1 Minute Unboxing — 15" Macbook Pro 2016 (With Touch Bar)
Most unboxings I watch are too long, so when I got the second new MBP in for my editor to use I decided to do something a little different and try to capture the experience, feel, and sounds of unboxing a product quickly. Might do more of these in the future...
If you're curious which model I went with, here are the specs of mine.
- 2.9 GHz Intel Core i7 Quad-Core
- 16GB of 2133 MHz RAM | 512GB PCIe SSD
- AMD Radeon Pro 460 GPU (4GB GDDR5)
Like with all my major purchases, I bought this through B&H Photo Video. Here is my exact model.
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8 Reasons Why I (Almost) Switched to Sony from Canon for Videography & Photography
In this video I explain my thought process behind choosing Canon or Sony and I lay out the eight main reasons that I felt contributed to my final decision.
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Sony RX10 Mark III Review — After Owning for 3 Months
A full review of the camera body, lens, its buttons and features, share how I’ve used the PlayMemories app with it, go into the cons on the camera, and share who I think this camera is perfect for.
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Canon 5D Mark IV vs. 5D Mark III (Video Features)
Canon just announced it, so I’m going to compare the Canon 5D Mark IV to the 4-year old 5D Mark III.
I’ll touch on what’s new, what’s the same, what I wish they would have put in this camera, and what I recommend to someone who currently films video on Canon cameras and lenses.
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Canon 5D Mark IV vs 5D Mark III (Photo Features)
Canon just announced it, so I’m going to compare the Canon 5D Mark IV to the 4-year old 5D Mark III. I’ll touch on what’s new, what’s the same, what I wish they would have put in this camera, and what I recommend to someone who currently films video on Canon cameras and lenses.
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Cheers, to you! 10,000 (YouTube) Subscribers.
I just got back from a trip from Portland, Oregon. While I was there I tried to concentrate on being with friends and staying less “plugged in”. When I got back I realized the YouTube channel had surpassed 10,000 Subscribers!
I wanted to put a video together detailing my motivations for running a YouTube channel.
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Make an Overhead Camera Rig for $100 Without Building Anything
If you're looking for an overhead rig and don't want to build one, here is my solution using a microphone boom arm and a single adapter.
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4 Ways to Save Hard Drive Space
In this video I walk through the tips and tricks I use to manage my storage space and keep my hard drives running like the Millennium Falcon.
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How to Add Closed Captions to YouTube Videos Fast
Adding closed captions to your videos is beneficial because they allow your video to be consumed by a wider audience, but making them can be a huge time suck. You should be spending that time working on your next video instead.
I have been getting a lot of questions about the best way to add closed captions to YouTube videos, so in this video I walk through my preferred method and service I pay $1/minute to add closed captions.
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What’s the Best Microphone for YouTube (on a Tight Budget)?
In this episode I go into detail on four microphones that I would recommend to fellow YouTubers. Each have pros and cons and each is in a different price bracket.
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Sony a7R ii Review for Filmmakers & Hybrid Shooters
In this video review I share what I like most about shooting on Sony mirrorless cameras and breakdown some of the pro features that are included (like zebras, focus peaking, etc.) that should be in similarly priced cameras from Canon.
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Sony 85mm G-Master Lens Review
I don’t typically choose to review lenses because there isn’t much to talk about or show other than comparing footage shot through it and there are so many variables (like what kind of camera it is attached to or compression on said footage) that I don’t really like even doing that.
This Sony G-Master series 85mm lens is different though. It is one of the few lenses I’ve used that actually has features that change how I might film or photograph something.
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Zacuto Marauder Review — A Run & Gun Camera Rig
In this video review I’ll show you how to set up this “run n’ gun” rig for a DSLR or mirrorless camera, how to use a Z-Finder attachment to get a better view of your LCD screen, and what accessories I’d get with it.
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Veydra Mini Cine Prime Lens Review (25mm, 35mm, 50mm)
In this video I review the Veydra 25, 35, and 50mm E mount lenses. Enjoy!
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Sony RX10 III Unboxing
In this video I unbox the Sony RX10 III, show you what comes with it, and I suggest two items that you should purchase alongside it.
With features like a 24–600mm optical zoom lens, 4K at different frame rates, 960fps slow motion, and crazy fast auto-focus, it is hard to dislike the Sony RX10 III. All in all, if push came to shove and I had to grab one camera off the shelf to use in any situation I think I would find myself reaching for it.
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Is Snapchat A Good Platform To Practice Vlogging?
In today’s #AskLeb episode we talk about Snapchat, why it isn’t just for teens, and whether or not you should use the platform to get better at making videos and storytelling.
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What Is The Best Camera For $1,000?
In today’s #AskLeb episode I answer Phil Ebiner’s question of what is the best camera for $1,000 or less.
There are just so many choices! To make it easier on myself and to be more helpful for you, I decided to break the question into three categories: vlogging, YouTubing and filmmaking.
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How to Film in Log & Color Grade It in Post (Complete Workflow)
In today’s #AskLeb episode we talk filming in a log (flat) picture profile and share what steps we take to ensure that our colors come out true and vibrant after the color correction phase.
We tackle this question in a tutorial style. We first cover the camera settings used while shooting in Canon Log and then go into Premiere Pro and Da Vinci Resolve to show you exactly how you can color grade your footage using LUTs.
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