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Chris Fenwick and I have a conversation that ranges from the use of the golden mean in art, on being a mobile digital media creative, to the difference between excitement and wonderment in video. Kris Simmons – your Video Business Success Coach – tells you how to ask your clients better questions so that you better understand their digital media needs. Mentioned In The Show:Chris Fenwick on Twitter: @chrisfenwick Podcasting Myths Exposed - Myth #4: Use WordPress For Your Podcast Website PressPausePlay (2011) Casey Neistat http://satoriteller.com Story Pop FCPX plugin by Stupid Raisons MotionVFX.com Ben Brown | Visual Vibs: Atlantis Dunes Make a donation to support the Digital Convergence Podcast Send email or leave voice mail feedback

Saturday Night Live and Documentary Now Director of Photography - Alex Buono - talks about visual subtext in filmmaking. Alex let’s us take a peek inside his surprising small gear toolbox and explains why he owns so little gear. Alex shares his thoughts on avoiding budget greed and why art direction matters. The Video Business Success Coach Kris Simmons returns to the Digital Convergence Podcast to quell the frayed nerves and diminishing budgets of video producers plagued by endless rounds of revisions. Kris unlocks the keys to avoiding a never ending series of revisions thus saving your sanity, profits, and a good relationship with your customers. Mentioned In This Episode: Alex Buono's website:http://www.alex-buono.com The Art of Visual Storytelling 1:http://www.mzed.com/alex-buono-hd-downloads/411-alex-buono-s-cinematography-hd-download.html The Art of Visual Storytelling 2:http://vs2.mzed.com/download Adam Epstein's Cutting Edge "Making the Cut" Workshop:http://www.mzed.com/the-cutting-edge-hd-downloads/3

Here’s everything you need to know about Craig Cerhit in just 4 words: Father, Producer, Photographer, Adventurer. Craig Cerhit is a true “convergence” digital media creative. In this episode of the Digital Convergence Podcast, Craig relates how his literally being hit by a truck and severely injured led to working on a passion project, a documentary about experiential education for children called Found In The Forest. He covers the development of the idea, the equipment used, editing and post-production, crowdfunding, and distribution of the film. Our discussion doesn’t end there… Craig covers a wide range of topics including: Challenges of shooting a documentary where it rains - a lot! Booking screenings of his documentary film as far away as Australia Being asked to do a TED talk The ups and downs of crowdfunding Key-wording hours and hours of video! How Craig got lost in a cave and lived to tell about it Renting helicopters for aerial photography and video Risk assessment of a photo shoot Creating a podc

Ben Bruton-Cox of the truly wonderful Our Week In Video podcast sits on the DCP couch to ponder new gear purchases. He desperately wants the new Sony Alpha A7s II. But can he justify it? The Video Business Success Coach Kris Simmons takes on one of the most overused marketing tropes of video production company websites: “We Tell Your Story”. While story is certainly an important part of your toolbox, there is something even more important that digital media creatives should focus on. Mentioned In This Episode: Our Week In Video PodcastBen Bruton-Cox WebsiteBen Bruton-Cox on TwitterDCP 87: On The Move With StillmotionSony Alpha A7s II Become an associate producer of the Digital Convergence Podcast by your generous financial support: http://creativemethod.tv/patron Make a one-time donation to support the Digital Convergence Podcast:http://creativemethod.tv/donate Send email or leave voice mail feedback: http://creativemethod.tv/contact/

Apple announces updates to their iMac line–the 21.5 iMac is now Retina 4K. The big news for digital media creatives is the expanded color gamut of the new iMacs. Apple says this is achieved by shifting the Retina display away from standard white LEDs to advanced red-green phosphor LEDs. Now all three colors — red, green, and blue — are more equally represented and show off real-world color with more balance and precision. The new color gamut is based on the DCI-P3 color space - once only available in high-end pro gear. The new displays allow for 25% more colors to be differentiated on screen. It seems like we’re stuck on old design conventions when it comes to cameras. It's like how the first automobiles looked like the horse buggies they replaced. Will camera manufactures finally break away from the DSLR and camcorder form factor and embrace new designs that help us as digital media creatives to embed ourselves in the action and capture the images we want without getting in the way? It looks like DJI - yes,

Looking back at the last five years that this podcast has been published, there have been amazing changes and advances in the tools we use to create digital media. What about the next five years? Digital media creative, video director, editor, and podcaster - Chris Fenwick - is back on the DCP to share his thoughts about where digital media is going. Chris Fenwick gives use a fascinating look at where he sees the future of digital media creation - and role mobile devices play in shaping that future. Also in this episode: Kris Simmons - the Video Business Success Coach - takes on one of the challenges of being a freelancer: what do you do when a company hires you and then becomes afraid that you will compete with them? It’s a situation that all of us as freelancers has been in. How can we build trust with those that hire us and also with freelancers we ourselves may hire? This Episode Sponsored By: Pond5Creativity Starts Here. Royalty-free footage, audio, images, and visual effects. All you need, all in one pl

Dave Dugdale is back on the Digital Convergence Podcast and talks about his decision to buy the a7R II. Dave also shares why he will probably sell his Panasonic GH4 even though he thinks it's a great camera. We touch on handheld gimbals, the recently announced Sony a7S II, working with S-Log, Dave's comparison tests of the Sony cameras with RED, and his experience on editing and color grading with Davinci Resolve. Kris Simmons - the Video Business Success Coach - comes to the rescue. What do you do when you feel nothing is working in your business? How do you get unstuck when you feel you are getting nowhere in getting client work? Kris helps you get unstuck and get moving forward with your digital media business. This Episode Sponsored By: Pond5Creativity Starts Here.Royalty-free footage, audio, images, and visual effects.All you need, all in one place. Save 25% off your next Pond5 order by using the discount code DCP when you checkout at: http://pond5.com Mentioned In This Episode: Dave Dugdale's websit

How do you visualize the enormity of the solar system to scale? Author Wylie Overstreet and Filmmaker Alex Gorosh did just that in the Black Rock Desert. They join the podcast in a phone call to talk about producing the short film “To Scale: The Solar System.” At the time of this recording that video has already amassed over 1.7 million views on Vimeo and 1.6 million views on YouTube. Just a side note: the interview is a recorded phone call so the audio is not up to the usual quality I strive for in this podcast. It could not be helped. Wylie was at the airport waiting to board a flight. I’m grateful that Wylie and Alex took the time to talk with me for a few minutes. You’ll enjoy the conversation. RED Camera CEO Jarred Lang teases details of a new camera that joins the Scarlet / Epic / Weapon line-up: It's called the RED Raven! 4K at up to 120fps and starting at $6,000 dollars. Hashtag #4K4ALL. Red Giant releases a free update to Magic Bullet Suite. It may be a .1 update but it feels like a much bigger updat

In this episode: 1) DJI announces new micro 4/3 cameras for the Inspire 1: the X5 series. With a larger sensor, interchangeable lenses, 4k and 4k raw (X5R) video, and 12.8 stops of dynamic range - DJI raises the bar for aerial photography and filmmaking. 2) There's a new update for the DJI GO app that now includes waypoints, point of interest, course lock, and home lock modes for the Inspire 1. Also includes follow me mode for the Phantom 3. I talk about my experience using it with my Inspire 1. 3) There's a new app from Auto Flight Logic called Autopilot for DJI offering unprecedented automated control of the Inspire 1 and Phantom 3. I take it for a test drive and let you know my thoughts on this remarkable app. 4) Fantastic feedback from DCP listeners and new associate producers! 5) Video Business Success Coach Kris Simmons answer the question: When do you throw in the towel and move on? Mentioned In This Episode: The Flight That Disappeared on Amazon Prime:http://www.amazon.com/Flight-That-Disappeared-Crai

Logic Pro X gets a huge update with Camel Audio's Alchemy 2.0, Atomos releases the Ninja Assassin HDMI recorder, Panasonic announces the imminent release of the paid firmware update for the GH4 enabling V-Log, YouTube releases 1,000 new royalty-free music and sound effect audio files. Video Business Success Coach Kris Simmons considers whether or not you should niche down and specialize your digital media services. Mentioned In This Episode: Apple Logic Pro X 10.2 with Alchemy:http://www.apple.com/logic-pro/whats-new/ More Than 1000 New Royalty-Free Tracks to YouTube's Audio Library:https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music Panasonic LUMIX GH4 V-Log L Function Firmware Upgrade Kit DMW-SFU1:http://shop.panasonic.com/cameras-and-camcorders/cameras/lumix-interchangeable-lens-ilc-cameras/DMW-SFU1-VLOG.html Atomos Ninja Assassin HDMI Recorder:http://www.atomos.com/ninja-assassin/ Eliminate the beg by becoming a financial supporter of the Digital Convergence Podcast:http://creativemethod.tv/patron Send email or le

I talk with filmmaker and artist, John Reuter, who is creating a fascinating documentary on the extraordinary Polaroid 20X24 camera. John has worked with Polaroid since the 1970’s and has served for a number of years as the director of the Polaroid 20x24 project. In this episode, you will hear a fascinating account of the history of the mammoth Polaroid 20x24 camera and John's effort to document in video it's story and the remarkable people who have used it. Later in the podcast, Video Business Success Coach, Kris Simmons, considers: When does it make sense to buy new gear and the best way to finance new gear purchases? The answer may surprise you! Mentioned In This Episode: John Reuter's blog: http://www.johnreuter.com/blog/ Polaroid 20x24 Studio:http://www.20x24studio.com Camera Ready: The Polaroid 20x24 Project website:http://camera-readymovie.com I Dream of Wires: The Modular Synthesizer Documentary website:http://idreamofwires.org Infographic: What makes a film noir?http://www.bfi.org.uk/news-opinion/new

Ron Dawson has been a frequent guest and co-host of the Digital Convergence Podcast. He hosted two podcasts of his for creatives: FStop Beyond and Crossing The 180. Ron confesses that after a while, producing Crossing the 180 stopped being fun and so after producing 110 episodes, he retired the show. A move from Atlanta to Seattle ensued. After settling into his new home, Ron's wife reminded him of his love of blogging and podcasting. Encouraged by his wife, and inspired by the format and creative approach of the popular podcasts Serial and This American Life, Ron began to formulate his return to podcasting with two new podcasts: Radio Film Lab and The Solo Creative Podcast. Ron describes Radio Film School as "This American Life for filmmakers." Ron says, "I came up with Radio Film School because it succinctly captures in essence what the show is about: audio based inspiration, education and entertainment for the aspiring filmmaker. I also think when potential listeners are perusing through iTunes, Radio Film

Cinematographer Gale Tattersall talks about the democratization of affordable filmmaking gear heralded by the Canon 5D Mark II and it's use of the hit television series House MD, the role of the DP in interpreting the intent of the scriptwriter, and laments that too many cinematographers try to make everything too beautiful. This video interview with Gale was recorded several years ago but was never released as an episode of the Digital Convergence Podcast until now. The Video Business Success Coach Kris Simmons answers an email from a DCP listener who sent in a question about structuring and breaking down pricing for a video job. This episode is brought to you by:  VideoBlocks - an affordable, subscription-based stock media site that gives you unlimited access to premium stock footage. Start your 7 day feel trial today here: http://carlolson.tv/videoblocks Mentioned in the podcast: Gale Tattersall's website:http://www.galetattersall.com Rode SmartLav+http://carlolson.tv/smartlav Zoom iQ5, iQ6, and iQ7 mics f

Digital media creative Jeff Long talks about building online courses. He is the founder of True Focus Media. As a digital media creative he creates online courses, videos and podcasts. Jeff has a new podcast about a topic I love: creating online courses called: The Online Course Coach Podcast. I recently had the pleasure to appear on his new podcast to talk in-depth about my experiences creating online courses for the water damage restoration industry. Jeff graciously accepted my invitation to guest on my podcast to talk about his not only his new podcast and but also his experience building online courses and coaching others to do the same.  The Video Business Success Coach Kris Simmons talks about moving into a new office and how it’s revitalized his creativity and business. Can moving to an office/studio space be right for you and your business? This episode is brought to you by:  VideoBlocks - an affordable, subscription-based stock media site that gives you unlimited access to premium stock footage. And.

Drones, space-drones, and an out-of-this-world time-lapse that will blow your mind are featured in this episode! I talk about the New Horizons Pluto encounter, the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity marathon and time-lapse video, and more. The Video Business Success Coach - Kris Simmons - answers the question: Is it worth it to use Production Hub to increase your marketing reach for new clients?  Mentioned in the podcast: Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity Time-lapse Video:https://youtu.be/3b1DxICZbGc DCP listener Justin Crowell's website:http://justincrowell.com/ Justin Crowell's music video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nu5jfPAl9ng Start your free 7 day trial for VideoBlocks:http://carlolson.tv/videoblocks Take your business to the next level with KRE8 University: http://carlolson.tv/kre8 Become an associate producer of the Digital Convergence Podcast by your generous financial support: http://carlolson.tv/patron Send email or leave voice mail feedback: http://carlolson.tv/contact/ Follow on Twitter:https

Ben Bruton-Cox and Richard Shelton are professional video producers who do commercial and wedding videos. They both got into a habit of talking each week about what went on in their video businesses the prior week. Then they did something brilliant: they pressed the record button and started publishing their conversations in a new audio podcast called Our Week In Video. Ben and Richard about starting their new podcast, discuss an article published last year about the apparent decline of the use of DSLR video, the need for improved camera ergonomics, and more. Also in the podcast: You’ve spent weeks preparing a proposal for a gig. You've spent hours traveling and meeting with the potential client. But, then - boom! They award the project to someone else! How do you recover from that huge letdown? The Video Business Success Coach - Kris Simmons - helps you get back on your feet and move on.   Mentioned in the podcast: Ben Bruton-Cox on the web:http://www.theweddingcut.comhttp://www.brutoncoxvisuals.comhttps://t

In this episode: 1) Sound Designer Michael Cardillo helps answer a few questions from student Jared Kirk who aspires to do sound design for video professionally. Michael shares great advice on getting started as a professional sound designer. 2) “How do you handle the situation where a freelancer you’ve hired to help you do a job hands out his business card to your customer?” The Video Business Success Coach - Kris Simmons - coaches us through this gnarly situation.  Michael Cardillo on the web:Website: http://michaelcardillo.comBlog: http://michaelcardillo.com/soundmind/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelAudioSound For Editors: http://soundforeditors.com RME Fireface 802 Audio Interface Universal Audio Apollo Twin High-Resolution Thunderbolt Audio Interface Take your business to the next level with KRE8 University: http://carlolson.tv/kre8 Become an associate producer of the Digital Convergence Podcast by your generous financial support: http://carlolson.tv/patron Send email or leave voice mail feedback: ht

In this episode: 1) Sony announces 3 new cameras with ability to record UHD 4K internally - Alpha a7R II, RX10 II, and RX100 IV. The RX cameras both have super slo-mo (up to 960fps). The Alpha a7R II has 42.4 MB back-lit sensor that allows increased resolution, improve low light sensitivity with low noise. It also features faster 399 detection point auto-focus, and in-body image stabilization. 2) Adobe releases Creative Cloud 2015. 3) When will the Canon XC10 ship? 4) Do all commercial drone operators have a 333 exemption from the FAA? 5) The Video Business Coach answers the question: How do you make sure that a freelancer you hire for a job is qualified? David Thrasher / Mountain High Aviation:http://www.mthighaviation.com/uas.html Full House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform addresses the FAA about progress of creating legal framework for drone commercialization:https://oversight.house.gov/hearing/drones-the-next-generation-of-commerce/ Take your business to the next level with KRE8 University: h

Filmmaker Ron Dawson talks about creating experimental documentary ImprovJam: A Musical Convergence of Jazz, Rock & Rap. ImprovJam captures the improvisational jam sessions of three of Seattle's finest jazz musicians, a rock guitarist, and a freestyle rapper.  ImprovJam was filmed on location in the music room of Garfield High, a school with a rich musical history, boasting one of the finest jazz teams in the nation, and alma mater to such musical legends as Jimi Hendrix, Quincy Jones, and contemporary rap artist Macklemore.  What happens when Ron and his crew takes nine video cameras including two Canon C100's, two T3i's, two 70D's, and four Panasonic GH4's - and records the convergence of jazz, rock, and rap is nothing short of magical. Mentioned in the show: Producer/Director Ron Dawson, Dare Dreamer Mediahttp://daredreamer.net ImprovJam: A Musical Convergence of Jazz, Rock & Raphttp://soundandsea.tv/improvjam/ Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestrahttp://srjo.org/ Ayron Jones of Ayron Jones and the Wayh

Several months ago I watched Sound IS SPEED - Location Sound on the Set of "Where are you Bobby Browning?" - an excellent two-part behind-the-scene video about the audio and sound design work and philosophy of sound designer, sound mixer, and sound editor Jonah Guelzo. I reached out to Jonah to see if he would like to talk about audio for video. He graciously agreed and we ended recording over two hours of material - all about audio - from recording sound in the field to post processing and sound design in the studio. In this episode, Jonah talks about audio acquisition in the field and practical tips on getting the best results using lavaliere and boom microphones, field recorders, working with talent and collaborating with the director and director of photography. He talks about recording audio for feature film, wedding video, and commercial video. Our conversation concludes with his thoughts on sound design and editing. We manage to squeeze in a few rants and pet peeves, too. Thank you for supporting and l