My Atomos Ninja V+ Broke (And It Shouldn’t Have)
Repairing an Atomos Ninja V+ that has broken standoffs for screws due to weak plastic being used to hold it together.
Tutorials & DIY
I Built a $9000 Baby Monitor!
I built a baby monitor using professional video gear in an absurd attempt to replicate and beat what consumer baby monitors on the market can do.
How to Make a GREAT Short Film
Discussing what makes a great short film while reviewing the submissions for the #GearFocusFilmContest and picking the winners.
How to Read a Teleprompter without Looking Creepy
Tips and tricks to make teleprompter reading more organic & natural looking to disguise eye movements and hide the fact that you’re reading.
How to Read Waveforms & Turn Them Into Abstract Art
Discussing waveform monitors and giving a mini tutorial on how to read them & how they can be turned into art as a fun gift idea.
How I Turn B-ROLL into THUMBNAILS into INSTAGRAM Posts
Tutorial for shooting product B-roll that can double as a thumbnail and Instagram post to develop a consistent & recognizable brand and look.
Sony a7S III Guide for Picture Profiles & Exposure
Guide for the Sony a7S III for exposure, picture profiles, dynamic range, color modes, gammas, ETTR, zebras, low light, and S-Log3.
Common Log Grading Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
Color grading log footage manually with just contrast and saturation might be easier, but it can introduce problems with color accuracy and luminance. Today we’re talking about how to prevent and fix those issues.
Building an AMD B550 Video Editing PC // Ryzen 9 & AORUS MASTER
Building a PC on a new B550 motherboard using Ryzen 9 3900X and AORUS hardware for video editing in DaVinci Resolve with overclocking & benchmarks.
How to Color Match Cameras & Grade Log Footage without a LUT
Tutorial on matching the colors from different camera brands, using a color checker, making custom LUTs, and grading log footage manually without a LUT.
How to SET UP Your NINJA V the RIGHT WAY (Atomos Setup Guide)
Setup guide and tutorial for the Atomos Ninja V. Clearing up confusion regarding Log/HDR processing and audio capture over HDMI. Plus general settings tips.
Building a Wireless Monitor with Focus Control for Self-Filming
Build guide for a wireless monitoring system for filming yourself with wireless follow focus, video transmitter, & monitor all powered by a single battery.
BIG CHANGES! // Studio Rebuild & Tour
Vlog showcasing the changes to my studio with several DIY projects like a new backdrop, stand rack, wheeled product table, and a multi-camera-angle setup.
FilmConvert Nitrate for DaVinci Resolve Is Excellent
Overview & basic tutorial of the new FilmConvert Nitrate for DaVinci Resolve. Discussing the new functions and getting a pleasing color grade quickly.
How to Hide Jump Cuts // In Camera & When Editing
Tutorial covering various ways to reduce the impact of jump cuts in video. Including tips for recording two camera angles and editing tricks to smooth the transition & even out the audio.