Jade Sambrook Media

10/07/2024

Well then. I guess it's time for me to start producing some videos.

Just completed, through Coursera, and with Honours, the first certificate of three required to obtain 'The Art of Visual Storytelling Specialization' Certificate from the University of Colorado Boulder.

This certificate verifies my successful completion of University of Colorado Boulder's "A Blueprint for Success – Your Video Pre-Production" on Coursera

08/07/2024

Exploring the local park in Montreal with my Sony ZV-E10 camera. And capturing smooth, cinematic shots, thanks to the DJI RS3 Mini gimbal! 📸 Yes, this little setup is a game-changer for creating stunning content on the go 🎬

What camera do you use most, and do you like to use a gimbal? Let me know by leaving a comment below.

07/31/2024

Lights, camera, action 🎬 Ready to become a video-making wizard? Check out these 5 beginner-friendly videomaking tips. Trust me, even Spielberg had to start somewhere 🤣

Don’t be shy and hit that like, save, and share button if you find these tips are helpful.

07/18/2024

I’m really enjoying Instagram Threads after all. Unlike X (formerly Twitter), I actually get some engagement when I post something on the Threads app. And now, thanks to the many positive replies to my question, Im ready to start doing YouTube again. I’ve even been told that being 40+ gives me an unfair advantage.

And how about you? Are you over 40 and do you have a YouTube channel?

03/20/2024

(Test Only) Using some lousy drone footage I took on a grey boring day to apply some speed ramping and subtle motion blur.

02/14/2024

All these microphones just to say Happy Valentine’s Day!

And yes, you can call me Microphone Man, because indeed, I ❤️ Mics!

Now, out of curiosity, what mic do you use?

Microphones in this photo: Rode PodMic, Stellar X2 Condenser, Zoom H5 XY Capsule, Shure SM7B, Rode VideoMicro, Rode Video Micro II, Deity V-Mic D3 Pro.
Mics on my shirt (not visible): DJI Mic, Rode Wireless Go, Rode Lavalier II.

10/19/2023

‘The Ring’ in downtown Montreal.

I have to admit that I often take for granted what the city in which I live has to offer. Are you the same?

For example, it took me several years after moving to Vancouver, BC, for me to start rollerblading around the Seawall in Stanley Park (yes at the time rollerblading was a thing).

Of course I’ve seen ‘The Ring’ while driving by, but I never actually took the time to snap a photo. So today —while I was downtown— I decided to do just that despite the fact that it’s just another ordinary Fall season day.

08/23/2023

Do I look like a professional cameraman? Especially while I pretend to turn the follow-focus on the camera just for this photo? LOL!

For these photos I used the Halide app on my iPhone (Halide Mark II Pro Camera).

Have you ever tried the Halide app to take photos? And which photo here do you think is the better one (photo 1 or photo 2)?

03/25/2022

Yes indeed! That's a Rode Pod Mic and a Rodecaster Pro mixing board that I'm using here.

And how about you? Have you ever used either one of these? If yes, what do you think? And if not, what do you use for your podcasting needs?

On a side note, and just in case you're wondering, I used the Canva app to remove the background from the original photo and add in that animated TV studio background.

😃👍🏼🎬

02/17/2022

Just got myself a Rode PodMic and I absolutely love it!

Not only is she a beautiful microphone, but my voice also sounds great when I speak into it.

So now for my questions of the day: what microphone brand and model do you use (if you do in fact use a microphone)? Or which microphone brand and model would you like to buy if you had to buy one?

And do you podcast? If yes, feel free to leave a comment with the name of your podcast.

02/13/2022

Canva this and Canva that.

This is a simple portrait of me and my fugly face. I shot the photo in front of my new fashion grey seamless paper backdrop. Then I used Canva to add an outline. I figured this way my otherwise boring photo might attract some additional eyes on the Instagram feed.

What do you think? And let me know, have you ever used Canva for your graphic designs?

01/10/2022

Here is my video studio setup using my new fashion grey seamless paper backdrop.

What do you think?