We’re back in the studio talking cameras, chaos, and creative reality checks—and this time, we’re diving deep into the gear that breaks, the workflows that save us, and the industry myths that just won’t die.We kick things off with a weirdly passionate take on bottled water branding (yes, Kirkland is goated) before spiraling into a story about gear getting wrecked mid-shoot. From there, it’s a gear-heavy breakdown of our current camera setups—side handles, base plates, sketchy power rigs—and why small upgrades make all the difference in high-pressure shoots.Then we dig into dynamic range, log shooting, and what makes cameras like the Alexa 35 a beast for modern cinematography. We also unpack our full editing process, from building a selects timeline to finishing polished cuts fast—and why skipping that step slows you down more than you think.Later in the episode, we debate whether mirrorless cameras have killed the craft, why drone footage feels tired, and if gear obsession really gets in the way of storytelling. There’s also a raw look at the subscription fatigue hitting creators hard, the weird ethics of AI-driven monetization, and why filmmaking isn’t the glamorous job people think it is.We close it out with gear horror stories, DIY fixes, and real talk about what it takes to make a living as a visual creative in 2025. If you’ve ever watched your expensive light tip over in slow motion, this one’s for you.🔗 Website: https://www.cortandluke.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cortandluke🎬 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cortandluke?_t=8r93xifpxqy&_r=1Hosted by: Luke Montgomery and Cort Letcher

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