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In episode 8, I talk about why the RF 100-400mm might require some love and practice to get the best results. I talk about the performance of two recent videos, the 28mm vs 35mm, and the video podcast crash course. I also share my upcoming video roadmap and how I plan to approach those videos.
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Podsqueeze Timestamps:
00:00 - The Upload Iceberg Episode 8
Dan discusses his 100-400mm in Colorado, upcoming vids, and hitting 3200 subscribers.
01:49 - The 100-400mm lens in Colorado
Dan discusses using the 100-400 lens pretty often in 2023.
02:47 - Benchmark analytics for the past 28 days
Dan shares the analytics for the past month, including views, watch time, subscribers, and revenue.
04:55 - Canon deals and lens discounts
Dan highlights some discounted Canon lenses, including the 15-35, 14-35, and 70-200, and 100-500.
09:10 - CTR and thumbnail strategy
Dan discusses the click-through rate of a video thumbnail for the 28mm vs. 35mm and how it was based on a previous 50mm vs. 35mm thumbnail.
09:59 - Traffic sources and video length strategy
Dan analyzes the traffic sources and strategy behind creating shorter, dense videos to attract new viewers.
10:53 - Engagement and improving intros
Dan discusses the importance of engaging intros and shares his efforts to improve the first-minute experience for viewers.
17:50 - Starting a video podcast
Dan discusses the performance of his video podcast crash course and why he won't be changing the thumbnail or re-pitching it.
18:41 - Making the video podcast crash course free
Dan explains why the crash course is an important pillar of the channel, as well as the decision to make it a free resource and not charge for it.
25:59 - Buying new, using long-term
Dan talks about buying the newest technology, taking care of it, and reselling if needed.
26:52 - The feeling of your first nifty fifty
Exploring the advantages of a nifty 50mm lens, such as subject-background separation and ease of use for beginners.
27:46 - The feeling of your first 100-400mm lens
Explaining the initial excitement and potential disappointment with the RF 100-400mm lens, as well as the need for skill and technique in editing and shooting to achieve desired results.
34:15 - The adventure bags review
Dan discusses the durability and longevity of adventure bags, specifically with the f-stop Tilopa and Ajna bags, which he has used long-term.
35:00 - Shooting raw with iPhone
Dan talks about the potential of shooting raw with an iPhone and shares his thoughts on when it is beneficial to use the phone camera for photography.
36:35 - 2024 Gear Bag
Dan plans to revisit and update his "core four" gear bag video for 2024, providing an overview of his current equipment and his thought process behind it.
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