmmaking.
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New Mac Pros with Afterburners (241)
June 05, 2019 16:36 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBChris Fenwick tells me what he thinks of the new Mac Pro just announced at Apple’s 2019 WWDC Keynote. I ask him, “Will you be buying one?” We talk about podcasting, the new Mac display and it’s high-priced stand, and creating 19K video for multiscreen displays for trade shows. Episode Links: Adam Curry’s Podfather Gear http://adam.curry.com/html/PODFATHERGEAR-qKX0Rs9Gtp6GkGmxBTJF4Zt8wlRpjr.html Tencue https://tencue.com Digital Cinema Cafe Podcast Episode 26–The Big Pitch with Jeff ...
Pat McGowan - BlackBox Global One Year Later (240)
October 30, 2018 13:24 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBPat McGowan - CEO and Founder of BlackBox Global. In this special edition of the Artful Camera, I revisit a topic that was first presented here in episode #224 in May of 2017 - the idea of using an aggregator to submit stock video to other agencies. In that episode I spoke (rather skeptically I admit) to Founder and CEO of BlackBox Global - Pat McGowan. In September of this year (2018) BlackBox posted a record month in sales, and recently onboarded over 28,000 creators. BlackBox is now t...
Are Websites Relevant Anymore? (239)
August 30, 2018 18:30 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBMike Carroll asks: "Are websites relevant anymore?" Chris Fenwick and Carl Olson attempt to answer his question. Chris Fenwick: http://chrisfenwick.com Mike Carroll: http://mikecarrollfilms.com Carl Olson: https://carlolson.tv
I Was Strolling On The Moon One Day (238)
January 10, 2018 22:15 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBThere are only five astronauts alive out of the twelve men that walked on the moon. Their photography and video inspire over 40 years later. I ramble about the needless complexity of gadgets revealed at CES 2018, the new DJI OSMO Mobile 2, the Panasonic GH5s, Canon's CEO admits Canon lags in innovation, analog film's viability is uncertain and the passing of New55 Film, and more. This episode is sponsored by: CrumplePop Visit http://crumplepop.com and check out all of their fine plug...
Paul Friedman - Founder of LensProToGo (237)
December 21, 2017 19:28 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBPaul Friedman - the founder and CEO of LensProToGo - is my guest for this episode of the Artful Camera. On December 5, 2017, Paul Friedman and Roger Cicala issued a joint press release announcing the merger of LensProToGo and LensRentals. In our conversation, Paul reveals the backstory of how this remarkable merger came about - the result of a longstanding friendship between him and LensRentals' founder Roger Cicala. If I were still producing my old defunct podcast Gainfully Unemployed -...
Rick Delgado and the Art of Editing Documentaries (236)
November 20, 2017 19:51 - 57 minutes - 53 MBWhat does video editing a documentary have in common with a deck of cards? Filmmaker Rick Delgado answers that question in this edition of the Artful Camera. Mentioned in this episode: Rick Delgado: http://www.nufro.com RTMotion Lens Control System: http://www.rtmotion.com/lens-control-system This episode is sponsored by: CrumplePop Visit http://crumplepop.com and check out all of their fine plugins for Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere. CrumplePop's plugins are like pixie dust fo...
Scott McKenna - Documenting His Video Production Journey (235)
November 08, 2017 20:47 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBScott McKenna is on a mission to document and share his journey as a creative. He is the owner of 4LCStudios - a production company that produces wedding, commercial, and aerial video. There are no secrets with Scott. He loves to teach and share what he has learned. With over 5,000 subscribers - all gained since May 2017 - he uploads a new video on his YouTube channel nearly everyday covering a wide range of topics - including gear, post production, and business. In this episode, Scott sha...
Chris Fenwick Previews Final Cut Pro 10.4 (234)
November 07, 2017 15:54 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBChris Fenwick previews Final Cut Pro 10.4 and the new iMac Pro on the Apple Campus in Cupertino, California while attending the 2017 FCP X Creative Summit. Mentioned in this episode: FCPX Creative Summit 2017: http://www.fcpxcreativesummit.com Chris Fenwick's website: http://chrisfenwick.com FCPXGrill Podcast: http://digitalcinemacafe.com/category/fcg/ This episode is sponsored by: CrumplePop - Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X Plugins: http://crumplepop.com StoryBlocks.com - Un...
Nick Andrew On Making: I AM WOLF (233)
October 10, 2017 19:52 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBNick Andrew, a 27 year old filmmaker, is determined to make a feature length documentary titled: I AM WOLF: Lifeblood Of The American Wild. It's an ambitious project that both he and his wife, Bekah, are passionate about. There's one big problem, though. They don't have enough money, Nick's computer gear is old and outdated, and his filmmaking equipment is basic. Will limited funds and basic equipment stop Nick and Bekah from telling the story of the American wolf? This is Nick's story o...
What Photographers Can Learn From the Old Masters (232)
October 03, 2017 16:25 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBPhotography and painting have much in common. Both the painter and photographer are concerned about composition, lighting, color, and story. Photography is a relatively recent invention compared to painting. When the first photograph was taken in 1826 by Joseph Niepce, the practice of the painter already had a history developed over many centuries. Truly, the craft and art of photography owes much to the legacy of the old masters. Mentioned in this episode: What Landscape Painting Ca...
John Reuter - Second Impressions - Part 2 (231)
July 24, 2017 18:40 - 57 minutes - 53 MBJohn Reuter’s professional and artistic life is tightly interwoven with the story of the Polaroid 20x24 camera and the artists that used it to bring their creative visions to life. It’s an important story worth preserving. John has has worked tirelessly to keep the 20x24 Polaroid camera alive. Part 1 of my conversation with John (found in episode 230 of the Artful Camera) contains the history of image transfer, image lift, and direct manipulation of Polaroid images. In part 2 of my convers...
John Reuter - Second Impressions - Part 1 (230)
July 19, 2017 22:11 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBJohn Reuter - artist, photographer, and director of the Polaroid 20x24 Project, returns to the Artful Camera. John has worked closely with a number of well known artists including Chuck Close, Robert Rauschenberg, William Wegman, Elsa Dorfman, Joyce Tenneson, and many others to help them bring their creative visions to life using the Polaroid 20x24 camera. However, John Reuter is an accomplished artist in his own right. This episode focuses on John and his work as an artist. The exhibit Jo...
Brian Greenberg - Owner of Richard Photo Lab (229)
June 28, 2017 17:19 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBBrian Greenberg - owner of Richard Photo Lab - joins me in this episode of the Artful Camera. Brian started his career in the photo industry over 20 years ago. His photo career has spanned from photo assisting, processing, scanning, printing and customer service. Before Brian bought Richard Photo Lab, it was originally owned by a man named - you guessed it - Richard. Richard immigrated from China to Hollywood, California. He opened a small, custom photo lab. Richard developed a strong repu...
Steven Bernstein, ASC - Writer, Director, Producer (228)
June 19, 2017 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBSteven Bernstein, ASC, is a writer, director, producer, cinematographer, and instructor. In this episode of the Artful Camera, Steve engages in a fascinating conversation about screenwriting, lighting, and the visual language of filmmaking. Steve began his film career as a cinematographer in the United Kingdom, first doing documentaries, then commercials. He went on to shoot many landmark feature films for both studios and independents including the highly acclaimed Like Water For Chocolat...
Rick Delgado on Filming for Nickelodeon, New Macs for Pros, and the Sony a9 (227)
June 12, 2017 06:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBCan there be a better guide than Apple’s own manuals for FCP, Motion, and Logic? Yes indeed! I’m going to tell you about an incredible set of “graphically enhanced manuals" from musician, composer, author, and CEO of DingDing Music, Inc. - Edgar Rothermich. Apple made a huge splash earlier this week at WWDC 2017. Not only did Apple demonstrate solid software updates to iOS and macOS, they announced a huge round of hardware updates including the iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, iMacs, and now the iMa...
David duChemin - The Soul of the Camera (226)
June 06, 2017 14:24 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBWhen we look at our photographs and find not the slightest reflection of ourselves, it’s a good sign that our images have lost their soul. What can we do about that? How can we add life into our images? Photographer and author David duChemin answers those questions in his new, inspiring and thoughtful book: The Soul of the Camera – The Photographer’s Place In Picture-Making. David talks about his new book and shares his ideas and thoughts on being intentional about creating images. Menti...
Creating Camelot - The Kennedy Photography of Jacques Lowe (225)
May 26, 2017 15:16 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBCreating Camelot: The Kennedy Photography of Jacques Lowe showcases more than 70 intimate photographs and iconic images of President John F. Kennedy, his wife, Jacqueline, and their children, Caroline and John Jr. — photos that helped create the legend of the Kennedy presidency known as “Camelot” — by Jacques Lowe, Kennedy’s personal photographer from 1958 through his early years in the White House. Tom Shinall, the marketing director of the Booth Western Art Museum, gives me a personal to...
Pat McGowan and Blackbox Wants Filmmakers To Be Paid Fairly (224)
May 15, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBPat McGowan is the CEO of and founder of Blackbox Global. What is Blackbox Global and why should filmmakers care? That’s what I try to wrap my head around in my conversation with Pat. He is on a mission to give creators more freedom in getting their fair share of passive income for their art. Mentioned in this episode: Blackbox.Global: http://www.blackbox.global This episode is sponsored by: CrumplePop - Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X Plugins: http://crumplepop.com Artful Camera ...
Dave Bias and the FILM Ferrania Story - Part 2 (223)
May 08, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBDave Bias continues in part 2 of this interview by telling the fascinating story of how co-founders Nicola Baldini and Marco Pagni teamed together to resurrect Ferrania as FILM Ferrania to bring back analog film production. Dave talks about FILM Ferrania's successful Kickstarter campaign that allowed them to invest in the future of analog film. However, as with any good story adversity lurks around the corner threatening the protagonist’s journey. Dave tells us that proved true with FILM F...
Dave Bias and the FILM Ferrania Story - Part 1 (222)
May 03, 2017 19:40 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBTo call Dave Bias a creative is too limiting. He is a story teller, a entrepreneur, a photographer, a graphic designer, and much more – a 21st century polymath. Dave's journey begins in a small West Virginia town as vinyl record shop owner. A love of folding cameras (such as the pre-World War II Voigtländer Bessa) and a chance encounter with a rented Hasselblad leads Dave into the world of photography. When Polaroid stopped making instant film, Dave took on what to some may have seemed to be...
Ben Bruton-Cox - Setting a Professional Tone (221)
April 25, 2017 21:45 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBBen Bruton-Cox is a professional filmmaker and co-host of the Our Week in Video podcast. In this episode of the Artful Camera, Ben talks about the need to set the right tone professionally as photographers and filmmakers. Ben's surprising background as a waiter helped him overcome his shyness, end a serious speech impediment, and establish a high level of professionalism in serving the needs of his customers. It’s a lesson that has helped him establish and grow his video production company. ...
Sony a9 - High Speed DSLR Killer (220)
April 20, 2017 17:02 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBSony has announced the a9 - a full-frame, high speed mirrorless camera designed for sports and action photographers. Sony says this camera is the result of listening to their customers. Capable of shooting 241 compressed RAW images at 20 fps this camera is the fastest full frame camera in it's class. Featuring a new 24.2 megapixel stacked CMOS sensor, a silent vibration free electronic shutter capable of speeds up to 1/32000 of a second, and 643 autofocus points spanning nearly the full ar...
Panasonic GH5 Soap Opera and a Studio In Your Pocket (219)
April 13, 2017 00:11 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBThe highly anticipated Panasonic GH5 has generated a soap opera of epic proportions. While an outstanding 4K video camera, the GH5's sub-par implementation of continuous autofocus and wonky image stabilization has many video pros very much consternated. In this episode I talk about these issues and give you my take on the drama surrounding the GH5. I recently upgraded to an iPhone 7+ and it got me thinking again about something Chris Fenwick had said in an earlier episode of this podcast -...
Ansel Adams - The Masterworks - At The Booth Western Art Museum (218)
April 05, 2017 15:05 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBAnsel Adams - The Masterworks, comes to the Booth Western Art Museum. It's an exhibition showcasing 30 photographs from an edition known as The Museum Set – images hand selected, printed, and signed by Adams himself. Exhibited together for the first time ever, these images are loaned from the personal collection of Virginia Adams Mayhew, Ansel’s granddaughter. Mentioned in the show: Ansel Adams - The Masterworks at the Booth Western Art Museum: http://boothmuseum.org/anseladams/ Ansel ...
Sam Hiser and the Artful Innovation of New55 Film (217)
March 14, 2017 15:39 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBSam Hiser tells the New55 film story, and shares his thoughts on the art of photography today. Sam - CEO and co-founder of New55 Holdings, along with co-founder and inventor/innovator extraordinaire Bob Crowley - are on a mission to bring back the essence of Polaroid Type 55 to fine art photographers. New55PN is not a duplication, but rather, an innovative new product that brings back the thrill of producing photographic results unlike anything else seen in analog or digital photography. ...
John Reuter and the Fate of the Polaroid 20x24 (216)
March 07, 2017 19:46 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBDelve into the world of both analog and digital photography with John Reuter who is an accomplished artist, photographer, filmmaker, and director of the 20x24 Studio - the home of the mammoth Polaroid 20x24 camera. John discusses the continuing development, shooting, and editing of his film Camera Ready - a fascinating documentary of the Polaroid 20x24 camera and the artists that use it. John reveals his reasons for getting rid of his two Panasonic GH4’s and switching over to filming with ...
Paul Aitken Livin' the Drone Life (215)
February 27, 2017 16:55 - 52 minutes - 48 MBPaul Aitken - expert drone pilot, aerial cinematographer, arthur, and co-founder of TheDroneU.com - is the guest of this episode of the Artful Camera. In this episode, Paul discusses: How to prepare for and get the FAA’s Part 107 certification. Trends and market opportunities for drone photographers. Why Paul feels the DJI Inspire 1 is a better aircraft than the Inspire 2. Paul's thoughts on why DJI bought a major stake in Hasselblad. Paul's new book Livin' the Drone Life: An Insi...
Rick Delgado on Filming Analog Made with RED (214)
February 22, 2017 22:27 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBCinematographer Rick Delgado has worked for a broad range of commercial clients and is in high demand as he jumps around from his home base in Miami to LA, NY, and all over the globe. Rick is a talented, sensitive, thoughtful story teller who I previously featured in episode 188 of the Artful Camera (previously known as the Digital Convergence Podcast). When I spoke to Rick in that episode, I knew I wanted to have the chance to speak with him again. As it turned out, we were able to collabor...
A New Name for the Digital Convergence Podcast (213)
February 15, 2017 17:55 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBThe Digital Convergence Podcast gets a new name: The Artful Camera. I explain why I changed the name of the show and what you can expect in future episodes. This episode is sponsored by: CrumplePop - Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X Plugins: http://crumplepop.com Mentioned in the show: Eames Official Site and the SX-70 Film: http://www.eamesoffice.com/the-work/sx-70-polaroid/ The Revenge of Analog: Real Things and Why They Matter by David Sax: http://amzn.to/2l9GSyZ Contact and ...
DCP 212: Where Do Creative Ideas Come From?
December 27, 2016 18:50 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBThis year I’ve published 31 episodes of the Digital Convergence Podcast. If there is anything to be learned from these podcast episodes this year it’s that gear will only get you so far. Most cameras made today are good–even the iPhone in your pocket. Video editor Chris Fenwick called the iPhone a “studio in our hands.” With such power and quality available to us, there’s no reason to agonize over what camera to buy. In essence, there’s nothing left to pixel peep because all pixels are prett...
DCP 211: Overcoming Discouragement (With Kris Simmons)
December 20, 2016 19:06 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBKris Simmons - The Video Business Success Coach - tackles discouragement. “I’m about to shut the doors to my business!!!” Perhaps you’ve been there–frustrated that your creative business is on the brink of collapse. The creative work you find rewarding, but without regular customers, you can’t do the very thing you love to do. No doubt about it, running your own business is tough - especially in the creative space. Kris Simmons shares great advice designed to help overcome discourageme...
DCP 210: The Raptors Have Landed (With Jason Been)
December 16, 2016 14:46 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBJason Been of Imagecraft Productions returns to the DCP to talk about an exciting new addition to his video production equipment inventory: a brand new set of IBE/Optics Raptor lenses - designed for full frame sensor video cameras. Jason talks about what makes these lenses special and of interest to cinematographers. As our gear talk continues, Jason talks about why pros may choose between Sony, Canon, RED, or Arri. As I was talking to Jason about the new lenses and gear, I became intrigue...
DCP 209: FCP X Audio Lanes Impact on Picture Lock (With Chris Fenwick)
December 06, 2016 19:58 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBI have a conversation with Chris Fenwick about his experience attending LACPUG (Los Angeles Creative Pro User Group) meeting last week. A team from Apple presented the latest FCP X update: 10.3. In our conversation, Chris explains the benefits of FCP X audio lanes and their impact on picture lock. Even if you don’t use FCP X, you will certainly benefit from the editorial lessons that Chris generously shares not only in this episode, but also in his FCPX Grill podcast. Please support our sh...
DCP 208: Relationship Marketing for Video Pros
November 28, 2016 22:10 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBKris Simmons returns to the Digital Convergence Podcast as the Video Business Success Coach. In this episode, he talks about his strategy to turbocharge his video business this year with Relationship Marketing. He’s doing this by getting involved in his community and not being afraid to ask for meetings with business owners and CEO’s. Using his LinkedIn account to reconnect with old contacts, Kris is rapidly reaping the benefits of reconnecting with people in face to face meetings. Kris shar...
DCP 207: Dylan Higginbotham - Founder of Stupid Raisins and Creator of FCP X Plugins
November 14, 2016 19:54 - 53 minutes - 49 MBA while back I found a fantastic whiteboard animation plugin called Story Pop. It’s a FCP X plugin from a company called Stupid Raisins. I love this plugin! It’s a delight to use. I have to confess that for the longest time I did not want to tell anyone about Story Pop! Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to the talented creator of Story Pop and the found of Stupid Raisins: Dylan Higginbotham. Stupid Raisins has many other fantastic FCP X plugins besides Story Pop. I know, I kno...
DCP 206: Kenn Bell - Director of Second Chance Dogs
November 08, 2016 22:22 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBKenn Bell, a freelance filmmaker and animal welfare advocate, talks with me about how he created his powerful, heart-rending documentary called Second Chance Dogs. His story begins back in 2011, when Kenn developed the critically-acclaimed documentary Hero Dogs of 9/11, which aired on Animal Planet in both the U.S. and Canada. His success with this documentary led to a more ambitious project with the ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) that would later bec...
DCP 205: Final Cut Pro X 10.3 Has Arrived!
November 02, 2016 12:41 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBChris Fenwick - who has over 30 years of experience as a professional video editor - talks with me about some of the exciting new features of FCP X 10.3. Please support our show sponsors: CrumplePop - Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X Plugins: http://crumplepop.com Get your yearly subscription to the VideoBlocks + AudioBlocks bundle today for only $149 here: http://videoblocks.com/digital2016 Mentioned in the show: Apple Final Cut Pro X 10.3 http://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/ Ste...
DCP 204: Caleb Pike Builds a Hackintosh for FCP X
October 24, 2016 19:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBCaleb Pike of DSLRVideoShooter.com is the ultimate MacGyver of DIY video. In this episode Caleb talks about how he built his own affordable Hackintosh. Caleb is kind of like Dr. Frankenstein: he has taken the software brains of a Mac and implanted it into the monster hardware of a Windows PC to create a hybrid machine with enormous horsepower to run FCP X - his video editing software of choice. His blazing fast Hackintosh leaves Apple's Mac Pro spinning its beachball cursor in dazed confusio...
DCP 203: Dave Dugdale on Sony and Canon
October 18, 2016 20:27 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBDave Dugdale of LearningVideo.com and Chris Fenwick of Slice Editorial join me today to talk about Sony’s new cameras - the a6500, a99, and the R100 Mark IV. But this is not just a gear chat, we talk about our philosophy of buying gear - when we do and when we don't, and why. Does buying a better camera really make us better storytellers? It depends. Of course, it was inevitable that we talk about Canon - who Dave famously dumped and switched to Sony. Of course, there’s a lot more in this li...
DCP 202: Tom Bryan's The Casey Neistat School of Filmmaking
October 11, 2016 20:37 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBLast week Chris Fenwick and I explored scene by scene Casey Neistat’s video: The Casey Neistat’s Guide to Filmmaking. In that episode, Chris referenced a hilarious video created by London-based director and filmmaker Tom Bryan. Tom’s film is called "The Casey Neistat School of Filmmaking." Tom Bryan's real passion - though already an accomplished corporate video producer - is to create drama oriented films. The Casey Neistat School of Filmmaking - self-funded and created with an all volunt...
DCP 201: Analysis: Casey Neistat's Guide to Filmmaking
October 03, 2016 19:10 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBIt seems like everyone today wants to be the next Casey Neistat. What makes his YouTube channel and videos so compelling? Neistat's YouTube channel currently has over 5 million subscribers, and has amassed over 1 billion views. He must be doing something right that draws such an insanely huge audience. A few months ago Casey Neistat released a video he called Casey Neistat’s Guide to Filmmaking. In this episode of the Digital Convergence Podcast, Chris Fenwick and I take an indepth look at...
DCP 200: The Future Convergence of Stranger Things
September 14, 2016 00:27 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBThis is the 200th episode of the Digital Convergence Podcast. My special guest for this episode is none other than Chris Fenwick. Chris has a long, storied history with this show so it's only fitting that he joins me in a fun conversation about the past, the present, and the future of being a digital media creative. This podcast began to be published in January 2010 at the beginning of the "convergence" revolution brought about accidentally by Canon with the epic Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. Th...
DCP 199: Joseph Olson on Crushing it on YouTube
September 05, 2016 21:42 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBMy brother, Joseph Olson, talks about crushing it on YouTube. Originally trained as physicist, he now produces YouTube videos - by the thousands! His two YouTube channels - BrickTsar (all about Legos) and TrainTsarFun (all about toy trains) - have garnered over 50 million views and over 50,000 subscribers combined. So far he’s published almost 3,000 videos (and none of them with a Canon EOS 5D Whatever). In this episode, Joseph talks with me about his success on YouTube, his process for pr...
DCP 198: No Country for Old Men with Canon EOS 5D Mark IV's
August 30, 2016 17:49 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBOn August 25th, the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - was officially announced amidst a cacophony of both praise and disappointment - depending on whether you are primarily a stills photographer or videographer. Ben Bruton-Cox of the Our Week In Video podcast helps me work through my own angst over Canon. Is the Mark IV right for me? “Expectation postponed makes the heart sick, but a desire realized is a tree of life” –ancient proverb. After 8 years of unrequited love and anticipation, Cano...
DCP 197: The Return of Rocko's Modern Life & How I Met the B-52's
August 15, 2016 21:40 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBIn this episode I cover: 1) The return of Rocko's Modern Life and how I met the B-52's while working as a camera operator intern at a local Atlanta TV station. 2) Canon EOS 5D Mark IV rumors are heating up. I talk about the latest information from CanonRumors.com. It looks like the 5D Mark IV will support 4K video, but it does not come with a CFAST card slot. In a few days - perhaps as early as August 25, 2016 - we likely all will have the facts, but will it make a difference? 3) There...
DCP 196: Am I Getting Paid Enough? - Part 3
July 12, 2016 15:02 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBThis episode features: 1) Soundstripe co-founders Travis Terrell & Micah Sannon announce an exciting development in their music licensing service that’s going to make licensing songs even easier and more affordable. 2) ShareGrid co-founder and Creative Director Brent Barbano returns to the DCP to talk about recent developments and trends in the camera rental market. Brent announces that ShareGrid is opening up a new market in Atlanta. 3) Kris Simmons of 6 Strong Media returns with our ...
DCP 195: Am I Getting Paid Enough? - Part 2
June 13, 2016 17:57 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBIn the last episode of the Digital Convergence Podcast, Kris Simmons (of 6 Strong Media and KRE8 University) and I discussed a question submitted by listener Pat Miller. He gave us a link to a video he produced for a cycling component company he recently produced. After sharing how much time he had invested in the project, he asked us “Am I getting paid enough?” - without telling us how much he got paid to produce the video! In that episode Kris and I shared our thoughts of what the rate s...
DCP 194: Am I Getting Paid Enough? (With Kris Simmons)
June 07, 2016 19:01 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBDigital Convergence Podcast listener Pat Miller emailed me some time back with the question “Am I Getting Paid Enough?” The question came with a twist - Pat didn’t tell us how much he charged his client for the video in question. I invited Kris Simmons to view Pat’s video before making a response. This episode is our response to Pat's cool question! What do you think? What would you have charged to do a video like the one Pat Miller did? Links from this episode: Show notes for DCP ...
DCP 193: The Karakoram Anomaly With Mathew Farrell
June 01, 2016 20:31 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBTo what lengths will you go as a photographer or filmmaker to do a job? Photographer and filmmaker Mathew Farrell has probably gone farther and higher than most of us will in a lifetime. Mat was hired to document a team of scientists doing valuable glaciology fieldwork in the Karakoram, Yukshin Gardan Sar, area in northern Pakistan. For the past several years, climate change has caused much human suffering and loss of life and property from glacial lake outburst floods (GLOF). GLOFs occu...
DCP 192: Jason Been - Imagecraft Productions
May 23, 2016 17:42 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBJason Been, owner of Imagecraft Productions, has been working in television production for over 20 years and has an extensive knowledge of the production world. He began his career in the early 1990s as a freelance audio guy and then found his way behind a camera to work as a camera operator. His career then evolved into business ownership. After working for Imagecraft Productions for a few years, he purchased the company and transformed it from a simple owner/operator business into one of L...