Hey Indie Filmmakers
142 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 66 ratings"Hey Indie Filmmakers" is a podcast about DIY filmmaking, cameras and technology, hosted by documentary filmmaker Griffin Hammond and tech expert Nick Bodmer. Watch video versions of these episodes on YouTube.
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Bonus episode: “You’re shooting video, not film”
January 10, 2018 10:45 - 7 minutes - 10 MBA YouTube commenter suggests Griffin is wrong to call himself a “filmmaker,” because he doesn’t shoot on celluloid film. But most of the last 10 Best Cinematography Academy Award winners were shot with digital ARRI ALEXA cameras.
Episode 48: Shooting HDR in Final Cut Pro X 10.4
January 03, 2018 10:45 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MBVersion 10.4 of Final Cut Pro X has been released—Griffin’s 2018 resolution is to shoot HDR (high-dynamic range) video. Plus, your questions about protecting a camera in the snow, losing YouTube subscribers, and when to replace SD cards.
Episode 47: Licensing Tracks from Music Libraries
December 27, 2017 10:45 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBFeaturing 11 of his favorite stock music tracks, Griffin compares six music libraries and how to find the best, most affordable tracks. Plus, your questions about slow motion, noise in your audio recorder, and when to use exposure compensation.
Episode 46: Documentary Production Workflow
December 20, 2017 10:45 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBGriffin’s step-by-step documentary filmmaking process. Plus, your questions about interviewing subjects, focal lengths for crop sensors, and how to trick your Atomos recorder.
Episode 45: I Crashed my Drone Again
December 13, 2017 10:45 - 58.9 MBGriffin’s DJI Spark goes down during difficult conditions in Brooklyn. Plus, your questions about lenses for cityscapes, how to read a waveform monitor, and why you’re seeing black bars when you export your video. This episode of Hey Indie Filmmakers edited by John Luna. Check out his YouTube channel.
Episode 44: Broken Zhiyun 3-Axis Gimbal
December 06, 2017 10:45 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MBCan Griffin salvage a shoot after breaking his Zhiyun Tech 3-axis gimbal? Plus, your questions about proper exposure, lenses with a 2x crop factor, and how to know if your video is breaking copyright.
Episode 43: Cyber Week Filmmaking Deals
November 29, 2017 10:45 - 50 minutes - 69.1 MBMore Cyber Week filmmaking deals, and Nick goes behind-the-scenes on Griffin's latest video. Plus, your questions about lens whacking, the new Lumix G9 camera, and if you should build a hackintosh.
Bonus episode: 26 Cyber Monday Deals for Filmmakers
November 27, 2017 13:20 - 14.6 MB26 Cyber Monday deals for filmmakers at http://griffinhammond.com/cyber
Episode 42: Syncing Audio On-The-Go
November 22, 2017 10:45 - 62.5 MBWith family for Thanksgiving, Griffin and Nick share their audio syncing workflow. Plus, your questions about storyboarding, tripods, and whether you need an infrared neutral density filter.
Episode 41: Is the iPhone X a professional camera?
November 15, 2017 10:45 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MBIs the iPhone X a professional video camera? Plus, we solve your filmmaking math problems, what causes moire, and whether it’s fair use to film a sporting event. This week, Nick shared Lee Morris’ iPhone X camera review with me, as well as The Verge’s infrared footage. Hey Indie Filmmakers is brought to you by Tongal—a creative network where anyone, anywhere has the opportunity to make content for brands and get paid. Tom shared his cool First Person Santa Claus animation with us. As we ...
Bonus episode: I dropped a microphone in water
November 08, 2017 10:45 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBGriffin accidentally sends his lavalier microphone underwater. Nick starts editing video game content in Adobe Premiere.
Episode 40: Shooting Anamorphic
November 01, 2017 09:45 - 39 minutes - 55.6 MBShooting with an anamorphic adapter for the first time, Griffin shares his experience with Nick. Plus, your questions about underwater photography, capturing a nine-hour time lapse, and what ever became of my DIY teleprompter.
Episode 39: Scary Camera Danger
October 25, 2017 09:45 - 33 minutes - 46.7 MBGriffin and Nick have each needed liability insurance for their video projects—luckily never needed camera insurance for damage or theft. Plus, your questions about the hidden mic technique, interlaced video, and putting Nikon lenses on a Panasonic camera.
Episode 38: Masking Out Mistakes
October 18, 2017 09:45 - 50 minutes - 70.6 MBIn his latest tutorial video about masking out mistakes, Griffin actually made several mistakes. We go behind-the-scenes. Plus, your questions about cheap prime lenses, the difference between .M4V and .MOV, and what decibel level to edit your audio.
Episode 37: White Balance & Kelvin
October 11, 2017 09:45 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MBGriffin and Nick answer Kelvin questions and share white balance techniques, then get a surprise medical prescription for voiceover. Plus your questions about finding clients in your small town, which drone to buy, and if you really need an external recorder.
Episode 36: Panasonic GH5 v2.0 Firmware
October 04, 2017 09:45 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBPanasonic updated the GH5 firmware—Nick and Griffin take a look at this camera’s powerful new features. Plus, your questions about color correcting, why framerates come in weird numbers, and filming flood rescue at night, without lights.
Episode 35: Tricks for Slow Motion
September 27, 2017 11:45 - 54 minutes - 76.1 MBNick and Griffin share their tricks for shooting slow motion, and handling the edit. Plus, your questions about recording audio, filming wildlife, and avoiding flicker during time lapses.
Episode 34: Recording Great Voiceover
September 20, 2017 12:30 - 55 minutes - 77.2 MBVoiceover artist Matt Shivers helps Nick and Griffin record better vocal tracks. Plus, your questions about exposure blending, what to do when your video content is stolen, and if it’s legal to film in a national park.
Episode 33: Mystery of the Light Leaks
September 13, 2017 09:30 - 33 minutes - 47.2 MBNick unravels the mystery of light leaks hitting Griffin’s Panasonic GH4 sensor. Shooting time lapses and infrared at Zion National Park. Episode recorded in St. George, Utah at the DOCUTAH film festival. Plus, your questions about green screen problems, editing short films, and entering film festivals.
Bonus episode: Converting My Camera to Infrared
September 06, 2017 09:35 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MBBefore their next full episode on September 13, Griffin decides to convert his Panasonic GH4 to shoot infared, instead of visible light. Nick joins Griffin in St. George, Utah next week for the DOCUTAH film festival.
Episode 32: Swear Words & Censorship
August 30, 2017 12:34 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBNick and Griffin discuss swear words, censorship, and figure out the MPAA movie rating for “Sriracha.” Plus, your questions about prime lenses, operating a Glidecam, and picture profiles for cameras.
Episode 31: I Filmed the Solar Eclipse
August 23, 2017 09:37 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBGriffin heads to Bowling Green, Kentucky to film the solar eclipse—Nick experiences cloudy weather. Plus, your questions about marketing yourself on social media, how to expose for time lapses, and mounting two cameras on one tripod.
Episode 30: Filming Bears in Alaska
August 16, 2017 20:54 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBIn Alaska, Griffin gets close-ups with brown bears, and Nick asks—how did you stay safe? Wildlife photographer Daniel J. Cox weighs in. Plus, your questions about camera cages, budget lenses, and why I stopped using variable ND filters.
Episode 29: How to Make a Tutorial Video
August 09, 2017 09:30 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBGriffin critiques Nick’s latest tutorial video. Plus, your questions about the usefulness of a monopod, editing and backing up footage, and capturing the eclipse in 360 degrees.
Episode 28: How to Film the Solar Eclipse
August 02, 2017 09:30 - 47 minutes - 64.9 MBGriffin and Nick learn what it takes to photograph the upcoming solar eclipse, and each make a new hard drive purchase. Plus, your questions about anamorphic lenses, false color, and adjusting the flange distance on your lens.
Episode 27: Australian Filmmaking Adventure
July 26, 2017 09:32 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MBGriffin photographs a Quokka, and builds drone confidence off the coast of Australia. Nick suggests a new live-streaming venture. Plus, your questions about filming LCD monitors, faking motion blur, and if you really need a demo reel.
Episode 26: Illegal Drone Flight in Sydney
July 19, 2017 10:45 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MBIn Sydney, Griffin is confronted by Australian police, and Nick explains multi-cam editing. Plus, your questions about nat sound breaks, avoiding light flicker in foreign countries, and capturing slow motion audio.
Episode 25: Which camera bags for travel?
July 12, 2017 18:11 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBNick’s in Chicago, and Griffin’s just returned from filming in Grindelwald, Switzerland and Verona, Italy. They talk camera bags, plus your questions about filming a dance class, capturing clear audio, and how to script a documentary film.
Bonus episode: Why shoot 10-bit color if I can’t see it?
July 05, 2017 07:30 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MBOur next full episode is July 12, but today Griffin and Nick answer three audience questions, including why shooting 10-bit color (1 billion color possibilities) is better than 8-bit (16 million color possibilities) if our screens don’t even display that much color data.
Episode 24: My First Drone Flight
June 28, 2017 16:01 - 41 minutes - 58.3 MBAfter two successful test flights with the new DJI Spark, Griffin’s attempt to pilot the small drone during the podcast ends badly. Nick begins shooting 4K with the Panasonic G85. Plus, your questions about podcasting technology, directing non-actors, and whether you really need to follow the 180-degree rule.
Episode 23: Make Films YOU Want to See
June 21, 2017 10:00 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBFrom Almaty, Kazakhstan—Griffin presents his 20-minute #GoViralKz keynote speech, called “Make Content YOU Want to See.” Plus, Nick and Griffin answer your questions about H.265 encoding, filming two-person interviews, and what bit depth to shoot V-Log in.
Episode 22: Licensing Music for Film
June 14, 2017 10:00 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MBGriffin and Nick discuss music licensing, and answer your questions about variable ND filters, shooting in 6K, and how to price your freelance work.
Episode 21: Los Angeles Premiere of Hand-Cut
June 07, 2017 21:04 - 34 minutes - 48.7 MBFrom the Dances With Films festival, inside the famous TCL Chinese Theatres, Griffin presents the Hollywood premiere of his film “Hand-cut.” Nick shares Apple’s updated computer lineup. Plus, your questions about using creative Commons music, deep focus vs. infinity focus, and raising funds for your film.
Episode 20: Lumix GH5 Launch in Singapore
May 31, 2017 13:36 - 35 minutes - 49 MBWhich camera should Nick buy? The Lumix GH5 or G85? Griffin is in Singapore—his fourth stop on a filmmaking workshop tour through Southeast Asia. Plus, your questions about shooting with the full sensor, keeping focus while moving, and if film school is really worth it.
Episode 19: Broadcasting from Taiwan
May 24, 2017 17:10 - 30 minutes - 43.3 MBGriffin calls Nick from Taiwan, in the middle of his filmmaking workshop tour around the world. Plus, your questions about shooting in auto vs. manual, getting the most out of autofocus, and autofocus, and podcast workflow.
Episode 18: Science of Storytelling
May 17, 2017 10:05 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBNick and Griffin discuss the science of storytelling—using Dan Harmon’s story circle to craft a compelling narrative for your film. Plus, your questions about collaborative editing, color temperature, and how to tell if your camera is good enough.
Episode 17: I Failed out of Film School
May 10, 2017 12:26 - 42 minutes - 57.7 MBGriffin gave a speech at Illinois State University called, “I’m naive and lack ambition. How I crafted a career anyway.” Nick calls out his BS. Plus, your questions about the ethics of color grading, what bitrate to export video, and slicing part of a lens off.
Episode 16: I’m speaking on-stage at NABShow!
April 26, 2017 14:32 - 30 minutes - 42.8 MBGriffin—speaking at the Panasonic stage at NABShow—joins Nick in Las Vegas. Featuring a cameo from Dr. Brent Simonds. Plus, your questions about shooting slow motion, storing video files, and choosing the right filmmaking job.
Episode 15: Be a Financially Smart Freelancer
April 19, 2017 16:58 - 52 minutes - 73.6 MBFrom the WZND studio at Illinois State University, Griffin and special guest Adam Rahn discuss their freelance video businesses—including LLCs and tax deductions. Plus, your questions about compressing video files for the internet, focusing effectively, and pitching your documentary.
Episode 14: Someone’s Stealing My Movie!
April 12, 2017 10:05 - 46 minutes - 64.6 MBNick learns how Griffin made money from copyright infringers. Plus, your questions about bittorrent, insuring cameras, and whether UV filters are necessary.
Episode 13: DIY Recording Studio
April 05, 2017 13:46 - 45 minutes - 63.8 MBNick upgrades his camera gear, and Griffin compares his home office recording studio. Plus your questions about shot stabilization, how to read video scopes, and why we don’t use Adobe Premiere.
Episode 12: How much do film festivals cost?
March 29, 2017 10:00 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBEpisode 12: How much do film festivals cost? Griffin shares his film festival experiences with Nick—from submission costs, attending, and winning awards. Plus your questions about how many hours it takes to edit a video, whether to use a wireless lavalier mic, and if it makes sense to make cold calls to drum up freelance video business. Link Griffin’s film festival spreadsheet from 2013–2014 Upcoming Film Festival “Hand-cut”—Griffin’s short documentary—is an official selection of the 2017...