The Filming with Josh Podcast

Ep. 92 - Making a Highlight Reel

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan talks about making a highlight reel. Using his own reel as an example, Josh breaks down what it means to have a reel, how you should approach making one, how to design a reel that’s more in line with a brand video, and how to decide what shots to use in your video reel. Josh uses his own recently released brand video to walk you through his entire creative process on how he designed it and what he hoped to accomplish with it, even going as far as to break down each line of the scripted interview. This in-depth podcast will help you think more deeply about how to approach your next video reel, so if you’re a videographer, DP, editor or anything of the sort, this podcast is for you!

Ep. 91 - Sony FX3 Real World Review

“It is very rare that I love a camera so much that I only have one negative thing to say about it, and that is the FX3.” - On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan gives a real world review on the Sony FX3 after using his on numerous projects as both a B-cam and an A-cam. Josh starts the podcast off by discussing his journey to the Sony A7S line, what made the A7SIII so good, and how he ended up with an FX3 before then getting into the specifics of what makes the FX3 such a great overall camera. Josh also talks about how he uses his FX3 as well as how he believes it compares to the A7SIII, FX6 and Sony A1. If you’re a videographer or DP who’s been interested in picking up a Sony FX3, this podcast is for you!

Ep. 90 - How to Attract High-End Clientele

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan discuses what you can do to help attract high-end clientele. Josh kicks off the episode by telling you what high-end clients are not looking for before jumping in to four characteristics they are looking for. If you are in the video business and are looking for ways to attract higher paying clients, this podcast is for you!

Ep. 89 - How to Judge a Camera

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan gives advice on how to judge a camera. The Rustic River DP talks about resources you can use to compare measurable characteristics of a camera, whether or not you can trust YouTube reviews, what it means to invest into a camera ecosystem, and more. If you are interested in a camera, but aren’t quite sure how good it is, this podcast is for you!

Ep. 88 - Fujifilm X100V

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan talks about the Fujifilm X100V and why he recently added one to his camera arsenal. If you follow Josh, you know he’s a longtime Sony shooter who’s deeply invested in Sony gear. While that hasn’t changed, he did finally add another brand of camera to his kit and in this episode he explains why. If you’re a photographer of any kind, this podcast is for you!

Ep. 87 - Should You Get a Film Degree with Amanda Campbell

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan welcomes Amanda Campbell from Amanda Campbell Visuals. Josh and Amanda have worked together previously on some projects which they touch on briefly in this podcast before then diving into Amanda’s time studying film at Stephen F. Austin State University. The two touch on what Amanda learned at film school, how it’s benefited her in her career, and whether or not she recommends it for aspiring filmmakers. Rabbits were also chased as the duo dive into other topics, such as editing software, cameras, and more. If you’re an aspiring DP, grip, camera operator or anything of the sort, this podcast is for you!

Ep. 86 - Video Marketing with Michael Racis

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan welcomes Michael Racis from Blueprint Brand Advisors. Michael is a brand and marketing strategist with a diverse background in marketing and advertising. Michael and Josh have previously partnered on numerous video and photo projects, working with AEC firms to create marketing content for both B2B and employer branding efforts. In this podcast Michael and Josh dive into the topic of video marketing, why it is essential for businesses, how you measure the success of a video project, whether or not videos should be scripted, how to develop a video marketing strategy, and more.

Ep. 85 - How to Price Your Video Work in 2023

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan does an updated version of Ep. 11 - How to Price Your Video Work. Since that episode aired several years ago, Josh felt it was time to remake it with some additional advice on how you can go about pricing your video work. Pricing your work doesn’t have to be complicated. All you need is some basic building blocks to act as your pricing foundation. Once you have that, you can price any project of any size. Listen in as Josh gives you insight to his own pricing strategy and how you can implement those tactics when it comes to pricing your work.

Ep. 84 - Project Breakdown: Alpha Xi Delta Recruitment Video 2023

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan breaks down a project he recently shot for the Alpha Xi Delta sorority at Texas State University. Josh walks you through the project, how they came up with the concept, what gear he used, and what the overall goal was. From there Josh walks you through each and every scene of the project, what the vision for each scene was and how he approached shooting it. If you’re into video and want to see a breakdown of a real world project, this podcast is for you!

Ep. 83 - Why Do People Only Care About Gear?

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan asks the question, why do people only care about gear? If you look around the internet at various Facebook groups or YouTube channels, you’ll see a lot of conversation that has to do with video gear, but very little that has to do with strategy or technique. Josh poses the question “Why?” before diving into what really matters when it comes to creating a quality video. Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned vet, if you’re in the video creation world, this podcast is for you!