Nothing is worse than coming back from a ride only to find out that wind noise has rendered your footage unusable. As a mountain bike content creator, I rely heavily on POV and action cam footage. And after experimenting with a few options, I found the Rycote Micro Windjammer to be extremely effective at reducing … Continue reading Stop wind noise from ruining your POV action cam footage with the Rycote Windjammer
https://youtu.be/j8Gx0jBONXc Starting and maintaining a channel can be an emotional rollercoaster at times. I've had a lot of help from family, friends and fellow YouTubers along the way, and here are 5 things that stuck out to me. 1) Subscribers don’t equal views2) You're probably not going viral3) Learn to embrace the suck4) Success is … Continue reading 5 Things I wish I knew before I started my YouTube channel
The Telesin Motorized Dolly Car is a camera slider without the rails. It’s built really well and I’ve enjoyed using it to get those B-roll shots to enhance my product review videos. https://youtu.be/MNSaRFFpIyQ Telesin Motorized Camera Dolly Car (Affiliate Link)https://amzn.to/3D89of0 The versatility of the swing arms and compact design make it better than a slider … Continue reading Telesin Motorized Camera Dolly Car “A camera slider without the rails”
Looking for a good inexpensive monopod you can trust to get the job done? The Benro Series 3 Monopod with S2 head has held up great, and I highly recommend it for studio or location shooting. https://youtu.be/f8HuKzN2AL0 Not having the money or space to create a dedicated overhead setup, this Benro has been a game … Continue reading Benro Series 3 Monopod:Â Perfect for filming in the studio or on location
Join me for a tour of the Trail Sage studio and other helpful tips. You might be surprised at how inexpensive and simple my setup actually is. And while I realize my setup is not “professional”, we can still get pretty close using some creativity, a mix of household items, and some prosumer gear. But … Continue reading Create a professional looking studio for under $200. Tips to get you started on YouTube
If you ride with a bike computer, but can’t stand the seeing it in your POV footage, try giving this Enduro Mount a shot. As a content creator on YouTube, and a mountain biker, I rely heavily on point of view shots to illustrate where, and what I am riding. Having a bike computer mounted … Continue reading Mount your bike computer securely, and out of the way, with the Enduro Mount from 76 Projects
Using this GoPro accessory is a great way to supplement your footage. It’s good at getting those short, unique shot perspectives that help tell your story. It is especially useful at capturing footage where you need to show both your hands. The silicone mouth piece is really comfortable and provides plenty of protection from any … Continue reading HSU Bite Mount: Good action camera accessory with one drawback
I think we are all familiar with how a thumbnail preview works on YouTube, you search a topic and if you see a video that is interesting you may roll over it to see a 3 sec clip of what that video is about. But have you noticed that some videos no longer have a … Continue reading Broken Thumbnail Previews in YouTube
I bought this windscreen for my GoPro Hero 9 to help with my trail running and mountain biking videos. I was not expecting much to be honest, but this Windslayer completely surprised me! Regarding the windscreen, there is not much to it. It’s essentially just a piece of foam that covers all the built-in mics, … Continue reading Don’t record naked! Cover it up and get better audio with the Windslayer
Ever wish you could carry 1 piece of gear to get all your action footage? Well this Telesin 35.5” Monopod is the 3-in-1 multitool you have been waiting for. Not only is it a monopod, but it is also a selfie stick as well as a tripod. Just attach your GoPro or phone to it … Continue reading The Telesin 35.5” Monopod: Active Vloggers Must Have!
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