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| 196: LUMIX S9 - The Good, the Bad, the Confused | 27 May 2024 | 01:15:40 | |
🚨Full Disclosure🚨: We were invited to Japan to check out the new Panasonic LUMIX S9. All expenses were paid. That includes flights, travel from airport to hotel, food, and a five-day hotel visit in Osaka. They also provided a tour of some Japanese landmarks for those who wanted to partake. We could also take home a loaner S9 camera and other accessories, including the new 26mm f/8 lens. We are not allowed to sell the camera or accessories, and when we are done with the camera, we must send it back to LUMIX. Panasonic never asked us to make a video, nor have they had any insight into what we say in our videos, including this podcast. They did not watch this before its release and were not told it would even be made. 100% of our thoughts and opinions in this podcast are our own. In this podcast, we discuss our opinions on the new S9 camera, its controversy, and the current state of the YouTube gear review space. Watch Connor's first review here. CHAPTERS (00:00) Intro (00:39) Disclaimer (04:35) Thoughts on the LUMIX S9 (29:54) Can we just be nice? (40:12) Make cameras fun again (41:58) Lumix S9X?? (42:49) Why not buy a Canon R8? (44:44) Should cameras have “personalities?” (53:21) LUMIX S9 autofocus (58:40) Overheating (1:05:29) Entitled (1:10:28) Objectively, would we BUY this camera? | |||
| 195: Tyler Stalman Made a Vertical iPhone Clamp for Filmmakers (with Kondor Blue) | 20 Jan 2024 | 01:26:00 | |
Kondor Blue and Tyler Stalman have made the world's first vertical iPhone 15 Pro Clamp and we talk all about it. Connor also switched to Sony, we do an iPhone 15 Pro 4 months later follow-up, and more shenanigans. Check out the clamp: https://kondorblue.com/products/stalman-clamp FOLLOW TYLER: https://www.youtube.com/@stalman TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Introduction (02:29) iPhone 15 Pro 4 months later (18:05) iPhone 15 Pro Spatial Video (23:52) Photo Management Problems (28:18) Kondor Blue Stalman Clamp (01:02:41) Connor switches to Sony (01:05:23) LUMIX G9ii (01:08:33) Canon C70 is THE BEST (01:10:23) Sony a9II Global Shutter looks amazing (01:12:06) LUMIX is at the top (01:14:05) Generative Fill and AI Art | |||
| 186: Will Apple Vision Pro Replace Your Monitor? | 06 Jun 2023 | 01:15:41 | |
Did Apple just reinvent the VR headset? Will it be used in pro environments? Is the Vision Pro worth $3,500? In this episode, we try to answer those questions and share our thoughts on WWDC 2023. | |||
| Brandon Washington (Director, DP, & YouTuber) | 05 Jan 2021 | 01:21:50 | |
Watch the video of this podcast on our new YouTube channel! https://youtu.be/xt04LMvbZNE CONTACT US | |||
| Kraig Adams (Travel Filmmaker & Minimalist) | 29 Dec 2020 | 01:01:57 | |
Kraig Adams is a minimalist travel filmmaker who has carved out his own niche on YouTube. With over 500,000 subscribers on his channel and millions of views, Kraig travels the world showing some of the most beautiful places in his unique way. CONTACT US | |||
| Valentina Vee (Director, Cinematographer, Editor) | 22 Dec 2020 | 01:03:57 | |
Valentina Vee is a filmmaker based in Los Angeles California that has traveled the world creating projects for people who make a difference. She is also the resident pro cinematographer for the Aputure Lighting Four Minute Film School series and Adobe Master Trainer. CONTACT US | |||
| Michael Tobin (YouTuber & Commercial DP) | 15 Dec 2020 | 01:13:23 | |
Michael Tobin is a 100% self-taught filmmaker and YouTuber. Over the last few months, his channel has grown substantially and he shares with us on the podcast how he did it. If you are an up and coming YouTuber or freelance shooter, this episode is for you! CONTACT US | |||
| Sidney Diongzon Returns! (YouTuber & Filmmaker) | 08 Dec 2020 | 00:57:00 | |
Sidney is a full-time camera gear, tech, and travel-based YouTuber and filmmaker. This is his second time on our show! Since being on last Sidney has gone full-time into online content creation and has learned a lot! In our conversation, we talk about the challenges and high moments of going full-time. CONTACT US | |||
| Chris Burkard (Adventure Photographer & Artist) | 01 Dec 2020 | 01:04:25 | |
[This is a repeat episode originally released on Mar 12, 2019] Twitter: https://geni.us/davemaze_twitter Instagram: https://geni.us/davemaze_ig YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/davemaze CONTACT US | |||
| Dani Rodriguez & Kelsey J. (Travel Influencers, Photographers, & Podcast Hosts) | 24 Nov 2020 | 01:26:25 | |
Both Dani and Kelsey have built a full-time career on Instagram. With hundreds of thousands of followers between them, they travel the world sharing their experiences through photography and entertaining stories. They have much to share when it comes to growing a business in the creative field and they share that with us today. CONTACT US | |||
| Pat Flynn (Author, Speaker, YouTuber, Podcast Host, & Nerd) | 17 Nov 2020 | 01:01:50 | |
Pat Flynn is a husband, father, owner of 6 businesses, advisor to several companies, a professional podcaster with the podcasts AskPat 2.0, and the Smart Passive Income Podcast, author, YouTuber, and total NERD! Superfans Book https://twitter.com/davemaze CONTACT US | |||
| Ariel Martinez (Documentary Filmmaker // iFilmmaker Podcast) | 10 Nov 2020 | 01:03:15 | |
Miami-Based documentary filmmaker specializing in storytelling, cinematography, commercial video production with over 10 years of experience under his belt. Ariel also created and manages the Instagram account: @FilmSchool with over 650k followers. In addition to that, he also hosts the podcast iFilmmaker podcast where he interviews filmmakers and creators. LINKS https://www.instagram.com/arielmartinezfilms/ https://www.instagram.com/filmschool/ CONTACT US | |||
| Jacques Slade (Sneaker YouTuber & Entrepreneur) | 03 Nov 2020 | 01:04:10 | |
Jacques Slade AKA Kustoo is a pioneer in the sneaker culture as one of the earliest shoe reviewers on YouTube. Now with over 1million subscribers, Jacques has been able to build an empire around sneakers and change the game when it comes to product reviews. From working with Kobe Bryant to having a show featured on Snapchat, Jacques has had some incredible career moments, and hopefully, you will learn something great from this episode. CONTACT US | |||
| 185: Switching to the Leica Q3 with Kai W | 27 May 2023 | 01:06:36 | |
Kai Wong joins us to discuss his hands-on time with the long-awaited Leica Q3. We also talk about the Sony ZV-1II, YouTuber life, the balance of creative work, and ADHD. Follow Kai: https://youtube.com/@KaiManWong | |||
| Seth Worley (Writer/Director, & CoFounder of Plot Devices) | 27 Oct 2020 | 01:02:56 | |
In our conversation with Seth, we talk about his hilarious interactions with director J.J. Abrams, his time directing Patton Oswalt, and what it was like creating his own start-up from a Kickstarter that raised over $100,000!
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| Andrew Reid (EOSHD) | 20 Oct 2020 | 01:46:26 | |
Andrew is a photographer and cinematographer that started a blog over ten years ago called EOSHD. Now with a large forum and frequent posts, he makes a living reporting camera gear news and creating custom profiles for a variety of camera brands. Andrew has gotten some heat over the years for his posts and tweets, and in our conversation, we ask him directly about those things. CONTACT US | |||
| Levi Allen (Adventure Filmmaker & YouTuber) | 13 Oct 2020 | 01:45:44 | |
Levi Allen is an incredible filmmaker that specializes in adventure films. He is also a full-time content creator with his wife making videos on YouTube about van life, filmmaking education, and short films. Levi has had some incredible experiences and we talk about his time going viral on Vimeo and YouTube, working with Casey Neistat, and his early years working in a bike shop. CONTACT US | |||
| Liron Segev (YouTube Expert for VidIQ & TheTechieGuy) | 06 Oct 2020 | 01:26:20 | |
Liron Segev wears many hats. Tech YouTuber and blogger at TheTechieGuy, podcast host for VidIQ’s show TubeTalk, and consultant for creators online. I happen to be good friends with Liron and we were happy to have him on the podcast today to dive deep into YouTube as well as hear his suggestions for growing a brand and actually making money! CONTACT US | |||
| Jacklyn Dallas (Tech YouTuber & Podcast Host) | 29 Sep 2020 | 01:04:55 | |
Jacklyn (aka NBTJacklyn) started her journey on YouTube at just the age of 13! After over 5 years on the platform, Jacklyn now hosts "The Digital Dive podcast", and has a thriving YouTube audience. CONTACT US | |||
| Jeven Dovey Returns! (YouTuber & Filmmaker) | 22 Sep 2020 | 01:10:01 | |
Jeven Dovey returns to the Golden Hour podcast a new Father and with over 500,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel! This interview is rich with information about how to make better videos and be a more successful creator, as well as how Jeven has been able to manage two different channels. Who knows.. after listening to this episode you may make two channels yourself! CONTACT US | |||
| Ben Consoli (Host of Go Creative Show & director/owner of BC Media Productions) | 15 Sep 2020 | 01:01:24 | |
Ben Consoli is host of the Go Creative Show podcast where he interviews filmmakers, DP’s, and other production related people each and every week! He is also owner and director of BC Media Productions, a production studio based in the north east. CONTACT US | |||
| Erin Outdoors Returns! (Miniature Photography #OurGreatIndoors) | 08 Sep 2020 | 00:53:50 | |
In this episode, we welcome back Erin Sullivan AKA Erin Outdoors again to the podcast. In this episode, we talk about her new journey into miniature photography and creating the trend: #ourgreatindoors. Erin shares her journey changing direction and how important it is in this time to find new ways to create.
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| Chris Hau & Lizzie Peirce Return! (Photographers, Filmmakers, YouTubers) | 01 Sep 2020 | 01:44:37 | |
We are happy to welcome Chris Hau and Lizzie Peirce BACK to the Golden Hour for their second podcast on our show! In this episode, we talk bikes, cats, food, surviving COVID, and what it's like working with your significant other. We have timecoded this entire episode... so feel free to jump around by clicking the different chapters. CONTACT US | |||
| Kevin - The Basic Filmmaker (YouTuber & Educator) | 25 Aug 2020 | 00:54:05 | |
Kevin is anything but basic. With well over 100,000 subscribers and an active community of people willing to learn more about filmmaking, and audio production; Kevin has been able to carve out his own niche of content that is not only educational but also extremely entertaining. Make sure to subscribe to the golden hour podcast in your podcast player of choice, and if you’re on an iOS device, please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts! CONTACT US | |||
| 184: Why You Should Care About Final Cut Pro for iPad | 18 May 2023 | 01:09:24 | |
Michael Tobin (@initialfocus) joins us to discuss pro video editing on Apple's iPad Pro, DaVinci Resolve, FCP, and YouTuber life.
FOLLOW MICHAEL: https://youtube.com/@initialfocus
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| Zach Mayfield (YouTuber & Filmmaker) | 18 Aug 2020 | 00:50:54 | |
Zach Mayfield is the new host of the YouTube channel Kinotika, as well as a YouTuber for his own personal channel and filmmaker. Zach's quirky sense of humor and hilarious editing style is what makes his content stand out amongst the rest! CONTACT US | |||
| Jenna Ezarik (YouTuber // Content Creator) | 11 Aug 2020 | 01:16:38 | |
Jenna began her career on YouTube over 10 years ago and has been crushing it ever since! With content ranging from tech reviews, travel vlogs, and video games, Jenna has built a business around being herself. With almost 1 million subscribers on YouTube at the time of this recording, Jenna clearly has made a name for herself on the platform and continues to experiment with and create new videos every week! CONTACT US | |||
| Matthew Paquette (Editor & YouTuber) | 04 Aug 2020 | 01:00:25 | |
After recently getting "fired" from being Matti Haapoja's editor, Matthew sits down with us to discuss his future on YouTube as well as how he got started on social media with success on the app; Vine. CONTACT US | |||
| Michael Fisher - MrMobile (Technology & Gadget YouTuber) | 28 Jul 2020 | 01:17:04 | |
Michael Fisher makes "premium technology videos for the discerning gadget enthusiast" as described on his social media accounts. With new videos weekly on the "MrMobile" YouTube channel. With almost 1million subscribers and millions of views over the years, Michael has really carved a niche out for his charming and entertaining style of content. In this episode, we talk about previous jobs Michael had growing up, his philosophy on reviewer ethics, what it's like receiving phones under NDA, how to shoot epic B-Roll, and more! CONTACT US | |||
| Benj Haisch (Wedding & Film Photographer) | 21 Jul 2020 | 01:26:22 | |
Benj Haisch is a wedding photographer with experience shooting hundreds of weddings over the years. He is also an avid film photographer and YouTuber. Dave and Benj are both Leica fans too and talk about why Benj chooses to shoot on them primarily for his work. CONTACT US | |||
| Chris Niccolls (Host of DPReview TV) | 14 Jul 2020 | 01:04:50 | |
Chris is a teacher, presenter, and host of DPReview TV. He got his start on YouTube hosting the Camera Store TV channel along with his colleague Jordan Drake (ep. 62) over ten years ago. Now Chris balances a full-time job working for DP Review with his love of fly fishing and raising 3 kids. CONTACT US | |||
| Lee Zavitz (Photographer, YouTuber, DP) | 07 Jul 2020 | 01:12:06 | |
Lee is an all-around artist. Getting his start in the music industry leading to photography, cinematography, and now YouTube. He is somehow able to balance all these skills and make a full-time career out of it. In addition to getting to know Lee in our conversation, we talk guitars, the current state of photography, camera rumors, and YouTube tips and tricks we have learned over the years. CONTACT US | |||
| The Everyday Dad (Technology & Camera Gear YouTuber) | 30 Jun 2020 | 00:59:38 | |
Gary, or The Everyday Dad, LOVES all gear. Camera gear, computers, 3D printers, audio equipment, bikes, and pizza ovens. He has a full-time job in technology but has still managed to generate a large following on both YouTube and Twitter while also balancing the dad life at home. Gary's story is inspirational and we can all learn from his amazing focus and structure when it comes to his creative process. CONTACT US | |||
| Becki & Chris: Part 2 (Photographer + Radiologist) | 23 Jun 2020 | 00:55:55 | |
This is Part 2 of our conversation. Becki and Chris are a married couple from Newfoundland currently living in Buffalo, NY. They make weekly vlogs and tech tutorials as well as videos about all the stuff they're into including home design, helicopters, travel, photography, and filmmaking. CONTACT US | |||
| Becki & Chris: Part 1 (Photographer + Radiologist) | 16 Jun 2020 | 01:04:20 | |
This is Part 1 of our conversation. Becki and Chris are a married couple from Newfoundland currently living in Buffalo, NY. They make weekly vlogs and tech tutorials as well as videos about all the stuff they're into including home design, helicopters, travel, photography, and filmmaking. CONTACT US | |||
| 183: Hands-on with the LUMIX S5 IIX - The BATMAN Camera | 09 May 2023 | 00:52:08 | |
David and Connor discuss their hands-on time using the new LUMIX S5 IIX. Should others consider switching to Panasonic, and are Connor and David considering making the switch themselves? | |||
| Cody Wanner (Filmmaker & #nosmallcreator) | 09 Jun 2020 | 00:57:53 | |
With a rich history in filmmaking, Cody transitioned to YouTube during the rise of the daily vlogs. Many vlogs later, Cody created the mantra: #nosmallcreator which has caused a movement of people coming together to become better "doers" as Cody calls them. CONTACT US | |||
| Ania B (Fashion, Travel & Lifestyle Blogger) | 02 Jun 2020 | 01:07:22 | |
With over 116,000 followers on Instagram as well as a very successful blog, Ania has been able to build a business around her brand. Fashion, finance, fitness, home decor, and technology are all topics she covers on her blog as well as on her Instagram account. Through brand deals and working with large clients such as H&M, Samsung, Tom Ford, J.Crew, and Pandora; Ania has been able to make a name for herself as a fashion model and personality. CONTACT US | |||
| Ted Forbes (The Art of Photography) | 26 May 2020 | 01:25:02 | |
Photographer and YouTuber Ted Forbes from The Art of Photography YouTube channel has gathered over 640,000 subscribers in the last 12 years. Tutorials, photography challenges, reviews, and short films are all things you will see on The Art of Photography. Ted uses his skills in photography to produce a 360 degree look into the world of making images. If you have watched YouTube in the photo/video space over the last decade… chances are you have stumbled unto one of Ted’s videos. In our interview Ted shares how he went from a more traditional job to full-time content creator and we go into the details of how he is able to run such a successful business in this niche. The Art of Photography: https://www.youtube.com/user/theartofphotography CONTACT US | |||
| Jordan Drake (Cinematographer and Camera Expert) | 19 May 2020 | 01:17:12 | |
If you have ever searched for a camera on YouTube, chances are you have seen Jordan Drake's work. Jordan’s background is in traditional filmmaking as a cinematographer, but roughly 10 years ago, along with his college Chris Niccolls, he started a YouTube channel for Calgary's largest camera store, The Camera Store. They grew a following of over 300,000 subscribers on their channel; CameraStoreTV and were one of the few camera review YouTube channels at the time, which paved the way for gear based content for years to come. In the last two years, Jordan has transitioned to DPReview where he shoots, edits, and stars in that gear review YouTube channel alongside Chris Niccolls. Jordan's most recent work in cinematography includes the short film: "A Walk Down To Water" which can be viewed in the show notes below. CONTACT US | |||
| Rene Ritchie (Tech Journalist & YouTuber) | 12 May 2020 | 01:08:52 | |
Rene is an independent blogger, YouTuber, and podcaster who has been named by business insider as one of the top 100 most influential tech people on Twitter, one of the 15 most important Apple analysts and one of the top 25 gadget gurus. CONTACT US | |||
| Tyler Stalman (Full-stack Creator & YouTuber) | 05 May 2020 | 01:12:56 | |
Many people know Tyler as a YouTuber but his profession extends into almost every creative outlet, from graphic design, to on-camera talent, to creative writing. He and his wife @aniab run a production company that handles all things creative, operating in the fashion space as well as the tech and camera industries. In this episode, we talk about what it is like working with his wife full time, creating during the current world's climate and his outlook on the creative process. CONTACT US | |||
| Kai Wong (YouTuber and Camera Expert) | 28 Apr 2020 | 01:08:56 | |
Kai W. has a decade long career in the camera content space, starting with DigiRevTV based in Hong Kong and now running his own channel that almost has 1 million followers. Originally from England, Kai and his collaborator Lok Cheng began creating camera review videos with elements of comedy. This resonated in the early days of YouTube and has made Kai one of the most well known creatives in the camera gear space. CONTACT US | |||
| Caleb Pike (DSLR Video Shooter) | 21 Apr 2020 | 01:07:48 | |
Caleb is what you would call a legend in the YouTube content space. He has been producing videos about camera gear, filming techniques and production tips for 10 years! You may know him by DSLR Video Shooter on YouTube and have likely seen his videos while learning content production skills. In this episode we talk about his longevity on YouTube, who he sees as his peers in the creative space and what he looks to work on next. CONTACT US | |||
| Matti Haapoja (Cinematographer & YouTuber) | 14 Apr 2020 | 01:02:08 | |
Matti Haapoja has become synonymous with YouTube in the camera industry. By using different stories and approaches, Matti shares his knowledge of cinematography and camera gear with the world in a way that has grown his audience to over 850K subscribers. His skillset extends into the world of film where he has produced several projects and continues to work on documentaries to this day. CONTACT US | |||
| DunnaDidIt (YouTuber & Music Producer) | 07 Apr 2020 | 01:00:17 | |
Dunna comes from a musical background and currently works full time as a music producer. To expand his creative pursuits, he began vlogging and realized his passion for camera gear, since then he has progressed to become a destination for all things camera related. From reviews to tutorials, Dunna has developed a 90k+ YouTube audience who expects unique viewpoints on the camera industry. CONTACT US | |||
| 182: We Went to NAB and In-N-Out in Vegas! | 27 Apr 2023 | 01:21:58 | |
David and Connor just got back from Vegas and talked about their journey to NAB 2023, the gear they saw, and most importantly, discussed whether In-N-Out is worth all the hype. | |||
| Sara Dietschy (Tech YouTuber & Content Creator) | 31 Mar 2020 | 01:30:59 | |
New York based creative, Sara Dietschy, broke on to the YouTube scene in 2016 as she produced a daily vlog and never looked back. Being a highly respected YouTuber herself, she has collaborated with large names in the space such as iJustine, Gary Vaynerchuck, MKBHD and countless others. While many of her videos focus on tech gear, she continues to follow creative pursuits outside of the genre that she is most known for. In this episode we discuss her balance between passion projects and commercial work, her fellow YouTuber & professional skateboarder fiance, John Hill, and her journey from an engineering student to one of YouTube's most recognizable personalities. CONTACT US | |||
| Kyle Meshna (Adventure Photographer & Filmmaker) | 24 Mar 2020 | 00:56:45 | |
Kyle Meshna is a travel photographer and cinematographer who specializes in long exposure photography and commercial filmmaking. While balancing his day job at Google and his passion for content creation, Kyle shares how he navigates his two very different worlds. He is also a member of the Shooters Community (@bay.shooters), where photographers and content creators around the world connect, share knowledge, and inspire other creatives. In this episode, Kyle gives advice to aspiring content creators and urges them to be true to themselves when perfecting their craft. CONTACT US | |||
| Davis Tyler (Medium Format Film Photographer) | 17 Mar 2020 | 01:00:16 | |
Tyler Carey, or better known on social as Davis Tyler (@dvstylr), is a creator who has his hand in multiple aspects of the content production industry. In his personal work, he has discovered a love for film photography where he shoots primarily landscape and portrait photos. Additionally, Tyler is a videographer and editor for one of the most high-visibility female YouTube content creators and tech reviewers, iJustine. In this episode, Tyler shares not only how he found a love for a specific photography niche, but also how to take every opportunity you get and make the most of it. CONTACT US | |||