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Behind The Scenes Of A TV Pilot

Join me as I take you behind the scenes of an independent TV Pilot with my friend writer Lex Hogan and her fiancé Director Michael Shumway. Learn what some of the crew's responsibilities are and the equipment they use. There were many, many other crew members I was unable to interview unfortunately. I will keep you posted as to when the final product is available to be viewed.



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John Wick 3

While the cinematography and choreography were just amazing, this movie had writing and editing problems. At least the first 20 minutes should have been cut, with another 40 or so from the rest of the movie. The writing seemed to just be making up stuff just to fill out the time. Some of the fight sequences are exhausting, but still quite entertaining.



Not as strong as the first two because of this, but still worth seeing if you enjoyed the others.

CONFIRMED! Canon RP is a Pro Camera | with Maui Wedding Photographer Scott Drexler

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While many have panned the Canon RP as insufficient for serious pro work, Maui Wedding Photographer Scott Drexler has replaced his two Canon 5Diii's with 2 Canon RPs and has been shooting with them exclusively for his business the last two months. In todays episode fo the Maven Nation photography podcast, Scott shares with us his thoughts about the RP and why it is a game changer for wedding photographers.



NOTE: I talk about the cost of the RP one of the lowest for Full Frame Canon cameras, I meant this in regards to wider focusing coverage as compared to the 5DIII and 5DIV, I mentioned one could go with a 6Dii, but it didnt come out as precise as I wanted.



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Canon RP Review - The Imperfect Homerun - It's Weaknesses & Main Strength

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Canon SL3 (Kiss 10, 200Dii) Full Tutorial Training Overview

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00:02:02 - Getting Started

00:11:07 - Display

00:14:57 - Quick Menu

00:18:54 - Drive Modes

00:20:09 - Video Settings

00:21:36 - Exposure Simulation

00:22:21 - Shooting Modes

00:26:35 - Exposure Compensation

00:33:38 - Shutter Priority

00:36:11 - Program Mode

00:38:27 - Manual Mode

00:40:23 - Scene Mode

00:41:26 - Filter Settings

00:42:05 - Video Mode

00:43:37 - Auto ISO

00:44:50 - Focusing Modes

00:49:19 - Face & Eye Tracking

00:50:16 - Face Detection

00:50:43 - Eye Detection

00:53:54 - Peaking Settings

00:54:56 - Video Focusing

00:57:50 - View Finder Focusing

01:00:38 - White Balance

01:02:54 - Custom White Balance

01:04:01 - Metering Modes

01:04:33 - Spot Metering

01:06:03 - Picture Styles

01:07:42 - Auto Light Optimize

01:08:04 - Aspect Ratio

01:08:23 - Image Quality

01:09:17 - Filter Settings

01:09:31 - Deep Menu

01:10:40 - Image Quality

01:12:02 - Lens Aberration correction

01:12:40 - Flash Control

01:12:56 - Expo.comp.AEB

01:13:34 - ISO speed settings

01:13:44 - Auto Light Optimizer

01:13:46 - Highlight Tone Priority

01:14:10 - Metering Timer

01:14:29 - White Balance

01:14:35 - Color Space

01:14:44 - Picture Style

01:14:54 - Long exp. noise reduction

01:15:02 - High ISO speed NR

01:15:09 - Dust Delete Data

01:15:31 - Touch Shutter

01:15:55 - Lens Electronic MF

01:16:22 - AF-assit beam firing

01:16:46 - Protect images

01:17:44 - Rotate Image

01:18:38 - Print Order

01:19:05 - Photobook set-up

01:19:12 - Creative Filters

01:20:12 - Red-eye correction

01:20:53 - Resize

01:21:04 - Rating

01:21:23 - Slide Show

01:21:51 - Set image search conditions

01:22:40 - Histogram disp

01:23:05 - AF point disp.

01:23:26 - View From last seen

01:23:57 - Select folder

01:24:05 - File Numbering

01:24:29 - Auto Rotate

01:24:44 - Format Card

01:25:31 - Video System

01:26:06 - Sensor Cleaning

01:26:31 - Grid when shooting

01:26:45 - Switch Button

01:27:00 - HDMI Resolution

01:27:15 - Custom Functions

01:28:35 - Back Button Focusing

01:30:34 - Clear Settings

01:30:41 - Copyright information

01:31:28 - My Menu

01:35:41 - Camera connect app

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CONFIRMED! Michael's Find of Banding in EOS R Fixed in Canon Firmware Update 1.2.0

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(Michael Taking a Bow) :)



Huge shout out to https://www.lensprotogo.com for sponsoring this video! We wouldn't be seeing it without their support!



Ladies and Gentlemen! WE HAVE DONE IT!! Thank you so much to the many of you who gave feedback, shared my videos, posted in forums and relayed information you received from Canon, I can confirm that Firmware update 1.2.0 resolves the banding issue I reported back in November on the Canon EOS R!



I received a lot unfounded criticism from those who didn't understand the issue, but we stood by the results we were seeing, that it was a real issue, and now Canon has quietly released a firmware issue that resolves it! WELL DONE EVERYONE! This is how powerful social media can be when we work together! If you are an EOS R owner, I would strongly suggest you update to 1.2.0 and reap the benefits of improved sensor performance!



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Avengers Endgame

This will be SPOILER FREE, so no need to worry. There was some idiot on Instagram Posting images of it last night that almost ruined it for me. What a loser! Definitely be careful not to ruin the movie going experience for others.



Avengers Endgame is unlike any other Marvel movie ever, because it spends a lot of time building empathy for its characters, and humanizes the losses of Infinity War. This is what makes it so good, we are able to connect with the characters on a level we haven't been able to in the other films. Marvel gets this, and if more film makers did, movies in general would be so much better.



Endgame is able to make you feel a variety of emotions, just like Alita Battle Angel, There are many sad, happy and funny parts of the movie, again allowing us to connect emotionally with the film itself. Only a few lulls here and there, but I think this is the best Marvel movie as a whole, but remember it stands on the shoulders of all the other 22 films, so it feels inappropriate to judge it on its own, its like "of course it has to be the best".



Its a very long movie, but worth it. There is an article online about when to take Bathroom Breaks for Endgame, I would recommend reading and memorizing it because it is likely you might need it, and I did end up using it.



I will definitely see it at least one more time in theaters.



In one word: Amazing!

Canon SL3 Warning - Canon Cripples Hotshoe!

This is unbelievable!







Just a heads up & word of warning, Canon has downgraded the hot shoe mount on the new SL3 so there no central pin! What this means is that nearly all non-Canon flash accessories will not work with this camera, you will have to buy a Canon flash or accessory! Unbelievable!



(And it turns out this is the second camera they have done this with, the first was the T7, 3000D or 4000D depending on where you buy it.)



If you are set on a Canon in this price range, get the M50, which has its center pin!



I have a free tutorial on the SL3 coming if you do end up getting it, but I would try to get something else if possible.

Canon SL3 Crash Course Coming Soon!

The Canon SL3 Crash Course Training Tutorial Video is now is now in production and should be ready in about two weeks. If you would like to be contacted when it is for sale, please let us know in the comment section below.



I have already posted the Camera Operation of this course for FREE on youtube which you can find here: Canon SL3 Tutorial Overview Video.

Many have asked why I give away so much free information, and the main reason is I want to demonstrate I can help you learn your camera fairly quickly, and if you enjoy it, you would want to continue to invest in your Canon SL3 education. Thats all there is to it!



Here is the Cover, more details below!


Cameras are very, very complex, but on top of that all, you still need to know about many other things, the photography basics, lighting, composition, digital files, planning & troubleshooting, customizations, menu systems, and then the different philosophies for all the types of real world shooting. It took me about 2 years of trial and error (we didnt even have youtube when I started back in 2003!) and this course is designed to cut that learning curve into a few hours. I promise it will be the best educational investment you can make for your new Canon SL3..



This Course comes with a 1-hr photography crash course that I normally charge $20 for. It will get you up to speed in no time on the photography basics, including shutter speed, aperture, ISO, Depth of Field (DOF) composition, digital files, lighting, compression, histograms and more!



The Canon SL3 Crash Course topics include:

- Landscape Shooting Techniques (Stills and Video) With the Canon RP

- The Canon SL3's HDR Still and Video Shooting Features, including:

- Interval Shooting

- Time Lapse Movie

- Using Filters

- Sports Shooting Techniques Settings & Techniques

- Basic Portrait Lighting

- Portait Techniques

- Which Flash System to Invest in to Save over $600

- Understanding Flash & Strobe with the Canon RP

- Multiple Exposure Mode techniques

- Bracketing Techniques

- Shooting for Interiors

- Focus Stepping for Macro

- Over 1 hour of Video Shooting Techniques and Strategies

- Narrative Video Shooting Settings & Techniques (Filmmaking) With the Canon SL3

- Documentary Style Video Shooting Settings & Techniques With the Canon SL3

- Vlogging Video Style Shooting Settings & Techniques with the Canon SL3

- Audio Recommendations, Mics, Cleaning

- Video Shooting Tools and Must Haves

- Comprehensive Deep Menu System & Recommendations

- Canon SL3 Sensor Cleaning

...and Much Much More!



I also add lessons upon request, so these courses grow, and all additional updates come at no extra cost.



Keep in mind this all comes with a 100% money back guarantee!



Thank you for your support! ~ Michael