Make Better Photos and Videos Podcast - The Photo Video Guy

When the weather improves, at least for those of us in the northern climes, photography and video of wildlife tends to come to mind. We have new births, and in many cases activity that we have not seen for months. It's great to take workshops to special locations or events dedicated to imaging wildlife, but you might be surprised at how much can be done close to home. In this Episode of Make Better Photos and Videos, I want to explore the equipment as well as some potential locations where you can work on your wildlife imaging skills so when you do take that trip, you come away with better results.

Welcome to Episode 17 of the Make Better Photos and Videos podcast. In this episode I dive into the science and practicality of using the expose to the right methodology. I talk about where to use it and how to use it effectively. Have a listen, it's a great tool!

Welcome to Episode 16 of the Make Better Photos and Videos podcast. In this episode I respond to listener queries about what goes in my camera bag other than camera bodies and lenses. Hopefully you'll find the episode helpful in packing your own bag with the stuff you'll need for success.

Our digital interchangeable lens cameras do amazing things, but from time to time we will find them infected by dust or dirt on the sensor. In this episode I discuss some best practices to reduce the chance of getting dust on the sensor and then take a look at two different systems that you can use at home to clean your sensor. We will all face dust on the sensor at some point, so it's a good idea to be prepared.

Hey everyone. In this episode I explore the why and the how to of screen calibration. If you edit images on your computer, and you publish them, either online or as prints, your work will look its best when you edit on a calibrated display. Listen in to learn how easy it is to do, as well as learn about some common issues calibration fixes and get clarity on popular misconceptions about calibration.

There is sometimes too much to choose from when it comes to picking a bag for your needs. In this episode I share some of the things that I look for that might help you make a decision that fits your requirements most effectively.

Hey everyone, welcome to Episode 12 of Make Better Photos and Videos. In this episode I examine why using radio control systems is the best option to manage and control your off camera speed lights. I look at the different options and abilities to help you decide which will serve you best.

Welcome to episode eleven of Make Better Photos and Videos. In this episode I tackle the why should I choose question that is heard when considering strobes as an alternative to speed lights. Both have a lot of value, but for some use cases, a strobe system is really the only way to go.

Welcome to Episode Ten of Make Better Photos and Videos.  This time I look

at the reasons why you might choose to shoot with a prime lens instead of a

zoom.  I also dig into the value proposition of when a fast prime makes

sense.

White balance setting is not all that hard and you don't need to rely solely on an AWB setting and prayer to get it right. In this episode, I explore options to get the best possible white balance, either as the end deliverable, or even as a credible start to an artistic creation.