

The Stalman Podcast
Tyler Stalman
For full stack creators who take photos, make videos and love tech
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Nov 16, 2025 • 57min
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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Oct 16, 2025 • 16min
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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Jun 12, 2025 • 56min
150: Photographers React to Apples New Camera Design, with Sebastian de With & Ben Sandofsky
Ben Sandofsky and Sebastian de With, the brilliant minds behind Halide and Kino, delve into Apple's latest camera redesign revealed at WWDC. They discuss the balance of aesthetic appeal and accessibility in the new camera features. The duo also explores innovative techniques in smartphone camera technology, highlighting challenges and advancements like LIDAR. Additionally, they examine how recent advancements in AI are shaping user experiences across Apple's ecosystem, from programming tools to the evolving integration of devices.

Feb 7, 2025 • 54min
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.
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Jan 11, 2025 • 1h 20min
148: Inside Apple's Audio & Video Labs, with Brian Tong
Brian Tong, a veteran Apple technology journalist and YouTuber, shares insights from a secretive Apple event. He discusses the evolution of Apple's audio technology and the subjective nature of sound quality. Tong delves into advanced features like wind noise reduction and experiences in an anechoic chamber. The duo also explores the intricacies of video production, digital file management, and essential editing tools. Lastly, they emphasize the importance of authenticity and practice for mastering on-camera skills, drawing parallels to sports.

Dec 30, 2024 • 1h 18min
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, better HDR standards, and iPhone filmmaking’s rise.
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Nov 13, 2024 • 59min
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.
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Jul 9, 2024 • 1h 1min
145: What Can the Apple Vision Pro do for Creatives, with Gregory Wieber
Tech expert Gregory Wieber discusses the Apple Vision Pro's potential for creatives, from filmmaking to app development. Topics include immersive experiences, comparing movie watching environments, impact of the Vision Pro on content creation, and creating realistic 3D objects. The discussion also touches on AI in virtual environments, app development, immersive cameras, and technology's influence on traditional media.

Jun 21, 2024 • 53min
144: The Camera Plateau, with Chris Niccolls & Jordan Drake
Camera experts Chris Niccolls & Jordan Drake discuss the future of cameras, Final Cut on iPad, AI in photo editing, immersive video technology, advancements in camera technology, ND filters, computational photography, and new film cameras.

Jun 13, 2024 • 44min
143: Apple AI at WWDC, with Sebastian de With & Ben Sandofsky
Sebastian de With and Ben Sandofsky, co-founders of the innovative camera apps Halide and Kino, dive into the latest WWDC announcements. They discuss the exciting integration of third-party camera apps from the lock screen and highlight upcoming stabilization APIs aimed at leveling the playing field for developers. The duo also analyzes Apple's new Photo Cleanup feature and the implications of generative AI in photography. Moreover, they explore how Apple's focus on privacy and on-device intelligence shapes the future of mobile imaging.


