Computer hardware is hard, so let's talk about RAM, disk speeds and eGPUs. Just because you rely on a computer for your job, doesn't mean you understand how it works. Olaf Blomerus came on so we could explore all the things we know and wish we knew about computer hardware. Whether you're on Mac or Windows, desktop or laptop, you're always better off having a deeper understanding of your machine. We cover when you need more RAM, who can benefit from more powerful graphics cards, multi-code vs sin...
Aug 26, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 29
Johnny Harris creates Vox Borders (https://www.vox.com/a/borders) series, and Iz Harris makes epic family travel vlogs (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRq8WvO55Cnk6GY-WT07KHg) and together they make a globe trotting production dream team. We have a lot to talk about. Iz & Johnny's Recomended YouTubers Casey Neistat (https://www.youtube.com/user/caseyneistat) Adrian Bliss (https://www.youtube.com/user/adriansomething) Vlog Brothers (https://www.youtube.com/user/vlogbrothers) Wendover Production...
Aug 17, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 28
My personal techniques to shoot and edit on the go and Jesse Driftwood's thoughts on vertical video Special Guest: Jesse Driftwood.
Aug 06, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 27
Sometimes the best camera is the one you have with you, but sometimes there's a better camera out there. And stick around till the end to hear about the 2018 MacBook Pro. Special Guest: Chris Dowsett.
Jul 30, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 26
Talking to the world's best menswear illustrator about living a creative life. Matt Miller, aka Sunflowerman, is an incerdibly talented illustrator focused on menswear and fashion. We talk about his years living on the road, building a client base online, clothes, clients and coffee. Special Guest: Matt Miller.
Jul 15, 2018•57 min•Ep. 25
Sorting photos, data management and we answer your questions about how to get the most out of Lightroom. Special Guest: Chris Dowsett.
Jun 29, 2018•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 24
It may not be a perfect movie, but let’s just be grateful that Solo proves that a Star Wars prequel can actually be pretty fun. Special Guest: Rob Mitchelson.
Jun 17, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 23
WWDC is a great time to check in with Apple and see what's great and what we're still waiting for. Sadly still waiting on new MacBooks, but there are lots of software goodies to look forward to. Special Guest: Kelly Thompson.
Jun 07, 2018•49 min•Ep. 22
It's fun seeing all your likes and mentions, but it's pretty issue to be consumed by your online persona. Cards Against Humanity Co-Creator and host of the Do By Friday podcast, Max Temkin, helps me think about how to be myself online. And then I help Max buy a camera. Special Guest: Max Temkin.
May 20, 2018•43 min•Ep. 21
Sara and I have so many common interests that we just had to sit down and talk about all the creative stuff we are into. Special Guest: Sara Dietschy.
May 08, 2018•43 min•Ep. 20
Jordan Drake and Chris Niccols, formerly of The Camera Store TV and now stars of the DPReview YouTube channel, join me to talk about shooting photos and videos at the same time, on the same camera. Special Guests: Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake.
May 01, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 19
If you work in a creative industry you know that it has it's own special challenges, like defining your worth, communicating your ideas and staying on target to make your ideas into reality. Shea Kerwood runs Brandsmith and has been my go to confidant for decades, so he's the perfect guy to talk to about the challenges. Special Guest: Shea Kerwood.
Apr 17, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 18
In part 2 we got some of Nolan's biggest films, with The Dark Night, Interstellar and more. Special Guest: Chris Dowsett.
Apr 08, 2018•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 17
Huge budgets, rich characters and intricate story telling, Christopher Nolan is in a league all his own in modern filmmaking. Let's spend some time walking through his filmography. Special Guest: Chris Dowsett.
Apr 03, 2018•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 16
Irene has created a distinct photography style of her own and shares her techniques with the world on her YouTube channel. We talk about how she developed her dreamy portrait look, what it's like YouTubing from a mid sized city, and how to work with extremely simple gear and lighting. Special Guest: Irene Rudnyk.
Mar 26, 2018•55 min•Ep. 15
The problem with learning about photography is never a lack of information. There are infinite videos and articles telling you how to shoot and edit, so I talked to Nicolsey (http://nicolesyblog.com) about how to sort through the junk to learn the valuable lessons. Special Guest: Nicole S. Young.
Mar 18, 2018•54 min•Ep. 14
It's really easy to shoot great looking video these days, I bet the image quality on your phone looks better than most TV shows in the 90s. But image quality means nothing if your video is boring and no one wants to watch it. Good thing I have Jordan Drake here from The Camera Store TV (http://www.thecamerastore.com/TCSTV.aspx) to help give the tips you've been waiting for to start crushing your video game. Then stick around to the end because Jordan got his sticky little fingers on the new Sony...
Mar 11, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 13
Rene Ritchie is the perfect podcast guest to talk about the computers we use as creative professionals, and if you're a photographer, filmmaker or designer there is a decent chance you are using a Mac or an iPhone. We talk about history of how Apple came to dominate the creative industry, starting with their exceptional font support and exclusive apps like Photoshop, Illustrator and Quark Express. In 2018 they seem to be in a transition phase, where some users are voicing frustration with the Ma...
Mar 04, 2018•52 min•Ep. 12
It’s easier than ever to make podcast, but telling a great story will always take hard work and skill. Mark Bramhill’s show Welcome to Macintosh brings the power of narrative storytelling to a topic he and I are both passionate about: Apple. We talk about his creative process, story telling techniques and a little about computers. Special Guest: Mark Bramhil.
Feb 25, 2018•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 11
We have guest Cameron Whitman, professional photographer and photo editor at Stocksy United, and we packed as many pro tips as possible into one hour. These are the lessons we wish we had learned earlier in our photography careers, and some mistakes we want to help you avoid. Special Guest: Cameron Whitman.
Feb 10, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 10
I brought my oldest friend (and older cousin) who runs the agency Brandsmith to talk about running a small creative business and our favorite iPhone apps. Then I talk to a developer behind Spark Camera, one of my new favourite apps for quick video edits. Tyler's iPhone home screen, circa https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/a/a83c4077-9c53-4e44-b957-71d4847d1ac5/zdeBMp3v.jpg Shea's iPhone home screen, circa 2018 https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/a/a83c4077-9c53-4e44-b957-71d4847d1ac5/Vcoa2G3O.jpg...
Feb 05, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 9
We start off with some basic tips that can make any video feel way more cinematic, without spending a dime on gear. Then get some ProTips from YouTuber Brandon Havard (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCABwqCK6XMowQDwlIz00UFw) who is known for his gorgeous tech reviews, and has shot video for top YouTubers like MKBHD (https://www.youtube.com/marquesbrownlee) and Jonathan Morrison (https://www.youtube.com/tldtoday). Lighting, lens choice, camera movement, shot planning, we cover a lot a of ground ...
Jan 28, 2018•49 min•Ep. 8
I had the very exciting surprise of being invited by Apple to a private workshop in New York. We were about a dozen creative professionals that got to spend some quality time app developers and professional photographers to learn how to get the most out of the iPhone when we shoot Fashion Week. I’m going to share what I learned with you guys. Then we talk to The Brotographer, Ross Thomas, who has been doing extensive testing of the most hyped camera of 2018, the Sony A7R III. Specifically he’s b...
Jan 21, 2018•52 min•Ep. 7
Choosing a camera is not only hard because there are a ton of options out there, there’s also a ton of GREAT options. All the big camera manufacturers are making great products but they still have specific strengths and weaknesses depending on what your photographic needs are. To dive into this in extreme detail I sat down with Chris Niccolls from The Camera Store (http://www.thecamerastore.com) in Calgary, or as you probably know him, host of The Camera Store TV (https://www.youtube.com/thecame...
Jan 14, 2018•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 6
It's taken a decade for podcasts to earn their place as a leading form of media, but this is the time for them to take their place as a leading form of media. Ray Ortega is the perfect person to talk to everything you need to know about creating a podcast. He has two shows to help podcast creators, The Podcaster's Studio (http://thepodcastersstudio.com) and Podcaster's Roundtable (http://podcastersroundtable.com) and is also happy to answer your questions on twitter where he is @PodcastHelper (h...
Jan 08, 2018•49 min•Ep. 5
It was a great year for gadget lovers, with every major smart phone manufacturer bringing their best game to the table. Let's talk about three of my favourites, the iPhone X, Pixel 2, and Galaxy S8
Dec 31, 2017•37 min•Ep. 4
We are now mid-saga and seeing a very new direction for Star Wars. Rain Johnson is taking us in a bold new direction and has fans divided about whether this is the best or worst Episode yet. Special Guest: Rob Mitchelson.
Dec 25, 2017•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 3
Another episode from the Stalman vaults, we talk about s Star Wars story Special Guest: Rob Mitchelson.
Dec 18, 2017•1 hr 4 min
We were raised by Star Wars. Many of us were also raised by parents, but to our recollection, it was Star Wars first and foremost. You’re probably a lot like us. Maybe you are part of our generation, young enough to approach the films without any cynicism. You were obliged (forced) to improvise a lightsaber to duel with, making your own sounds- The best one we ever came up with was made of a flashlight and some cellophane. You reenacted scenes, you role-played the characters in your backyard bef...
Dec 15, 2017•2 hr 36 min
I hope you enjoy diving into every tiny detail about gear like I do, because Kelly Thompson of 500px and I are looking at every pixel and gesture on the iPhone X. Special Guest: Kelly Thompson.
Dec 11, 2017•44 min•Ep. 2
