The Blog
The archive of my blog (since 2010).
My Minimal Desk Setup for Video Editing
Here's a tour of my video editing desk setup, which is also a sample lesson from my new course "Learn Premiere Pro CC 2021".
Keychron K2 Mechanical Keyboard Review, Unboxing & Setup
The Keychron K2 is my favorite mechanical keyboard and I’ve been using it for about a year. I just bought two more K2’s, version two’s, so in this video I’ll share a review, unboxing, and setup tutorial.
What should I make next?
In this podcast episode I chat with my wife Jen about what's next for me online, what kind of videos, podcasts, etc. I should be making, discuss my website redesign, and share an open and honest look at what it is like to be a creator online balancing multiple businesses, passions, and goals.
Best Vlogging Microphone? — Deity D4 Duo Review
This is the Deity D4 Duo, a small on camera microphone that is perfect for vlogging or recording interviews because it actually has two built-in mics. One pointing towards the front and one pointing towards the back.
Choosing the Perfect Camera for You (At Any Budget)
In this podcast episode I chat with Greg Farnum all about cameras and which ones we’d buy.
Better Lighting for Your Videos On Any Budget
In this podcast episode I chat with Tommy Calloway about how to improve lighting in your videos.
How to Record Better Audio on Any Budget
In this episode I chat with Curtis Judd about how to record high quality audio, what gear he recommends, and common audio mistakes to avoid.
How to Edit Videos FASTER — 10 Tips from 10 Years Spent Editing
Here are my 10 favorite tips for editing videos faster no matter what editing program you use including my 10 most used keyboard shortcuts.
How Sarah Beth Turned Teaching Yoga on YouTube into a Six Figure Business
In this podcast episode I chat with Sarah Beth, a yoga teacher on YouTube, about how she grew her channel to almost a million subscribers and a thriving online business over nearly ten years of uploading videos.
Best Budget On-Camera LED Light
This tiny light is the Lume Cube Panel Mini. A brand new pocket-sized, bi-color LED that is the perfect size to live on your camera.
Advice for Working From Home
In this episode I talk with my wife Jen about how over the past 9 years of working from home we’ve figured out what boundaries, rules, and setups allow us to get the most done.
It's Okay to Take a Break
If you're like me, you're overwhelmed with everything that is going on right now. The global pandemic is turning the economy into an unknown mess, we want to make sure our finances and our lives don’t implode, and there is an ever-growing pile of work to do to help your business survive all of this. But sometimes, what’s most important is to just take a break.
From Million Dollar T-Shirt Wearer to Selling His Last Name... Weird Business Ideas with Jason Zook
In this episode I talk with Jason Zook, one of the most creative entrepreneurs I’ve ever met.
You’re Doing It Wrong — Advice for Getting Un-Stuck
Lately I've been hearing a lot of questions from beginners and the thing is… they aren’t the right questions to ask. They're getting stuck on the next step. They’re getting in their own way. Here’s what I mean.
Introducing the SwitchPod Ball Head
The most asked question and request we got was "are you going to make a ball head?" So, while we recommended third party ball heads to put on top of a SwitchPod, we were secretly working on our next product.
And today, you're the first to find out about it: The SwitchPod Ball Head.
How to Build a Wedding Photography Business from Scratch
In this podcast episode I talk with my wife Jen Wojcik about how she built and scaled her wedding photography business into a full-time job over the course of 6 years after moving to a new city and not having photographed a wedding ever before.
Sony RX0 II Review — Is it worth it?
The Sony RX0 Mark II packs a 1” sensor, 24mm equivalent lens, a flip up screen, and an external microphone jack. All of which make it a great option for filming yourself vlog style or taking selfies, but at $700 US, is it worth it?