The Videomaker Podcast: Video Production Made Easy

In this, the 100th Videomaker podcast episode, Mike and Chris talk about what they have learned from the process of making a podcast that's lasted. They talk about what it took technically to do a podcast that is also a vidcast. They talk about the success and challenges they had along the way. Support the show

Mike and Chris talk about lens flares, light leaks, and film burn. They talk about what they are, their application, and if you should use them. They also talk about how they are created and the history of each effect. Support the show

From the video editor who is just beginning their career to the tried and true senior editor, there is always something to learn. Here are five ways novice and intermediate editors alike can improve their video editing skills to consistently turn out great work.Support the show

Mike and Chris tackle the age-old question, what should I charge for this. It's a difficult question, but with their insight, you'll get all the answers in this podcast. Check out the Rate calculator here: http://www.videomaker.com/ratesSupport the show

Mike and Chris talk to Drew Geraci, Filmmaker, Director of Photography and owner of District 7 Media, World-class time-lapse cinematographer, Sony Artisan of Imagery and Dell brand partner. See his work on Netflix's House of Cards and Stephen Spielberg’s new rendition of West Side Story. Check out Drew's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/District7DrewGeraciSupport the show

Mike and Chris react to YouTube CEO's new video and the letter "Letter from Susan: Our 2022 Priorities". They speculate on what it might mean to creators in the new year. Support the show

Mike and Chris discuss the new Canon EOS R5 C. They discuss all the specs and talk about the strange quirk that we didn't see coming.  That and more on this episode of the Videomaker Podcast.Support the show

Mike and Chris talk about the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). They go over some of the products that received Videomaker Best of CES awards.  They then predict what will happen in 2022 in the video production world. Support the show

Mike and Chris talk to world-renowned wedding photographer Jerry Ghionis. Jerry discusses his history, his success as a wedding photographer and what it takes to create a beautiful image. Also, as a Nikon Ambassador, Jerry talks about the new Nikon Z9. https://www.instagram.com/jerryghionishttps://www.youtube.com/jerryghionisphotographyhttps://www.jerryghionisphotography.comhttps://www.jerryghionisphotographer.commusic video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl9zu5_Wuqcmusic video BTS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPtZfc5bUpESupport the show

Mike and Chris talk about the new DJI Ronin 4D. It's a Cinema camera and it's a 4 axis gimbal. All novelty aside, how will it be used in the real world? is it innovation that will challenge the other camera manufacturers to step up their game, or is the gamble by DJI a losing proposition. That and more on this episode of the Videomaker Podcast. Support the show

Mike and chris talk about the new Macbook Pro M1 Max.  Apple's launch event touted some large performance claims. Along with the big claims, the computer comes with a new CPU GPU M1 chip that shares the same RAM.  They even gave demonstrations using Adobe Premiere. Is it as great as it was presented? they talk about that and more in this episode. Support the show

Mike and Chris talk about how to become a full-time videographer in this edition of the Videomaker Podcast. They discuss entrepreneurship and where freelance and entrepreneurship meet. They talk about how to get work, then how to get more work. they talk about getting a job as a videographer. They then discuss what do employers look for and what makes employers happy. Then they cover videographer career paths like working in Hollywood and Freelancing. Then end with discussing how to do good work and keeping good relationships. Support the show

Chris and Mike talk about how to choose a tripod for video. They go over why even use a tripod? the features you should look for when  for how to choose a tripod for beginners. How the height of a tripod matters. What is and who should us a ball head? They talk about the tripod features for enthusiasts like a fluid head, tripod plates, twin vs single leg tripods. If floor level and mid level spreaders are worth wile. They move on to talk about leg lock types, if you need a carbon fiber tripod and lastly all of the features pro's need like a heavy payload capacity and the ability to crank for pan and tilt movement. By the end of this video you should be able to choose a tripod for video. Support the show

Chris and Mike talk to the biggest vlogger around, Casey Neistat! Whenever you think of who is the biggest vlogger, you have to consider Casey Neistat. We talk to him about how he created his signature look and the path he had to take to become the biggest vlogger. Support the show

Mike and Chris take a fresh look at the 'smartphone for video' debate. While the answer may seem self-evident, two filmmakers can quickly come to opposite conclusions. This episode's topics include the pros and cons of both opinions and why smartphones may overtake cinema cameras in the long run.Support the show