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Golden Hour Podcast

By David Altizer, Connor McCaskill

GHP is a show for camera nerds, coffee lovers, & content creators hosted by David Altizer & Connor McCaskill. Contact: ghourpod@gmail.com
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195: Tyler Stalman invented a better iPhone clamp. We ask him why.

Golden Hour PodcastJan 20, 2024

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195: Tyler Stalman invented a better iPhone clamp. We ask him why.

195: Tyler Stalman invented a better iPhone clamp. We ask him why.

Kondor Blue and Tyler Stalman have made the world's first vertical iPhone 15 Pro Clamp and we talk all about it. Connor also switched to Sony, we do an iPhone 15 Pro 4 months later follow-up, and more shenanigans.


FOLLOW TYLER: https://www.youtube.com/@stalman


TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Introduction (02:29) iPhone 15 Pro 4 months later (18:05) iPhone 15 Pro Spatial Video (23:52) Photo Management Problems (28:18) Kondor Blue Stalman Clamp (01:02:41) Connor switches to Sony (01:05:23) LUMIX G9ii (01:08:33) Canon C70 is THE BEST (01:10:23) Sony a9II Global Shutter looks amazing (01:12:06) LUMIX is at the top (01:14:05) Generative Fill and AI Art

Jan 20, 202401:26:00
194: These 2 Cameras Are Game Changers

194: These 2 Cameras Are Game Changers

Welcome back! David had a baby! Sony a9 III and DJI Osmo Pocket 3 are here. Connor has a new big YouTube video, and David's thumbnail adventures continue.


Watch Connor's 1,000 miles video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHG6Fsre1ec&ab_channel=ConnorMcCaskill


(00:00) Start (01:11) David’s New Baby! (02:58) Sony a9III (27:53) Osmo Pocket 3 (40:44) Connor’s BIG Video on his channel (51:34) David’s Thumbnail Career Update


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Nov 23, 202301:00:23
193: The iPhone 15 Pro Is Taking Over

193: The iPhone 15 Pro Is Taking Over

In this episode, we discuss our switch to audio-only episodes, review the new iPhone 15 Pro and Lumix G9 Mark II, critique Canon, speculate on Fuji and Panasonic cameras, and share thoughts on phone cases and camera rumors.


David's iPhone 15 Pro SD Card Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSqgzddHooM

Connor's iPhone 15 Pro camera vs. Real camera video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxdUTM8vDRA&t=159s


Chapters

(0:00:00) Welcome back to the Golden Hour podcast
(0:03:39) iPhone 15 Pro Experience & Lumix G9 Mark II Sales Struggles
(0:08:58) Affordable S5 II vs Full-Frame System Debate
(0:12:43) Fujifilm X100R Rumors and Expectations
(0:18:26) The importance of camera weight and stability
(0:20:44) Initial Phone Color Dilemma
(0:24:26) Cameras Comparison and Lens Sizes
(0:28:02) Discussing the Idea of a Chunky Camera on iPhone
(0:31:03) The disappointment with the current phone case options
(0:34:17) Rambling about phone cases and personal preferences
(0:38:35) The allure of expensive camera bags and merch
(0:42:28) Exploring accessory possibilities for the iPhone 15 Pro
(0:42:53) Expanding into the LUT world and buying domains
(0:47:32) Shooting limitations and compression options on Apple Log
(0:51:15) Improved exposure control and removal of tone mapping
(0:55:37) Apple's collaboration with filmmakers and industry professionals
(0:56:40) iPhone 15 Pro: A Game Changer for Video Shooters
(1:05:40) Kurtis's Channel Success and Unique Thumbnail Style
(1:09:15) Meeting Creators at VidSummit and Encouraging Faith


Tags

episode, topics, audio-only, personal projects, iPhone 15 Pro, Lumix G9 Mark II, underwhelming sales, Canon, third-party lenses, RF lineup, Fuji X100R, Panasonic camera, variable ND filter, upcoming camera rumors, phone cases

Oct 11, 202301:14:44
192: Happy iPhone Day! Also Camera Day…

192: Happy iPhone Day! Also Camera Day…

Apple iPhone 15 Pro, Panasonic LUMIX G9 II, Fujifilm GFX100 II, and the Sony BURANO ALL released today (September 12, 2023).

SHOW NOTES
Shot on iPhone 15 Pro: youtu.be/jELeFXNJUOE
Connor's G9 II Video: youtu.be/-4VLV49w0rI
David's G9 II Video: youtu.be/ZntFhJA8cU0

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Sep 12, 202301:23:38
191: Is the DJI Action 4 the Best Action Camera?

191: Is the DJI Action 4 the Best Action Camera?

DJI Action 4 and DJI Mavic Air 3. Canon rumors, R5 ii, R5C, and new EVF. David makes thumbnails, and Connor becomes a diver.

Aug 04, 202345:15
190: Sony a6700 & David Finished "100 Movies in 24Hrs"

190: Sony a6700 & David Finished "100 Movies in 24Hrs"

Jul 18, 202357:40
189: Canon's New Camera Is Terrible

189: Canon's New Camera Is Terrible

In this episode, David and Connor talk about the Canon PowerShot V10.

Jun 30, 202352:00
188: LUMIX S5 II - Top 10 Things To Know

188: LUMIX S5 II - Top 10 Things To Know

In this podcast, David and Connor discuss the ten things you should know about switching to Panasonic LUMIX cameras, specifically the S5 II and IIX.

Jun 24, 202301:20:07
187: We Were WRONG About Apple Vision Pro

187: We Were WRONG About Apple Vision Pro

After learning more about the Apple Vision Pro, it turns out we were wrong about many things. In this episode, we discuss those topics and the response to the headset from people who got hands-on time with it. We also talk about whether or not you should own a small everyday carry camera like the Canon R50 over just your phone for photos and videos.
Jun 17, 202301:05:12
186: Will Apple Vision Pro Replace Your Monitor?

186: Will Apple Vision Pro Replace Your Monitor?

Did Apple just reinvent the VR headset? Will it be used in pro environments? Is the Vision Pro worth $3,500? In this episode, we try to answer those questions and share our thoughts on WWDC 2023.


Jun 06, 202301:15:42
185: Switching to the Leica Q3 with Kai W

185: Switching to the Leica Q3 with Kai W

May 27, 202301:06:37
184: Why You Should Care About Final Cut Pro for iPad

184: Why You Should Care About Final Cut Pro for iPad

Michael Tobin (@initialfocus) joins us to discuss pro video editing on Apple's iPad Pro, DaVinci Resolve, FCP, and YouTuber life.

FOLLOW MICHAEL: youtube.com/@initialfocus
May 18, 202301:09:24
183: Hands-on with the LUMIX S5 IIX - The BATMAN Camera

183: Hands-on with the LUMIX S5 IIX - The BATMAN Camera

David and Connor discuss their hands-on time using the new LUMIX S5 IIX. Should others consider switching to Panasonic, and are Connor and David considering making the switch themselves?

May 09, 202352:08
182: We Went to NAB and In-N-Out in Vegas!

182: We Went to NAB and In-N-Out in Vegas!

David and Connor just got back from Vegas and talked about their journey to NAB 2023, the gear they saw, and most importantly, discussed whether In-N-Out is worth all the hype.

Apr 27, 202301:21:58
181: The Sony ZV-E1 Has a MAJOR Problem

181: The Sony ZV-E1 Has a MAJOR Problem

Connor returned from Sony Camera Camp in San Diego with hands-on time with the new Sony ZV-E1 "vlogger camera."

Apr 04, 202301:21:22
180: The End of DPReview feat. Jordan Drake

180: The End of DPReview feat. Jordan Drake

Jordan Drake (DPReviewTV, CameraStoreTV) joins us on this episode to discuss the end of DPReview, PetaPixel, what it's like being friends with Chris Niccolls, the future of YouTube, and what it's like being a father.

Mar 26, 202349:55
179: Canon R50, DPReview is over, Tom Cruise

179: Canon R50, DPReview is over, Tom Cruise

David and Connor both have hands-on with the new Canon R50, DPReview is canceled, new Sony rumors, and Tom Cruise is trying to make movies great again.

Mar 24, 202301:21:51
178: Samsung's Fake AI Moon Camera

178: Samsung's Fake AI Moon Camera

In this episode, we discuss Samsung's camera trickery with their AI moon camera, the current state of webcams, Connor's new channel, and the rumored Sony ZV-E1.

Mar 17, 202301:15:31
177: Getting 88K YouTube Subscribers Overnight

177: Getting 88K YouTube Subscribers Overnight

Dave Maze is gone forever, new Canon R5 firmware and a7SIV rumors, Pokémon re-releases the original TCG, and Connor gets over 88,000 subscribers overnight!

Mar 10, 202339:55
176: The Age of Automation

176: The Age of Automation

Feb 25, 202355:31
175: Canon's Most Popular Camera Evolves

175: Canon's Most Popular Camera Evolves

Feb 11, 202301:06:02
174: Buying a Camera Won't Make You Happy

174: Buying a Camera Won't Make You Happy

Feb 03, 202341:35
173: Why Cam Mackey Switched To Sony

173: Why Cam Mackey Switched To Sony

Jan 26, 202301:12:25
172: Canon's Reign Is Over

172: Canon's Reign Is Over

Is Canon's reign finally over?

Jan 20, 202338:59
171: Switching to the LUMIX S5 II with Tyler Stalman

171: Switching to the LUMIX S5 II with Tyler Stalman

Jan 13, 202301:38:28
170: We Went to Japan and Have the NEW LUMIX S5 II

170: We Went to Japan and Have the NEW LUMIX S5 II

Jan 04, 202301:23:09
169: Eric Floberg Admits Sony Cameras Aren't Sexy, Shares Details on Feature Documentary

169: Eric Floberg Admits Sony Cameras Aren't Sexy, Shares Details on Feature Documentary

Dec 15, 202201:21:34
167: Why YouTubers Get Invited To Stuff

167: Why YouTubers Get Invited To Stuff

Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/oJx_dSZQmj0

Sony a7RIV is out, and we discuss how it will change the industry. We also talk about why YouTubers get invited to fancy trips and events. 

CONTACT US
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Nov 02, 202251:36
166: Film's Not Dead Thanks to Leica

166: Film's Not Dead Thanks to Leica

Oct 28, 202235:05
165: It Keeps Your Face Bright

165: It Keeps Your Face Bright

Oct 14, 202243:47
164: Sony Cinema Camera Takeover

164: Sony Cinema Camera Takeover

Oct 06, 202201:12:47
163: The Canon C70 is the Best Camera

163: The Canon C70 is the Best Camera

Sep 26, 202201:03:01
162: Why is the iPhone 14 Pro Purple?

162: Why is the iPhone 14 Pro Purple?

Sep 20, 202237:43
161: Finally Time to Switch to Sony?

161: Finally Time to Switch to Sony?

Sep 09, 202201:05:07
Going Viral Buying 5 Broken Arri Alexa Cinema Cameras

Going Viral Buying 5 Broken Arri Alexa Cinema Cameras

Aug 04, 202201:07:27
Canon R7, C70, & OM-1 with Nick Friend

Canon R7, C70, & OM-1 with Nick Friend

Jul 05, 202201:42:11
Kyle Watts (YouTuber, Filmmaker, Musician)

Kyle Watts (YouTuber, Filmmaker, Musician)

Jun 21, 202201:26:22
Canon R5C vs C70 with Josh Sattin

Canon R5C vs C70 with Josh Sattin

Jun 07, 202201:07:02
Becoming the Ultimate YouTube Shooter & Editor with Jake Bernal

Becoming the Ultimate YouTube Shooter & Editor with Jake Bernal

May 31, 202201:26:12
DHL to Full-Time Creator with Peter Lindgren

DHL to Full-Time Creator with Peter Lindgren

May 11, 202201:00:48
Nolan Molt from Think Media on YouTube Filmmaking

Nolan Molt from Think Media on YouTube Filmmaking

Apr 28, 202201:01:59
School Teacher to Full-Time YouTuber with Tom Buck

School Teacher to Full-Time YouTuber with Tom Buck

Apr 13, 202201:31:18
Retouching Charlie Sheen, Cardi B, & Bruno Mars with Errick Jackson; Photo Retoucher

Retouching Charlie Sheen, Cardi B, & Bruno Mars with Errick Jackson; Photo Retoucher

Use code: GH25 to save $25 on PIVOT - PolarPro's Compact Shoulder Rig: https://www.polarprofilters.com/pages/pivot

Errick Jackson is an Arkansas portrait photographer and retoucher. He has retouched several high-level portrait sessions with celebrities, models, and amazing ad campaigns. In this interview, we discuss his process as well as dive into Capture One.

Errick's website: https://www.ejacson.com

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Apr 06, 202201:36:59
Miami Video Podcast - YouTube Channel Success

Miami Video Podcast - YouTube Channel Success

Use code: GH25 to save $25 on PIVOT - PolarPro's Compact Shoulder Rig: https://www.polarprofilters.com/pages/pivot

In this episode, Ariel Martinez interviews Dave Maze about how he acquired Kinotika and turned it in to the new Dave Maze channel. They also discuss the YouTube camera gear niche and the issues with it at the moment.

Watch the video interview - https://youtube.com/watch?v=07Grjen9vis&t=910s
Subscribe to the Miami Video Podcast - https://buzzsprout.com/1071547
Follow the Miami Video Podcast on Instagram - https://instagram.com/miamivideopodcast/

Follow Dave on Twitter - https://twitter.com/davemaze
Dave Maze YouTube channel - https://youtube.com/davemaze1

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Apr 01, 202201:07:13
New Channel, M1 Ultra, Canon R5 with Connor McCaskill

New Channel, M1 Ultra, Canon R5 with Connor McCaskill

Mar 16, 202245:28
Interview with Ukrainian Hero

Interview with Ukrainian Hero

Use code: GH25 to save $25 on PIVOT - PolarPro's Compact Shoulder Rig: https://www.polarprofilters.com/pages/pivot

I speak with my good friend Brock Gill and Ukrainian missionary Karen who has fled the country with his family due to the Russian invasion and the war happening in Ukraine. He shares what he has seen and how we can help.

To learn more, go to: https://www.brockgillcreative.com

Watch the video interview: https://youtu.be/vL8oCvc7Gsw

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Mar 04, 202229:42
1 Million Views for $750 with Scott McKenna

1 Million Views for $750 with Scott McKenna

Use code: GH25 to save $25 on PIVOT - PolarPro's Compact Shoulder Rig: https://www.polarprofilters.com/pages/pivot

Scott owns a bakery, a pressure washing company, a video production company, and even more businesses. He's also a husband and a father. In our conversation, we discuss how he's been able to juggle his multiple businesses and grow his YouTube channel.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/8fbfO0APLlE

Scott
https://twitter.com/scottwmckenna
https://youtube.com/scottmckenna
Dave
https://twitter.com/davemaze
https://youtube.com/DaveMaze222

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Mar 02, 202201:09:03
Cameras, Phones, YouTube, & TikTok with Faruk from iPhonedo

Cameras, Phones, YouTube, & TikTok with Faruk from iPhonedo

Use code: GH25 to save $25 on PIVOT - PolarPro's Compact Shoulder Rig: https://www.polarprofilters.com/pages/pivot

Faruk (AKA iPhonedo) made the journey to LA from Turkey years ago. Now he is a prominent tech reviewer and YouTuber. In our conversation, we discuss how he ended up in the USA, how he got started, what gear he is loving these days, and his overall thoughts on TikTok and the future of YouTube.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/-G9mkD-RGLU

Connect with Faruk:
YouTube - https://youtube.com/c/iPhonedo
Twitter - https://twitter.com/iPhonedo

Connect with Dave:
Twitter - https://geni.us/davemaze_twitter
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/davemaze222

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Feb 24, 202201:16:40
Canon R5C, C70, and FCP Problems with Tyler Stalman

Canon R5C, C70, and FCP Problems with Tyler Stalman

Use code: GH25 to save $25 on PIVOT - PolarPro's Compact Shoulder Rig: https://www.polarprofilters.com/pages/pivot

Tyler Stalman joins the Golden Hour to discuss his time with the new Canon R5C as well as his love for the Canon C70. We also talk about his thoughts on YouTube podcasts, TikTok, his personal YouTube strategy, and our shared Final Cut Pro problems.

Connect with Tyler
Twitter: https://twitter.com/stalman
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stalman/
Tyler Stalman Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/StalmanPodcast
Tyler's Main YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/stalman

Connect with Dave
Twitter: https://twitter.com/davemaze
Instagram: https://instagram.com/davemaze_
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFyIEjsL3T-Bn5xZEKYVvqw

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Feb 16, 202201:33:53
Candy Coated YouTube Content with Rene Ritchie

Candy Coated YouTube Content with Rene Ritchie

Use code: GH25 to save $25 on PIVOT - PolarPro's Compact Shoulder Rig: https://www.polarprofilters.com/pages/pivot

Tech journalist and YouTuber Rene Ritchie joins us again on the Golden Hour Podcast. We discuss his struggles with finding the balance between taking educational videos and wrapping them in a more mainstream YouTube-friendly candy coating, his current Canon cinema camera setup, his thoughts on TikTok as a tech creator, and much more!

Connect with Rene
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ReneRitchie/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/reneritchie

Connect with Dave:
Website — https://davemaze.com/
Twitter — https://geni.us/davemaze_twitter
Instagram — https://geni.us/davemaze_ig
YouTube — https://geni.us/davemaze_youtube

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Feb 09, 202201:02:45