Videos
The surprising true story of Kodak Aerochrome
Exploring the roots of infrared photography
Videos
Posts about videos posted to my YouTube channel
Videos
Realism: What We Can Learn from Cinematographer Roger Deakins
Earlier this year, while out on a morning run, I was listening to an episode of the Team Deakins podcast hosted by Roger and James Deakins. At one point during the show, Roger started talking about the influence of realism in filmmaking, and how he prioritizes creative interpretation in his
Product Reviews
My photo and video gear for YouTube (2020)
I often receive questions from viewers of my YouTube channel about gear for creating YouTube videos. Every few months (or when my setup changes in a notable way), I post a video sharing new gear added to my studio. Update (12/19/2020): A couple of months after recording this
Product Reviews
Shooting Better 4K Video on the Canon M50
Some links in this post are affiliate links, so if you purchase an item through one, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These credits go directly towards supporting this blog and my YouTube channel. In addition to its default video resolution of 1080 HD,
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Custom Picture Styles on the Canon M50
Some links in this post are affiliate links, so if you purchase an item through one, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These credits go directly towards supporting this blog and my YouTube channel. When recording video with the Canon M50, Picture Styles inside
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Best EF-M Lenses for Video on the Canon M50
When shopping for EF-M lenses for the Canon M50, you may notice there are relatively few. Most are made by Canon. Your options are limited, but on a positive note, that makes choosing lenses more straightforward. Lens choice is then more about creative intent rather than subjective differences in quality
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Best Settings for Video on the Canon M50
Some links in this post are affiliate links, so if you purchase an item through one, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These credits go directly towards supporting this blog and my YouTube channel. The Canon M50 is one of Canon’s most popular
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Edwin Land, instant photography, and the rise and fall of Polaroid
I’ve always been intrigued by the story of Polaroid and its founder Edwin Land, for they were a disruptive technology startup before those words became everyday language in the age of the internet. Inspired by the book A Triumph of Genius by Ronald K. Fierstein, I created a documentary-style
Product Reviews
MediaLight Eclipse review: perfectly neutral monitor backlight
Getting the soft, dim light experience behind my photo editing display