The Enthusiasm Project

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

Send a text message to the show!It's the end of another season! To wrap things up, I wanted to take some time and share a few updates on some of the topics we've covered over the past few months, including microphones, YouTube, camera bag dilemmas, and creating a new course.Record studio-quality remote interviews from anywhere. Sign up for free recording with Riverside.fm!  Use promo code "TOM15" for a 15% discount on your subscription.•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 S8E10 | Series Episode 136Affiliate 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!I made it almost 3 years, but the beast finally caught me a few weeks ago. Fortunately I'm feeling better now, but it was definitely a rough time.  On the days when I wasn't desperately trying to escape my own body, I gained an entirely new appreciation for YouTube. After binging a ton of videos from channels outside of my niche, I came to a few important realizations and even put together an entire template for how I want to try structuring my videos, and now that I've been back to work, it's turned out to be a ton of fun!Record studio-quality remote interviews from anywhere. Sign up for free recording with Riverside.fm!  Use promo code "TOM15" for a 15% discount on your subscription.•Here's the first video I made that incorporates what I learned: https://youtu.be/bx92bK4NY54•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 S8E09 | Series Episode 135Affiliate 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