Best Portable Audio Recorder (That won’t break the bank)
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39 Creative Gift Ideas for Musicians and Music Producers
Introduction If you’re like me, thinking of a gift idea for a loved one can be quite draining around the holiday season (or birthdays). It can be really frustrating, especially if that person doesn’t know what they want… OR you might want to surprise them with something really special. I made this list asking my […]
How to Shoot Cinematic Video with an iPhone
1.55x or 1.33x, for Cinematic Video? I decided to go with the Sandmarc 1.33x for the iPhone XS. One of my favorite 90’s movies, Leon the Professional, was shot with a 2.35 : 1 aspect ratio, and according to Richard Lackey, a 1.33x anamorphic lens will result in a 2.39 : 1 aspect ratio. Comparatively, […]
Best (Cheap) Lighting Setup for Recording Videos (Covers, Livestreaming, Etc.)
Part of my own plan is to record myself playing acoustic guitar and singing, both my original songs and covers, to post to YouTube / Instagram / etc. Also, to pay the bills, teaching online (with a webcam) is necessary. Good lighting offers more professionalism and a better experience for the student in this situation. […]