The Blog
The archive of my blog (since 2010).
SmallHD Focus Review + Set-Up Walkthrough
In this video I walkthrough the SmallHD Focus camera monitors, share my experience testing them over the past couple months, explain how I'd set up the different swipe screens, and what accessories I'd get to go with it.
Your SwitchPod Questions, Answered.
Here's a quick FAQ about SwitchPod based on the most common questions we've gotten since launching 2 weeks ago on Kickstarter.
Pat Flynn Talking SwitchPod — Caleb Wojcik Show #71
Pat Flynn helped me co-invent and create SwitchPod over the past 15 months before we launched it on Kickstarter.
At the time of recording this episode, a couple days into the campaign, we had already doubled our goal and raised over $227,000 to make thousands of SwitchPods for our backers.
Meet SwitchPod — Now Live on Kickstarter
Today is the day!
SwitchPod has launched on Kickstarter and I couldn’t be more excited! If you just can’t wait, head on over to our Kickstarter page to check it out.
SwitchPod Launches on Kickstarter in 6 Days
On Tuesday, January 29th at 9am Pacific, SwitchPod is launching on Kickstarter.
Here is a behind the scenes look on what we’ve been up to this month to get ready for it.
2018 - Year in Review
Every year I make time between the craziness of holiday celebrations and spending time with family to do an annual review.
So for 2018’s review I’m going to use a more detailed framework, go further into the weeds than normal, and be both honest and transparent. This will be really long, so…
Let’s dive in.
Canon EOS R Review for Filmmakers
In this review I share my experience testing the Canon EOS R for filming videos.
I give my thoughts on the 4K crop, the quality of the 720p slow motion files, using this camera for vlogging, how to turn it into a mini cinema C200, and pontificate about the future of Canon's mirrorless cameras.
Canon EOS R Review for Photography
Canon’s first full frame mirrorless camera is a funky little thing, and if you’re considering buying it to use mainly for photography or hybrid with video and want to know the photo features, I’m going to go through what I like and don’t like about this camera, plus share who I think should buy it.
Canon EOS R vs. 5D Mark IV
My wife Jen has been a wedding and portrait photographer for over 7 years, captured over 100 weddings, and she has exclusively used the Canon 5D Mark III.
So while I had the EOS R on loan from B&H to review, I had her try it out for a couple photo shoots and sat down with her to talk about what she thought of the camera.
7 Camera Tricks Using Lens Filters
Lens filters are a great way to get in-camera effects for both photographers and filmmakers.
In this video I share 7 camera hacks for making your images more cinematic.
DJI Osmo Pocket — First Look
In this video we take a look at the DJI Osmo Pocket, one of the smallest 3-axis stabilized handheld cameras ever with Dave Alitizer from Kinotika.
The Truth About Being an Influencer
Something really bothers me about the internet, and it’s that word: influencer.
But once I thought about the word a little more, I realized I’d actually been an influence on how some people spent their money for years now.
In this post I share how influencers should act and as follower of anyone online, what you need to know about how things really work behind the scenes.
Why My First Business Was Failing & How I Fixed It
I started my first blog way back in 2010 and published a post every day for the first 50 days.
I was stoked. I thought I knew what I was doing.
But I had one big problem.
What It Takes to Make $100,000 a Year with a Camera
Four years ago I quit my dream job.
I had 7 weeks to figure out how I was going to make ends meet. I didn’t have a pile of money saved we could live off of. I had to make it work.
Here was my plan...
Introducing My 3-Month Accelerator Program for Freelance Filmmakers
Today I am opening up my Freelance Filmmaker Accelerator Program, a small, intimate, group of filmmakers who are serious about growing their businesses.
I’ll be providing a 3-month long, hand-crafted experience. You’ll have direct access to ask me questions and get customized advice on what you’re struggling with most to grow your business.
Michelangelo was a liar.
One of the most famous artists of all time, Michelangelo, lived a spartan lifestyle. When his family members wrote to him, asking him for money, he’d respond that he had none to give.
But was that really the truth?
Every SwitchPod Prototype
As SwitchPod is getting closer to the launch of its crowdfunding campaign and being available for pre-sale, I wanted to share a little bit more behind the scenes of the process we’ve gone through over the past year to get it made.
In this video I show every prototype we’ve made so far.
The hardest decision I've made in my business this year.
Since my previous video on why I sold the RED has gotten a really strong (and positive) response, I’m sharing more of my inner debate behind being both a creative and a business owner.
Plus, I tease my upcoming accelerator program I’m launching soon.