The Blog
The archive of my blog (since 2010).
How to Make Quality Videos Every Month Even When You Have Day Job (ft. Satchell Drakes)
In this episode I chat with Satchell Drakes, who runs a YouTube channel with some of the highest quality videos in the video gaming niche. I talk with him about his process of creating videos, what has helped his channel grow, and what he recommends for someone that isn't getting the traction they want out of their videos.
Canon XC10 Unboxing
With the XC10, Canon has been able to pack a big punch in a small camera. Let's open up the box and see what is inside. Stay tuned for a full review.
Canon 80D Unboxing
In this video I unbox the 80D, show the camera and what it comes with. A full hands-on review of the 80D will be coming out shortly, stay tuned.
Gear Envy, When to Upgrade, and When to Stop Buying
In this episode I discuss video gear, but I don't talk about specific pieces I recommend. This will be more of a philosophical discussion about why you need gear and more importantly, when to stop buying it once you get to a certain point.
Selling Physical Products on YouTube (ft. Study with Jess)
In this episode of the podcast I talk with Jessica Holsman, who YouTubes at Study with Jess, about what it's like to grow a YouTube channel to 100,000 subscribers in a year by knowing exactly who your target audience is and what to make for them.
Facelift Your YouTube Channel to Get More Views (ft. Tom Martin)
In this podcast episode I chat with Tom Martin about how to properly get your YouTube channel fully set-up so your videos are more likely to show up in search and as suggested videos in the sidebar.
Standing Out on YouTube in the Video Game Niche (ft. Yungtown)
In this episode we talk about how he was making music way before rapping on YouTube, why it makes sense to hide older unrelated videos on a channel, when you should focus a channel on a single type of video vs. having different styles of videos on it, his advice for YouTubers just getting started, and more.
Sony a7s ii, Metabones, & XLR-K1M Unboxing & Setup with Canon Lenses
In this video I unbox, setup, and walk through my initial impressions of the Sony a7s ii, the Metabones adapter to Canon EF lenses, and the Sony XLR audio adapter.
Final Cut Pro X 101 - A Free Course
Whether you're coming from iMovie or haven't edited videos before, our new free course will help you get started with Final Cut Pro X.
Deadlines, Release Schedules, & Countdown Clocks (DVG 062)
In this podcast episode we talk about how having a release schedule and public accountability helps push you to be consistently creative and get better at your craft, while also getting more done.
How to Get Great Audio Far Away from a Camera #AskLeb
In this episode of #AskLeb I answer a question from Thomas Frank of College Info Geek about what the best options are for recording great audio when you're far away from the camera.
Plan to Go Viral: How to Make Videos People Want to Watch
In this episode we discuss how to plan and create videos that people want to watch. We use two of our recent videos as examples, one that worked and one that tanked; the possible reasons that happened and how to replicate the successful video.
Should You Film in 4K Yet? #AskLeb
In this episode of #AskLeb I give my thoughts on who should start filming their videos in 4K or UHD and who shouldn't bother.
Canon 80D vs. 70D DSLR Feature Comparison
Canon just announced the predecessor to the 70D, aptly named the Canon 80D. They also announced a couple cool new accessories as well, the PZ-E1 Powered Zoom and the DM-E1 Directional Microphone. More on those in a bit.
First Look at Sony a6300, Canon 1DX mkII, Nikon D5 (+ A Fine Bros. Rant)
In this episode I give my thoughts on some of the recent 4K cameras announced: the Sony a6300, Canon 1DX Mark II, and Nikon D5.
I also give my two cents on the whole Fine Brothers "ReactWorld" controversy that went down recently.
Attending #TeamCrispyLive Vlog (+ Lighting for 4K Recording)
Follow with me as I attend a workshop at Canon on how to properly light for 4K video recording and #TeamCrispyLive, a meetup put on by five of the biggest tech YouTubers.
8 Mistakes Struggling YouTubers Make (ft. Tim Schmoyer)
In this episode I chat with Tim Schmoyer of Video Creators about 8 mistakes most YouTubers make.
Intro to Adobe After Effects
Opening Adobe After Effects (AE) for the first time can be a bit shocking. While AE is powerful, it is not the most user-friendly software. I’ve heard many stories about people opening, and then closing AE because they just felt lost.
In this 3 part series on Adobe After Effects featuring Phil Ebiner from VideoSchoolOnline.com you will learn the layout, tools, keyframes and how to build your own lower third using After Effects.