The Videomaker Podcast is your go-to resource for everything about the world of videography. In this episode, Mike and Chris talk all about the best cameras out there. They go over Videomaker's Best Mirrorless and DSLR Camera Buyers guide. You

Video Transitions Demystified

Jun 13th, 2022 43m 19s

Mike and Chris discuss all things transitions. They discuss all the bad transitions and what transitions you should be using.Support the show

Everything you need to know about the exposure triangle

May 30th, 2022 38m 56s

Mike and Chris talk all about the exposure triangle and that you might be using it wrong when shooting video. Learn how it works and everything else you need to know in this episode of the Videomaker Podcast. Support the show

All of the cool gear from NAB 2022

May 16th, 2022 1h 1m

Mike and Chris talk about NAB 2022 and all of the video production equipment they saw. They go over what they thought the main theme of the show was and go over the 12 products that earned a Best of NAB 2022 award from Videomaker. Support the s

What is the best bitrate for YouTube?

May 2nd, 2022 36m 10s

Mike and Chris discuss what you should think about when exporting your video for YouTube. It's not always an easy answer, but they get to the bottom of it in this, the 101st episode. Support the show

What we've learned from 100 podcast episodes

Apr 18th, 2022 45m 11s

In this, the 100th Videomaker podcast episode, Mike and Chris talk about what they have learned from the process of making a podcast that's lasted. They talk about what it took technically to do a podcast that is also a vidcast. They talk about

Lens flares, light leaks and film burn - everything you need to know

Apr 4th, 2022 36m 22s

Mike and Chris talk about lens flares, light leaks, and film burn. They talk about what they are, their application, and if you should use them. They also talk about how they are created and the history of each effect. Support the show

5 ways to improve your next editing project

Mar 24th, 2022 51m 58s

From the video editor who is just beginning their career to the tried and true senior editor, there is always something to learn. Here are five ways novice and intermediate editors alike can improve their video editing skills to consistently tu

What you should charge for your video production

Mar 7th, 2022 56m 42s

Mike and Chris tackle the age-old question, what should I charge for this. It's a difficult question, but with their insight, you'll get all the answers in this podcast. Check out the Rate calculator here: http://www.videomaker.com/ratesSupport

World-renowned time-lapse cinematographer Drew Geraci

Feb 21st, 2022 32m 37s

Mike and Chris talk to Drew Geraci, Filmmaker, Director of Photography and owner of District 7 Media, World-class time-lapse cinematographer, Sony Artisan of Imagery and Dell brand partner. See his work on Netflix's House of Cards and Stephen S

Really YouTube? Get your priorities straight!

Feb 7th, 2022 1h 2m

Mike and Chris react to YouTube CEO's new video and the letter "Letter from Susan: Our 2022 Priorities". They speculate on what it might mean to creators in the new year. Support the show

The new Canon EOS R5 C can't do what? What were they thinking?

Jan 24th, 2022 40m 21s

Mike and Chris discuss the new Canon EOS R5 C. They discuss all the specs and talk about the strange quirk that we didn't see coming. That and more on this episode of the Videomaker Podcast.Support the show

Best of CES 2022 and What we think will happen this year!

Jan 10th, 2022 38m 40s

Mike and Chris talk about the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). They go over some of the products that received Videomaker Best of CES awards. They then predict what will happen in 2022 in the video production world. Support the show

One of the worlds best wedding photographers Jerry Ghionis talks about the new Nikon Z9

Nov 22nd, 2021 51m 58s

Mike and Chris talk to world-renowned wedding photographer Jerry Ghionis. Jerry discusses his history, his success as a wedding photographer and what it takes to create a beautiful image. Also, as a Nikon Ambassador, Jerry talks about the new N

Is the DJI Ronin 4D a novelty or innovation?

Nov 8th, 2021 31m 18s

Mike and Chris talk about the new DJI Ronin 4D. It's a Cinema camera and it's a 4 axis gimbal. All novelty aside, how will it be used in the real world? is it innovation that will challenge the other camera manufacturers to step up their game,

Is the new Apple MacBook Pro M1 Max good enough?

Oct 25th, 2021 40m 53s

Mike and chris talk about the new Macbook Pro M1 Max. Apple's launch event touted some large performance claims. Along with the big claims, the computer comes with a new CPU GPU M1 chip that shares the same RAM. They even gave demonstrations

How to become a full-time videographer

Oct 4th, 2021 54m 34s

Mike and Chris talk about how to become a full-time videographer in this edition of the Videomaker Podcast. They discuss entrepreneurship and where freelance and entrepreneurship meet. They talk about how to get work, then how to get more work.

How to choose a tripod for video

Sep 27th, 2021 54m 20s

Chris and Mike talk about how to choose a tripod for video. They go over why even use a tripod? the features you should look for when for how to choose a tripod for beginners. How the height of a tripod matters. What is and who should us a bal

We talk to the biggest vlogger

Sep 13th, 2021 32m 43s

Chris and Mike talk to the biggest vlogger around, Casey Neistat! Whenever you think of who is the biggest vlogger, you have to consider Casey Neistat. We talk to him about how he created his signature look and the path he had to take to become

Smartphone vs cinema camera

Aug 30th, 2021 1h 2m

Mike and Chris take a fresh look at the 'smartphone for video' debate. While the answer may seem self-evident, two filmmakers can quickly come to opposite conclusions. This episode's topics include the pros and cons of both opinions and why sma

The do's and don'ts of copyright for video

Aug 16th, 2021 43m 36s

Chris and Mike tackle the common questions videographers have about copyright and how to keep your video safe and protected from legal threats. They talk about how to legally use music, images and video clips you don't own, how to copyright you

Essential gear for beginning filmmakers

Aug 2nd, 2021 48m 50s

Mike and Chris talk about all of the gear you need when starting out. These are the things you must have to start making professional video.Support the show

5 overlooked filmmaking concepts

Jul 19th, 2021 50m 48s

Chris and Mike talk about five overlooked filmmaking concepts. They discuss the four attributes of light, color, intensity, quality and direction. They talk about the 180-degree rule and eyelines, focusing on the second vs. third-person perspec

Is TikTok already bigger than YouTube?

Jul 5th, 2021 46m 10s

Chris and Nick engage in a wide-ranging discussion about TikTok's meteoric rise to success, its substantial differences from YouTube and which popular video-streaming platform new creators should focus on to build a following and (potentially)

The 10 Camera moves you need to know

Jun 21st, 2021 56m 35s

Mike and Chris talk all about camera movement. There's lots of debate on exactly how many camera moves there actually are, but the guys distill it all down to the 10 that will equip any video shooter with the skills they need to tackle everythi