In this first episode of the Shirtless Apprentice podcast, Matt reviews the following video cameras - Sony PD-150, Panasonic AG-DVX100, JVC GY-HD110U and Panasonic AG-HVX200 - for producing a high quality video podcast. In the end Matt selects his favorite camera.
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Monday, December 31, 2007
Lighting a Green Screen
In the second episode of the Shirtless Apprentice, Matt advises viewers on the proper procedure for lighting a green screen. The successfully implemented chroma key technique can significantly raise the production value of any video podcast. He gives specific advice on how to separate the light that falls on the subject from the light on the greenscreen, a traditionally tricky technique.
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Audio for Internet Video
In this riveting episode of The Shirtless Apprentice, Matt discusses recording audio for your internet video and podcast.It all beings with your camera, microphone options, surroundings and the inherent sexiness of your voice.
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Basic Battery Info and Tips
n this smoking episode of The Shirtless Apprentice, Matt offers some simple production techniques to help you get the most life out of your batteries whether shooting in a studio or out in the field. You'll also get some great ideas on how to maximize the life of your NiMH, NiCad, and Lithium Ion batteries. And remember to always condition, cycle, rinse, repeat. Like we said... smoking.
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Three Point Lighting
In this illuminating episode of the Shirtless Apprentice, Matt walks you step by shirtless step through the three point lighting technique as he explains the relationship between the key light, fill light, and how to give your subject some pop with an overhead backlight.
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Frame Rates for Online Video
In this invigorating exercise, the Shirtless Apprentice leads us through the beautiful pastures of frame rates. Watch as Matt explains the intricacies of selecting the correct frame rate for your online video.
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Keying in Final Cut Pro
In this week's episode, the Shirtless Apprentice teaches us how to apply the chroma key technique to previously shot green screen footage using Final Cut Pro. This effect can really make your footage rock!
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Shooting Tips - B-Roll
the things you can do in NYC. Matt is great and very helpful, whether you're looking to film something or not :)
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White Balance
In this episode of the Shirtless Apprentice, Matt covers the basics of color temperature and white balancing for internet video. Whether you follow his simple instructions on using your consumer camera's white balancing fucntion, or you purchase warm white balancing cards, this episode's tips can really improve the production values of all of your video endeavors.
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Gettin Jibby With It
Great advice that every filmmaker or anyone wanting to get in the business! Even if you don't, it's still cool :)
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Cyclorama 101 Instructional Video
Double-Oh-Matt from The Shirtless Apprentice instructs how to properly light and set for a cyclorama shot. Once you learn from his quick pointers, you'll be able to enjoy the creative freedom that the infinite depth of a properly lit cyc can provide. But be careful!
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Editing in a Multicam Sequence
One of my favorites! Don't miss this episode where the Shirtless Apprentice discusses syncing timecode for a multi-camera shoot with a quick explanation on how to utilize this technique in the edit. Learn how quick and easy multi-camera editing can be when using the multicam function in Final Cut Pro.
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Benefits of Shooting to Hard Drive
Shooting to tape? That's so earlier 2007. This episode of the Shirtless Apprentice teaches you the benefits of shooting directly to hard drive and the differences between them and solid state flash cards. Prepare yourselves, because the world of tape and external hard drives are about to collide.
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iPhone Holiday Special
On this special holiday episode of The Shirtless Apprentice, through the magic of the iPhone, Matt and the Blonde Mute take a unique look at the 2007 we've all shared. Share your favorite Shirtless Apprentice moments with others this holiday season and be sure to leave a comment! Enjoy!
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Saturday, December 29, 2007
227. DadLabs - Daditude - Bike Raps
Definitely one of the best, funniest shows from DadLabs! Don't miss this one starring Mac Daddy O and his latest hit, "Some Assembly Required!" If you're looking for a hilarious, yet VERY relatable show, definitely check this one out!
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DadLabs - choosing a bike
Kids Bikes aren't built like they used to be. They are even better. Daddy Troy interviews Chris Carter, bike expert, about what to look for when buying a kids bike. dadlabs.com rules!
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Carbon Offsets for Parents, Be Enviromental Parents Video
The Dads offer a few suggestions on how to clean up the environmental nightmare that is child rearing. Are carbon offsets a good deal for the minivan and SUV crowd? But what could possibly be funny about global warming? Two words: methane recapture.
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The Lounge - Potty Humor
Veryyyyyy funny stuff..When is it okay for a dad to resort to potty humor to get the kids back on track? Is this really a question that you want the DadLabs guys to answer? Ready or not, Daddy Brad and Daddy Clay weigh in on the Potty Mouth Debate -- how many poop jokes can a "good" parent make?
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Prego Man Suits Up Video
The official pregnancy suit arrives and Daddy Owen straps it on.Cannon balls and all. And the breath constrictor. And the bladder pressure bag. Has to be seen to be believed. Owen's quest to understand what pregnant moms go through is off and waddling.
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Gear Daddy - Table Topper
I think this idea is very smart! I always cringe when I think of the germs on those tables. I think this is amazing! This episode features DadLabs showing a VERY cool idea!
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Santa Claus How-To Video
SPOILER ALERT: DadLabs penetrate Santa's security perimeter to uncover lots of secrets. NSFH. The Dads also offer tips on important holiday skills like how to wrap a present, and where to best track Santa's progress online. Keeping the North Pole magic alive, one video at a time.
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Bloody Merry Video
For one Dad, Christmas Eve devolves into a nightmare of crushed ornaments and possessed fuzzy animatronic toys run amok. DadLabs thinks that nothing says "Holiday Spirit" quite like buckets of fake blood. Plus poetry from Daddy Owen. Happy Horrordays!
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Another great "Gear" episode from Troy and DadLabs
Check out the latest "Gear" episode from Daddy Troy and the gang at DadLabs. Great stuff as always.
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breast pump video
It's Christmas Eve! Santa's almost here. How about watching The Breast Pump video. Watch as Daddy Brad from dadlabs.com goes to an "extent" no man should go to. Pump it. Pump it real good.
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Dad's Computer Addiction Redux Video
It's Christmas Day! At DadLabs, we asked Santa to make us a Network Show, and he did! So we're going into reruns for the week. Enjoy the dads confessing to their computer addictions. Geeks unite!
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Bike Rap Redux Video
The day after Christmas is a bit of a letdown, so we've decided to bring back a particularly hilarious episode of Daditude from dadlabs.com. This one goes out to all the Santas that are sleeping in because they spent all night putting together a bike.
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Dirty Diaper Disposal Video
What do you do with those little packages of poop your kid leaves in his or her diaper? Poop smells! This week DadLabs is revisiting the Touch Free Diaper Pail by Graco.
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DadLabs - Arden Sees Religion
Daddy Owen talks to Arden on the subject of religion. She finally settles some of the greatest theological questions of our time.
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DadLabs - Bibs My Butt
How do you decide what bib to put on your kid, and are bibs ever appropriate for a grown man? The DadLabs guys put it to the test.
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DadLabs - Alternadad part 4
Owen interviews "Alternadad" author and Offsprung.com impresario Neal Pollack. Listen to father of all grupsters spout off on his favorite subject.
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DadLabs - Alternadad part 3
Owen interviews "Alternadad" author and Offsprung.com impresario Neal Pollack. Listen to father of all grupsters spout off on his favorite subject.
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DadLabs - Alternadad part 2
Owen interviews "Alternadad" author and Offsprung.com impresario Neal Pollack. Listen to father of all grupsters spout off on his favorite subject.
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Owen from DadLabs interviews Alternadad
Part one of DadLabs interview of Alternadad. Great stuff as always. Watch and learn.
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How to deal with a biting kid
In this episode of DadLabs, Clay and Brad talk about your little "nipper." Your little alligator. What to do when your cure baby goes all dental on you. Biting is an almost universal parenting problem. Watch to see how the DadLabs dudes deal when they get chomped.
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DadLabs tackle breast feeding
Another great installment of DadLabs where they attempt to demystify breast feeding.
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Tilzy.TV Reviews Internet TV and Video Podcasts
Tilzy.TV Co-Founders Josh Cohen and Jameson Tilsner visit with nextNYers to discuss reviewing Internet TV shows. I really like what they do, kind of like an online TV guide for online video.
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BricaBox Interview - Next Generation Web Publishing Platform
Interview with the founder of Bricabox. It's like a combo of a blog plus a wiki plus widgets and they are gearing up to be a Wordpress killer.
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Blip.TV CEO Dina Kaplan Talks About Why Blip Rocks
Dina Kaplan, Blip.TV CEO stops by nextNYers to discuss why Blip is the best video sharing solution out there - one hint - it has to do with revshare. They also have some of the big video bloggers including Rocketboom on board.
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Rachel Sterne and GroundReport are featured on nextNYers interview series
nextNYers sits down with Rachel Sterne. Rachel is the founder of citizen journalism site GroundReport. The site offers citizens from around the world to share their stories with text, image and video. And you share in the revenue generated by your traffic. Rachel is taking citizen journalism to the next level with her ideas and the site's appeal.
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Amie Street Interview Video
Amie Street founders Elias Roman and Joshua Boltuch discuss how their independent music social network functions as a fun and innovative community for discovering and buying music online while being interviewed on nextNYers.com.
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KickApps Video from nextNYers
KickApps Founder and Chairman Eric Alterman discusses how a KickApps-enabled website provides visitors with a complete rich media community experience. By offering site users and administrators a vast array of easy to use media management and administrative tools such as programmable widgets, programmable video players, social networking capabiliti
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Friday, December 28, 2007
DadLabs address inportant issues
Among the many perils facing parents is the dreaded 'poop in the tub.' Clay and Brad from DadLabs show you how to deal. Watch and learn.
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DadLabs "Juice Box Taste Test"
A great DadLabs episode where Clay and Brad put their money where their mouths are. Watch and learn.
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Dad Using a Breast Pump
Get pumped up for this one. At DadLabs.com they believe you should do everything in your power to understand what she, the breastfeeding mom, is going through. We put our beliefs to the Breast Pump 101 test. Wonder what it must feel like to get hooked up to a breast pump? Maybe you should.
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Friday, August 24, 2007
Killing time
Want a break from your day to day crap? Want to laugh your ass off? Check out the hilarious Patrice O'Neal and his webshow, The Patrice O'Neal Show...Coming Soon.
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