We missed recording a season of Think Like a Producer in 2023 so instead we recorded a bonus episode covering our updates from the year, what we've learned, and what we're exploring in 2024 as media and podcast producers. Follow the Podcast on Social! Links … [Read more...] about BONUS: Our Updates from 2023
Think Like a Producer
EP 51 The Optimal Setup for an Interview-Style Podcast
It's our final episode of Season 3 on the show and we're wrapping it with a tutorial on how to do something we are well-known for: filming an interview-style podcast. We have literally made hundreds of these kinds of episodes for clients, so we wanted to share our best tips for setting up a set, … [Read more...] about EP 51 The Optimal Setup for an Interview-Style Podcast
EP 50 Lighting Tips for Video Recording Your Show
When it comes to video recording your show, don't sleep on the lighting. You probably already know this, especially if you've seen plenty of bad lighting in videos on YouTube, but you may not know the basics of getting good lighting, at home or in a studio. We're showing you some simple tips for … [Read more...] about EP 50 Lighting Tips for Video Recording Your Show
EP 49 Getting Good Audio
One of the most important things to get right when filming your show, at home or in a studio, is the audio. It's easy to get excited about nice cameras and lights and sets, but if you don't pay attention to your audio quality, your episodes will fall flat. That's why we are showing you 2 solid ways … [Read more...] about EP 49 Getting Good Audio
EP 48 How to Successfully Plan for a Video Shoot
As we say in this episode, there's no way to know all of the things you need to plan for and prepare for as a producer of a video shoot until you've done it. However, we do want to help you speed up the learning curve as much as possible, so this episode covers the main pitfalls of first time video … [Read more...] about EP 48 How to Successfully Plan for a Video Shoot
EP 47 What to Do with All Your Video Content
One of the most common, and most avoidable, issues we see podcasters and YouTubers make is that they record lots of great content and then it . . . never sees the light of day. It's so easy to get excited about a video shoot and when it's over, assume you are done. But the real work happens in what … [Read more...] about EP 47 What to Do with All Your Video Content
EP 46 The Value of a Full Production
It's our new Season 3 and we have a big upgrade! We filmed this whole season over a 2 day shoot in our new studio - Worthfull Studios. The theme of this season is how and when to use a crew, a studio, and great gear to make a high-value show and get a great ROI. We even invited guests onto each … [Read more...] about EP 46 The Value of a Full Production
EP 45 Understanding Your Podcast’s Performance
It's our final episode of Season 2 and we are wrapping this season with a follow up from EP 28, which is all about understanding your podcast's performance (both for audio and YouTube). This is essential in order to orient yourself in the bigger world of media creation and how successful you are. … [Read more...] about EP 45 Understanding Your Podcast’s Performance