The Enthusiasm Project

Send a text message to the show!Have you ever felt embarrassed to admit you don't know something? I've taken on a lot of new hobbies and endeavors over the past year and it's been...humbling, to say the least. But it's also taught me the importance of admitting what you don't know and learning to "not be afraid to be seen trying."🎙This week's microphone:Rode NT-1 5th Genhttps://bhpho.to/40nWaTS (B&H)The NT-1 was running through the Rodecaster Pro II on the  NT-1 preset.💡Learn Something Awesome:•My Final Cut Pro editing course: https://learnfinalcutpro.com•My podcast production course: https://podcasterplaybook.com•Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode!tom@enthusiasmproject.com or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com!••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuckhttps://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📲 Connect!•All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts•YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck•Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S9E10 | Series Episode 146Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you.Podcast Artwork by Kevin RamirezOriginal theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike AlvarezSupport the show

Send a text message to the show!Is every new product really "revolutionary?" Is this year's phone so different form last year's that it's really going to change your life in a meaningful way? Probably not. Marketing is nothing new, but in the world of Creator Marketing, things are evolving fast and it seems like companies are putting themselves in the driver's seat more often. My awesome wife Heather joins the podcast this week to help me dissect some recent releases from Sony and Rode to better understand how companies use creators as major parts of marketing plans, why viewers are starting to get fatigued buy it, and how to view things through ha critical lens to find what's really the most helpful info for you. Check out Heather's channel here:https://www.youtube.com/heatherjustcreate🎙This week's microphones:Heather: Lewitt LCT 440 Purehttps://bhpho.to/3k7cCIS (B&H)https://geni.us/ygRb95l (Amazon)Tom: Lewitt LCT 240 Prohttps://bhpho.to/3GTTmpH (B&H)https://geni.us/4fww (Amazon)Both mics were running into the Rodecaster Pro II on the generic "Condenser" preset. 💡Learn Something Awesome:•My Final Cut Pro editing course: https://learnfinalcutpro.com•My podcast production course: https://podcasterplaybook.com•Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode!tom@enthusiasmproject.com or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com!••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuckhttps://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📲 Connect!•All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts•YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck•Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S9E09 | Series Episode 145Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you.Podcast Artwork by Kevin RamirezOriginal theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike AlvarezSupport the show

Send a text message to the show!Get set to talk sets! Whether it's YouTube, podcasting, or even client work, a lot goes in to creating an awesome set design. 🎙This week's microphone:Rode NT-1 5th Genhttps://bhpho.to/40nWaTS (B&H)The NT-1 was running through the Rodecaster Pro II on the  NT-1 preset.💡Learn Something Awesome:•My Final Cut Pro editing course: https://learnfinalcutpro.com•My podcast production course: https://podcasterplaybook.com•Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode!tom@enthusiasmproject.com or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com!••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuckhttps://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📲 Connect!•All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts•YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck•Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S9E08 | Series Episode 144Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you.Podcast Artwork by Kevin RamirezOriginal theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike AlvarezSupport the show

Send a text message to the show!"You need to have your own website!" This is pretty common advice that you may have heard many times. But why? Let's talk about not only why it's a good idea to carve out your own corner of the internet with a website, but also how to do it– from hosting, domains, and content/structure, this week's episode covers everything!(Or at least "everything" as much as I can as very much a non-professional website builder person.)🎙This week's microphone:Earthworks ETHOShttps://bhpho.to/3JQa23P (B&H)The ETHOS was running through the Rodecaster Pro II on the Rode NT-1 preset.💡Learn Something Awesome:•My Final Cut Pro editing course: https://learnfinalcutpro.com•My podcast production course: https://podcasterplaybook.com•Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode!tom@enthusiasmproject.com or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com!••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuckhttps://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📲 Connect!•All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts•YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck•Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S9E07 | Series Episode 143Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you.Podcast Artwork by Kevin RamirezOriginal theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike AlvarezSupport the show

Send a text message to the show!We all probably know that there's a big difference between "beginner" and "pro" audio/video gear, but how big is that difference really and how do you navigate choosing the right equipment for your needs? What about upgrades– do you really need the latest and greatest?🎙This week's microphone:Lewitt LCT 440 Purehttps://bhpho.to/3k7cCIS (B&H)https://geni.us/ygRb95l (Amazon)The Lewitt was running through the Rodecaster Pro II on the Rode NT-1 preset.💡Learn Something Awesome:•My Final Cut Pro editing course: https://learnfinalcutpro.com•My podcast production course: https://podcasterplaybook.com•Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode!tom@enthusiasmproject.com or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com!••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuckhttps://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📲 Connect!•All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts•YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck•Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S9E06 | Series Episode 142Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you.Podcast Artwork by Kevin RamirezOriginal theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike AlvarezSupport the show

Send a text message to the show!It's time for the Season 9 Q&A episode! This was a really fun batch of questions, so thank you so much to everyone who took the time to submit!🎙This week's microphone:Blue Sona:https://geni.us/sonamic (Amazon)https://bhpho.to/3IQvCU2 (B&H)The Sona was running through the Rodecaster Pro II on the Broadcaster preset.•16 Stops podcast episode about switching to Sony:https://youtu.be/uWCEtaPeVBw💡Learn Something Awesome:•My Final Cut Pro editing course: https://learnfinalcutpro.com•My podcast production course: https://podcasterplaybook.com•Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode!tom@enthusiasmproject.com or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com!••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuckhttps://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📲 Connect!•All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts•YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck•Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S9E05 | Series Episode 141Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you.Podcast Artwork by Kevin RamirezOriginal theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike AlvarezSupport the show

Send a text message to the show!It's time for a camera quest! If you've decided to dive into the world of cameras with interchangeable lenses, things can quickly become confusing. So let's talk about some things to consider when searching for the "perfect" camera, along with some of my specific favorites/recommendations.🎙This week's microphone:Shure SM7B:https://geni.us/swsm7b (Sweetwater)https://geni.us/wsNbYIV (Amazon)The Shure was running through the Rodecaster Pro II on the SM7B preset.💡Learn Something Awesome:•My Final Cut Pro editing course: https://learnfinalcutpro.com•My podcast production course: https://podcasterplaybook.com•Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode!tom@enthusiasmproject.com or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com!••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuckhttps://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📲 Connect!•All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts•YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck•Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S9E04 | Series Episode 140Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you.Podcast Artwork by Kevin RamirezOriginal theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike AlvarezSupport the show

Send a text message to the show!Being a beginner is scary and learning new things is hard. But with the limited time we have on this planet, I think it's incredibly important to explore our curiosities and give ourselves permission to learn and explore new things. So before we dive into more concrete topics with future episodes, let's take some time to talk about how to learn and all the different ways you can indulge your interests!🎙This week's microphone:Lewitt LCT 440 Purehttps://bhpho.to/3k7cCIS (B&H)https://geni.us/ygRb95l (Amazon)The Lewitt was running through the Rodecaster Pro II on the Rode NT-1 preset.💡Learn Something Awesome:•My Final Cut Pro editing course: https://learnfinalcutpro.com•My podcast production course: https://podcasterplaybook.com•Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode!tom@enthusiasmproject.com or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com!••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuckhttps://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📲 Connect!•All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts•YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck•Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S9E03 | Series Episode 139Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you.Podcast Artwork by Kevin RamirezOriginal theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike AlvarezSupport the show

Send a text message to the show!Video editing can be both incredibly fun and overwhelming. If you’re looking to get started editing, and even you’ve been editing for a while but want to brush up on some of your skills, let’s dive into the technical and philosophical sides of video editing, along with listener questions!•Check out my Final Cut Pro video editing course!https://learnfinalcutpro.com•How to Film with Two Cameras:https://youtu.be/VYZB75B1Qk8•Scoop 'dem Mids:https://youtu.be/5kYJ7vAe3vI🎙This week's microphone:Lewitt LCT 240 Prohttps://bhpho.to/3GTTmpH (B&H)https://geni.us/4fww (Amazon)The Lewitt was running through the Rodecaster Pro II on the Rode NT-1 preset.•Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode!tom@enthusiasmproject.com or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com!••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuckhttps://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📲 Connect!•All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts•YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck•Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S9E02 | Series Episode 138Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you.Podcast Artwork by Kevin RamirezOriginal theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike AlvarezSupport the show

Send a text message to the show!It's the first episode of Season 9! My goal this season is for each episode to have a clear purpose and tangible takeaway (and of course hopefully be enjoyable and at least mildly entertaining). So with that in mind, it's time to revisit my Creator Ethics Statement!Steal my ethics here: https://himynameistom.com/ethics•Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode!tom@enthusiasmproject.com or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com!🎙This week's microphone:Lewitt LCT 240 Prohttps://bhpho.to/3GTTmpH (B&H)https://geni.us/4fww (Amazon)The Lewitt was running through the Rodecaster Pro II on the Rode NT-1 preset. •Check out my Final Cut Pro video editing course!https://learnfinalcutpro.com•Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode!tom@enthusiasmproject.com or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com!••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuckhttps://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📲 Connect!•All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts•YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck•Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S9E01 | Series Episode 137Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you.Podcast Artwork by Kevin RamirezOriginal theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike AlvarezSupport the show