Episodes

Throwing it all out and starting again

S9E8 · March 10, 2023 · 04:34

Sometimes, the best thing to do is throw it all out and start again. Yes, it can be hard, but it might be the only way forward. A few thoughts.My example is a game I decided to build...

A tip for Canon EOS M50 HDMI users

S9E7 · February 19, 2023 · 04:19

I love my Canon EOS M50 camera. But, when it comes to using it as a video camera with HDMI out, it has an issue. After 30 minutes, it will turn off, regardless of power settings. Ver...

Multiple projects as a way to keep moving forward

S9E6 · February 5, 2023 · 02:36

Multiple projects are a great way to beat the motivation and brick wall blues. In this episode, I offer a couple of tips on how they can help you move forward when the road seems blo...

That was January, how did it go? Journaling answered my questions

S9E5 · January 29, 2023 · 06:13

Can you believe we are at the end of January already? Amazing! In this episode, I discuss what I have learned from the changes I made this year. A lot of that is thanks to journaling...

Experiment to learn and improve existing work and find customers

S9E4 · January 24, 2023 · 05:46

I share some thoughts on changing existing content to find ways to improve outreach for existing content consumers and improve the chances of finding new ones.

Asking for reviews pays off, a great motivation for the start of the year

S9E3 · January 10, 2023 · 04:06

A quick thought on checking those reviews and ratings now and again to help motivate you.

You have to make ugly before you can make pretty

S9E2 · January 7, 2023 · 04:51

Not everything you make is a 10. And you won't get to 10 without starting at 1. Some thoughts on why making ugly is just fine as a path to making pretty.

An old love, with a new twist. Infrared Photography

S9E1 · January 1, 2023 · 08:04

I am kicking off the new year by discussing my exploration of Infrared photography. How and why you might want to explore this creative twist.

Is film photography making a come back?

S8E14 · December 21, 2022 · 05:47

I read an article this week that Pentax is exploring the idea of making a new film camera. This is exciting news even if it never comes to production, some thoughts on film photograp...

I took my own advice, and a good idea did not go as planned

S8E13 · December 11, 2022 · 04:00

A humorous story of how taking my advice from the previous episode ended with a funny, unexpected result. In other words, do what I suggest, not what I did.

Use the season to practice those skills just for fun

S8E12 · December 4, 2022 · 04:08

This episode is brought to you by me putting the lights outside the house, it will all make sense when you listen.

My creative struggle with phone vs actual cameras

S8E11 · November 23, 2022 · 06:27

A bit of self-reflection and creative struggle in this episode as I discuss my battle with phone cameras vs. dedicated hardware. No surprise, which I prefer, but it is not always tha...

Stop over complicating the solution to simple problems, lesson learned

S8E10 · November 15, 2022 · 04:50

A lesson learned from me in this one with a great example of over-complicating the solution to a simple problem.

Tis the season to enjoy as much as make

S8E9 · November 5, 2022 · 03:43

It is the holiday season here in the USA and probably in other parts of the World. This is a reminder and some thoughts on remembering to stop and enjoy it.

Are you giving a personal voice to your creations?

S8E8 · October 21, 2022 · 02:51

I think the best creations and content come when we give them a personal voice and feeling.

Is your current task worth the effort?

S8E7 · October 16, 2022 · 04:44

We owe it to ourselves to evaluate if what we are doing is worth the effort for the chance of the outcome we are hoping for. Some thoughts in this episode.

Don't fight the calendar and clock, schedules can slip

S8E6 · October 8, 2022 · 05:49

Trying to deliver on a regular schedule is suitable for content creators. But that is easier said than done, and it's OK to slip a little.

Are you going for happiness or likes?

S8E5 · October 2, 2022 · 05:35

Be honest. There are no wrong answers. Are you making things to be happy or to try and trend?

Subscriptions are good for learning

S8E4 · September 26, 2022 · 06:18

In this episode, I share some thoughts on why I found subscriptions to be better for learning instead of one time purchases.

Think of Googling as a reminder for what you know

S8E3 · September 11, 2022 · 06:05

Today, we are expected to know many things for our careers or day jobs. Often folks say you should know something and not have to look it up. I disagree with this shaming. Here's why.