The Filming with Josh Podcast

Ep. 95 - New Camera Gear Releases with Kyle Bamberger

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan and guest Kyle Bamberger talk about five new pieces of camera gear that have recently been released or announced. Josh and Kyle start the podcast off by discussing two products that were released the day of recording this episode, the Formatt Hitech Bloom Gold diffusion filters and the GoPro Hero12 Black, before then diving into the Sony 16-35 2.8 GM II lens and the Cooke SP3 cinema lens set. The two DPs then end the podcast by discussing the upcoming Sony BURANO and what they expect to see in this new CineAlta cinema camera. This is a tech filled podcast, so if you’re a camera operator and you love gear, this podcast is for you!

Ep. 94 - Are We Losing the Art of Storytelling?

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan discusses whether or not we are losing the art of storytelling. Josh talks about recent short film and movie projects he’s watched and why he feels the stories in each are severely lacking. Josh then dives into why he thinks storytelling is starting to take a backseat to turn-and-burn projects before offering advice on how to change the narrative. If you’re a storyteller who uses your camera in place of a book, this podcast is for you!

Ep. 93 - Scripting the Unscripted

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan talks about how to write a script for unscripted projects. Many people everyday create short films, docs, or even TV shows that are based on stories that haven’t unfolded yet. Whether that be a film about a fishing trip to South America or a TV series about a baseball team and their chase for the postseason, there are stories everywhere being captured as they happen. But, how do you script for something like that, something that hasn’t yet taken place? In this episode, Josh explains why it’s important to write scripts for unscripted projects before then offering advice on how to do it. The Rustic River DP walks you through two hypothetical projects and explains how he would approach scripting them. From there, he ends the episode by explaining how he wished he would’ve had similar advice for some of the projects he produced in the past that could have been better than what they were. If you’re a storyteller who likes telling stories that haven’t yet unfolded, this podcast is for you!

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.