On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan returns after a year-long break to share the biggest changes happening at Rustic River Media. From overhauling his pricing strategy and rolling out new service packages, to updating his website and building SEO into his marketing, Josh breaks down how he’s evolving the business.

He also dives into some of the gear he’s recently added (including new lighting, cameras, and support equipment), how he’s using his Production Truck as a differentiator, and even briefly mentions how AI is helping him work on his website.

If you’re a filmmaker, DP, or small production company owner looking for ways to grow, streamline, and stay competitive, this podcast is for you!

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan discusses a broad range of topics. The Rustic River DP kicks off the podcast by talking about what he’s been up to in his video business before then diving into projects he’s been working on recently, new retainer clients, how he’s been doing more work with contractors, and why he’s been fishing so much. Josh also briefly talks about some new Sony camera firmware updates as well as a new camera he’s recently purchased. There’s a lot to talk about in this episode, so if you are in the video industry and have been following us over the years, this podcast is for you!

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan discusses seven new clauses he’s recently added to his video contracts. Josh has previously made episodes about his contracts (see Ep. 16 for video contacts and Ep. 64 for video rights) and has also featured his attorney on the podcast where they talked all about contracts for video(see Ep. 67). But, in this new episode the Rustic River DP talks about his most recent additions to his contracts, why he added these new terms, and how they will help him moving forward. If you are in the video industry and are wanting additional tips for beefing up your contracts, this podcast is for you!

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan gives his take on the current state of the video industry. Josh talks about how budgets and crew sizes are changing, along client expectations. The Rustic River DP also discusses how the barrier of entry for video has effected the industry as a whole before then giving his thoughts on the surge of AI. Josh then wraps up the podcast by discussing what you can do to survive this ever evolving industry if you’re panning to stay in it for the long haul. Whether you’re new to video or are just starting out, this podcast is for you!

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan talks all about image stabilization. Image stabilization comes in several forms, such as IBIS or lens IS, and it can be useful to a certain degree. But, in this episode Josh breaks down why image stabilization should be avoided whenever possible and how learning to shoot without it will help you not only grow as a shooter, but will also help you to capture more natural or organic looking footage. Whether you’re new to video or are a seasoned professional, this podcast is for you!

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan dives into the shocking news that Nikon has officially acquired RED. Josh starts the podcast off by giving his thoughts on RED as a company before diving into why Nikon may have purchased RED, what this means for both companies, and what this could do to the camera industry as a whole. This podcast is largely pure speculation, but does bring up some interesting thoughts on what could happen next. Whether you’re a RED owner, a Nikon owner, or just someone who’s interested in what’s going on in the world of cinema cameras, this podcast is for you!

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan welcomes Josh Haygood from Bandito Films. Josh is a multi-time Emmy award winning producer and cinematographer from New York who has been in the video business for 20 years. Josh currently works as an Executive Producer with Bandito Films and has an extensive background working with MTV amongst various other television shows, commercial video projects, professional photography and more. In this podcast, the two Josh’s discuss Haygood’s start to his career as a photographer for the UN before then diving into his time working at MTV. Josh then talks about current work before wrapping up with what camera equipment he runs today. Whether you’re in the video business or are just someone who’s interested in learning more about the industry, this podcast is for you!

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan welcomes back Jerred Eversole from Deep Fork Productions. Jerred and Josh talk briefly about the world of freelancing in the outdoor industry before then diving into Jerred’s brand new website, www.outdoorfreelancers.com. Outdoor Freelancers is a place where both freelancers and agencies can create profiles to get matched for video, photo, editing, or writing jobs specifically in the outdoor hunting and fishing industries. On this innovative new website, freelancers can showcase who they are, their equipment, their experience, and their day rates while agencies can create job postings along what the requirements are for that specific job. Jerred’s goal is to make the process of hiring freelancers easy for both parties and in this episode he walks us through the entire website. So if you’re a freelancer in the outdoor industry, or if you’re someone who’s looking for freelancers to hire, this podcast is for you!

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan dives deep into the world of lavaliere microphones. Josh kicks off the podcast by discussing the major characteristics to look for when shopping for a lav mic before then breaking down the pros and cons of over a dozen professional lapels that are popular today. From SPL ratings and dynamic range to water resistant mics and more, the Rustic River DP covers it all in this information heavy podcast. So if you’re in the market for a new lapel mic, this podcast is for you!

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan interviews director Joshua Dixon. Joshua is originally from Forth Worth, Texas, but now owns and operates multiple video production companies in Thailand. Joshua recently directed his first feature film that launched globally on January 12, 2024, called Hellhound. In this episode, the two Joshes briefly talk about Dixon’s career, how he ended up in Thailand, and the multiple companies he runs there before then diving into the making of Hellhound. Joshua talks about the script, the crew, the cast, some of the equipment they used, challenges they faced, and lessons he learned. If you want to get the most of out this podcast, be sure to watch Hellhound on Apple TV, Amazon Prime, or Vudu.