The #1 Secret To Blurry Background Videos During Bright Daylight

Been getting a lot of questions about ND Filters and what some of the creative ways they can be used. In this video I will show why they are so critical to video/cinematography work, and how ND filters are critical to using wide aperture lenses in bright daylight. I hope you enjoy it!

Michael’s Training Videos

MAVEN 100X100MM ND64 6 STOP FILTERS

MAVEN 84X84MM ND64 6 STOP FILTERS

MAVEN 100X100MM ND1000 10 STOP FILTERS

Michael’s Camera Straps:

SKINNY
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WIDE
Black:
Blue
Army Green
Orange
Desert Camo


Once Upon A Time in Hollywood

Hard to describe, but suffice it to say this is more of a ode to past Hollywood times than anything.

There were a lot of things that were amazing. QT is as unique as they come in regards to writer/directors. He takes huge chances, a master of building the tension up, dialogue, composition, color, personalities – so many things well done. But keep this in mind, this isn’t a movie in the traditional sense, it is more of a tribute/ borderline documentary to the personality types & stages of different egos of Hollywood past and in that regard it is thought provoking. The ending was a great payoff, but I think the casual movie goer is going to be bored with it at 2 hrs and 40 minutes, unless they are die hard QT fans.

Its a rental.


10 Photography Mistakes I wish I would have know when I first started

There are many more that I left off:

– Not caring about what others think and focusing on what is interesting or my gut tells me I should try.

– Its ok to shoot in P or Av mode, the end result is what matters most. Dont put so much pressure on yourself to learn manual right away.

– Take chances & make lots of mistakes to learn from.

– Find friends to shoot with

– Photography projects work (like a 365 project)

– Try new genres just to try them.

What did I miss? Let me know in the comments!

Have a great day!

Michael’s Training Videos

MAVEN 100X100MM ND64 6 STOP FILTERS

MAVEN 84X84MM ND64 6 STOP FILTERS

MAVEN 100X100MM ND1000 10 STOP FILTERS

MAVEN 84X84MM ND1000 10 STOP FILTERS

Michael’s Camera Straps:

SKINNY
Black

WIDE
Black:
Blue
Army Green
Orange
Desert Camo

Music Provided By Epidemic Sound

#PhotographySecrets #WeddingPhotography #lessonslearned


Square Filters vs Round Filters – Whats the difference?

Answering some recent questions about filters and how they work. This video covers the advantages and disadvantages of square drop in filters compared to the round threaded ones, and I hope you enjoy it!

Michael’s Training Videos

MAVEN 100X100MM ND64 6 STOP FILTERS

MAVEN 84X84MM ND64 6 STOP FILTERS

MAVEN 100X100MM ND1000 10 STOP FILTERS

MAVEN 84X84MM ND1000 10 STOP FILTERS

Michael’s Camera Straps:

SKINNY
Black

WIDE
Black:
Blue
Army Green
Orange
Desert Camo

Rangers 8pcs ND Filter Kit

#RoundvsSqaureFilters #PhotorgraphyFilters #LensFilters


Panasonic G95 Full Tutorial Training Overview

If you found this video helpful and would are interested in a full Panasonic G95 Crash Course, leave your name and email address on my blog here:
Panasonic G95 Full Tutorial

Michael’s training videos:

Generic Tripod

Michael’s Maven ND1000 (10 Stop) Filters:

MAVEN 100X100MM ND1000 FILTERS
Michael’s Maven ND64 (6 Stop) Filters:

MAVEN 100X100MM ND64 FILTERS

MAVEN 84X84MM ND64 FILTERS

Michael’s Camera Straps:

SKINNY
Black

WIDE
Black:
Blue
Army Green
Orange
Desert Camo

Table of Contents:
2:06 – External Buttons
6:29 – Camera Setup
10:15 – Info Display
13:23 – Quick Screen
17:46 – Mode Dial
22:09 – Exposure Control
23:08 – Exposure Compensation
40:24 – White Balance
46:15 – Focusing System
47:43 – AFS
48:03 – Recomposing
48:39 – AFC
49:30 – Manual Focus
59:00 – Focus Peaking
1:00:38 – Video Focusing
1:02:17 – Quick Menu
1:03:25 – Metering Modes
1:05:18 – Drive Modes
1:11:27 – Video Shooting
1:11:57 – Video Resolution
1:14:08 – Deep Menu
1:16:12 – Exposure Mode
1:16:32 – 4K Live Cropping
1:16:59 – Rec Format
1:17:54 – Continuous AF
1:18:32 – AF Custom Setting (Video)
1:18:46 – Photo Style
1:20:22 – Luminance Level
1:20:40 – Stabilizer
1:21:03 – Sound Rec. Level Disp.
1:22:00 – ISO Increments
1:22:35 – Back Button Focusing
1:23:36 – Half Press Release
1:23:46 – Eye Sensor AF
1:24:05 – Direct Focus Area
1:24:22 – Focus/Release Priority
1:25:03 – Focus Switching for Vert / For
1:25:19 – Loop Movement Focus Frame
1:25:37 – AF + MF
1:26:38 – Fn Button Set
1:27:07 – Q.Menu
1:28:16- Dial Set
1:28:33 – Touch Settings
1:28:54 – Constant Preview
1:29:32 – Highlight / Zebra Pattern
1:31:05 – Cust.Set Mem.
1:33:38 – Folder / File Settings
1:34:28 – Sensor Cleaning
1:34:49 – Format
1:36:05 – My Menu Settings
1:37:03 – Playback Menu
1:37:29 – 4K Photo Bulk Saving
1:37:49 – Panasonic Image App
1:44:51 – Michael’s Recommendations

PRIVACY and DISCLOSURE:
* Michael The Maven is a participant in the B&H Photo Video affiliate program that provides an advertising commission if you purchase through our links.
* If you purchase something from my affiliate links, I will get a small commission with no extra cost to you.
Everything stated here is my opinion, and I sometimes make mistakes. I will never recommend a product I do not either use, truly love or think would be the best fit for the situation (often
determined by budget).

Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II

Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8

Panasonic 35-100mm f/2.8 II

Olympus 12-100mm f/4

Panasonic 100-400mm f/4-6.3

Panasonic 25mm f/1.7

Manfroto 290 Xtra Aluminum Tripod

Manfrotto MT055CXPRO3 Carbon Fiber Tripod

Rangers 8pcs ND Filter KitRangers 8pcs ND Filter Kit

Godox TT685O

Rode VidMic Pro

Sennheiser EW100 Lavalier

#LumixG95 #PanasonicG95 #G95If you found this video helpful and would are interested in a full Panasonic G95 Crash Course, leave your name and email address on my blog here:
Panasonic G95 Full Tutorial

Michael’s training videos:

Generic Tripod

Michael’s Maven ND1000 (10 Stop) Filters:

MAVEN 100X100MM ND1000 FILTERS
Michael’s Maven ND64 (6 Stop) Filters:

MAVEN 100X100MM ND64 FILTERS

MAVEN 84X84MM ND64 FILTERS

Michael’s Camera Straps:

SKINNY
Black

WIDE
Black:
Blue
Army Green
Orange
Desert Camo

Table of Contents:
2:06 – External Buttons
6:29 – Camera Setup
10:15 – Info Display
13:23 – Quick Screen
17:46 – Mode Dial
22:09 – Exposure Control
23:08 – Exposure Compensation
40:24 – White Balance
46:15 – Focusing System
47:43 – AFS
48:03 – Recomposing
48:39 – AFC
49:30 – Manual Focus
59:00 – Focus Peaking
1:00:38 – Video Focusing
1:02:17 – Quick Menu
1:03:25 – Metering Modes
1:05:18 – Drive Modes
1:11:27 – Video Shooting
1:11:57 – Video Resolution
1:14:08 – Deep Menu
1:16:12 – Exposure Mode
1:16:32 – 4K Live Cropping
1:16:59 – Rec Format
1:17:54 – Continuous AF
1:18:32 – AF Custom Setting (Video)
1:18:46 – Photo Style
1:20:22 – Luminance Level
1:20:40 – Stabilizer
1:21:03 – Sound Rec. Level Disp.
1:22:00 – ISO Increments
1:22:35 – Back Button Focusing
1:23:36 – Half Press Release
1:23:46 – Eye Sensor AF
1:24:05 – Direct Focus Area
1:24:22 – Focus/Release Priority
1:25:03 – Focus Switching for Vert / For
1:25:19 – Loop Movement Focus Frame
1:25:37 – AF + MF
1:26:38 – Fn Button Set
1:27:07 – Q.Menu
1:28:16- Dial Set
1:28:33 – Touch Settings
1:28:54 – Constant Preview
1:29:32 – Highlight / Zebra Pattern
1:31:05 – Cust.Set Mem.
1:33:38 – Folder / File Settings
1:34:28 – Sensor Cleaning
1:34:49 – Format
1:36:05 – My Menu Settings
1:37:03 – Playback Menu
1:37:29 – 4K Photo Bulk Saving
1:37:49 – Panasonic Image App
1:44:51 – Michael’s Recommendations

PRIVACY and DISCLOSURE:
* Michael The Maven is a participant in the B&H Photo Video affiliate program that provides an advertising commission if you purchase through our links.
* If you purchase something from my affiliate links, I will get a small commission with no extra cost to you.
Everything stated here is my opinion, and I sometimes make mistakes. I will never recommend a product I do not either use, truly love or think would be the best fit for the situation (often
determined by budget).

Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II

Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8

Panasonic 35-100mm f/2.8 II

Olympus 12-100mm f/4

Panasonic 100-400mm f/4-6.3

Panasonic 25mm f/1.7

Manfroto 290 Xtra Aluminum Tripod

Manfrotto MT055CXPRO3 Carbon Fiber Tripod

Rangers 8pcs ND Filter KitRangers 8pcs ND Filter Kit

Godox TT685O

Rode VidMic Pro

Sennheiser EW100 Lavalier

#LumixG95 #PanasonicG95 #G95