VILTROX VL-S192T LED Light Review equipment lighting Apr 09, 2019

I've been so excited about reviewing these VILTROX VL-S192T LED Lights, and they didn't disappoint.

As you'll hear in the video I have replaced the Neewer lights from my recommended equipment list that students get, I'm that serious about these! 

If you want to ask me anything reach out...

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Remote Shooting With Canon DSLR On Your Computer canon eos utility software equipment Nov 23, 2018

If you record videos of yourself one of the biggest challenges is focussing and recording remotely. 

It was the main reason I moved over to Panasonic as they have a great app for this but on a Canon there is a workaround using their free EOS Utility Software

Simply plug the USB lead...

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Best Video Lighting For Natural Looking Videos equipment filming lighting Nov 01, 2018

UPDATE: I just found some new lights that I've fallen in love with! Everything else applies, just check out this post to see the new lights :-)

I see a lot of questions being asked about lighting for your videos and  I know this can feel totally overwhelming so today I’m going to give...

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Don't Use A Ring Light! equipment Sep 26, 2018

Haha, sorry if that image gave you nightmares, that's how I feel when I see some people's videos! 

As I say, used correctly a ring light does a good job of softening out your face but it's meant to compliment your other lights and NOT be the only light you use! 

I've seen so many being...

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The Best Camera For Professional Quality Video! equipment Sep 18, 2018

Ok, it's not technically the best, obviously you can pay tens of thousands on cameras BUT this is my choice as the best pound for pound camera for shooting tutorial videos like I am here.

Check out our FREE Video series shot entirely with the G80/85.

Here are links to the camera on Amazon:
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My Simple Lighting Setup equipment lighting Dec 08, 2017

Although in the Pro Video Academy I explain the setup of these Neewer lights and how to colour balance them, I was asked this week about the exact positioning and so I've added a video to the Academy. 

While I was uploading it I figured it may be interesting to you too. 

Interested in...

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How Important Is Sound Quality In Your Videos? audio equipment sound Nov 25, 2017

I'm back on this again as it's such an important issue and I wasn't really happy with my previous comparison. 

Also, I've just been out to LA using a minimal wireless setup and wasn't totally satisfied with the results, so I decided to run a side by side comparison in my silent studio...

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AMAZING Wireless Control With CamFi! equipment Nov 10, 2017

Yes, yes, yes! This is an incredible breakthrough for those of us who have struggled recording ourselves and understand the pain of getting in focus and hitting record while standing in front of the camera! 

I'll leave you to enjoy the video but if you're a Canon or Nikon shooter you simply...

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3 Way Shootout between a Webcam, an iPhone and a DSLR Camera equipment Nov 03, 2017

Well I don't have much to add to this as the content's all in the video but I'd love to hear your thoughts on it. 

I really expected more from the webcam but I guess that just confirms the massive difference you can get from a camera. 

If you want to see how you can get started on a...

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Could I Achieve Pro Quality Videos With A $400 Budget? equipment Oct 19, 2017

What was the inspiration behind this blog post? 

 This email comment in response to my recent webinar…

 ‘…I am a stickler for professional looking presentation and yours looks amazing, but alas I can't afford the camera at this time, so will have to put that on...

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4 Reasons Why I Recommend Panasonic Cameras For Filming equipment Oct 19, 2017

I don't hide the fact that I've become a huge Panasonic fan this year and for good reason. They do everything I want plus give me some lovely bonus features. As a photographer I find the cameras smaller, lighter and more fun than my previous digital SLR camera, and they're rammed with extra...

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What's The BEST Camera For Your Filming? cameras equipment Sep 29, 2017

This feels like a drumroll moment... 'drrrrrrrr'   

"And the winner is..."

This is such a big question that most people skirt around but I like to give it straight. Now I can't categorically say this is the best camera but in my experience and from my research this is the camera that...

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