The Filming with Josh Podcast

Ep. 82 - Can You Still Make a Good Living in the Outdoor Industry with Jason Miller & John Brown

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan welcomes longtime outdoor industry professionals Jason Miller and John Brown. Josh kicks off the podcast by introducing Jason and John, asking them about their backgrounds and their 25+ year careers producing television shows in the outdoor industry. The three then dive into a conversation about whether or not you can still make a career filming or editing in the outdoor industry, and if so, how. This podcast is one of our longer episodes and is full of insight from behind the veil that is the outdoor television industry. If you’re a videographer or editor who’s interested in making a career in the outdoor space, this podcast is for you!

Ep. 81 - Why I Don’t Charge Gear Rental Fees

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan talks about why he doesn’t charge gear rental fees. If you’ve been in the video world for any amount of time, you might have heard of a pricing strategy that involves charging rental fees for the gear you bring to a shoot. In this episode, Josh breaks down his pricing strategy and why he doesn’t use the gear rental method for pricing video work for his clients. Whether you’re new to video production or are a seasoned vet looking for thoughts on whether or not to charge a line item for your gear, this podcast is for you!

Ep. 80 - Why You Should Trademark Your Name

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan talks about why you should trademark your business name. Getting a trademark isn’t all that complicated or expensive and if you take the time to do it, it will give you longterm protection over your name and brand. Not taking the time to get a trademark could eventually be detrimental to your business and in this episode Josh gives you two real world examples of businesses who infringed on his trademark and what steps he took to defend it. If you’re in any business of any kind, this podcast is for you!

Ep. 79 - All About Timecode

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan talks all about timecode, genlock and wordclock. Timecode and how you generate it can be a complicated subject to learn on your own. Josh breaks it down to be as simple as possible so that everyone can understand what timecode is, how you can generate it, and why you would want to use it in your everyday work. The Rustic River DP then walks you through clock speed drift and why genlock and wordclock exist to prevent drift from happening. This is a very technical, but informative podcast that will help you walk away knowing what timecode is and why it's useful on set. So if you're in the video world in any capacity, this podcast is for you!

Ep. 78 - Giving Good Direction

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan talks about how to give good direction. In today’s video world where people are shooting entire videos either by themselves or with skeleton crews, it’s easy to forget that one of the roles you’re likely taking on is that of a director. Knowing how to direct clients, talent and crew is an essential key to delivering a quality product. The Rustic River DP discusses the importance of giving good direction before walking you through four steps you can take to be a better director in your next video project. If you often find yourself on projects where you’re working alone or are hiring a small crew, this podcast is for you!

Ep. 77 - Video Cameras to Buy or Avoid in 2023

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan discusses video cameras you should buy or avoid in 2023. The Rustic River Media DP walks you through the various brands from Sony and Canon to RED, Blackmagic, Panasonic, Nikon and even Fujifilm and gives advice on various brands or models you should consider or not consider buying this year. Whether you’re looking to buy your first camera or are a seasoned vet who’s considering an upgrade, this podcast is for you!

Ep. 76 - Gear Matters

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan talks about why gear matters. We’ve all heard the old adage “It’s the Indian, not the bow” and while that’s true to an extent, the bow does matter. Josh starts off the podcast by talking about a recent experience where a camera monitor negatively effected the shoot he was gripping and how switching that monitor out for a better one saved the project. The Rustic River DP then dives into other examples of where gear can make a difference in your work. Everyone wants to save money where they can, but the reality is there’s a reason why some expensive gear exists and buying those tools over cheaper ones can have a major impact on the quality of your work. So if you’re a videographer, DP, or similar, this podcast is for you!

Ep. 75 - How to Market Yourself at Trade Shows with Jerred Eversole

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan welcomes Jerred Eversole of Deep Fork Productions out of Stroud, Oklahoma. Jerred is a video producer who primarily works in the hunting and fishing industries with a lot of outdoor television experience under his belt. Jerred and Josh start the episode off by catching up with what all Jerred’s been up to before then diving into the topic of how to market yourself at trade shows. Both Jerred and Josh have spent time over the years attending outdoor trade shows such as ATA, DSC, SCI, SHOT and ICAST. As such, Josh asks Jerred how he approaches attending these shows both as a vendor and as an attendee and what his overall goal is when he travels to these shows. From media kits and elevator pitches to how to approach vendors in hopes of getting their business, Jerred and Josh talk about it all. And if you’re not in the outdoor industry, don’t worry as everything that’s talked about here is applicable to virtually any industry trade show. So if you’re someone in the video business who’s looking for ways to make contacts at trade shows, this podcast is for you!

Ep. 74 - Pivoting Your Business with Aaron Morgan

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan welcomes Aaron Morgan of ICT Creative out of Wichita, Kansas. Aaron is a full time DP who started his career in the outdoor television space, but is currently transitioning to the commercial and doc world. Aaron and Josh discuss Aaron’s background, his work in outdoor TV, what made him want to transition into commercial/doc work, and a quick summary of the equipment he’s running. This podcast is full of information for those interested in making a similar transition as well as briefly touching on topics such as color, light, how outdoor TV is shot and more. Whether you’re a novice videographer or a full time DP who’s simply looking for some inspiration from someone else’s journey, this podcast is for you!

Ep. 73 - A Conversation About Color

On this episode of The Filming with Josh Podcast, host Joshua Milligan talks all about color. From picture profiles to color grading, Josh breaks down his thoughts on color as well as how to have a proper color managed workflow. The Rustic River DP also takes time to demystify both log and raw and when you should incorporate those formats into your work. Whether you’re a novice videographer or a full time DP who’s simply looking for some tips on color, this podcast is for you!