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Chris 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 Wilk https://digitalcinemacafe.com/2013/10/09/dcc026-the-big-pitch-feat-jeff-wilk/ OWC Express 4M2 4-Slot M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/2IoNINO Chris Fenwick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisfenwick/ Carl Olson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/artful.creative/ The Artful Camera https://carlolson.tv/artfulcamera  

Pat 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 the largest contributor to the Big 4 Agencies: Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, Pond 5, and Story Blocks. With claims like that I felt it was time to talk with Pat again about BlackBox. In this episode you are going to hear that BlackBox is much much more than an aggregator of stock video. As creators, I think we get it, the gig economy can be a tough source of income (or lack thereof). Diversifying revenue sources is a protection to creators. BlackBox provides an inventive way for creators to realize more profits from doing the thing they love. BlackBox provides a strong community for creators, and a platform for close collaborations among other creators. That’s what this conversation today with Pat McGowan of BlackBox Global is all about. Pat’s production company routinely did million dollar jobs with a team of 40 people and high end video production gear. But all that dried up overnight. BlackBox is the result of that sudden downturn. Pat is determined that creators have other means to profit from doing the thing they love. Signup with BlackBox at no cost here (affiliate link): https://carlolson.tv/blackbox Visit the Artful Camera's home on my website: https://carlolson.tv  

Mike 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  

There 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 plugins for Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere. CrumplePop's plugins are like pixie dust for your video. StoryBlocks Go to http://storyblocks.com/camera to get all the stock images, video, and audio you can imagine for $149. Download anything from thousands of images, videos, and tracks—and unlock discounts on millions more. About the Artful Camera: Website: https://carlolson.tv Send an email or voicemail to Artful Camera: https://carlolson.tv/contact/ Disclaimer: some links referenced in the show notes are affiliate links. The use of affiliate links do not affect the price you pay. Artful Camera earns a small commission from each sale which help offset some of the costs involved in producing this podcast. Thank you for your support.

Paul 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 - this would certainly be a fitting episode for that podcast. Paul tells his story of quitting his corporate job to start his photography and lens rental business. Paul also talks about a cool program to help creatives realize their projects via LensProToGo’s EQUIP: Helping Creatives Create program. Mentioned in this episode: LensProToGo: https://www.lensprotogo.com Lens Rentals: https://www.lensrentals.com FCP X Grill Episode 153: http://digitalcinemacafe.com/2017/12/18/fcg153-upgrade-nightmares-feat-carl-olson-2/ 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 for your video. StoryBlocks Go to http://storyblocks.com/camera to get all the stock images, video, and audio you can imagine for $149. Download anything from thousands of images, videos, and tracks—and unlock discounts on millions more. About the Artful Camera: Website: https://carlolson.tv Send an email or voicemail to Artful Camera: https://carlolson.tv/contact/ Disclaimer: some links referenced in the show notes are affiliate links. The use of affiliate links do not affect the price you pay. Artful Camera earns a small commission from each sale which help offset some of the costs involved in producing this podcast. Thank you for your support.

What 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 for your video. StoryBlocks Go to http://storyblocks.com/camera to get all the stock images, video, and audio you can imagine for $149. Download anything from thousands of images, videos, and tracks—and unlock discounts on millions more. About the Artful Camera: Website: https://carlolson.tv Instagram: @Artful.Camera https://www.instagram.com/artful.camera/ Send an email or voicemail to Artful Camera: https://carlolson.tv/contact/ Disclaimer: some links referenced in the show notes are affiliate links. The use of affiliate links do not affect the price you pay. Artful Camera earns a small commission from each sale which help offset some of the costs involved in producing this podcast. Thank you for your support.

Scott 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 shares his story of going full time into video production, his philosophy of openly sharing that journey with others, and the keys to building a successful video production business.   Mentioned in this episode: Scott McKenna's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/scottmckenna 4LCStudios: http://www.4lcstudios.com/ Video - Super excited about this: https://youtu.be/aEaPETrJkNo   This episode is sponsored by: CrumplePop - Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X Plugins: http://crumplepop.com StoryBlocks.com - Uncage Your Creativity. You bring the vision - we bring the stock video, images, and audio. Start your free 7 day trial today. Go to http://storyblocks.com/camera   About the Artful Camera: Website: https://carlolson.tv Instagram: @Artful.Camera https://www.instagram.com/artful.camera/ Send an email or voicemail to Artful Camera: https://carlolson.tv/contact/ Disclaimer: some links referenced in the show notes are affiliate links. The use of affiliate links do not affect the price you pay. Artful Camera earns a small commission from each sale which help offset some of the costs involved in producing this podcast. Thank you for your support.

Chris 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 - Uncage Your Creativity. You bring the vision - we bring the stock video, images, and audio. Start your free 7 day trial today. Go to http://storyblocks.com/camera About the Artful Camera: Website: https://carlolson.tv Instagram: @Artful.Camera https://www.instagram.com/artful.camera/ Send an email or voicemail to Artful Camera: https://carlolson.tv/contact/ Disclaimer: some links referenced in the show notes are affiliate links. The use of affiliate links do not affect the price you pay. Artful Camera earns a small commission from each sale which help offset some of the costs involved in producing this podcast. Thank you for your support.

Nick 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 of setting out to produce a feature length documentary of lofty creative aspirations on a barebones budget. Mentioned in this episode: I AM WOLF movie website: https://www.iamwolfmovie.com I AM WOLF on Indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/i-am-wolf-lifeblood-of-the-american-wild#/ This episode is sponsored by: CrumplePop - Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X Plugins: http://crumplepop.com StoryBlocks.com - Uncage Your Creativity. You bring the vision - we bring the stock video, images, and audio. Start your free 7 day trial today. Go to http://storyblocks.com/camera About the Artful Camera: Website: https://carlolson.tv Instagram: @Artful.Camera https://www.instagram.com/artful.camera/ Send an email or voicemail to Artful Camera: https://carlolson.tv/contact/ Disclaimer: some links referenced in the show notes are affiliate links. The use of affiliate links do not affect the price you pay. Artful Camera earns a small commission from each sale which help offset some of the costs involved in producing this podcast. Thank you for your support.

Photography 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 Can Teach Photographers–by Geoff Wittig http://theonlinephotographer.typepad.com/the_online_photographer/2010/12/landscape-painting.html The Psychology of the "Decisive Moment"–by John Suler http://truecenterpublishing.com/photopsy/decisive_moment.htm   This episode is sponsored by: CrumplePop - Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X Plugins: http://crumplepop.com StoryBlocks.com - Uncage Your Creativity. You bring the vision - we bring the stock video, images, and audio. Start your free 7 day trial today. Go to http://storyblocks.com/camera   About the Artful Camera: Website: https://carlolson.tv Instagram: @Artful.Camera https://www.instagram.com/artful.camera/ Send an email or voicemail to Artful Camera: https://carlolson.tv/contact/ Disclaimer: some links referenced in the show notes are affiliate links. The use of affiliate links do not affect the price you pay. Artful Camera earns a small commission from each sale which help offset some of the costs involved in producing this podcast. Thank you for your support.

John 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 conversation with John, the focus is on the artwork John created with the 20x24 Polaroid camera and the now rare Polacolor film. John reveals the creative process he used in making his evocative 20x24 Polacolor image transfers. The transfer image is just the beginning of a long process of creating many layers of “history” within the print. The process includes distressing the image and mark making with various pigments, oil pastels, and mediums. The end result is an image rich in texture and beauty. John’s images are currently on exhibit at the Palm Beach Photographic Centre until August 5, 2017. The exhibit is called John Reuter: Second Impressions, Polaroid Process to Singapore Infrared.   Mentioned in this episode: John Reuter's website: http://johnreuter.com/blog/ 20x24 Studio: http://www.20x24studio.com The Polaroid 20x24 Image Transfer Process: https://youtu.be/rlos9pgah3s Jim Dine: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Dine Giotto: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giotto Rosamond Purcell: http://www.anartthatnaturemakes.com JoAnn Verburg: http://joannverburg.com Robert Rauschenberg: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Rauschenberg http://www.20x24studio.com/?page_id=2329 Chuck Close: http://chuckclose.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Close http://www.20x24studio.com/?p=2282 William Wegman: http://williamwegman.com/home.html Joyce Tenneson: http://www.tenneson.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joyce_Tenneson David Levinthal: http://www.davidlevinthal.com Tim Burton: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Burton Art Kane: https://www.artkane.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Kane Elsa Dorfman: http://www.elsadorfman.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elsa_Dorfman Jack Perno: http://www.jackperno.com http://www.jackperno.com/polaroid-emulsion-1 Beatrice Pediconi: http://www.beatricepediconi.com http://www.beatricepediconi.com/works/polaroids/ Palm Beach Photographic Centre: https://www.workshop.org/museum/exhibits/ Video tour of John Reuter’s Second Impressions exhibit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1342858102433943/permalink/1353500241369729/ Amon Carter Museum of American Art: http://www.cartermuseum.org http://www.cartermuseum.org/calendar/member-programs/camera-ready-the-polaroid-20x24-project     This episode is sponsored by: CrumplePop - Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro Plugins: http://crumplepop.com   About the Artful Camera: Website: https://carlolson.tv Instagram: @Artful.Camera https://www.instagram.com/artful.camera/ Send an email or voicemail to Artful Camera: https://carlolson.tv/contact/   Disclaimer: some links referenced in the show notes are affiliate links. The use of affiliate links do not affect the price you pay. Artful Camera earns a small commission from each sale which help offset some of the costs involved in producing this podcast. Thank you for your support.

John 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 John Reuter: Second Impressions, Polaroid Process to Singapore Infrared opened at the Palm Beach Photographic Centre on June 21, 2017, and runs through August 5th. It features 35 20x24 Polacolor Image Transfers created by John. Eight of these images are 4 panel assemblies measuring 42x52 inches and mounted on canvas. While many of the images featured in the exhibit date back as as early as 1988, the show features two new 4 panel pieces created by John in 2017 just for this exhibit. In this episode John talks about the early history of using Polaroid images in mixed media art, and his own pioneering techniques in creating beautiful, evocative images that now line the walls of the Palm Beach Photographic Centre. Mentioned in this episode: John Reuter's website: http://johnreuter.com/blog/ 20x24 Studio: http://www.20x24studio.com Jim Dine https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Dine Giotto https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giotto Rosamond Purcell http://www.anartthatnaturemakes.com JoAnn Verburg http://joannverburg.com Robert Rauschenberg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Rauschenberg http://www.20x24studio.com/?page_id=2329 Chuck Close http://chuckclose.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Close http://www.20x24studio.com/?p=2282 William Wegman http://williamwegman.com/home.html Joyce Tenneson http://www.tenneson.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joyce_Tenneson David Levinthal http://www.davidlevinthal.com Tim Burton https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Burton Art Kane https://www.artkane.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Kane Elsa Dorfman http://www.elsadorfman.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elsa_Dorfman Jack Perno http://www.jackperno.com http://www.jackperno.com/polaroid-emulsion-1 Beatrice Pediconi http://www.beatricepediconi.com http://www.beatricepediconi.com/works/polaroids/ Palm Beach Photographic Centre https://www.workshop.org/museum/exhibits/ Video tour of John Reuter’s Second Impressions exhibit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1342858102433943/permalink/1353500241369729/ Amon Carter Museum of American Art http://www.cartermuseum.org http://www.cartermuseum.org/calendar/member-programs/camera-ready-the-polaroid-20x24-project This episode is sponsored by: CrumplePop - Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X Plugins: http://crumplepop.com About the Artful Camera: Website: https://carlolson.tv Instagram: @Artful.Camera https://www.instagram.com/artful.camera/ Send an email or voicemail to Artful Camera: https://carlolson.tv/contact/ Disclaimer: some links referenced in the show notes are affiliate links. The use of affiliate links do not affect the price you pay. Artful Camera earns a small commission from each sale which help offset some of the costs involved in producing this podcast. Thank you for your support.

Brian 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 reputation for superb craftsmanship. As a result, Richard acquired a small commercial photography customer base that remained intensely loyal to him. Years later, Richard was looking to retire. Brian Greenberg saw an opportunity to uphold what Richard’s name represented - superb quality and customer service. Embracing that culture and building upon it has turned Richard Photo Lab into one of the premiere full service photo labs in the world. Their services - which include film development, film scanning, and printing - is not limited to just film photography. They serve digital photographers, too, with their outstanding print services and products. Now you might be thinking this episode is just about a photo lab. It’s so much more than that as you will hear in this conversation. Brian is extremely passionate about helping photographers in their business, marketing, and branding. On Richard Photo Lab website they say: "Our passion feeds our work, and our work feeds our passion.” You will hear the truth in that statement as you listen to Brian in this episode. Mentioned in this episode: Richard Photo Lab website: http://www.richardphotolab.com Photo of Brian by A Bryan Photo: http://www.abryanphoto.com/ This episode is sponsored by: CrumplePop - Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X Plugins: http://crumplepop.com GraphicStock - Enhance your creativity with access to over 380,000 graphics, icons, templates, photos, images, and more—including their new creative lifestyle collection, Creator to Creator. Sign up for a 7 day free trial and download whatever you want, including content from the new Creator to Creator collection! http://graphicstock.com/camera About the Artful Camera: Artful Camera website: https://artfulcamera.com Instagram: @Artful.Camera https://www.instagram.com/artful.camera/ Send an email or voicemail to Artful Camera: https://artfulcamera.com/contact/ Disclaimer: some links referenced in the show notes are affiliate links. The use of affiliate links do not affect the price you pay. Artful Camera earns a small commission from each sale which help offset some of the costs involved in producing this podcast. Thank you for your support.

Steven 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 Chocolate and the Oscar winning motion picture Monster – starring Charlize Theron. That movie was directed by a name that should be familiar to all film goers today - Patty Jenkins - who is the director of Wonder Woman currently in theaters at the time this episode was recorded (June 2017). Steve is the author of the best selling book Film Production. It’s about the process of film making. He has also authored several other books and screenplays. One of Steve’s most recent projects is a new film about Dylan Thomas, called Dominion, starring John Malkovich. Steve wrote the screenplay for Dominion, which he also produced and directed. And, by the way, the next time you are filling up your tank at a QuickTrip or RaceTrac and someone comes up to you and ask for $5 - you will not view that person in the same way again after hearing Steve’s conversation. Mentioned in this episode: Steven Bernstein ASC: http://www.somebodystudios.com/ IMBD: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0077149/ This episode is sponsored by: CrumplePop - Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X Plugins: http://crumplepop.com GraphicStock - Enhance your creativity with access to over 380,000 graphics, icons, templates, photos, images, and more—including their new creative lifestyle collection, Creator to Creator. Sign up for a 7 day free trial and download whatever you want, including content from the new Creator to Creator collection! http://graphicstock.com/camera About the Artful Camera: Artful Camera website: https://artfulcamera.com Instagram: @Artful.Camera https://www.instagram.com/artful.camera/ Send an email or voicemail to Artful Camera: https://artfulcamera.com/contact/ Disclaimer: some links referenced in the show notes are affiliate links. The use of affiliate links do not affect the price you pay. Artful Camera earns a small commission from each sale which help offset some of the costs involved in producing this podcast. Thank you for your support.

Can 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 iMac Pro, along with hints of a modular Mac Pro. That should make a bunch of creative pros happy! Or, you would think! Cinematographer and photographer Rick Delgado checks in with me after just returning from Cancun where he worked on a commercial shoot for Nickelodeon. He also tells me about his impressions and thoughts about NAB 2017, and he answers the question “do real pros use autofocus.” His answer may surprise you! Mentioned in this episode: Rick Delgado's website: http://www.nufro.com Edgar Rothermich's GEM Manuals: http://www.dingdingmusic.com/DingDing/Home.html Apple's new iMac Pro: https://www.apple.com/imac-pro/ Off Hollywood's OMOD Pro for RED: http://offhollywoodny.com/ This episode is sponsored by: CrumplePop - Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X Plugins: http://crumplepop.com GraphicStock - Enhance your creativity with access to over 380,000 graphics, icons, templates, photos, images, and more—including their new creative lifestyle collection, Creator to Creator. Sign up for a 7 day free trial and download whatever you want, including content from the new Creator to Creator collection! http://graphicstock.com/camera About the Artful Camera: Artful Camera website: https://artfulcamera.com Instagram: @Artful.Camera https://www.instagram.com/artful.camera/ Send an email or voicemail to Artful Camera: https://artfulcamera.com/contact/ Disclaimer: some links referenced in the show notes are affiliate links. The use of affiliate links do not affect the price you pay. Artful Camera earns a small commission from each sale which help offset some of the costs involved in producing this podcast. Thank you for your support.

When 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. Mentioned in this episode: The Soul of the Camera: http://www.soulofthecamera.com David duChemin's website: http://davidduchemin.com Craft & Vision: https://craftandvision.com This episode is sponsored by: CrumplePop - Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X Plugins: http://crumplepop.com GraphicStock - Enhance your creativity with access to over 380,000 graphics, icons, templates, photos, images, and more—including their new creative lifestyle collection, Creator to Creator. Sign up for a 7 day free trial and download whatever you want, including content from the new Creator to Creator collection! http://graphicstock.com/camera About the Artful Camera: Artful Camera website: https://artfulcamera.com Instagram: @Artful.Camera https://www.instagram.com/artful.camera/ Send an email or voicemail to Artful Camera: https://artfulcamera.com/contact/ Disclaimer: some links referenced in the show notes are affiliate links. The use of affiliate links do not affect the price you pay. Artful Camera earns a small commission from each sale which help offset some of the costs involved in producing this podcast. Thank you for your support.

Creating 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 tour of this extraordinary exhibit now on display at the Booth Museum in Cartersville, Georgia. Mentioned in this episode: Booth Western Art Museum: http://boothmuseum.org FotometerPro Lightmeter for iPhone and iPad: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fotometerpro/id439913393?mt=8 Richard Photo Lab: http://www.richardphotolab.com This episode is sponsored by: CrumplePop - Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X Plugins: http://crumplepop.com Artful Camera website: https://artfulcamera.com Instagram: @Artful.Camera https://www.instagram.com/artful.camera/ Send an email or voicemail to Artful Camera: https://artfulcamera.com/contact/ Disclaimer: some links referenced in the show notes are affiliate links. The use of affiliate links do not affect the price you pay. Artful Camera earns a small commission from each sale which help offset some of the costs involved in producing this podcast. Thank you for your support.

Pat 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 website: https://artfulcamera.com Disclaimer: some links referenced in the show notes are affiliate links. The use of affiliate links do not affect the price you pay. Artful Camera earns a small commission from each sale which help offset some of the costs involved in producing this podcast. Thank you for your support.

Dave 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 Ferrania. They suffered a major setback in refurbishing the manufacturing facility that caused them to have to delay the release of a new color reversal film originally promised as a reward to their Kickstarter supporters. Meanwhile, the FILM Ferrania team found an old hand written note in a diary that turned out to be the formula and manufacturing instructions of a gorgeous, silver-packed, black and white cinema film stock that is the stuff of legends: P30. Producing the first batches of P30 proved to be a good learning step in developing and fine turning the machinery and processes for eventually making color reversal film. Dave Bias' gripping and inspiring account of the extraordinary story of the resurgence of analog film is a story that has only just begun. Mentioned in this episode: FILM Ferrania http://www.filmferrania.it Dave Bias http://www.davebias.org Announcing P30 https://vimeo.com/197269585 P30 Info and Sample Images http://www.filmferrania.it/p30 Revenge of Analog - Real Things and Why They Matter - by David Sax http://amzn.to/2pNoSxv This episode is sponsored by: CrumplePop - Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X Plugins: http://crumplepop.com Artful Camera website: https://artfulcamera.com Disclaimer: some links referenced in the show notes are affiliate links. The use of affiliate links do not affect the price you pay. Artful Camera earns a small commission from each sale which help offset some of the costs involved in producing this podcast. Thank you for your support.

To 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 a quixotic quest to save Polaroid. That led to his work with Impossible Project. And from there, Dave moved on to FILM Ferrania. Ferrania was founded in 1917 and later started manufacturing photographic and motion picture film. In 1964 they were bought by 3M and became primarily a white label film manufacturer. The near death of film photography due to the dramatic advancement of digital cameras led to Ferrania ceasing film manufacturing and finally shuttered their plant doors in 2010. Curiously, the pulse of the apparent corpse of film photography indicated a faint heart beat that began to grow stronger and stronger. A small but passionate group of artists and photographers from around the world clamored for something more tangible and beautiful – something that only film could provide. Film was not dead! Nicola Baldini and Marco Pagni teamed together to bring back to life Ferrania as FILM Ferrania to bring back film. They ran a successful kickstarted that ended October 2014 with 5582 backers raising $322,420. So where does Dave Bias fit in the FILM Ferrania story? He is now spearheading the marketing and sales of FILM Ferrania film in the United States. Dave wants to ensure that the FILM Ferrania makes analog film for the next 100 years and beyond. When pre-ordering opened for the first alpha batch of P30, the servers crashed and burned. When their e-commerce store came back online, P30 sold out almost immediately. That’s truly a good problem to have! It’s a big story that one episode cannot comfortably contain so I’ve created two episodes to tell their story. Part 1 fittingly begins with the story of Dave Bias. Mentioned in this episode: FILM Ferrania http://www.filmferrania.it Dave Bias http://www.davebias.org Impossible Project https://us.impossible-project.com Video: Un viaggio negli stabilimenti FERRANIA - Aprile 1941 https://youtu.be/12YJFOKJhtE This episode is sponsored by: CrumplePop - Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X Plugins  http://crumplepop.com Artful Camera website https://artfulcamera.com  

Ben 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. Mentioned in the show: Our Week In Video Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/our-week-in-video-video-production-digital-media-filmmaking/id955970525?mt=2 Ben Bruton-Cox’s comparison of CrumplePop’s BetterStabilizer with Adobe’s Warp Stabilizer: https://www.facebook.com/ourweekinvideo/videos/1522751004410092/ This episode is sponsored by: VideoBlocks - presenting The Future of Creativity - a new collection of stock images - where imagination meets tech. Start your 7 day free trial today at: http://videoblocks.com/camera CrumplePop - Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X Plugins: http://crumplepop.com Artful Camera website: https://artfulcamera.com

Sony 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 area of the image, this camera is poised to win the hearts of action photographers around the world. However, will the Sony a9's ability to shoot 4K/30p video win over the hearts of video pros? Mentioned in the show: Sony a9: http://www.sony.com/electronics/interchangeable-lens-cameras/ilce-9 LG - 27UD69P-W 27" IPS LED 4K UHD FreeSync Monitor: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/lg-27ud69p-w-27-ips-led-4k-uhd-freesync-monitor-black-white/5770300.p?skuId=5770300 Anker USB 3.0 SuperSpeed 10-Port Hub Including a BC 1.2 Charging Port with 60W (12V / 5A) Power Adapter: http://amzn.to/2o8hqQ1 This episode is sponsored by: VideoBlocks - presenting The Future of Creativity - a new collection of stock images - where imagination meets tech. Start your 7 day free trial today at: http://videoblocks.com/camera CrumplePop - Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X Plugins: http://crumplepop.com Artful Camera website: https://artfulcamera.com

The 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 - back when it was known as the DCP. Chris called the iPhone "a studio in your pocket.” He joins me in this episode to expand upon his thoughts on how mobile devices are changing the way we work as creatives. Mentioned in the show: Panasonic GH5 — The Review - Why I Returned It [4K 60] by iPhonedo: https://youtu.be/8WD9C3C2koU Apple Clips: https://www.apple.com/clips/ FiLMiC Pro: http://www.filmicpro.com LumaFusion: https://luma-touch.com/lumafusion-for-ios/ Snapseed: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/snapseed/id439438619?mt=8 Cine Meter and Cine Meter II: http://adamwilt.com/cinemeterii/compared.html http://adamwilt.com/cinemeterii/index.html DJI OSMO Mobile: http://www.dji.com/osmo-mobile DJI Mavic Pro: http://www.dji.com/mavic Novation LaunchPad for iOS: https://us.novationmusic.com/launch/launchpad-app# Chris Fenwick's FCP X Grill Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fcpx-grill/id757640927?mt=2 This episode is sponsored by: VideoBlocks - presenting The Future of Creativity - a new collection of stock images - where imagination meets tech. Start your 7 day free trial today at: http://videoblocks.com/camera CrumplePop - Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X Plugins: http://crumplepop.com Artful Camera website: https://artfulcamera.com  

Ansel 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 Adams, Photographer (1958) narrated by Beaumont Newhall: https://youtu.be/M-BhJQqHXfQ This episode is sponsored by: VideoBlocks - presenting The Future of Creativity - a new collection of stock images - where imagination meets tech. Start your 7 day free trial today at: http://videoblocks.com/camera CrumplePop - Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X Plugins: http://crumplepop.com Artful Camera website: https://artfulcamera.com  

Sam 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. Mentioned in the show: This episode is sponsored by: CrumplePop - Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X Plugins: http://crumplepop.com Get 10% off a subscription to Soundstripe.com (use code ARTFULCAMERA when you check out): https://artfulcamera.com/soundstripe New55 website: http://www.new55.net/ New 55 Blog by Bob Crowley: http://new55project.blogspot.com/ New55 PN Peel apart B&W Instant Film: https://shop.new55.net/collections/frontpage/products/new55-pn?variant=22471703811 Refurbished Polaroid 545 Film Holder: https://shop.new55.net/collections/frontpage/products/545-holder-refurbished?variant=9755989379 R5 Monobath: https://shop.new55.net/collections/frontpage/products/r5-monobath-developer?variant=8415508355 Impossible Project: https://us.impossible-project.com/ DTR - Diffusion Transfer Reversal: http://new55project.blogspot.com/2010/12/diffusion-transfer-reversal.html John Reuter and the 20x24 Polaroid Project: https://artfulcamera.com/blog/john-reuter-and-the-fate-of-the-polaroid-20x24-216 Intrepid 4x5 Camera: https://intrepidcamera.co.uk/ Kodak Brings Back a Classic with EKTACHROME Film: http://www.kodak.com/us/en/corp/press_center/kodak_brings_back_a_classic_with_ektachrome_film/default.htm FILM Ferrania: http://www.filmferrania.it/ CineStill Film: https://cinestillfilm.com/ Director Michelangelo Antonioni: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michelangelo_Antonioni People of the Po Valley (1947): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0035929/ Polaroid Transfers by Kathleen Carr: http://amzn.to/2n63eWk The Polaroid Book by Barbara Hitchcock: http://amzn.to/2mocscT Sam Hiser’s personal websites: http://www.hiserfotograf.com/about/ http://recentdevelopment.tumblr.com  

Delve 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 a Sony a7sII and a Canon C100 Mark II. A lot of ground is covered in this lengthy conversation - from the challenges of mixing footage from different cameras, funding the production of the documentary, and two possible futures for the Polaroid 20x24 Project. Mentioned in the show: This episode is sponsored by: CrumplePop - Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X Plugins: http://crumplepop.com Get 10% off a subscription to Soundstripe.com (use code ARTFULCAMERA when you check out): https://artfulcamera.com/soundstripe 20x24 Studio: http://www.20x24studio.com Camera Ready Movie: http://camera-readymovie.com John Reuter Blog: http://johnreuter.com/blog/ NY Times article on Polaroid 20x24: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/21/arts/design/champion-of-a-polaroid-behemoth-yields-to-the-digital-world.html?_r=1 Artful Camera website: https://artfulcamera.com  

Paul 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 Insider’s Guide to Flying Drones for Fun and Profit. If you are thinking about adding a new drone to your camera line-up, this show is for you. Mentioned in the show: The Drone U: https://www.thedroneu.com/ Livin' the Drone Life: An Insider’s Guide to Flying Drones for Fun and Profit: http://amzn.to/2lgRTO6 This episode is sponsored by: CrumplePop - Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X Plugins: http://crumplepop.com Get 10% off a subscription to Soundstripe.com (use code ARTFULCAMERA when you check out): https://artfulcamera.com/soundstripe  

Cinematographer 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 collaborate work together for a few days shooting a mini-documentary called Analog Made. It was a delight to work with Rick, and get hands-on experience with his RED Weapon fitted with the superb 8K Helium sensor. With a Super35 sensor, the Helium features much improved low light performance with less noise and breathtaking dynamic range. Working with the RED was a considerable step up in quality and technology for me. This camera capable of capturing gorgeous massive 8K RAW video at up to 60 fps. Drop down to 4K, and the slow-mo capability increases to 120 fps. Go down to 2K, and an impressively liquid 240 fps is achievable–which we took advantage of in a number of closeups. Impressive as the RED Weapon is, of even greater value to me was the chance to work closely with Rick and benefit from his extensive experience as a highly sought after director of photography. Of note, too, is that Rick is a hybrid shooter and is often called upon to shoot both still photos and video at the same time. His tool of choice for shooting stills is the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. This episode of the Artful Camera was recorded in my home after wrapping up two full days shooting together. This is the first time I’ve recorded a podcast episode live in my office with another guest in the studio. Having Rick in the studio certainly changed up the dynamics of recording a conversation. It was such a delight that I’m going to have to find a way to live in-house recordings like this again if future episodes of the podcast. In the conversation we recorded together, Rick and I talk about what it was like to shoot the Analog Made documentary with wood turner Danny McCravy. Rick delves into the differences of shooting commercial work and documentaries and the process of extracting a story. Rick walks us through how you go through the interview process with the person talking about their life and then from there begin to piece things together: Where does the story begin? What is the crescendo of the story? What is the main take-away? What do you leave with when the filming is done? It isn’t always possible to know what the story is or know where the story leads to when you begin filming a documentary–but one this is certain: the story will reveal itself. Now that shooting has wrapped for this installment of Analog Made, next begins the process of putting the story together from the beautiful footage that DP Rick Delgado masterfully captured. I’ll be using REDCINE-X Pro and FCP X together to edit the piece. I’ll save that experience for a future episode. This episode is sponsored by: CrumplePop - Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X Plugins: http://crumplepop.com Mentioned in the show: Fragile, by Nilo Batle (17 years old, Young Arts Gold Winner): https://vimeo.com/181053540 RED Weapon Helium 8K: http://www.red.com/products/weapon-8k Visionsmith ReLamp for Arri: http://visionsmith.com/?v=7516fd43adaa Get 10% off a subscription to Soundstripe.com (use code ARTFULCAMERA when you check out): https://artfulcamera.com/soundstripe Contact and support the Artful Camera: Send email or leave voice mail feedback: https://artfulcamera.com/contact/ Website: https://artfulcamera.com  

The 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 support the Artful Camera: Send email or leave voice mail feedback: https://artfulcamera.com/contact/ Website: https://artfulcamera.com  

This 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 pretty good.  So now that we’ve got gear angst out of the way, in 2017 and beyond, we can move on and focus on creating. You are first and foremost a creative.  Imagination trumps gear.  The creative process begins with an idea. Where do creative ideas come from? In this last episode of 2016, I explore this question and examine the creative process through a series of interview clips that feature filmmaker and director David Lynch, actor and comedian Gene Wilder, director and explorer James Cameron, composer and performer Yanni, musician and founder of The Black Eyed Peas will.i.am, producer and musician Brian Eno, and author, lecturer, and education expert Sir Ken Robinson. Their thoughts on where creative ideas originate, the creative process, creative failure, and overcoming creative discouragement will inspire you to expand your creative horizons no matter what your situation is in life, or the gear and software you have, in the year ahead.  Please support our show sponsors:  Get your yearly subscription to the VideoBlocks + AudioBlocks bundle today for only $149 here: http://videoblocks.com/digital2016  CrumplePop - Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X Plugins: http://crumplepop.com  Mentioned in the show:  Interviews on Creativity:  Hitchcock's Definition of Happiness: https://youtu.be/14dOICbwSIs  Gene Wilder on Creativity (from CTForum.org) https://youtu.be/4gG3ludjkMs  James Cameron Interview on Creativity | Montréal 2014: https://youtu.be/duEyYGqWFt8  Yanni: Illustrating the Creative Process: https://youtu.be/xQJ21n9LDHo  will.i.am on Creativity | American Genius (from National Geographic): https://youtu.be/yEnVShUZXks  Brian Eno by Alfred Dunhill: https://youtu.be/5mqtc2Z3K8o  Brian Eno & Steven Johnson On Art (from How We Get To Next): https://youtu.be/RMU5nhpb4LE  Sir Ken Robinson on creativity and education: https://youtu.be/fKaGExyFOR0  Steve Johnson’s How We Get To Next: https://howwegettonext.com  The amazing people featured on Digital Convergence Podcast in 2016:  Filmmakers:  Justin DeMers and Ray Tsang: DCP 185: Team of One Filmmaking with Justin DeMers and Ray Tsang: https://creativemethod.tv/blog/dcp-185-team-of-one-filmmaking-with-justin-demers-and-ray-tsang  Rick Delgado: DCP 188: Director and Cinematographer Rick Delgado: https://creativemethod.tv/blog/dcp-188-director-and-cinematographer-rick-delgado  Cinzia Angelini: DCP 190: Mila Film Writer and Director Cinzia Angelini and Producer Andrea Emmes: https://creativemethod.tv/blog/dcp-190-mila-film-writer-and-director-cinzia-angelini-and-producer-andrea-emmes  Jason Amm: DCP 191: Jason Amm - Producer of Electronic Voyager: Retracing Bob Moog's Sonic Journey: https://creativemethod.tv/blog/dcp-191-jason-amm-producer-of-electronic-voyager-retracing-bob-moogs-sonic-journey  Mathew Farrell: DCP 193: The Karakoram Anomaly - With Mathew Farrell: https://creativemethod.tv/blog/dcp-193-the-karakoram-anomaly-with-mathew-farrell  Tom Bryan: DCP 202: Tom Bryan's The Casey Neistat School of Filmmaking: https://creativemethod.tv/blog/dcp-202-tom-bryans-the-casey-neistat-school-of-filmmaking  Ken Bell: DCP 206: Kenn Bell - Director of Second Chance Dogs: https://creativemethod.tv/blog/dcp-206-kenn-bell-director-of-second-chance-dogs  Entrepreneurs:  Soundstripe: DCP 189: Soundstripe Co-Founder Micah Sannan: https://creativemethod.tv/blog/dcp-189-soundstripe-co-founder-micah-sannan  Jason Been: DCP 192: Jason Been - Imagecraft Productions: https://creativemethod.tv/blog/dcp-192-jason-been-imagecraft-productions  Dylan Higginbotham: DCP 207: Dylan Higginbotham - Founder of Stupid Raisins and Creator of FCP X Plugins: https://creativemethod.tv/blog/dcp-207-dylan-higginbotham-founder-of-stupid-raisins-and-creator-of-fcp-x-plugins Brent Barbano of Sharegrid: DCP 196: Am I Getting Paid Enough? - Part 3: https://creativemethod.tv/blog/dcp-196-am-i-getting-paid-enough-part-3 Mentors: Dave Dugdale: DCP 203: Dave Dugdale on Sony and Canon: https://creativemethod.tv/blog/dcp-203-dave-dugdale-on-sony-and-canon  Caleb Pike: DCP 204: Caleb Pike Builds a Hackintosh for FCP X: https://creativemethod.tv/blog/dcp-204-caleb-pike-builds-a-hackintosh-for-fcp-x  Kris Simmons: DCP 194: Am I Getting Paid Enough? (With Kris Simmons): https://creativemethod.tv/blog/dcp-194-am-i-getting-paid-enough-with-kris-simmons  Joseph Olson: DCP 199: Joseph Olson on Crushing it on YouTube: https://creativemethod.tv/blog/dcp-199-joseph-olson-on-crushing-it-on-youtube  Ben Bruton-Cox: DCP 198: No Country for Old Men with Canon EOS 5D Mark IV's: https://creativemethod.tv/blog/dcp-198-no-country-for-old-men-with-canon-eos-5d-mark-ivs  Contact and Support Creative Method TV:  Send email or leave voice mail feedback: http://creativemethod.tv/contact/  CreativeMethod.TV YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIo1YmQXnMm21b-Slkr69Tg  CreativeMethod.TV on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativemethod.tv/  CreativeMethod on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creativemethodtv/  CreativeMethod website: http://creativemethod.tv  

Kris 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 discouragement and get your business as a creative pro back on track. Please support our show sponsors: Get your yearly subscription to the VideoBlocks + AudioBlocks bundle today for only $149 here: http://videoblocks.com/digital2016 CrumplePop - Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X Plugins: http://crumplepop.com Mentioned in the show: Kris Simmons | 6 Strong Media: http://6strongmedia.com Contact and Support Creative Method TV: Send email or leave voice mail feedback: http://creativemethod.tv/contact/ CreativeMethod.TV YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIo1YmQXnMm21b-Slkr69Tg CreativeMethod.TV on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativemethod.tv/ CreativeMethod on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creativemethodtv/ CreativeMethod website: http://creativemethod.tv  

Jason 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 intrigued with the whole process of how he and his company works. Imagecraft Productions is not just another equipment rental vendor. They provide in-depth consultation and tailor equipment packages around the needs of producers. Jason pulls the curtain back and talks about his approach in aiding filmmakers choose a video production package that's just right for their project. Jason Been certainly has all the K’s covered whether it’s 2K, 4K, 5K, 6K, 8K, or quantum K’s. He and his team are ready to help get what you need for your next high-end video production. Please support our show sponsors: Get your yearly subscription to the VideoBlocks + AudioBlocks bundle today for only $149 here: http://videoblocks.com/digital2016 CrumplePop - Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X Plugins: http://crumplepop.com Mentioned in the show: Jason Been | Imagecraft Productions: http://www.imagecraftproductions.com IBE/Optics Raptor Lens Series: http://www.ibe-optics.com/cine/raptor/ Jason Been in DCP 192: https://creativemethod.tv/blog/dcp-192-jason-been-imagecraft-productions Contact and Support Creative Method TV: Send email or leave voice mail feedback: http://creativemethod.tv/contact/ CreativeMethod.TV YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIo1YmQXnMm21b-Slkr69Tg CreativeMethod.TV on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativemethod.tv/ CreativeMethod on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creativemethodtv/ CreativeMethod website: http://creativemethod.tv  

I 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 show sponsors: Get your yearly subscription to the VideoBlocks + AudioBlocks bundle today for only $149 here: http://videoblocks.com/digital2016 CrumplePop - Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X Plugins: http://crumplepop.com Mentioned in the show: Chris Fenwick and the FCPX Grill http://digitalcinemacafe.com/category/fcg/ Color Finale http://try.colorgradingcentral.com/colorfinale/ Support and Contact the Digital Convergence Podcast: Make a donation to support the Digital Convergence Podcast: http://creativemethod.tv/donate Send email or leave voice mail feedback: http://creativemethod.tv/contact/ CreativeMethod.TV YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIo1YmQXnMm21b-Slkr69Tg CreativeMethod.TV on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativemethod.tv/ CreativeMethod on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creativemethodtv/ CreativeMethod website: http://creativemethod.tv  

Kris 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 shares several specific examples of the value of making personal connections. Please support our show sponsors: Get your yearly subscription to the VideoBlocks + AudioBlocks bundle today for only $149 here: http://videoblocks.com/digital2016 CrumplePop - Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X Plugins: http://crumplepop.com Mentioned in the show: Kris Simmons | 6Strong Media http://6strongmedia.com FCP X Grill #131 - The Tiny Details http://digitalcinemacafe.com/2016/11/17/fcg131-fcpx-the-tiny-details-feat-joseph-linaschke/ Impossible Project Polaroid Film https://impossible-project.com/ Support, contact, and explore CreativeMethod.TV: Make a donation to support the Digital Convergence Podcast: https://creativemethod.tv/donate Send email or leave voice mail feedback: https://creativemethod.tv/contact/ Carl Olson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCarlOlson CreativeMethod.TV YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIo1YmQXnMm21b-Slkr69Tg CreativeMethod.TV on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativemethod.tv/ CreativeMethod on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creativemethodtv/ CreativeMethod website: https://creativemethod.tv  

A 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 know! Not all of you use FCP X. I get that. Please don’t tune out. This episode is not just a story about using and creating plugins for FCP X. It’s much bigger than that. This is an inspiring story about Dylan finding the courage to ditch his 9-to-5 job to create a successful business doing something he loves to do. I think that’s something all of us are interested in. 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: Stupid Raisins: http://stupidraisins.com/ Dylan's Casey Neistat’s Custom Titles: http://stupidraisins.com/casey-neistat-custom-titles Crackle Pop Sneak Peek: https://youtu.be/Ez7fS1R-GXE OpenDNS: https://www.opendns.com/ SelfControl - A free Mac application to help you avoid distracting websites: https://selfcontrolapp.com/ Make a donation to support the Digital Convergence Podcast: http://creativemethod.tv/donate Send email or leave voice mail feedback: http://creativemethod.tv/contact/ Carl Olson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCarlOlson CreativeMethod.TV YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIo1YmQXnMm21b-Slkr69Tg CreativeMethod.TV on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativemethod.tv/ CreativeMethod on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creativemethodtv/ CreativeMethod website: http://creativemethod.tv  

Kenn 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 become Second Chance Dogs. What is Second Chance Dogs about? It tells the story of how the ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center is dedicated to giving these abused and neglected animals another chance. Through innovative techniques, patience, and complete commitment, the staff at the ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center is moving these animals — once considered hopeless cases — from rescue to rehabilitation, and ultimately into safe and loving homes. Over the course of six months, we meet several dogs in the program and follow their progress as they learn to be handled by people, walk with a leash, engage in healthy play, and exhibit the kind of social behavior that make dogs so special and beloved. Earlier this year Second Chance Dogs made it’s first appearance on Animal Planet. And now, it’s available for viewing on Netflix. I encourage you to go watch the documentary. Be sure to have a box of tissue nearby when you do! Kenn is a fascinating guy with a passion for animals and filmmaking. You are going to find Kenn’s story inspiring! Please support our show sponsors: Get your yearly subscription to the VideoBlocks + AudioBlocks bundle today for only $149 here: http://videoblocks.com/digital2016 CrumplePop - Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X Plugins: http://crumplepop.com Mentioned in the show:  Second Chance Dogs on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80136234 Second Chance Dogs website: http://secondchancedogsfilm.com APSCA - The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: https://www.aspca.org The Dog Files website: http://www.thedogfiles.com/team/ The Dog Files on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dogfiles Kenn Bell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kennbell  

Chris 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/ Steve Martin and Mark Spencer of RippleTraining introduce new features of Final Cut Pro X 10.3: Final Cut Pro 10.3 New Features (playlist): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj5Nh9NxSxdmBgCNtzLP-oP5ep5caV3Xt Getting Started in Final Cut Pro 10.3 (playlist): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj5Nh9NxSxdnVOoWYPiqCTocU7ude_5Qj No Film School's article" Final Cut Pro X Gets Full Redesign for 10.3 http://nofilmschool.com/2016/10/final-cut-pro-x-gets-full-redesign-103 LumaForge Jellyfish shared storage: http://lumaforge.com/jellyfish/ Introducing Microsoft Surface Studio: https://youtu.be/BzMLA8YIgG0 Make a donation to support the Digital Convergence Podcast: http://creativemethod.tv/donate Send email or leave voice mail feedback: http://creativemethod.tv/contact/ CreativeMethod on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creativemethodtv/ CreativeMethod.TV YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIo1YmQXnMm21b-Slkr69Tg Carl Olson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCarlOlson CreativeMethod.TV on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativemethod.tv/ CreativeMethod website: http://creativemethod.tv  

Caleb 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 confusion and gasping in the dust. How much did Caleb’s Hackintosh cost? About $1600 - thousands of dollars less expensive than a Mac Pro. In this conversation Caleb talks about finally ditching Adobe Creative Cloud. He no longer has a subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud and is getting along just fine without it. He talks about equivalent software that allows him to get the job done without having a monthly bill for the software. Caleb also talks about his philosophy of eliminating things that don’t bring you joy. And after nearly an hour of conversation, we finally get around to talking a bit about cameras and Caleb’s attitude towards gear. Please support our show sponsors: VideoBlocks - an affordable, subscription-based stock media site that gives you unlimited access to premium stock footage. Get your yearly subscription today for only $99 here: http://videoblocks.com/digital CrumplePop - Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X Plugins: http://crumplepop.com Mentioned in the show: Caleb Pike’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/dslrvideoshooter PC Part Picker website: https://pcpartpicker.com Caleb’s Hackintosh parts list (as of 2016): http://pcpartpicker.com/user/pikemaster/saved/tCFt6h tonymacX86.com Hackintosh guides: https://www.tonymacx86.com Wazer water jet Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1294137530/the-first-desktop-waterjet-cutter?utm_source=website&utm_medium=website&utm_content=tempwebsite&utm_campaign=kickstarter Mediasonic H82-SU3S2 ProBox 8 Bay 3.5" Hard Drive External Hard Drive Enclosure - USB 3.0 & eSATA: http://amzn.to/2eoFqL9 Mediasonic ProBox HF2-SU3S2 4 Bay 3.5" SATA HDD Enclosure - USB 3.0 & eSATA Support SATA 3 6.0Gbps HDD transfer speed: http://amzn.to/2eKRpNu Dell Ultra HD 4k Monitor P2715Q 27-Inch Screen LED-Lit Monitor: http://amzn.to/2eokWQb Raid Calculator: http://raid-calculator.com Softraid: https://www.softraid.com Backblaze backup service: https://www.backblaze.com Carbon Copy Cloner: https://bombich.com Affinity Photo: https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/ The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing: http://amzn.to/2eoguAO TextExpander: https://textexpander.com Evernote: https://evernote.com Luminar by Macphun: https://macphun.com/blog/luminar-photo-editor-for-mac-intro Things app: https://culturedcode.com/things/ Sony RX100 Mark V: http://amzn.to/2eLB8ZQ Sony alpha a6500: http://amzn.to/2eEzcTo Panasonic LUMIX GH4: http://amzn.to/2eohcOu Make a donation to support the Digital Convergence Podcast: http://creativemethod.tv/donate Send email or leave voice mail feedback: http://creativemethod.tv/contact/ Carl Olson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCarlOlson CreativeMethod.TV YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIo1YmQXnMm21b-Slkr69Tg CreativeMethod.TV on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativemethod.tv/ CreativeMethod on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creativemethodtv/ CreativeMethod website: http://creativemethod.tv Disclosure: some of the above links are affiliate links. They add no extra cost to you. The small commission earned helps support the cost of supporting this show.

Dave 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 lively conversation. My name is Carl Olson, and this is the Digital Convergence Podcast! Please support our show sponsors: VideoBlocks - an affordable, subscription-based stock media site that gives you unlimited access to premium stock footage. Get your yearly subscription today for only $99 here: http://videoblocks.com/digital CrumplePop - Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X Plugins: http://crumplepop.com Dave Dugdale's website: http://learningvideo.com Chris Fenwick's website: http://chrisfenwick.com Make a donation to support the Digital Convergence Podcast: http://creativemethod.tv/donate Send email or leave voice mail feedback: http://creativemethod.tv/contact/ Carl Olson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCarlOlson CreativeMethod.TV YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIo1YmQXnMm21b-Slkr69Tg CreativeMethod.TV on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativemethod.tv/ CreativeMethod on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creativemethodtv/ CreativeMethod website: http://creativemethod.tv

Last 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 volunteer crew - is the first in a series of several narrative films Tom has set out to create this year. Watching this short film, it’s obvious he is off to an amazing start. Tom is a filmmaker to watch! I know a lot of folks - especially filmmakers - don’t get the Neistat phenomena. However, is there anything we can learn from the Neistat experience? Chris Fenwick returns to this episode to join my conversation with Tom Bryan to discuss this topic and answer that question. Please support our show sponsors: VideoBlocks - an affordable, subscription-based stock media site that gives you unlimited access to premium stock footage. Get your yearly subscription today for only $99 here: http://videoblocks.com/digital CrumplePop's BetterStabilizer Mentioned in the episode: Tom Bryan's website http://www.tombryanfilm.com Tom Bryan's YouTube Channel The Casey Neistat School of Filmmaking (By Tom Bryan) HOW TO CASEY NEISTAT A VLOG by Sara Dietschy

It 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 Neistat's video. Chris casts his keen video editor eyes upon each scene in this video and talks about why Casey’s story telling works so well. We also talk about the new DJI Mavic Pro, and I try to goad Chris into making an epic experiential documentary of Route 66. Please support our show sponsors: VideoBlocks - an affordable, subscription-based stock media site that gives you unlimited access to premium stock footage. Get your yearly subscription today for only $99 here: http://videoblocks.com/digital CrumplePop's BetterStabilizer Mentioned in the episode: Outside the Lens DJI Mavic Pro (affiliate link) Carl Olson's new YouTube channel DCP 82: Chris Fenwick's Excellent Adventure DCP 179: Craig Cerhit Got Hit By A Truck, Nearly Crashed A Helicopter With His Shoes, Got Lost In a Cave and Made a Documentary Film About Experiential Education

This 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. This show has tracked the progress of the technology of the tools used by digital media creatives for nearly six and a half years. Mentioned in the episode: CrumplePop's website: http://crumplepop.com CrumplePop AudioDenoise: http://www.crumplepop.com/fcpx-premiere-plugin-audio-denoise/ CrumplePop EchoRemover: http://www.crumplepop.com/fcpx-premiere-audio-plugin-echoremover/ Make a donation to support the Digital Convergence Podcast: http://creativemethod.tv/donate Send email or leave voice mail feedback: http://creativemethod.tv/contact/ Carl Olson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCarlOlson CreativeMethod.TV YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/CreativeMethodTV CreativeMethod.TV on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativemethod.tv/ CreativeMethod on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creativemethodtv/ CreativeMethod website: http://creativemethod.tv  

My 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 producing videos, and tips for optimizing YouTube videos. Many DCP listeners produce videos for clients and many of the guests on this show have shared tips about doing client work. So, it’s time to change things up a bit and talk expanding your revenue streams by creating your own content and monetizing it. Joseph's 3,000 videos belong only to him and no one else. He reaps the profit from owning his own content. Hopefully Joseph's success on YouTube will inspire you to create your own content and profit from it, without having to depend totally on booking one-shot gigs - client work - and all the headaches that come from trying to please the client and get paid. In this episode, Joseph provides a ton of inspiration, and many practical tips on using YouTube. I always enjoy talking with my brother, and I’m glad to be able to share one of our conversations with you in this episode. Mentioned in the episode: Joseph Olson's youTube Channels: BrickTsar: https://www.youtube.com/user/BrickTsar TrainTsarFun: https://www.youtube.com/user/TrainTsarFun CrumplePop's website: http://crumplepop.com CrumplePop AudioDenoise: http://www.crumplepop.com/fcpx-premiere-plugin-audio-denoise/ CrumplePop EchoRemover: http://www.crumplepop.com/fcpx-premiere-audio-plugin-echoremover/ Cinematika by SampleScience: http://www.samplescience.ca/2016/08/cinematika-audio-demos-by-samplescience.html Make a donation to support the Digital Convergence Podcast: http://creativemethod.tv/donate Send email or leave voice mail feedback: http://creativemethod.tv/contact/ Carl Olson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCarlOlson CreativeMethod.TV YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIo1YmQXnMm21b-Slkr69Tg CreativeMethod.TV on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativemethod.tv/ CreativeMethod on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creativemethodtv/ CreativeMethod website: http://creativemethod.tv

On 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, Canon has slammed the door closed on the convergence market that they gave birth to. When the 5D Mark II was released, it had the most basic of video features. But, O!, it was the loveliest HD video ever seen (only 30fps in the beginning, moire, poor dynamic range, and rolling shutter notwithstanding) from a camera costing less than $3,500. With that camera, Canon accidentally created the “convergence” market, and with it, hope and expectation that  Canon would continually improve the video features of the EOS 5D line.   Sadly, I feel that if Canon could go back in time, they would never approved video capability in any of their DSLRs. However, the genie is out of the bottle. The convergence market’s expectation was that their desires for pro video features would be built into 5D Mark IV. They thought “surely after 8 years we will have the ultimate convergence camera!”   Alas, that expectation - at least by those who consider themselves convergence photographers and filmmakers - was unrealized. They are the ones most disappointed in the EOS 5D Mark IV because Canon has the capability to deliver and meet the needs and wants of convergence creators, but have deliberately hobbled these features. What makes this sting even more is the marketing language Canon used to announce the 5D Mark IV gushes with phrases such as:   “see legendary"   “builds on the powerful legacy of the 5D series"   “amazing refinements"   “creative videographers will appreciate the brilliance and power that the EOS 5D Mark IV delivers"   You certainly have to have a creative imagination to believe that.   Frankly, the EOS 5D Mark IV feels like an intentional hobbling of features that – I believed if were reversed – would see Canon crush it over and beyond what they are doing now with the sale of mid range DSLRs.   The EOS 5D Mark IV is no doubt a superb still camera with competent - though mostly outdated - HD video baked in.  It’s a camera I want to like. I personally haven’t bought into other convergence cameras by Sony and Panasonic yet.   I love Canon. I love Canon gear. I love the Canon image. I love the Canon ergonomics. I love Canon lenses.   I get it that my love for Canon is unrequited and they probably don't want me – a convergence creative – as a customer. It hurts a bit in part because I and so many other convergence bloggers, podcasters, and YouTubers have resulted in the sales of tens of thousands of Canon DSLRs to convergence creatives - all to Canon’s benefit - and all without any compensation to us whatsoever.   Some folks make the claim that we should all just trust Canon’s marketing department, that they are smart, and know what they are doing. This is a dubious claim. Many large companies have marketing departments that have been clueless about their customers - resulting in massive failure for those companies. The same can happen to Canon.   It’s a serious mistake for Canon to jilt the very market they created – albeit accidentally.    Mentioned in the episode:   CrumplePop's website http://crumplepop.com   CrumplePop AudioDenoise http://www.crumplepop.com/fcpx-premiere-plugin-audio-denoise/   CrumplePop EchoRemover http://www.crumplepop.com/fcpx-premiere-audio-plugin-echoremover/   Soundstripe.com http://soundstripe.com   Ben Bruton-Cox and Our Week In Video podcast https://www.facebook.com/ourweekinvideo/   Canon EOS 5D Mark IV https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/products/details/cameras/dslr/eos-5d-mark-iv   Official Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Introduction https://youtu.be/8Z9089048wk   Introducing the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV https://youtu.be/BtD-xEvG21E   Jared Polin “Fro Knows Photos” Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR Preview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0ou39qKoWM   Planet 5D article by Mitch Anger - RANT: “The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Doesn’t Have…” http://blog.planet5d.com/2016/08/rant-the-canon-eos-5d-mark-iv-doesnt-have/

In 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's a free sound library available that may be of interest to digital media creatives. It's a royalty free library from Red Sky Lullaby. 4) If you are a Final Cut Pro X user, I tell you how you can win a free pass for the 2016 FCPX Creative Summit. And I also tell you about an awesome FCP X resource: fcp.co. 5) Kris Simmons - The Video Business Success Coach - returns to motivate you to put your biz into high gear. Ron Dawson of Radio Film School left us a voice mail with a great question about a topic we did not address in our series “Am I getting paid enough?” Stay tune to hear Ron’s question and Kris Simmons answer to it. Mentioned in the podcast: CrumplePop's website: http://crumplepop.com CrumplePop AudioDenoise: http://www.crumplepop.com/fcpx-premiere-plugin-audio-denoise/ CrumplePop EchoRemover: http://www.crumplepop.com/fcpx-premiere-audio-plugin-echoremover/ The return of Rocko's Modern Life: http://www.theverge.com/2016/8/11/12445758/rockos-modern-life-nickelodeon-one-hour-special-announcement New Canon EOS 5D Mark IV spec rumors: http://www.canonrumors.com/canon-eos-5d-mark-iv-specifications-and-image/ Verify on-demand-insurance for drone pilots: http://verifly.com Radiophonic Atmospheres FREE Sample Pack from Red Sky Lullaby: http://99sounds.org/radiophonic-atmospheres/ Make a donation to support the Digital Convergence Podcast: http://creativemethod.tv/donate Send email or leave voice mail feedback: http://creativemethod.tv/contact/ Carl Olson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCarlOlson CreativeMethod.TV on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativemethod.tv/ CreativeMethod on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creativemethodtv/ CreativeMethod website: http://creativemethod.tv

This 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 3rd and final installment in the series “Am I getting paid enough?” This popular topic has stimulated a good bit of discussion among DCP listeners. In this episode we hear again from Pat Miller - whose $800 video for a bicycle accessory company - started this whole conversation. We also hear from listeners - Patrick Healy, Matt Gray, and James Talkington - with their comments and questions. Soundstripe: http://soundstripe.com ShareGrid: http://www.sharegrid.com Make a donation to support the Digital Convergence Podcast: http://creativemethod.tv/donate Send email or leave voice mail feedback: http://creativemethod.tv/contact/ Carl Olson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCarlOlson CreativeMethod.TV on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativemethod.tv/ CreativeMethod on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creativemethodtv/ CreativeMethod website: http://creativemethod.tv  

In 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 should be for a video like the one Pat produced. Our guess was in the thousands - $5,000 to $10,000. After episode 194 aired, Pat Miller emailed us with what he charged and provided additional production details. In this episode we share that with you. Wow! Just, Wow! Links from this episode: Pat Miller's video discussed by Kris Simmons and Carl Olson: https://youtu.be/UHexdNeMQSA The video that inspired Pat's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8YhrAAvh7w Pat Miller's website: http://patmillervideo.com Make a donation to support the Digital Convergence Podcast: http://creativemethod.tv/donate Send email or leave voice mail feedback: http://creativemethod.tv/contact/ Carl Olson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCarlOlson CreativeMethod.TV on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativemethod.tv/ CreativeMethod on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creativemethodtv/ CreativeMethod website: http://creativemethod.tv  

Digital 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 episode 194: http://creativemethod.tv/dcp194 Pat Miller's video discussed by Kris Simmons and Carl Olson: https://youtu.be/UHexdNeMQSA Pat Miller's website: http://patmillervideo.com Make a donation to support the Digital Convergence Podcast: http://creativemethod.tv/donate Send email or leave voice mail feedback: http://creativemethod.tv/contact/ Carl Olson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCarlOlson CreativeMethod.TV on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativemethod.tv/ CreativeMethod on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creativemethodtv/ CreativeMethod website: http://creativemethod.tv

To 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 occur when lakes of water hidden within the ice walls of glaciers burst through those icy walls. The entire lake floods the inhabited areas below the glaciers. Hence the need for this survey. How did Mat get involved? About a year ago I received this email from him: "On a more exciting note, this winter (your summer) I’ve been invited to join a three month long science, community development and climbing expedition to Karakoram mountains in Pakistan. The expedition is called the Karakoram Anomaly Project (karakoram.co). In brief, the expedition will be investigating why glaciers in the Karakoram are growing instead of receding; run local community workshops about the flood risk associated with these growing glaciers; will climb a new route on a 7000m (21000ft) peak. I’m heading along to shoot a documentary about the expedition, as well as helping with scientific photography work." Wow! That’s a story I wanted to know more about! In this episode, Mat talks about his experience documenting this important survey with a Sony a7s kit and a Cinestar drone. It’s a story of endurance, frustrating setbacks, survival and ultimately - success. Links from this episode: Mathew Farrell's website: http://www.photography.flowstate.com.au Mathew Farrell on Twitter @flowstatephoto: https://twitter.com/hashtag/flowstatephoto Karakoram Anomaly Project Website: http://karakoram.co Make a donation to support the Digital Convergence Podcast: http://creativemethod.tv/donate Send email or leave voice mail feedback: http://creativemethod.tv/contact/ Carl Olson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCarlOlson CreativeMethod.TV on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativemethod.tv/ CreativeMethod on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creativemethodtv/ CreativeMethod website: http://creativemethod.tv

Jason 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 Los Angeles's leading boutique rental houses. Imagecraft has provided equipment and technical services to a number of popular shows including World Poker Tour, Pawn Stars, and many other shows. Jason's experience ranges from large scale live events to small single camera ENG shoots. In our conversation in this episode of the Digital Convergence Podcast, Jason talks about how he transitioned from being an employee of Imagecraft Productions to being the owner and operator of Imagecraft. He shares his thoughts on the future of video production technology - Canon, Sony, and RED cameras, 4K, 8K, HDR, drones, the future of broadcast companies vs new content providers like Netflix. It’s a fascinating look–from someone intimately involved in video production–at the present and future of video production in a world where technology is rapidly changing the way we work. Links from this episode: Imagecraft Productions website Imagecraft Productions Facebook page Imagecraft Productions on Twitter (@ImagecraftTV) Imagecraft Productions on Instagram (@ImagecraftProds) Make a donation to support the Digital Convergence Podcast Send email or leave voice mail feedback Carl Olson on Twitter (@TheCarlOlson) CreativeMethod.TV on Instagram (@CreativeMethod.TV) CreativeMethod on Facebook CreativeMethod website

Musician and documentary film producer Jason Amm talks with me about the film Electronic Voyager that he and director & filmmaker Robert Fantinatto are currently working on. Electronic Voyager follows Michelle Moog-Koussa as she retraces the footsteps of her late father, iconic synthesizer pioneer Bob Moog. As you listen to this fascinating conversation with Jason Amm, you will note the sense of urgency in bringing this documentary to life. Many of the pioneers of electronic music makers who used Moog synthesizers have died. The recent, tragic passing of Bob Moog's close friend and important collaborator, Keith Emerson - perhaps the most iconic Moog keyboardist - was just another reminder of how important it is to document Bob Moog's crucial chapter in the history of electronic music, NOW. Jason and Robert are keen to capture the legacy of Bob Moog before it’s too late from those who knew and worked with him. Jason and Robert are imminently qualified to tell such an important story. They produced the critically acclaimed documentary I Dream of Wires (released in 2014). I talked about I Dream of Wires back in episode 171 of the DCP. It's a documentary about the rise, fall and rebirth of a machine that shaped electronic music: the modular synthesizer. Over 100 inventors, musicians and enthusiasts are interviewed about their relationship with the modular synthesizer. Whereas I Dream of Wires was a tour-de-force of the history of the modular synthesizer, Electronic Voyager focuses on the person who is most identified as the father of modern electronic music synthesis: Bob Moog. This conversation with Jason Amm should prove an inspiration to all filmmakers and digital media creatives. Mentioned in this podcast: Electronic Voyager: http://electronicvoyager.com http://facebook.com/electronicvoyager http://twitter.com/moogdocumentary Electronic Voyager Kickstarter I Dream of Wires: http://idreamofwires.org https://twitter.com/idowdocumentary https://www.facebook.com/idreamofwiresdocumentary Solvent: http://solventcity.com http://facebook.com/solvent http://soundcloud.com/solvent Bob Moog Foundation: http://moogfoundation.org Make a donation to support the Digital Convergence Podcast Send email or leave voice mail feedback Carl Olson on Twitter @TheCarlOlson CreativeMethod.TV on Instagram @CreativeMethod.TV CreativeMethod on Facebook CreativeMethod website