$300 vs. $50 LED strip light for photo/video production
Hi, I’m Tyler and this is the Sharp Shooter. Teaching you valuable skills to make better videos. Today, we’re comparing two lights. The first is...
How I recorded the eclipse
Here are some photos I took during the moments of totality using camera 2 (specs below). Equipment Camera 1Panasonic UX-180Tiffen 67mm Variable ND Filter Camera...
My experience with Saramonic wireless mics
Hi, I’m Tyler and this is The Sharp Shooter. Teaching you valuable skills to make better videos. Today, I’m sharing my experience with two different...
Choosing the RIGHT frequencies for wireless microphones
This guide shows you how how to prepare your wireless UHF microphones for a recording. We’re looking specifically at mics on the 500mHz band....
Pro lens shoot-out: $1,600 DZOFilm vs $150 Canon
We’re comparing two video lenses: the modern DZO Film 20-70mm Cinema Lens and a vintage Canon 9-117mm B4 broadcast lens. Both lenses zoom, are parfocal,...
5 tips for aspiring video producers
Maybe a family friend wants a video of their kid’s a ballerina recital. Offer to record it. Maybe there’s a live event in your area...
Throwback: My first pro video camera
My first pro video camera was the JVC GY-HD110U. This was my primary video camera from 2013 to 2016. The video below is an in-depth...
5 Tips to Hiring a video producer
Ok, so this is a different approach. Most of my videos are catered towards video producers honing their craft, but what if you’re not interested...
“Production” vs. “Producing”
On Youtube, I’ve noticed something interesting. It’s really no surprise, but quote-unquote “production gurus” are a dime-a-dozen. It’s the camera, it’s the microphone, it’s the...