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Michael and Dustin discuss life, love and video production. New episodes every Sunday.
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Nov 27, 2021
We're Back! Happy Thanksgiving!
Michael and Dustin reconnect for Thanksgiving and another season of the VideoBros Podcast!Support the show
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Sep 18, 2020
Live-Streaming Misery, B&H vs Adorama, The Problem with eBay and Michael's Company Review
Michael and Dustin open the show with some inexplicably off-topic discussion about hiking and heart health. After warming up the old windbags, the guys talk about Covid and Dustin's unbridled passion for masking at wedding shoots. Later, Dustin proclaims that live-streaming is the new "drone" of the videography world and simultaneously destroying his work life. The guys go on to chat about Michael sleeping in his car, B&H vs Adorama and the problem with eBay. Before wrapping the guys hit on Dustin's clumsiness and feelings, Michael gets a post-shoot report card and the guys rag on the new RED Komodo.
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Aug 12, 2020
Wedding Porn, Infrared Pollution, Butt Plugs, and Dustin's Home Burial
Michael and Dustin open the show discussing people's lack of awareness around their appearance and some women's inability to choose appropriate apparel. Then the guys chat about their work schedules, footage of a bride in Beirut reacting to a giant explosion, and the guys rag on photographers who make sex noises while photographing couples. Later, the guys talk about the casual use of the word "porn" and other uncomfortable on-the-job experiences including a recent shoot involving a butt plug. Michael spends some time making fun of Dustin's boss and the guys hit on multiple topics throughout the show including Anna Kendrick, Dustin's inevitable doom and subsequent home burial and an issue Michael has been having with his Samsung T5 SSD. Before wrapping, the guys discuss IR pollution, live-streaming and camping.
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Jul 26, 2020
Ursa Mini Pro 12K, Outdoor Lighting, True Crime, and the End of the World
Michael and Dustin open the show discussing a recent Thai food experience they had. The conversation quickly turns to the Black Magic Ursa Mini Pro 12K that was recently announced, and the guys react to the specs. Afterwards the guys lament their need for storage and list all the other things they'd rather buy instead of hard drives. Next they hit on multiple topics, including outdoor lighting and diffusion, real estate, woodworking, hair styling, watches, and the true crime genre. After discussing the Ursa Mini Pro 12K some more the guys start to wrap, but not before chatting about Canon, the disturbing truth about the future of the earth, Houston sports teams, mafia-themed entertainment, movies that are too long and the problem with streaming providers.
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Jul 23, 2020
Vintage Tripods, Daddy Issues, Philip Bloom, Disney Hotties and Ass-Clapping
Michael & Dustin open the show talking about Dustin's hearing problem, Michael's SI joint pain and amusement park rides. The conversation turns to the Sony MDR-7506 headphones and which headphones are best for field recording. Then the guys discuss the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which Disney princess is the hottest, Michael's new obsession with Craftsman tools and an update on his Polar Pro Basecamp Matte Box purchase. Afterwards Dustin talks about the weird relationship he has with his dad. Later the guys discuss their camping plans and Dustin tells a story about the time he met Philip Bloom at NAB.
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Jul 5, 2020
Cages, Matte Boxes, Lenses, The End of The World and Gay Sex
Michael and Dustin open the show with an update on their fencing project, Michael's new PolarPro matte box, and shooting elopements vs traditional weddings. Afterwards, the guys talk about their wives' reactions to camera gear purchases and how covid is affecting projects already on the books. Later the guys discuss multiple topics including clients tipping, hot tubs, saunas, nudity, gay sex, and covid masks. Before wrapping, the guys hit on the end of the world, sigma art lenses, pro mist filters, cages, matte boxes, shoulder rigs, and external monitors.
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Jun 21, 2020
Bonus: Wedding Videography with Josh Helton of A Little Long Distance
Michael and Dustin take the weekend off for Father's Day and play an oldie but goodie interview with wedding videographer Josh Helton, of A Little Long Distance. This interview originally aired in Season 2 Ep 58 of the Wedding Videography School Podcast. If you have an interest in Wedding Videography, this is a can't miss interview.Support the show
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Jun 15, 2020
Delivering Videos, White Balance, Film Festivals and Mending Fences
Michael and Dustin open the show discussing Dustin's unusually positive demeanor and an update on what they've been up to lately. The conversation turns to sending videos to clients and the anxiety that comes with waiting on their feedback. Later, the guys hit on Michael's career plans, Dustin's eating habits and they answer a listener's question regarding white balance. Michael asks Dustin for his take on the Polar Pro Basecamp matte box. Dustin discusses an old boss who recently reached out to him with an idea for a new endeavor after a not-so-pleasant separation. Before wrapping, Dustin tries to persuade Michael to take part in a film festival, the guys work out plans to replace a fence in Michael's backyard and enjoy some super hot pizza talk.
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Jun 6, 2020
The Long Con, The Crying Wedding Videographer, Vocal Microphones and Homeless Hotties
Michael and Dustin open the show talking about Dustin's propensity to misplace equipment, despite his obsession with organization. Afterwards the guys discuss glitter, personal space, and Dustin's beef with PetsMart and the DMV. Later the guys talk about a commercial job that went awry because of the filming environment, a scam artist posing as a videographer, keeping deposits for event videography jobs, and a wedding that ended with videographer in tears. Michael recommends a short film to Dustin, and poses the question, "with so much content available, is anything really that special anymore?" Before wrapping the guys hit on Seinfeld's latest standup release, vocal microphones, coronavirus wedding photos, and Michael's Homeless Hotties idea.
Here is a link to Lowland Kids, the video that Michael references at 39:00.
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May 31, 2020
Home Editing Studios, Reality TV, Frame Rates and Michael's Mailbox Idea
Michael & Dustin open the show talking about Dustin's plans to build a home editing studio and what it means to "pull a Dustin". The conversation turns to SNL and how Michael's uncle used to work for the show in the 70's. Afterwards, the guys discuss Dustin's dismay over the VideoBros cat logo, early 2000's reality TV shows, the BMPCC 6K battery grip and how their anxiety affects their shoot prep. Later, Dustin rants about sexism at weddings, and Michael tells a story about some funny footage he captured recently. Before wrapping, the guys hit on Dustin's wedding shoot that was styled like The Office, Michael's "jealousy" over Dustin's relationship with his current employer, frame rates, vocal microphones, podcast editing and home improvement projects.
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May 24, 2020
Family Drama, Videography vs Cinematography, Probe Lens Fever and Live Streaming
The guys open show talking about how Dustin believes that Michael's podcasting venture is a complete waste of time and money. Dustin catches us up on the family drama surrounding his sister-in-law's wedding and the projects he's working on. The guys talk about the difference between videographers and cinematographers and the new Kinefinity Mavo LF. Before wrapping they chat about the Venus Optics Laowa 24mm probe lens and the one industry that could really benefit from it. At the end of the episode, Michael calls up his buddy Andrew Nease to ask him how to start live streaming events. They discuss everything you need to know to get started and some pitfalls to avoid.
If you have questions for Andrew, hit up on instagram @andrewneasevideo or his website andrewnease.com
Below is a list of the products mentioned in this episode:
ATEM Mini Pro
OBS
50' HDMI Cable
Tascam DR60
Speedtest.net
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May 17, 2020
Wolf Blitzer, Storytelling in Video, Doomsday Predictions and Portable Power
Dustin opens the show in a bad mood, and Michael botches the intro. The guys discuss the making of this podcast, Dustin's unfolding family drama, and Consumer Reports magazine. The conversation turns to cable news and Dustin explains why Wolf Blitzer is the worst broadcaster. Afterwards, the guys hit on storytelling in video, the effect of coronavirus on the economy and an update on Dustin's most recent commercial video project. Before wrapping, Dustin brags about his portable power workstation, the guys talk about battery options for the BMPCC4K, the Sigma 150-600mm lens and life insurance.
Looking for the Dual Lock adhesive tape that Dustin mentioned? Find it here.
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May 17, 2020
Tiger King Takeaways, BMPCC4K Trouble, Big Cat Rescues and Family Drama
Michael & Dustin open the show discussing the VideoBros intro music. The guys give an update on how they're managing during the corona shutdown and make their predictions on what will happen next. Later, Dustin talks about how one of his Pocket 4K cameras is like the others, gives an update on the performance of the memory card he hyped up in a previous episode and chats about why he refuses to use the Samsung T5 SSD with the Pocket cams. Eventually the guys hit on several topics including The Tiger King series on Netflix, Dustin's experience with filming big cat rescue operations, Michael's take on Rick Kirkham (producer, Joe Exotic TV) and their favorite quotes from the series. Before wrapping, the guys talk about their upcoming shoot schedules, product names that don't make sense, and the family drama surrounding an upcoming wedding within Dustin's family.
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May 17, 2020
Stock Footage Vacation, Bad Live Streams, and Fiverr Logo Mayhem
Michael and Dustin open the show talking about Dustin's loose connection to the Tiger King, Michael's love of documentaries and the continued affect of the Coronavirus shutdown on both of their work schedules. This leads to a discussion of their ideal work and project completion schedules. Later the guys talk about how the titans of television can't manage to get decent-looking live-stream composition of themselves at home during the quarantine. Afterwards, Dustin chats about a video passion project he wants to work on, the possibility of the guys taking a stock footage vacation together and Dustin's struggle to create a logo for his production company via Fiverr. Michael gives his suggestions for making income during the shutdown and shares an interesting observation about Dustin. Before wrapping, the guys hit on their gear organization styles, the shows they're currently watching and more about Dustin's logo obsession.
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May 10, 2020
Economy on Hold, Zoom Calls, Other People's Footage and Visual Arts
The guys open the show with updates on their shooting schedules and how the shutdown has continued to affect their work as well as the work of fellow videographers. This leads to discussion about the recent popularity of Zoom calls and what Michael Cera has been up to lately. The conversation turns to Dustin's current editing backlog, his dismay with other videographer's footage, and new kind of motivational poster is born. Before wrapping, the guys hit on CFast cards, Pornhub, and their earliest childhood memories regarding visual arts.
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May 9, 2020
All Things SNL, Modern Documentaries, NAB Cancelled and Impressions
Dustin opens the show with an impression of Michael. The guys discuss a documentary titled Everybody's Everything and the look of modern documentaries. Michael then does an impression of Dustin. The conversation turns to gimbals and Dustin rants about his gimbal-related pet peeve. NAB 2020 is cancelled and the guys lament being unable to attend and wonder if they'll still hear all the big announcements they were looking forward to from their favorite manufacturers. Dustin gives his take on tattoos, Rachael interrupts the show, and the chit-chat resumes with all things Saturday Night Live. Before wrapping, the guys hit on editing your own footage and the influence that has on your shooting style, Rookie of the Year, OTT video, books on Dustin's shelf, girls basketball and coronavirus.
This show was originally supposed to be 55 minutes, but Michael forgot to look at the timer.
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May 3, 2020
CoronaTalk, Cable News, BMPCC 6K, and Outsourcing Editing
The guys open the show with Coronavirus talk and discuss how the media's constant "chicken little" approach to covering stories has earned them no respect from people who have grown up watching cable news. Then they get into the nuts and bolts of a video project Dustin is working on for a major airline tech company and using the BMPCC 6K in real life. This leads to talk about the storage, format and battery life options that Dustin has been weighing for his BMPCC shoots. The guys discuss how the virus is affecting their work schedules and income, and how it might actually be a good thing. Before wrapping, the guys hit on videos by Daniel Schiffer and Peter McKinnon and give their thoughts on outsourcing editing.
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Apr 26, 2020
Dustin's Struggle, Shot On iPhone, Music Videos and Sitcom Wives
Michael & Dustin open the show with a discussion about photographers, music and Dustin's struggle with his high school marching band and his audio engineering ambitions. The conversation turns to to Lady Gaga and Selena Gomez' music videos shot on iPhone. Before the show wraps, the guys hit on a number of topics including Ellen, Hitler, Scientology and sitcom wives.
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Apr 19, 2020
SNL, Nature Documentaries, and Confused Clients
Michael and Dustin open the show with a discussion about SNL, The National Geographic Channel, and sound effect libraries. Dustin tells a tale that triggers Michael’s health anxiety. The conversation turns to what it takes to make nature documentaries, and they follow up on their previous discussion about editing headphones. The guys talk about Dustin’s pet situation, confusing shoots, communication issues between clients and production houses, people who shouldn’t be on camera and why corporate events suck. Before wrapping up, the guys hit on the BMPCC, Metabones adapters, a cheap memory card option for BMPCC and eye glasses.
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Apr 10, 2020
Biz Markie, Media Organization, Storage and "Cancel Culture"
Dustin opens the show with a startling admission. The guys jump into the nitty-gritty of *file structure, media archiving and organization* - a topic they were supposed to discuss a while back. Three whiskeys later Michael and Dustin tackle *“cancel culture”* and talk about Dustin’s quirks, but not without bashing a couple other people in the process. We learn a little more about Dustin’s family, his mother in particular. The guys wrap up the pod with *celebrity-crush* talk and more banter about Dustin’s wife.
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Apr 10, 2020
Blades, Filters, Cinema Cameras and NAB 2020
The guys open the show with a little knife talk. Nothing like a little blade banter to start your day. Michael does an *unboxing of a used camera* he bought for super cheap from Lens Authority. This leads to a conversation about *color matching cameras* that only have slight differences and how much of a pain it can be. Dustin grills Michael about his desire to have 5, *Pocket 4K cameras*. The guys toy with the idea of going to *NAB 2020 *and Dustin gives his take on the event and best days to attend. The guys then get into features they wish the BMPCC4K would adopt, and the common obsession with *RED cameras* amongst videographers. Michael asks whether or not RED cameras are actually worth their price, when other camera manufacturers are making similar cameras at a much lower cost. *Dustin talks IR cut and OLEP filters.* Michael does his Trump impression and Dustin crowns himself the “protector of highlights”. Dustin’s wife then swings by to “get a drink from the fridge”. Du…
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Apr 10, 2020
Headphones, Mall Santas and Original Packaging
The guys open the show discussing whether filming on certain days of the week should cost more or less and why Dustin may have to stop peeing out the piss window. After breaking to grab a couple of whiskeys, the guys discuss their looks, and a time in life when Dustin worked as an assistant to the regional mall Santa. Eventually the conversation turns to Dustin’s love of movies and the ideal home theater experience. Afterwards, they discuss the new editing headphones they’ve picked up and difference between the open and closed back styles. Before wrapping, Michael breaks Dustin’s brain with an interesting fact about New Jersey gas stations and Dustin challenges Michael to a game of chess. If you think the show’s over, think again! The guys talk about how people can’t take a joke, love to be outraged and the weird practice of keeping the original packaging that video gear comes in.
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Apr 10, 2020
Looks, Lenses, Interns, and Pocket 4K vs. DSLRs
The guys open the show with some bullshit that no one actually cares about. Dustin says “breathtaking” at one point and they move on to more pressing topics. After the initial opening remarks, they chat about their picture styles… the videography styles they are into… their favorite lenses, etc. Michael talks about buying new gear (storage, computers, cameras) and making the transition to entry level cinema cameras after filming on DSLR’s for almost a decade. Michael receives an email during the podcast regarding how to host a video that will be emailed to 10,000+ people in a fan-club. Michael then spends a couple minutes bashing Vimeo and their “chapters” feature. The guys talk about ProRes proxy and whether the BMPCC4K is worth fussing with at weddings. After that Dustin asks Michael what gear he’s going to buy next. They pour a couple drinks and talk about interns and the terrible experiences they’ve had with them, including a lawsuit that Dustin had filed against…
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Apr 9, 2020
YouTubers and Vloggers to Watch
Michael and Dustin open the show with some shout-outs to the most ubiquitous sponsors of podcasts. They spend a bit of time discussing their favorite Youtube personalities and the impact of rolling shutter on handheld filming and why Aputure makes some of the best lights for the money. After some more chit chat about YouTube personalities you should definitely check out… they slam the titles that said YouTubers give their videos. Michael and Dustin zero in on one YouTuber who is challenging RED Digital Cinema on the quality of their products and why RED is way overpriced. Dustin then gives major props to another YouTuber with a show about drinking and one named Daniel Schiffer, who really makes some incredible videos with handheld shots. They then turn the conversation towards whether it makes sense to give away all your filming secrets for free. The guys take a break to talk abut Dustin’s glasses that he bought from Warby Parker, and their thinning hairlines. After that, they move…
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Apr 8, 2020
When The Angels Win The Pennant
Michael and Dustin open the show with a discussion about movies and Dustin makes an embarrassing admission about both his Netflix subscription and an odd contraption that he keeps in his basement. The conversation turns back to baseball movies and the weird storylines in family movies that seemed perfectly acceptable in the 1990’s. Dustin then proposes the idea of forcing his kids to follow in his videographer footsteps while simultaneously questioning his own life path. The guys talk about drinking on shoot days and their worst client experiences. Before wrapping up the guys discuss filming their families, how much they do it, and the idea of filming video of other people’s vacation. Instead of wrapping up, Michael reveals the celebrity who’s Dustin’s voice is a dead ringer for. Then they start to wrap the show with wife talk, and other domesticated chit chat. Michael tells a story about a list he made that got him into a lot of trouble with his wife, Kate and Dustin tells a s…
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Apr 8, 2020
Vintage Lenses, Obsessive Trends in Video & Piss Windows
The guys open the show talking about how great Dustin’s wife is, but quickly move on to discuss *vintage lenses*, how medical professionals shouldn’t try to guess when people are going to die, *film grains*, *noise reduction* and common *obsessions amongst videographers.* Then the guys discuss the idea of using an *Easyrig* at a wedding, projects that Michael is interested in doing (and not doing), and working on projects that are fulfilling. The conversation then turns to Dustin’s hopes and dreams- some involving his sister. Michael then gives Dustin the gift of time through a powerful revelation. Dustin ignores this revelation and the guys wrap up the show with a surface level discussion about quicksand and Dustin’s "piss window".
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Apr 8, 2020
The 50 Pound Box of Hard Drives
The guys open the show talking about Dustin’s fear of being criticized for saying something he shouldn’t on the podcast and how criticism in general takes an emotional toll on him. Dustin finally tells the story of his argument with a photographer at a wedding shoot. The conversation turns to archiving and how one of Michael’s clients shipped a very large box of hard drives and archive material to Michael to use in a project, and Dustin tries to give Michael some advice on how to proceed. They touch on NAS systems, raid drives, naming conventions and tell tales of past projects gone awry because of disorganized archives.
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Apr 7, 2020
I Don't Love This at All
Dustin opens the show by ragging on Michael’s other podcast, and the two argue about whether the VideoBros Podcast can be successful or not. The guys talk about their pasts and how they ended up in the videography world. Michael talks about his time in local news and Dustin dives deep into his past as a wind instrumentalist. After Michael is startled awake near the end of Dustin’s long-winded origin story, they ultimately decide to let Dustin talk more about his life and wrap the show.
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Apr 7, 2020
Bros is Short for Brothers
Dustin opens the first podcast with a story about his sister-in-law calling him by the wrong name at his wedding. He goes on to talk about how much his wife hated the wedding video that Michael made for them. The guys then get into talking about their ideal camera setup under $25k and get into a debate about RAW. The guys then discuss whether they will swear in the podcast and talk about Dustin’s living conditions, his dead dog, and the show basically goes downhill from there. But don't worry... it gets better. The guys talk about creating videos for a living, Blackmagic Pocket 4K cameras, and Dustin tells a long story about this one time when he was lighting a scene. The show still isn’t over. Dustin hates on Canon and Michael defends the 1DX Mark III. The guys wrap the podcast by reminiscing about the early days of drone video.
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