
Full Stack Creator
Formerly The Stalman Podcast, Full Stack Creator is a practical podcast about building a creative career end-to-end. It covers the tools, workflows, and business decisions behind photography, video, and content creation.
Episodes
164: Apple Explains Spatial Reframing
Apple’s latest Photos app updates bring a new level of AI powered editing directly into the iPhone experience, including tools for spatial reframing, extending the edges of an image, and removing more complex distractions with Cleanup. In this interview, Apple’s camera team explains how these features use depth estimation, Gaussian splatting, private cloud compute, and new image models to
163: The Great Frame Rate Debate
Frame rates are one of those video settings that can seem more complicated than they need to be, partly because different creative worlds use them differently. Movies are still usually associated with 24fps, which comes from the history of film and the minimum frame rate needed to create convincing motion without wasting film stock. Over time, that look also became tied to narrative filmm
162: Holding wireless mics is dumb
The real reason influencers hold their mics like that
161: Ranking EDC Cameras, with David Imel
We're joined by special guest David Imel to rank and debate the most popular compact and everyday carry cameras, including the Fujifilm X100VI, Ricoh GR series, Leica Q3, Sigma BF, Lumix S9, OM-3, Osmo Pocket, and more. They break down which cameras genuinely deserve the hype, which are overrated, and why compact cameras have become one of the biggest trends in photography and filmmaking
160: AI for Creators: Tier List
AI is everywhere right now and so is the hype, so we built a tier list of AI use cases for creators.
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159: Mastering iPhone Camera Settings
Breaking down when and why to actually use ProRes, Apple Log, and Pro Raw on iPhone for professional photos and videos
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158: Can You Be Creative AND Get Paid?
Building a creative career, from early experimentation and portfolio strategy to balancing client work and maintaining long-term creative freedom.
Tyler's presets and LUTs http://stalman.com/shop
David's thumbnail training https://thumbnailacademy.com/
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157: Lumix S1 II: The Best Most Slept on Camera
A closer look at the Lumix S1 II as a primary hybrid camera. What it gets right, including stabilization, open gate, resolution, and overall usability, plus how it fits into a modern workflow with features like ARRI Log C and 32-bit float audio. Also breaking down where it still falls short, how it compares to Sony and Canon, and whether it actually delivers on being a “complete” camera.
156: Google Reveals How Creators Will Prove Their Work Is Real
A conversation with Google’s C2PA and Pixel Camera leads explaining how content credentials work as a “digital passport” for media, tracking how images, video, and audio are created and edited. How this system could become a standard for verifying authenticity in an AI-driven world, what it looks like in real products today, and why widespread adoption across cameras, apps, and platforms
155: Must learn apps for a creative career
Which apps actually matter for creative professionals?
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154: These are skills creative pros need
The first episode of Full Stack Creator and a breakdown of the essential skills modern creatives need to build a sustainable career, and why becoming a full stack creator gives you more control, opportunities, and creative freedom.
Tyler's presets and LUTs
David's thumbnail training
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153: Gear of the Year, 2025
Tyler and Jordan Drake of PetaPixel catch up on the year with the best in tech, cameras, apps and more in the 11th annual Gear of the Year episode
Watch the episodeSpecial Guest: Jordan Drake.
152: What Camera Techs Know That You Don’t
The vital role of a digitech in ensuring seamless photo shoots. George Brooks (aka Digibrooks) shares his expertise on camera technology, data management, and offers practical advice for photographers
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151: Inside the iPhone 17 Camera Design
The iPhone camera team discusses selfies on the iPhone 17, with Apple's Jon McCormack & Megan Nash
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150: Photographers React to Apples New Camera Design, with Sebastian de With & Ben Sandofsky
Breaking down the huge Apple redesign announced at WWDC with guests Sebastian de With and Ben Sandofsky, developers of award winning apps Halide and Kino https://www.lux.cameraSpecial Guests: Ben Sandofsky and Sebastiaan de With.
149: Which fitness gadgets are worth it? with Shervin Shares
There is a ton of tech to help you gain muscle, lose weigh and get fit. But does any of it matter? Shervin Shares has tried them all.
Check out Shervin's channel
Watch the episodeSpecial Guest: Shervin Shares.
148: Inside Apple's Audio & Video Labs, with Brian Tong
We got to tour Apple's top secret audio & video labs, this what Brian Tong and I saw
Watch Brian's video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Riv1IAEBk9M
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147: Gear of the Year 2024, with Jordan Drake
In this episode, Tyler and Jordan Drake celebrate the 10th annual Gear of the Year, covering 2024’s top tech, including audio devices, JPEG XL’s impact on photography, and the best photo and video cameras. They dive into gaming, AI’s role in single-player experiences, health optimization, and evolving camera technology. The discussion wraps with predictions for photography, videography, b
146: Final Cut Pro 11, with Thomas Grove Carter
Final Cut Final took it up a notch and Thomas Grove Carter created the release trailer for Apple.
Watch the videoSpecial Guest: Thomas Grove Carter.
145: What Can the Apple Vision Pro do for Creatives, with Gregory Wieber
The rest of the world is getting to test Apple Vision and we talk with Gregory Wieber about what it can do for photographers, filmmakers and developers.
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144: The Camera Plateau, with Chris Niccolls & Jordan Drake
Final Cut Camera, new cameras from Lumix and how far are cameras from peaking?
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143: Apple AI at WWDC, with Sebastian de With & Ben Sandofsky
Photographers & camera app developers breakdown the Apple Intelligence announcement
With guests Sebastian de With and Ben Sandofsky, developers of the apps Halide and Kino https://www.lux.camera
Watch the videoSpecial Guest: Sebastiaan de With.
142: The Best Camera for Street Photography, with Simbarashe Cha
A complete guide to street photography from New York Times street style photographer, Simbarashe Cha. How he got started in the industry, tips for shooting and we debate if Fuji or Leica make the best cameras for street photos.
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141: Designing the Stalman Clamp, with Brandon Peterson
How I designed the Stalman Clam. the first vertical iPhone clamp with Kondor Blue
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140: Gear of the Year 2023, with Petapixel's Jordan Drake
The 9th Annual Gear of the Year Awards, with Jordan Drake of Petapixel
Best Tech Product
Jordan: SmallRig V-mount battery
Tyler: iPhone 15 Pro
Best App
Jordan: Blackmagic Camera
Tyler: Photoshop Generative Fill
Best Photo Camera
Jordan: Leica Q3
Tyler: Fuji GFX 100 II
Best Hybrid Camera
Jordan: Nikon Z8
Tyler: Lumix S5II X
Best Video Camera
Jordan: Ronin 4D 8K
Tyler:
Best Podcast
Jo
139: The Best Sony Hybrid Camera, with Dunna
A tour of Dunna's gear bag and his favourite Sony cameras for photo and video.
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138: M3 Macs: Is it the right time to upgrade? with Alex Lindsay
The new MacBook Pros, M3 Family of chips and how the iPhone will reshape filmmaking, with Alex Lindsay
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137: Accessories to Level Up the iPhone 15, with Stephen Robles
The huge changes USB-C brings to iPhone accessories, the power of LOG video and more, with guest Stephen Robles
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Watch the episodeSpecial Guest: Stephen Robles.
136: iPhone 15 and Photography, Mac Power Users crossover
Why creative pros are excited about the iPhone 15, photography tips and app recomendations, with David Sparks of Mac Power UsersSpecial Guest: David Sparks.
135: Do photographers have a future? with Noah Kalina
With tech and AI moving so fast, what jobs will be left for photographers? Expert image maker Noah Kalina helps figure out it
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134: What's Next for Apple? with Vjeran Pavic of The Verge
Looking forward to what Apple's big announcements will mean for creatives
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133: Battle of the Camera Brands, with Chris & Jordan of PetaPixel
Why closing DPReview is a terrible idea, review of the Sony ZV-E1 and every camera brand compared, with Chris & Jordan of Petapixel
Watch the episodeSpecial Guests: Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake.
132: The State of AI for Creative Professionals, with Adam Lisagor
Where is AI in 2023 for filmmakers, photographers and the creative industry, with Adam Lisagor
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131: M2 MacBook Pros, with Apple's Kate Bergeron & Doug Brooks
Talking to Apple's Kate Bergeron, VP of Hardware Engineering and Doug Brooks, Mac Product Marketing about the new M2 MacBook Pros
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130: Lumix S5II: Is Panasonic back in the game? with Patrick Tomasso
Panasonic's big swing to take win the hearts of mirrorless video shooters, with Patrick Tomasso
Watch the videoSpecial Guest: Patrick Tomasso.
129: Gear of the Year 2022, with DP Review's Jordan Drake
The best cameras, tech and media of 2022 with special guest Jordan Drake of DP Review TV
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128: Who Needs a Camera When You've Got AI? with Daze Maze
The craziness at Twitter, generative AI and the latest cameras with Dave Maze
Watch the episodeSpecial Guest: David Altizer.
127: What We Need from Apple, with MaxTech
Talking to Max Yuryev about reviewing tech at Sony Kando Trip
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126: Cameras and Gimbals in Hawaii, with Matt Pierce
Testing the Fuji X-H2S, Ronin RS3 and the fall of Instagram
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125: The Business of Youtube, with Justin Tse
Making money as a creator is a real thing, but it's complicated
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124: WWDC in Person, with Matt Moniz
Our first impressions trying the M2 MacBook Air and how we really feel about the new iOS and MacOS features.
Watch the videoSpecial Guest: Matthew Moniz.
123: The Latest in Video Production, with Dave Maze
Back with Dave Maze from NAB reporting on the biggest news in video production
My NAB coverage on Instagram
Watch the videoSpecial Guest: David Altizer.
122: Get it Right in Camera, with Simbarashe Cha
Why can't my photos look as good as film straight out of camera?
Watch the videoSpecial Guest: Simbarashe Cha.
121: Winning the iPhone Macro Challenge
Talking to Apple's Vice President of iPhone Marketing, Kaiann Drance, about the evolution of mobile photography and interviewing the winners of the iPhone Macro Challenge
Trevor Collins
Ashley Lee
Guido Cassanelli
Abhik Mondal
Daniel Olah
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120: Mac Studios, with Jonathan Morrison
How creative professionals push the Mac to it's limits
Follow Jonathan & Friends
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119: What Makes Colour Filmic, with Cam MacKey
The secret ingredient to great colour with Cam MacKey
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118: Why Cameras Need Open Gate, with Jordan Drake
In depth impressions of the Panasonic GH6 with Jordan Drake of DP Review TV
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117: Music production and the Canon R5 C
The world of modern music production with DJ Disoriental and hands on impression of the Canon R5 C
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116: Gear of the Year 2021, with Jordan Drake of DP Review
The best of the best in 2021
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Tech product
Tyler - M1 MacBook Pro
Jordan - M1 iMac
Photo camera
Tyler - Canon R5
Jordan - Fuji GFX 100s
Hybrid camera
Tyler - Sony A7IV
Jordan - Nikon Z9
Video camera
Tyler - Canon C70
Jordan - DJI ronin 4d
Podcast
Tyler - Dithering
Jordan - Fall of Civilizations
Movie
Tyler - Get Back
Jordan - West Side Story
Book
Tyler - Four Thous
115: What's Wrong with the Metaverse, with Patrick Tomasso
Will Web3 ever be interesting?
Watch the videoSpecial Guest: Patrick Tomasso.
114: Crypto, Sony a7 IV and MacBook Pros, with Jenna Ezarik
The cameras & computers we're creating videos with, and our take on crypto hype.Special Guest: Jenna Ezarik.
113: Hands on M1 Max MacBook Pro, with Stephen Hackett
One week with Apple's truly pro laptop
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112: iPhone 13: All the camera details, with Michael Tobin
Picking apart all the iPhone 13 camera features, behind the scenes creating the reviews and what photographers and filmmakers can expect.
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111: iPhone 13: Talking to the Camera Engineers
A special interview with Apple's VPs of iPhone Worldwide Marketing and Camera Engineering
Kaiann Drance - VP, Worldwide iPhone Product Marketing
Jon McCormack - VP, Camera Software Engineering
Graham Townsend - VP, Camera Hardware Engineering
110: The State of the Mac, with John Voorhees
We're in the middle of Apple's big mac transition, how's that going? Our go to productivity apps, everything wrong with Photoshop and what Final Cut Pro needs to do to survive.
109: Find Clients - Keep Clients, with Ania B & Jason Eng
It's hard to find clients as a creative freelancer, but even harder to keep them happy
Watch the videoSpecial Guests: Ania B and Jason Eng.
108: M1 iMac Hands On, with Stephen Hacket
Testing out the yellow M1 iMac with Stephen HacketSpecial Guest: Stephen Hackett.
107: Making videos good videos fast, with Carmichael
Shooting and editing tips from the Corridor Crew's prolific vlogger, David Carmichael. Cameras, software, and Apple’s new AirTags.
Watch the videoSpecial Guest: David Carmichael.
106: Colorful Macs, with Sara Dietschy
Talk to Sara Dietschy about Apple's new iMac, iPad Pro and AirTags from their spring event
Watch the videoSpecial Guest: Sara Dietschy.
105: Filmmaking for YouTube's Greatest, with Vinh Dang of MKBHD
How Vihn and the rest of his team help Marques make the best tech videos in the world, and Vihn debates his next camera. Special Guest: Vinh Dang.
104: Filmmaking Career Advice, with Valentina Vee
How to get started and thrive as a filmmaker, with special guest Valentina Vee
Watch the videoSpecial Guest: Valentina Vee.
103: Canon C70, with Jesse Driftwood
YouTuber Jesse Driftwood joins us to talk about everything C70, C200 and ADHD.
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102: Careers as Video Creators , with Levi Allen
Adventure filmmaker and documentarian Levi Allen is here to give us tips on getting started and finding your voice as a creator.
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101: Tenet: But was it any good?
Photographers/cinematographers Simbarashe and Olaf disect Christopher Nolan's most complicated film, TenetSpecial Guests: Olaf Blomerus and Simbarashe Cha.
100: Creators Need to Adapt, with Johnny Harris
Johnny Harris is back to talk about staying inspired, the Sony A1 Clubhouse and it's episode 100!Special Guest: Johnny Harris.
99: Gear of the Year 2020
The best tech and camera gear of 2020 as chosen by Tyler, Jordan Drake of DPReview and Patrick Tomasso
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Tyler's Winners
Computer. MacBook Air
App: Notion
Stills camera: Canon R5
Hybrid camera: Canon R5
Video camera: Red Komodo
Accessory: AirPods Pro
Jordan's Winners
Computer: Macbook Air M1
App: YouTube Studio
Stills Camera: Canon R5
Hybrid Camera - Panasonic S5/ Sony a7S
98: Get Ready for 2021, with Caleb Wojcik
Talking to Caleb Wokcik about how filmmakers, photographers and creators can be prepared for 2021 then dig in to his experiecnes with the Canon C70.
Watch the videoSpecial Guest: Caleb Wojcik.
97: Next Gen Everything, with Rene Ritchie
We missed so much! Catching up on the iPhone 12, M1 Macs and also a few games and cameras
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96: iPhone 12 Announcement, with Sebastiaan de With
We know the features of the iPhone 12, but which ones should we care about?
Watch the videoSpecial Guest: Sebastiaan de With.
95: Time Flies Apple Event, with Casey Liss
Apple announced new watches, iPad airs and services and if you look closely you can see hints what we can expect from the iPhone 12.
Watch the episodeSpecial Guest: Casey Liss.
94: The Reality of Desk Setups, with Justin Tse
Talking to YouTuber Justin Tse about what it takes to make a really great desk setup, becase what we see online isn't always what works in reality. Special Guest: Justin Tse.
93: Red Komodo: 6k for $6k, with Dave Maze
Talking to the new host of Indy Mogul Dave Maze and start off with some video news, but things get interesting when we talk about our experiences shooting Red's new $6,000 6k camera, the Komodo.Special Guest: David Altizer.
92: Mac vs PC and the New 27" iMac, with Matt Moniz
Windows PC expert Matt Moniz joins me to review the new 27" iMac 2020, and keep the Mac vs PC battle raging. And at the end I have a surprise conteder for my next camera.Special Guest: Matthew Moniz.
91: Don't Buy Cameras, with Tommy Callaway
The big camera gear announcements keep coming, Tommy Callaway is here to talk about the Sony A7S III, Canon R5/R6 followup and the Aputure Nova 300
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Special Guest: Tommy Callaway.
90: Next-gen Cameras and Computers, with Rene Ritchie
Talking to Rene Ritchie about the Canon's huge new camera announcements, the transition to Apple Silicon, and our wishlists for Final Cut Pro X.
Watch the videoSpecial Guest: Rene Ritchie.
89: Tech Tools for Creatives, with Matti Haapoja
Talking to Matti Haapoja about more of Apple's WWDC 2020 updates, Canon cameras and Matti's experiments with vlogging
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88: The Mac Will Never Be the Same: WWDC 2020, with Stephen Hackett
Talking to Stephen Hacket about how the Apple silicon transition will change everything for creators
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87: Commercials We Love, with Adam Lisagor (Sandwich Video)
Adam Lisagor is the founder and a director at my favourite video agency, Sandwich. We talk filmmaking, marketing and tech.
Watch the videoSpecial Guest: Adam Lisagor.
86: Through the Lens of a Black Photographer, with Simbarashe Cha
Simbarashe Cha talks about documenting the Black Lives Matter demonstrations, freelancing for the New York times and his experiences working as a black photographer.
Watch the videoSpecial Guest: Simbarashe Cha.
85: Is the Camera Industry Doomed? with Jordan Drake
Talking to DPReview TV's Jordan Drake about the Sony ZV-1, the state of the camera industry, and of coure Harry Potter. Recorded on May 26, 2020Special Guest: Jordan Drake.
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