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Cheap lighting kit for video podcasting or YouTube

July 18, 2014 Daniel J. Lewis 2 Comments

Most podcast and YouTube videos will look a lot better with better lighting. Here’s a bright lighting kit that works great with any DSLR or camcorder setup and costs under $200!

Do you REALLY need to edit your podcasts? What about authenticity?

June 16, 2014 Daniel J. Lewis 1 Comment

Editing is a savior to some, and hell to others. But do you really need to edit your podcasts? Or should you be editing when you don’t?

Does audio/video quality ACTUALLY matter? Is a dynamic mic REALLY the best?

May 19, 2014 Daniel J. Lewis 18 Comments

The quality of your podcast production may be a criterion people use for choosing their podcasts, but how much does it really matter? Dynamic microphones are also praised as the best microphones (with the Heil PR40 being the “golden standard”). But is this really the kind of microphone you should consider?

4-channel podcasting on iPad, iPhone, and Mac with Griffin Technology’s StudioConnect HD

April 3, 2014 Daniel J. Lewis 7 Comments

Produce your audio podcast from home or remotely from your iPad or computer with Griffin Technology’s StudioConnect HD, an audio interface that allows you to record 4-channel audio.

Better motion-focus for DSLR video with Canon’s EOS 70D

April 1, 2014 Daniel J. Lewis 0 Comments

Shooting DSLR video has often had trouble with auto-focusing on moving subjects. But Canon’s EOS 70D is a game-changing camera with “dual-pixel CMOS AF” for continuous, smooth, auto focus.

Should your podcast be audio, or video?

March 3, 2014 Daniel J. Lewis 25 Comments

Whether you’re a new or experienced podcaster, you may face the decision of whether to be in audio or video podcasting. Here are the pros and cons of each format, and things you should consider.

What to do when you’re out of podcast hosting space

October 14, 2013 Daniel J. Lewis 5 Comments

Podcast hosting can be a valuable asset, especially when you have a limited upload plan (as with most media hosts). When you fill up your monthly media upload limit, you still have a few options.