Artful Camera

Chris Fenwick tells me what he thinks of the new Mac Pro just announced at Apple's 2019 WWDC Keynote. I ask him, "Will you be buying one?" We talk about podcasting, the new Mac display and it's high-priced stand, and creating 19K video for multiscreen displays for trade shows.

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Tencue https://tencue.com

Digital Cinema Cafe Podcast Episode 26–The Big Pitch with Jeff Wilk https://digitalcinemacafe.com/2013/10/09/dcc026-the-big-pitch-feat-jeff-wilk/

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Chris Fenwick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisfenwick/

Carl Olson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/artful.creative/

The Artful Camera https://carlolson.tv/artfulcamera

Pat McGowan - CEO and Founder of BlackBox Global.

In this special edition of the Artful Camera, I revisit a topic that was first presented here in episode #224 in May of 2017 - the idea of using an aggregator to submit stock video to other agencies. In that episode I spoke (rather skeptically I admit) to Founder and CEO of BlackBox Global - Pat McGowan.

In September of this year (2018) BlackBox posted a record month in sales, and recently onboarded over 28,000 creators. BlackBox is now the largest contributor to the Big 4 Agencies: Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, Pond 5, and Story Blocks.

With claims like that I felt it was time to talk with Pat again about BlackBox. In this episode you are going to hear that BlackBox is much much more than an aggregator of stock video. As creators, I think we get it, the gig economy can be a tough source of income (or lack thereof). Diversifying revenue sources is a protection to creators. BlackBox provides an inventive way for creators to realize more profits from doing the thing they love. BlackBox provides a strong community for creators, and a platform for close collaborations among other creators.

That's what this conversation today with Pat McGowan of BlackBox Global is all about. Pat's production company routinely did million dollar jobs with a team of 40 people and high end video production gear. But all that dried up overnight. BlackBox is the result of that sudden downturn. Pat is determined that creators have other means to profit from doing the thing they love.

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Mike Carroll asks: "Are websites relevant anymore?" Chris Fenwick and Carl Olson attempt to answer his question.

Chris Fenwick: http://chrisfenwick.com

Mike Carroll: http://mikecarrollfilms.com

Carl Olson: https://carlolson.tv

There are only five astronauts alive out of the twelve men that walked on the moon. Their photography and video inspire over 40 years later.

I ramble about the needless complexity of gadgets revealed at CES 2018, the new DJI OSMO Mobile 2, the Panasonic GH5s, Canon's CEO admits Canon lags in innovation, analog film's viability is uncertain and the passing of New55 Film, and more.

This episode is sponsored by:

CrumplePop

Visit http://crumplepop.com and check out all of their fine plugins for Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere. CrumplePop's plugins are like pixie dust for your video.

StoryBlocks

Go to http://storyblocks.com/camera to get all the stock images, video, and audio you can imagine for $149. Download anything from thousands of images, videos, and tracks—and unlock discounts on millions more.

About the Artful Camera:

Website: https://carlolson.tv

Send an email or voicemail to Artful Camera: https://carlolson.tv/contact/

Disclaimer: some links referenced in the show notes are affiliate links. The use of affiliate links do not affect the price you pay. Artful Camera earns a small commission from each sale which help offset some of the costs involved in producing this podcast. Thank you for your support.

Paul Friedman - the founder and CEO of LensProToGo - is my guest for this episode of the Artful Camera.

On December 5, 2017, Paul Friedman and Roger Cicala issued a joint press release announcing the merger of LensProToGo and LensRentals. In our conversation, Paul reveals the backstory of how this remarkable merger came about - the result of a longstanding friendship between him and LensRentals' founder Roger Cicala.

If I were still producing my old defunct podcast Gainfully Unemployed - this would certainly be a fitting episode for that podcast. Paul tells his story of quitting his corporate job to start his photography and lens rental business.

Paul also talks about a cool program to help creatives realize their projects via LensProToGo's EQUIP: Helping Creatives Create program.

Mentioned in this episode:

LensProToGo: https://www.lensprotogo.com

Lens Rentals: https://www.lensrentals.com

FCP X Grill Episode 153: http://digitalcinemacafe.com/2017/12/18/fcg153-upgrade-nightmares-feat-carl-olson-2/

This episode is sponsored by:

CrumplePop

Visit http://crumplepop.com and check out all of their fine plugins for Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere. CrumplePop's plugins are like pixie dust for your video.

StoryBlocks

Go to http://storyblocks.com/camera to get all the stock images, video, and audio you can imagine for $149. Download anything from thousands of images, videos, and tracks—and unlock discounts on millions more.

About the Artful Camera:

Website: https://carlolson.tv

Send an email or voicemail to Artful Camera: https://carlolson.tv/contact/

Disclaimer: some links referenced in the show notes are affiliate links. The use of affiliate links do not affect the price you pay. Artful Camera earns a small commission from each sale which help offset some of the costs involved in producing this podcast. Thank you for your support.

What does video editing a documentary have in common with a deck of cards? Filmmaker Rick Delgado answers that question in this edition of the Artful Camera.

Mentioned in this episode:

Rick Delgado: http://www.nufro.com

RTMotion Lens Control System: http://www.rtmotion.com/lens-control-system

This episode is sponsored by:

CrumplePop

Visit http://crumplepop.com and check out all of their fine plugins for Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere. CrumplePop's plugins are like pixie dust for your video.

StoryBlocks

Go to http://storyblocks.com/camera to get all the stock images, video, and audio you can imagine for $149. Download anything from thousands of images, videos, and tracks—and unlock discounts on millions more.

About the Artful Camera:

Website: https://carlolson.tv

Instagram: @Artful.Camera https://www.instagram.com/artful.camera/

Send an email or voicemail to Artful Camera: https://carlolson.tv/contact/

Disclaimer: some links referenced in the show notes are affiliate links. The use of affiliate links do not affect the price you pay. Artful Camera earns a small commission from each sale which help offset some of the costs involved in producing this podcast. Thank you for your support.

Scott McKenna is on a mission to document and share his journey as a creative. He is the owner of 4LCStudios - a production company that produces wedding, commercial, and aerial video. There are no secrets with Scott. He loves to teach and share what he has learned. With over 5,000 subscribers - all gained since May 2017 - he uploads a new video on his YouTube channel nearly everyday covering a wide range of topics - including gear, post production, and business.

In this episode, Scott shares his story of going full time into video production, his philosophy of openly sharing that journey with others, and the keys to building a successful video production business.

Mentioned in this episode:

Scott McKenna's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/scottmckenna

4LCStudios: http://www.4lcstudios.com/

Video - Super excited about this: https://youtu.be/aEaPETrJkNo

This episode is sponsored by:

CrumplePop - Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X Plugins: http://crumplepop.com

StoryBlocks.com - Uncage Your Creativity. You bring the vision - we bring the stock video, images, and audio. Start your free 7 day trial today. Go to http://storyblocks.com/camera

About the Artful Camera:

Website: https://carlolson.tv

Instagram: @Artful.Camera https://www.instagram.com/artful.camera/

Send an email or voicemail to Artful Camera: https://carlolson.tv/contact/

Disclaimer: some links referenced in the show notes are affiliate links. The use of affiliate links do not affect the price you pay. Artful Camera earns a small commission from each sale which help offset some of the costs involved in producing this podcast. Thank you for your support.

Chris Fenwick previews Final Cut Pro 10.4 and the new iMac Pro on the Apple Campus in Cupertino, California while attending the 2017 FCP X Creative Summit.

Mentioned in this episode:

FCPX Creative Summit 2017: http://www.fcpxcreativesummit.com

Chris Fenwick's website: http://chrisfenwick.com

FCPXGrill Podcast: http://digitalcinemacafe.com/category/fcg/

This episode is sponsored by:

CrumplePop - Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X Plugins: http://crumplepop.com

StoryBlocks.com - Uncage Your Creativity. You bring the vision - we bring the stock video, images, and audio. Start your free 7 day trial today. Go to http://storyblocks.com/camera

About the Artful Camera:

Website: https://carlolson.tv

Instagram: @Artful.Camera https://www.instagram.com/artful.camera/

Send an email or voicemail to Artful Camera: https://carlolson.tv/contact/

Disclaimer: some links referenced in the show notes are affiliate links. The use of affiliate links do not affect the price you pay. Artful Camera earns a small commission from each sale which help offset some of the costs involved in producing this podcast. Thank you for your support.

Nick Andrew, a 27 year old filmmaker, is determined to make a feature length documentary titled: I AM WOLF: Lifeblood Of The American Wild. It's an ambitious project that both he and his wife, Bekah, are passionate about.

There's one big problem, though. They don't have enough money, Nick's computer gear is old and outdated, and his filmmaking equipment is basic. Will limited funds and basic equipment stop Nick and Bekah from telling the story of the American wolf?

This is Nick's story of setting out to produce a feature length documentary of lofty creative aspirations on a barebones budget.

Mentioned in this episode:

I AM WOLF movie website: https://www.iamwolfmovie.com

I AM WOLF on Indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/i-am-wolf-lifeblood-of-the-american-wild#/

This episode is sponsored by:

CrumplePop - Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X Plugins: http://crumplepop.com

StoryBlocks.com - Uncage Your Creativity. You bring the vision - we bring the stock video, images, and audio. Start your free 7 day trial today. Go to http://storyblocks.com/camera

About the Artful Camera:

Website: https://carlolson.tv

Instagram: @Artful.Camera https://www.instagram.com/artful.camera/

Send an email or voicemail to Artful Camera: https://carlolson.tv/contact/

Disclaimer: some links referenced in the show notes are affiliate links. The use of affiliate links do not affect the price you pay. Artful Camera earns a small commission from each sale which help offset some of the costs involved in producing this podcast. Thank you for your support.

Photography and painting have much in common. Both the painter and photographer are concerned about composition, lighting, color, and story. Photography is a relatively recent invention compared to painting. When the first photograph was taken in 1826 by Joseph Niepce, the practice of the painter already had a history developed over many centuries. Truly, the craft and art of photography owes much to the legacy of the old masters.

Mentioned in this episode:

What Landscape Painting Can Teach Photographers–by Geoff Wittig http://theonlinephotographer.typepad.com/the_online_photographer/2010/12/landscape-painting.html

The Psychology of the "Decisive Moment"–by John Suler http://truecenterpublishing.com/photopsy/decisive_moment.htm

This episode is sponsored by:

CrumplePop - Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X Plugins: http://crumplepop.com

StoryBlocks.com - Uncage Your Creativity. You bring the vision - we bring the stock video, images, and audio. Start your free 7 day trial today. Go to http://storyblocks.com/camera

About the Artful Camera:

Website: https://carlolson.tv

Instagram: @Artful.Camera https://www.instagram.com/artful.camera/

Send an email or voicemail to Artful Camera: https://carlolson.tv/contact/

Disclaimer: some links referenced in the show notes are affiliate links. The use of affiliate links do not affect the price you pay. Artful Camera earns a small commission from each sale which help offset some of the costs involved in producing this podcast. Thank you for your support.