Why you need a vlogging camera…. Once upon a time, maybe as recently as two years ago, the idea of making videos to share online was something only large corporations could do. If you wanted to quickly record what was happening that day or give some sort of visual demonstration of your business product or service there was only one solution: hire someone outside your company… an expensive professional with loads of equipment and extensive experience.
The Hook It’s 3:47 AM on a beach in White Rock, BC. I’m rigging a GoPro to a homemade slider for Going Home, my 2024 short that would later screen at the Soho International Film Festival. The ocean’s louder than I expected. The Hero 12 Black I’m using keeps fogging because I didn’t account for … Read more
My Nephew’s $1,200 Mistake (And How You Can Avoid It) Last year I watched my nephew walk into Best Buy with his savings and walk out with a $1,200 camera kit. The salesperson convinced him it would transform him into a professional photographer. Three months later, that camera collected dust in his closet while he … Read more
The $18 Mic That Saved My First Vlog I was three hours into filming “The Camping Discovery” when I realized every single take was ruined. Wind noise. Constant, aggressive wind noise that made my voice sound like I was yelling through a tornado. I’d hiked two hours to this spot with my iPhone 12 Pro … Read more
Best Phone Tripods for Content Creators: Real-World Testing from 50+ Shoots I learned about tripods the hard way. Middle of shooting “Going Home” in 2019, balanced my iPhone on a stack of books because I “didn’t need a tripod.” Three hours of footage. All unusable. Shaky. Amateurish. The kind of content that makes viewers click … Read more
Have you ever watched a vlog and thought, “I could do that!”? You’re not alone. Millions of people are turning to vlogging—not just as a hobby, but as a way to connect with others, share their passions, and even build a career. The potential is huge, but let’s be honest: getting started can feel overwhelming. … Read more
Introduction: Elevate Your Filmmaking Journey with DJI Every filmmaker, whether you’re just starting out or you’re already creating polished masterpieces, knows one thing: having the right tools can make or break your vision. That’s where DJI steps in. Who Is This Guide For? This guide is designed for anyone with a passion for storytelling through … Read more