Curtis Judd 8/22/22 Curtis Judd 8/22/22

Godox VDS M3 Shotgun Microphone

In this week’s episode, we have a look at the Godox VDS-M3 shotgun microphone. This supercardioid condenser microphone has a directional pickup pattern, an inbuilt battery, a high-pass filter, a -10dB pad, and a high-frequency boost. It also conveniently charges via USB-C to 220 hours of run time on a full battery. In this video we go over the microphone’s feature set and compare its sound to mics of similar design. Let’s take a closer look!

My reviews of the other microphones I recommend in the $300 - $400 USD price range:

Sennheiser MKE 600

DEITY S-Mic 2

Audio Technica AT875R

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX.

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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Godox VDS-M3 shotgun microphone — B&H

- Sennheiser MKE 600 shotgun microphone — Trew Audio, B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- DEITY S-Mic 2 shotgun microphone — Trew Audio, B&H, Amazon

- Audio Technica AT875R shotgun microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon

- Canon C70 cinema camera — B&H

- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L lens — B&H, Amazon

- Schneider Radiant Soft diffusion filter — B&H

- Panasonic GH5 — B&H, Amazon

- Panasonic 12-35 mm F2.8 Lens — B&H, Amazon

- Aputure P300C LED used as key light — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store

- Aputure LS 300X used for background light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon

- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon

- Rosco Gobo creates the pattern on the back wall — B&H

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Curtis Judd 5/9/21 Curtis Judd 5/9/21

Godox WMicS1 Dual Channel Wireless Microphone System - Budget Consumer Grade System

In this episode, we have a look at and listen to the Godox WMicS1 UHF wireless microphone system. This budget wireless microphone system features a dual channel receiver and you can buy it in a kit with two transmitters. You can also add a handheld wireless interview microphone later. What differentiates this from the slew of other dual channel consumer wireless systems is that the Godox WMicS1 transmits over a Wideband range of frequencies (514 -596MHz) This frequency can, in theory, transmit through barriers more readily than the 2.4GHz used by most other consumer wireless systems. And perhaps more importantly, you can tune each transmitter to one of 96 channels. You cannot do that with the 2.4GHz consumer wireless systems. Let’s have a look at how it works in real-world conditions!

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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

Godox WMicS1 Dual Channel UHF Wireless Microphone System (2 TX kit) - B&H, Amazon
Godox WMicS1 Single transmitter kit (can add 2nd transmitter later) - B&H, Amazon
Godox WH-M1 Wireless handheld microphone/transmitter - B&H
Aputure COB120d II for the key light - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
Aputure Nova P300C for the b-roll - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store
Amaran 100D for the background light - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
Aputure Spotlight Mount for the pattern on the back wall - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
Signa EF 24-70 f/2.8 DG OS ART lens - B&H, Amazon

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Curtis Judd 3/9/21 Curtis Judd 3/9/21

Innovative Single-Point RGB & Zoom Light: Godox SZ150R

In this episode, we take a look at the new Godox SZ150R RGB and white, zoom-able LED light for video. This is probably the most innovative light I’ve seen in a few years with a single point light source, RGB and tungsten to daylight color tuning as well as the ability to adjust the beam angle from 20 to 65°. Let’s take a closer look!

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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Godox SZ150R single point RGBWW Zoom LED light - B&H, Amazon

- Godox SL150W II single point daylight LED light - B&H, Amazon

- Aputure Spotlight Mount (Leko style attachment with Bowens mount) - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Aputure Fresnel 2X - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Sekonic C-800 Photo spectrometer - B&H, Amazon

- Earthworks SR314 Microphone - B&H, Sweetwater

- Allen & Heath SQ5 Digital Audio Mixer - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Sigma 24-70mm EF f/2.8 DG OS HSM ART Lens - B&H, Amazon

- Schneider Radiant Soft filter - B&H

- Canon C70 camera - B&H

- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L IS USM Lens - B&H, Amazon

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Curtis Judd 12/11/20 Curtis Judd 12/11/20

Godox ML60 Small, Single-point LED Light

In today’s episode, we have a detailed look at the small, very portable Godox ML60 LED Light. This is miniature version of the COB single-point-source LED lights like the Godox SL or VL series. This one is made for smaller jobs like a head and shoulders talking head key light, hair light, rim light, or background light. Its reasonable price make it a great option for those on a budget who need good color quality and a small soft or flood light which can fit in tight spaces.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Good ML60 LED Light - B&H, Amazon

- Godox AD-S60S 60cm Softbox - Amazon

- Godox S2 Speedlite Bracket for Bowens - B&H, Amazon

- Aputure 300x LED Light - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Aputure Light Dome 2 soft box - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Aputure Nova LED Panel Light - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline

- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS Lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Canon C70camera - B&H

- Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L lens - B&H, Amazon

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Curtis Judd 9/5/20 Curtis Judd 9/5/20

GODOX SL150II LED Light Review

In today’s stream, we have a look at the new GODOX SL150W II, a daylight balanced LED light for video and photography. This single point light can produce hard or soft light, depending on the light modifier you put on its Bowens mount, making in a light that can fill lots of different roles. Its output is easily strong enough to use as a key light for full body shots or talking heads. The color quality is also decent for the very affordable price. Join us to see the details.

FULL DISCLOSURE - Pergear provided this light and the soft boxes to me in exchange for a live stream review. They have not told me what to say and have not reviewed this video prior to going live. All opinions shared here are my own.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- GODOX SL-150II LED light for video and photography - Amazon Discount Claim Code: 05ORLTWY

- LAOFAS 41 in 120 cm Deep Soft Box - Amazon

- LAOFAS 33 in 85 cm Lantern/China Ball - Amazon

- Panasonic GH5 camera used for product shots in the live stream- B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS II Lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K used for product demo in the studio - B&H, Pictureline

- Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS ART Lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Earthworks SR314 - B&H, Sweetwater

- Canon C200 Camera - B&H, PictureLine

- ATEM Mini Pro ISO - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

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Curtis Judd 5/17/20 Curtis Judd 5/17/20

Godox VL300 Daylight LED Light for Video and Photography

In today’s episode we cover the new VL300 point source LED light for video and photography from Godox. The VL300 produces an impressive amount of daylight balanced light while only consuming around 300 watts of power. You can power it via AC mains or with 2 v-mount cinema batteries. It also has a Bowens mount which accepts soft boxes, barn doors, reflectors, snoots, fresnel lenses, and even spotlight lenses from 3rd party manufacturers. Let’s take a closer look!

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

Godox VL300 LED light with Bowens mount for video and photography - B&H, Amazon
Aputure Light Dome II soft box - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon
Bowens mount softboxes - B&H
Bowens mount barn doors - B&H
Bowens mount fresnel lenses - B&H
Aputure C300D mkII LED Light with Bowens mount for video and photography - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon
Aputure 300x bi-color LED light with Bowens mount for video and photography - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon
Schoeps CMC641 supercardioid boom microphone - B&H, Sweetwater
Sound Devices 888 mixer/recorder - B&H, Sweetwater https://geni.us/zAryW4J
Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K used for the talking head and b-roll shots - B&H, Pictureline
Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art Lens for Canon EF - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon