Episode 61 : Choosing Memory Cards
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Join me for episode 62 of Make Better Photos and Videos and learn how to decode all the bafflegab so you can choose the right memory card for your needs
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Episode 60 : Improving Your Ability to See
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Hey everyone. Welcome to Episode 60 of Make Better Photos and Videos. This time, I challenge you to review and analyze images by some great photographers, to track what you see in the images and how they effect you as a viewer. There's a good variety and it's tough work, but you will learn to see better as a result. What to try? Listen in...
Read MoreEpisode 59 : Your First Video Project
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Welcome to episode 59 of Make Better Photos and Videos. I have a challenge for you this episode. It's all about your, potentially, first video project. You'll build a storyboard, set up shots, shoot them and assemble them into a finished video. Ready to take this on? Have a listen!
Read MoreEpisode 58 : Filters
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Welcome to Episode 58 of Make Better Photos and Videos. I apologize for the delay between episodes, things got a little busy, but I expect to be back on track.
In this episode, I take a look at filters, which ones I recommend, and which ones that I do not. There are many choices in this realm, making good ones will help you make better photos and videos.
Read MoreEpisode 57 : Mish Mash
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Welcome to Episode 57 of Make Better Photos and Videos, this is called "Mish Mash" because it contains a number of topics instead of just one. In this episode, I discuss Canon's CP+ announcements, Rawtherapee, Sigma's new lenses, Nikon's financials, Fujifilm's new Fujinon Cinema lenses for E mount and beg Adobe for some speed. Click the play button to have a listen
Read MoreEpisode 56 : The Beauty Dish
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Welcome to episode 56 of Make Better Photos and Videos. In this episode I review a very particular light shaping tool, the beauty dish. I talk about placement, optional accessories, my favourite dishes and what to look for when adding a beauty dish to your kit.
Read MoreEpisode 55 : The 15 in 60 Self Development Project
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Hey everyone! Welcome to Episode 55. This episode I have a rather tough development project for you to consider. It's called the 15 in 60 and while it's hard, it is incredibly valuable in helping you to improve your ability to "see".
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Episode 54 : Why You Need a Fast Prime
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Welcome to episode 54 of Make Better Photos and Videos. This time out, I make the case why every photographer or videographer working with intent needs at least one fast prime lens.
Read MoreEpisode 53 : The Thought Behind The Image
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Welcome to Episode 53. This time, I explore the thought process that goes into making an image that has lasting power. No tech stuff, but a very interesting topic, at least I think so.
Read MoreEpisode 52 : Mixing Flash and Ambient Light
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Welcome to Episode 52. This time I explore how to simply mix flash and ambient light in a single exposure.
Read MoreEpisode 51 : The Market for 360 Degree Video
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Welcome to Episode 51 of the Make Better Photos & Videos Podcast. This time out, I explore the market for 360 degree video cameras. Have a listen and learn if one of these tools could serve your needs.
Read MoreEpisode 50 : The Quest for Sharpness
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Many creatives are challenged by a perceived lack of sharpness in their work. In this episode, I challenge some common myths and offer suggestions on what you can do to address your concerns.
Read MoreEpisode 49 : The Umbrella - Your Most Versatile Light Shaping Tool
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Welcome to episode 49 where I explore why everyone who owns a flash should have and use a simple umbrella kit
Read MoreEpisode 48 : The Program Challenge
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Welcome to Episode 48 of Make Better Photos and Videos. In this episode I issue a challenge to listeners. A challenge that if undertaken, will improve your seeing.
Read MoreEpisode 47 : Tips for Better Audio in Your Videos
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Welcome to episode 47 of Make Better Photos and Videos where I offer solutions to achieving better audio in your videos
Read MoreEpisode 46 : What I Learned Shooting Auto ISO
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Welcome to episode 45! This time I share what I learned after forcing myself to shoot an entire hockey game using Auto ISO. It was a great experience and I share the successes and the teachings from it in this podcast.
Read MoreEpisode 45 : Cameras Lenses and Flash for Growing Photographers
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Welcome to Episode 45 where I spend some time discussing recommendations in cameras, lenses and flash for growing photographers. Listen in!
Episode 44 : The Camera Body Gift Guide for Photography Enthusiasts
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It's that time of year when photographers are making lists of needs/wants and gift buyers are looking for just the right thing. Welcome to episode 44 of the Make Better Photos and Videos podcast where I offer up my recommendations on camera bodies for the serious enthusiast. I will be back with more entry and first time serious camera users in another episode, but this one is built to help that serious enthusiast wade through some amazing gear.
Read MoreEpisode 43 : The Case for a Dedicated 4K Video Camera
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Hey everyone! Welcome to episode 43 of Make Better Photos and Videos. In this episode I explore the rationale for a dedicated camera for 4K video and explain why your DSLR or MILC may not be adequate for serious work.
Episode 42 : Controlling Flash by Using Groups
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Welcome to Episode 42 of Make Better Photos and Videos. In this episode, I take a look at why and how we group flashes together to make better images, to simplify our lives and to be able to work more quickly and efficiently.
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