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The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
Before digital photography existed, we film photographers shot SOOC (straight out of camera). We had to, as we couldn't shoot RAW and "fix it in post". So, when all went digital, I was searching for a lens-sensor combination that would produce a good image, without any post-processing (this was also before real-time LUTs). I started using cameras like the Panasonic LUMIX GH2, G5, G7, GH4...and later the GX85, G85, G95, GH5, S9. I love LUMIX cameras not only because they create good video files…
Episodes
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
Stuff on the Sensor
We're talking about dust and other stuff including glitter, and even aluminum particles, that can be dangerous when it comes to your camera's sensor...and…
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
Manual Focus is Good to Learn
I think learning to manually focus, both mentally and with literal lenses, is a super good skill to have, even if there are other options.
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
Why Portable Gear is a BIG Deal
I still like Micro Four Thirds cameras, even after adding the full frame Panasonic S9...so how can I keep my kit compact?
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
PART 2: How Lenses Create Realism
Now let's talk about sensor size, and TELEPHOTO lenses...and still talk about focal length (because how can you do one, without the other?
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
How Lenses Create Realism (or Not)
We're talking about focal length again (as opposed to SENSOR SIZE) but now the focus is on realism.
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
Why Do Creative People Shy Away from Sales?
Why does the starving artist starve? It's probably because they dislike selling things to people (or they dislike the "rejection" of some people not…
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
The Trust Recession is Real (Any Ideas?)
It's been confusing to figure out how to promote photo & video services, but I just saw a pattern that could help...and this is a really good example of how…
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
Battery Charging & Heat
This is the first episode where we talk about batteries, and we go over the safety (or lack thereof) of some of the aftermarket batteries available...and what…
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
Lens Sensor Recipes in LUMIX Lab
Ok, now I like LUMIX Lab...It lets you import VIDEO files from the Panasonic S9 (only in mp4 LITE) and CREATE LUTS ON YOUR PHONE, but make sure you have a good…
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
LUMIX Lab Update (Version 3.1.0)
For context, this is version 3.1.0 so some of the bad things (we call these "bugs" in the area of software testing) might be gone by the time you hear this…
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Why Full-Frame and Micro Four Thirds Work (Together)
I'm now on board with BOTH full-frame and Micro Four Thirds...and if that sounds like a contradiction, just listen to this episode.
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
Does Gear Matter? (of COURSE Not, Don't Be Ridiculous)
I'm not exactly sure why people say "Gear doesn't matter" when they're specific on what gear they use...so let's figure out a better phrase...
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
Will Generic KIT PLANS Work? (Not Likely, When You Like LUMIX)
So I tried to make KIT PLANS that were more GENERIC (and not specific to just LUMIX cameras) but I keep going back to LUMIX gear.
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
Lens Pride & Prejudice (When Budget Lenses are Good)
There are a lot of lenses that people reject and they don't even give them a chance, even though they're affordable...because they've read something bad about…
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
LUMIX Lab Adds RAW Editing and Texture Expression
We talk about how RAW editing and Texture Expression are a big deal, and we've not even talked about how this could improve WORKFLOWS!
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
Real-Time LUTs on the Panasonic S9
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogI just sold my GX9...and bought an S9!Here is that video I referred…
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
Why Were Photo and Video Production So Different?
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogThere used to be (and sometimes still are) separate crews for still photography and video…
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
Is the Panasonic LUMIX GX9 Good for VIDEO?
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogI am going to list the reasons the GX9 is bad for video (some of which I cover in detail in…
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
Is a GoPro With an Interchangeable Lens a GOOD Idea?
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogIf you listen to the BIG YouTubers who have a lot of money (and can afford to buy as many…
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
The 3 MAIN Things That Make Good Photos & Video (Light-Lens-Look)
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogDo you think it's possible to boil down all photography and filmmaking into 3 things? We're…
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
Are iPhones GOOD for Video? (The Focal Length Problem)
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogWe're talking about why the iPhone SENSOR SIZE is not the biggest problem in production, and…
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
Location Scouting and Sensor Size Considerations
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogWe're talking about location scouting methods, and why it's best to use the lens-sensor…
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
The Adobe Davinci Resolve Battle
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogI did not expect to come to the conclusion I came to about Adobe, and I didn't expect to take…
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
One Full-Frame or Multiple M43 Cameras?
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogI'm not against trying a full-frame camera again (in the future, when they come down in price)…
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
Are LUMIX Cameras That Good?
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogI don't know what else to say, but I keep going back to LUMIX. In this podcast, we are talking…
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
Anti-Moisture Packs Are Important for Camera Gear
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogIf you live in a region where moisture is a problem, we go over some recommendations.AMAZON…
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
Why Not Shoot RAW?
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogThe first, and most obvious reason is the money issue (and we're not just talking about the…
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
About Screen Sizes
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogAfter so much emphasis on SENSOR size, we're starting to talk about SCREEN sizes (the size of…
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
Is Your Lens or Sensor More Important (Trick Question)?
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogI started testing a full frame camera, and I can see some advantages (specifically for wide…
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
The Nikon Z5 (v1) is NOT Good for Video
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogAfter testing, I definitely can say the Nikon Z5 (v1) isn't good for video. I really wanted…
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
More Dynamic Range (How Can You Control It?)
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogEveryone wants more "dynamic range" but the REAL problem is not living within the dynamic range…
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
Is the Nikon Z5 (v1) Good for Video?
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogWe know Nikon cameras are going to get better for video purposes, because they bought RED (the…
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
#2 Are Lens Filters Good?
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogI know filters can affect the image, but what if I told you there are times when using filters…
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
#1 Are Lens Filters Good?
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogOkay, so using a filter doesn't technically change the dynamic range specifications of a…
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
Is Your Business Idea Good (and How Do You Know)?
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogIf you've ever thought of starting your own business, you've probably wondered if your idea is…
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Are Real-Time LUTs & LUMIX Lab Good?
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogThe short answer is yes, but there's so much more to learn from what Panasonic is doing, and…
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
The SHOOT43 Multicam Video Production Method
Starting to work on a multi-camera production method, called SHOOT43!www.SHOOT43.comIntroduction and Audio Setup (00:00:01) Speaker introduces the episode…
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
Is the Hollyland Lark A1 Wireless Microphone Good?
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogI'm starting to test more wireless LAV microphone systems and so far, the noise cancelling on…
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
A $40 70-300 Lens That's Good Enough for Pro Work
THE LENS: https://ebay.us/W3TSNKTHE CAMERA: https://ebay.us/pAfxF3LENS-SENSOR SETTINGS…
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
What Sensor Size is Best? (When Every Camera Has a Job)
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogIn this episode, we break down the complexities of camera shot types, lens choices, and sensor…
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
Budget (Micro Four Thirds) Cameras
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogIn this episode, we dive into our passion for budget video production, sharing our experiences…
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
HOW TO: Adapt Old Lenses for Micro Four Thirds
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogIn this episode, I talk about adapting vintage and third-party lenses to micro four-thirds…
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
Adapting Canon FD Lenses (to Micro Four Thirds)
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogIn this episode, I talk about my own experience adapting Canon manual focus lenses—like FD, FL…
The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes PodcastAre Viltrox Speed Boosters Good? (Not With IBIS!)
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogSo, a Viltrox speed booster killed another one of my cameras (my Panasonic G85). Previously, I…
- The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes Podcast
I Shoot SOOC (& Then Add LUTs)
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogIn this episode, we dive into the importance of custom camera settings over LUTs in video…
The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes PodcastWill Adobe Podcast Kill EQ?
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogAI for AUDIO is here, and so far I don't like it. If you've ever taken pictures with a "smart"…
The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes PodcastRode VideoMicro & Zoom F2 “CLOSE” (Comica Dual Lav)
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogThe way I'm using this mic is a bit different than it was designed. I'm plugging it into the…
The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes PodcastComica CVM-VM20 & Zoom F2 “CLOSE”
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogIt is really interesting how this mic works with the Zoom F2 32-bit float recorder, at this…
The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes PodcastComica CVM-VM20 & Zoom F1 “CLOSE”
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogWow...I'm really learning that you can't pre-judge any microphone-audio recorder combination…
The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes PodcastComica CVM-VM20 & Zoom H1n “CLOSE”
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogThe most important discovery about this microphone-audio recorder combination (specific to this…
The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes PodcastComica CVM-VM20 & Zoom H1 “CLOSE”
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogThe first thing I always mention when giving settings recommendations for the Zoom H1, is the…
The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes PodcastCan Budget Filmmaking AUDIO be EASY?
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogIf you've tried my "Lens-sensor specific" CAMERA settings, you know how easy getting a…
The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes PodcastBudget Filmmaking AUDIO (PART 2)
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogThis is an introduction to the kit I use for capturing "REAL" on-location "synchronous" audio…
The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes PodcastSynchronous Sound (Real Location Audio)
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogCould recording natural sound on location be easy? We talk about an idea that not only makes it…
The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes PodcastBudget Filmmaking AUDIO?
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogI'm shifting my focus (from lens testing, pun intended) to working on a budget filmmaking audio…
The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes PodcastHow To Reduce Stress (Using KIT PLANS)
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogIn this podcast episode, we dive into the debate over messy versus clean workspaces and their…
The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes PodcastAlways Shoot With (At Least) 2 Cameras
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogIn this episode, we dive into essential tips for low-budget filmmaking, emphasizing the…
The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes PodcastTILT/SHIFT for Micro Four Thirds?
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogIn this episode, we dive into the world of shift lenses and tilt-shift adapters for micro…
The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes PodcastIs More Dynamic Range the Answer?
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogIn this podcast episode, we explore the intricate relationship between camera lenses and…
The LUMIX Lens-Sensor Recipes PodcastAre Canon EF Lenses Good (for Micro Four Thirds)?
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG:https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blogIn this podcast episode, we dive into the world of camera equipment, focusing on the Viltrox…