The Filming with Josh Podcast

Ep. 106 - Outdoor Freelancers with Jerred Eversole

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan welcomes back Jerred Eversole from Deep Fork Productions. Jerred and Josh talk briefly about the world of freelancing in the outdoor industry before then diving into Jerred’s brand new website, www.outdoorfreelancers.com. Outdoor Freelancers is a place where both freelancers and agencies can create profiles to get matched for video, photo, editing, or writing jobs specifically in the outdoor hunting and fishing industries. On this innovative new website, freelancers can showcase who they are, their equipment, their experience, and their day rates while agencies can create job postings along what the requirements are for that specific job. Jerred’s goal is to make the process of hiring freelancers easy for both parties and in this episode he walks us through the entire website. So if you’re a freelancer in the outdoor industry, or if you’re someone who’s looking for freelancers to hire, this podcast is for you!

Ep. 105 - Lav Mics: Which Ones to Buy & Why

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan dives deep into the world of lavaliere microphones. Josh kicks off the podcast by discussing the major characteristics to look for when shopping for a lav mic before then breaking down the pros and cons of over a dozen professional lapels that are popular today. From SPL ratings and dynamic range to water resistant mics and more, the Rustic River DP covers it all in this information heavy podcast. So if you’re in the market for a new lapel mic, this podcast is for you!

Ep. 104 - Interview with Director Joshua Dixon

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan interviews director Joshua Dixon. Joshua is originally from Forth Worth, Texas, but now owns and operates multiple video production companies in Thailand. Joshua recently directed his first feature film that launched globally on January 12, 2024, called Hellhound. In this episode, the two Joshes briefly talk about Dixon’s career, how he ended up in Thailand, and the multiple companies he runs there before then diving into the making of Hellhound. Joshua talks about the script, the crew, the cast, some of the equipment they used, challenges they faced, and lessons he learned. If you want to get the most of out this podcast, be sure to watch Hellhound on Apple TV, Amazon Prime, or Vudu.

Ep. 103 - Changes or Improvements I Made in 2023

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan dives deep into 2023, discussing changes and improvements he made to himself, his family, and his business. Josh kicks off the podcast by talking about some of the tougher moments of 2023 and how that affected him throughout the year. He then dives into life changes or improvements that happened in 2023 before jumping into things he did to improve his network, lessons he learned, improvements in his work, and lastly, what equipment he bought throughout the year. 2024 starts today which means a New Year with new challenges and hopefully new ways to improve yourself personally and professionally. So if you’re in the video business and are looking to hear one man’s challenges and improvements from the past year, this podcast is for you!

Ep. 102 - All About Wireless Microphones

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan talks all about wireless audio gear. The Rustic River DP kicks off the episode by discussing the difference between UHF and 2.4 GHz systems before then diving into things to look for when purchasing a wireless kit. Josh also discusses rechargeable vs interchangeable batteries, body pack mics, plug-on transmitters, handheld mics, headset mics, aftermarket lapels, why you would want to buy different colored lapels, what frequency ranges to buy, and more. Buying into a wireless audio system can feel like a daunting task if you’re not sure where to start, so if you’re a videographer in need of some wireless gear, this podcast is for you!

Ep. 101 - Sticking with a Camera Brand

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan discusses why he sees value in sticking with one brand of camera for video work. Knowing how to operate a variety of cameras is important as you never know when you’ll need to run a different brand of camera than you normally work with. But, sticking to one brand as an owner/operator can help you be a better shooter. In this episode, the Rustic River DP explains why. So if you’re a camera owner/operator, this podcast is for you!

Ep. 100 - Finding Your Lane

On episode 100 of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan discusses the importance of finding your lane. Determining your lane is an important step in running a successful video or photo business. Knowing where to focus your time and money in order to find your ideal client is an essential step in growing your career. In this episode, the Rustic River DP breaks down why. So if you’re in the video or photo industry, this podcast is for you!

Ep. 99 - Two Truths and a Lie

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan breaks down two truths and a lie that have to do with having a career in video production. From the outside looking in, it’s easy to have a perception about what you think it’s like for people who make videos for a living. Some of those perceptions are true, some aren’t. In episode 99, Josh presents two perceptions that he believes are true and one that he thinks is a misconception when it comes to having a career in video. If you’re in the video industry, or even if you’re someone who’s just curious what it’s like, this podcast is for you!

Ep. 98 - Shooting Better Interviews

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan walks you through how to shoot better interviews. From location scouting to sound, lighting, camera and lens choice, as well as how to work with talent, Josh covers everything you need to think about when it comes to filming interviews. Interviews are the backbone to many projects and learning how to shoot great interviews is important for a successful career in video. In this episode you’ll gain a lot of insight into how Josh approaches his interview projects and how he decides where to film, how to film, what mics or lights to use, and more. So if you’re a videographer, DP, or camera operator of any kind, this podcast is for you!

Ep. 97 - Dynamic Range: What is it and Does it Even Matter?

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan talks all about dynamic range, what it is and whether or not it matters in video. In this podcast the Rustic River DP first explains how to set proper exposure using middle gray and IRE values before then diving into what a stop of light means. Josh next discusses how to use stops of light to measure dynamic range and what dynamic range really is before finally wrapping up with whether or not dynamic range matters in video production. This is a pretty informative podcast that will leave you understanding more about how you can better expose your images, so if you’re a videographer, DP, or camera operator of any kind, this podcast is for you!