The Creative Jam Podcast

Today we dive into what it means to work vs rest as a creative person and all of the complicated things that that involves. We also get a brief (and terrible) preview of a secret project that Alex is developing.

Today we talk about helping people learn resolve in a new community platform called Skool, as well as Alex's awesome new color grading plugin Magic Grade.

Also, we learn if a hot dog is technically a sandwich or a taco.

MAGIC GRADE:

https://magic-grade.com/

FREE RESOLVE COMMUNITY: https://www.skool.com/groundcontrol/about

Hosts Casey and Alex (formerly of the Resolve Creators Podcast) return with a new name and a broader mission. In this episode, they explore the current state of creativity in a rapidly changing landscape - from the excitement of building apps and plugins with AI, to the genuine anxiety of watching traditional creative careers shift beneath their feet. They wrestle honestly with the double-edged sword of AI tools: the freedom to prototype ideas without massive budgets versus the erosion of the learning process that makes creativity meaningful. Featuring Casey's birthday cake analogy, a tangent about jam vs. jelly, and the launch of "The Jam" — a weekly creative challenge to keep the spark alive.

Do you need more LUTs? More transitions? More plugins?

WHAT is gonna make your videos better? What's really going to make a difference? In this episode, Casey discusses the REAL reason your videos might not feel professional.

It’s 2025 (nearly 2026, hot dang!), everything you need to create is right there — and most of it is free.

DaVinci Resolve, Affinity, Blender, AI helpers, endless YouTube education…

So seriously: what’s stopping you?

In this episode, Casey and Alex break down why there are no excuses left for anyone who wants to make videos, art, motion graphics, thumbnails, 3D, you name it. The tools that used to cost thousands are now either cheap or completely free — and the knowledge is everywhere.

Whether you’re brand-new or deep into your creative career, this is your reminder:

The tools aren’t the barrier anymore. The excuses are.

Do you really need expensive gear to make great videos? We say nope! Entry level gear is so good now that it goes a really long way!

In this episode, Casey and Alex share their go-to production tips: back/edge lighting that flatters faces, simple subject separation, mic-placement that beats pricey mics, DIY acoustic fixes, and why older cameras and phones are totally viable. Practical, budget-friendly tips and tricks.

Feeling stuck as the days get shorter? We’re talking real-world motivation for creators, how to stay focused when it’s dark by 4pm, and what’s new in DaVinci Resolve 20.2

Casey’s back from an illness rollercoaster, Alex has been deep in the lab building Magic Subtitles, and we both share how we’re resetting our channels for useful, evergreen content.

In this episode:

• Our simple anti-grind playbook: the five-minute rule, guilt-free rest, and choosing consistency over burnout

• Resolve updates we actually care about: Edit page redesign & track controls, Source Tape on Edit, “silence remover” that finally works, and ProRes RAW support

• The new Studio rental option (who it’s for—and why it doesn’t mean subscriptions are taking over)

• Why expectations wreck motivation (and how to set ones that stick)

• Alex’s dev bubble: building Magic Subtitles and what’s next for Resolve plugins

• Re-focusing our channels on extremely useful beginner content that still holds up a year from now

If you’re a creator trying to keep momentum through autumn/winter—or just want the no-nonsense take on recent Resolve changes—this one’s for you.

As educational creators, we’ve spent years making tutorials, training content, and helping people learn DaVinci Resolve. But now Ai is getting so smart, so fast will Ai replace us entirely?!

In this episode, we dive into the future of educational content in the age of AI. Will people still come to YouTubers for real-world experience and personality? Or are we heading toward an era where bots teach everything?

We explore what’s exciting, what’s terrifying, and how we’re adapting - from using AI as a tool in our workflow, to thinking about what content still needs a human touch. If you’re a creator, an educator, or just wondering what role humans play in the future of learning online, this one’s for you.

DaVinci Resolve Studio has always included free major updates - even years after you’ve paid once. But what if that’s about to change?

In this episode, we explore the possibility of Blackmagic introducing paid upgrades for Resolve Studio. Would that be a betrayal of everything Resolve has stood for… or just the next logical step for sustainable development?

We dig into the pros, the cons, the community expectations, and what we’d be willing to pay for. Plus: how this compares to some of the competition.

The Resolve Creators podcast is your one stop listen for all things DaVinci Resolve, with tips on running your own YouTube channel and doing creative things as a career. Plus: behind the scenes stories from Casey Faris and MrAlexTech. Casey hosts a YouTube channel focused on teaching creators how to make amazing things using Fusion, he also is the lead trainer at GroundControl.film which specializes in Fusion Training. Ground Control also runs Resolvecon! MrAlexTech hosts a YouTube channel that can teach you about anything in Resolve and is the creator of the Magic Animate plugin for DaVinci Resolve.

What kind of content should you make? How often should you make it? Who should you collaborate with? (Spoiler alert: seriously, don’t work with jerks.)

If you’re feeling a bit stuck — maybe you’re just starting out and don’t know what direction to take, or maybe you’ve been at it for a while but struggle to stay consistent — then this episode is absolutely for you.

We’re both going through some big changes in how we approach our content, so we’re getting real about what’s worked for us, what hasn’t, and what’s coming next. From experimenting with new niches to changing up our workflow, we dig into the mindset behind building something sustainable, creative, and actually enjoyable.

It’s part reflection, part strategy session, and all the usual chaos and honesty you expect from us.

Let’s go.

The Resolve Creators podcast is your one stop listen for all things DaVinci Resolve, with tips on running your own YouTube channel and doing creative things as a career. Plus: behind the scenes stories from Casey Faris and MrAlexTech. Casey hosts a YouTube channel focused on teaching creators how to make amazing things using Fusion, he also is the lead trainer at GroundControl.film which specializes in Fusion Training. Ground Control also runs Resolvecon! MrAlexTech hosts a YouTube channel that can teach you about anything in Resolve and is the creator of the Magic Animate plugin for DaVinci Resolve.