Shooting “Cinematic”? Why Phone Video at 24 FPS Usually Looks Like Garbage!

Can your phone shoot CINEMATIC video? What IS “cinematic” video?

Shooting “cinematic” doesn’t mean JUST shooting 24 fps, or shooting super shallow depth of field. It means CONTROLLING the shot, and getting the view you really want. Phone cameras are getting REALLY good, but if we want to use them to shoot better content, they need a little help.

Our VERY first step? How do we control light? Continue reading “Shooting “Cinematic”? Why Phone Video at 24 FPS Usually Looks Like Garbage!”

XPERIA 1 V: External Monitor Mode Tour! Record Your Camera on Your Phone!

Sony XPERIA External Monitor Mode! A tour of the new monitor app, and the new settings and features! Now we can record directly to our phone storage!

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Sony XPERIA 1 V Camera Tour: Three Apps Are Better Than One?

Sony has a winner on their hands this year, but these are the LEAST familiar camera apps available on a phone. NOTHING shoots like a Sony, but that also means a LOT more explaining. How does all this stuff work? Let’s take a look!

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Do YOU use Action Stabilizer Modes on Your Phone Camera? (Pixel 7 Pro / Vivo X90 Pro VLOG)

Video stabilization is REALLY important, but do YOU look for other stabilization modes on YOUR phone?

If we’re running after kids, or doing some high adventure vlogging, what features matter most to you? Not all stabilization is created equal, and we can surely point to some phones that shoot smoother in full auto. There are OTHER options to smooth out video though, both features on your phone, and other devices we can mount our phones to.

If a camera offered you better image quality, but it came at the expense of slightly shakier IS, would you make that trade? Continue reading “Do YOU use Action Stabilizer Modes on Your Phone Camera? (Pixel 7 Pro / Vivo X90 Pro VLOG)”

OnePlus 11 Video Round Up! Introduction, Comparisons, Performance Testing!

We’ve got a LOT to talk about!

The OnePlus embargo has lifted, and I believe this is one of the best “performance per dollar” phones available in North America. I shot a round up of smaller videos to chat about the 11, and also compare it against some other top tier devices.

Let’s GO!

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Podcasting on Your Phone! A Starter Guide on Mobile Recording!

Podcast on your phone!

Recording and editing audio is a LOT easier  today, and even inexpensive phones are PLENTY powerful to get the job  done! Here are some tips and tricks to get you started. When you want to  take your show on the road, you don’t NEED to carry a laptop!

Let’s go!

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Using the Anker SOLIX F2000 Power Station During a REAL Blackout!

Anker 767 REAL WORLD test drive! It’s a BIG chunk of electricity, but now on easy to roll wheels!

Anker is sponsoring this video to continue chatting about tech that can help in an emergency, and this time I actually got to use it during a REAL LIFE power outage! Power station batteries are awesome gadgets to keep in your home for fun AND for keeping your family safe.

Let’s take a look! Continue reading “Using the Anker SOLIX F2000 Power Station During a REAL Blackout!”

Surface Pro 9 SQ3: What do YOU want in a 5G tablet?

Surface Pro 9 5G! Is it a tablet? Is it a computer? WHAT’S A COMPUTER???

Wrapping up my review time with the Surface Pro 9 SQ3 soon, I’m curious what people’s thoughts are. What would YOU want in a 5G enabled slate?

We’re in an interesting area, with tablets and laptops blurring the lines on mobile functionality. Here are a few more of my experiences. Some of the things I think the SQ3 does really well, and a few more things that kind of failed.

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