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How Phlearn is made – Episode # 87

Behind the Scenes, Photography, Production Jul 14 , Episode 87

Ever wonder how a Phlearn episode is made? No? Well I am going to show you anyway. I go over everything from camera settings, lighting, audio, screen recording, and compiling everything together.

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  • Roomak_pl

    For simple movies you can also use a modeling light from your strobes:)

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/35578932@N06/ Chad

    cool. I use premiere pro. Looks way more complicated than what you use. Also, this video doesn’t look HD. I was just curious. Keep up the good work!

  • Nicole

    Awesome idea! I love the behind the scenes topics. More of this with your photoshoots would be great!

  • http://igor.fm Igor Mekhtiev

    strange your past 4 videos don’t look sharp… wrong apperture???

  • Bobby

    Great tutorial on video setup and workflow Aaron. Thanks for sharing. 

  • Bj

    That episode was amazing.  I suggested to you a while back to show how Phlearn was made and you did a great job!

  • http://twitter.com/filmeo ed perabatida

    I loved the episode! It was like watching some sort of “Recording Inception” with all the screen captures inside screen captures!! :P

  • Anonymous

    Hey Chad, thanks for letting me know!
    I am fixing it now

  • henry

    nice to see you back Aaron, great episode!

  • http://www.facebook.com/sophierybalov Sophie Rybalov

    awesome. see this is cool too, keep on doing what you are doing!!

  • Maria Jose vega

    Great episode today! 

  • Cassius

    dope episode aaron welcome back question you ever think about using Katherine as your new co host? she did a good job in those previous episodes just a thought… keep up the good work :)

  • http://www.thisisbrianfisher.com/ Brian Fisher

    Great behind the scenes episode – If you got a clapboard or literally just clapped loudly once before speaking, you would have a huge, obvious peak on the audio waveform to sync things up when you get it all inside iMovie! I think there might even be a few slate/clapboard apps for the iPhone too…

  • http://www.morekart.pl Krzysztof

    Nice to see you back in form :) – This episode was grate!

  • http://www.ivorypomegranate.com Kirstin

    Great! Now we can all make our own rival Phlearn episodes ;)

  • http://www.facebook.com/dale.a.richards Dale Antony Richards

    Do a video on how to create a portfolio website =]

  • http://www.facebook.com/dale.a.richards Dale Antony Richards

    I think you need to take your hot light down a stop or 2, it is kinda bright =P

  • http://www.aaronbennettphotography.com aaron bennett

    A Phlearn Pro episode is well over due ;-) I want to give you some of my money. :-)

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/morphicx Paula

    Hi Aaron,

    I would love to know how to make a light sphere / energy ball like in this photo:

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/joel_r/5924767264

    It looks like a fun prop to have in our ps bag ;)
    And for you to teach! haha

    Thanks! Paula

  • Yamaha83

    or you could teach us how to do ALL of this guys work! thanks Paula for posting this pic!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1229338137 Shelly Shuey

    that was cool!  thanks!

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/chloelizabeth/ Chloe Elizabeth Dill

    That intro was cute. I love behind the scenes videos! Its good to see you looking happy

  • Tim

    “Welcome to Phlearn, the only daily….”

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=565155003 Jeremy Cupp

    They are for sure out of focus. 

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Katherine-Beach/662634131 Katherine Beach

    Great Episode Aaron! Keep it up! ;) BTW I miss putting the videos together LOL brought back some memories jejejeje. And guys it may seem easy peezy here, which it is LOL, but it’s SOOOOOOO time consuming! waiting for everthing to load on the computer, editing, converting, then uploading it to Vimeo, ugh LOL I hope you all appreciate all the work it takes to make a Phlearn episode It takes a HUGE chunk of the day and it’s all for you phlearnaholics at no cost ;) Isn’t Phlearn AWESOME!!! :D  

  • thepandabare

    I know this is LemeLeme but can you show how to do these effects in PS? The radial blur that fades intensity and the feathering into thatching?

  • Anonymous

    Love it, that would be a great episode

  • Anonymous

    you are so right, moving it closer made me over exposed

  • Anonymous

    Miss you Kat!

  • Anonymous

    I’m glad you went over this. A lot goes into one Phlearn episode :)

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_YCJHR2FTTBF52QLD2AXKVQVATY Kyle

    Hi Aaron – great video.  I’ve been trying to dabble with video editing lately and this gives some good beginner insight to iMovie.  “newb “Question though:  On the H4n Audio Recorder do you need to worry about the recording frame rate setting for audio like you do with your on screen video vs. camera video?  Or does straight audio work differently? 

  • Mason

    Keep up the good work! I have almost all the same equipment. I can vouch that creating videos is tough and very time consuming.
    Do you have an iPhone? I’ve been looking at DSLR Remote from OnOne to use while making videos too. Haven’t taken the plunge but if you do let me know how it works! (Disclaimer: I do not work for On One and not affiliated with them in any way! Just a guy that loves tech stuff and my 5dM2!) 

  • Anonymous

    Doing this today!

  • Cornflake Couture

    That was epic, I remember you saying they took a while to do.  Did you learn how to do this for Phlearn or was it something you already had experience of?
    XX

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_JVM3K7ZVEI3Z3AVDRD4AWEAPY4 Joel

    haha…that’s my photo!

  • http://www.facebook.com/Dwaint Dwain D. Thomas

    nice to see you here Avery

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/morphicx Paula

    Joel… your photo’s are so awesome!
    I don’t mind if Aaron did a episode on everyone of them ;)

  • http://www.facebook.com/Daryl.Photography Daryl Charles

    /Great Aaron! I’ve been waiting long for this episode. I really want to get into some videos. I’m a wedding photographer, and I want to start offering Wedding videos!

  • Rattyboots

    Good to see you back on form Aaron. You are awesome and I’m so glad you made the decision to continue hosting Phlearn. You make it what it is. With or without Avery, this is still the best and most entertaining site on the Internet to learn photoshop and photography.
    I’ve watched every episode and bought every Pro episode so far.
    Whatever some people have said, it was a very tough thing for you to host that emotional video on your own. Be proud to be who you are and that you are able to express how you are feeling. All the best.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_JVM3K7ZVEI3Z3AVDRD4AWEAPY4 Joel

    thanks so much!

  • Michelle

    I agree, I’ve got an image of a couple sitting next to a lantern and I would love to add a subtle light inside.

  • Ian Ibrahim

    Hey Aaron,

    My name is Ian Ibrahim and about 2 months ago i did your photoshop advance class and just in case you don’t remember this is me http://ianibrahim.com/. That is a plug for my new website hehehe but you previously knew my work from flicker i think ;~)

    Let me start by saying that ever time you make a comment from the movie I Love You Man i love it, i have all my mates hooked on the movie.http://ianibrahim.com/http://ianibrahim.com/I never write on your show but do watch most episodes. When i first come across your work way before phlearn you were solo and i really respected the way you come across, from professionalism to knowledge of all things photography. When you introduced Avery that diminished  and not because i didn’t like her just for the fact i don’t think she contributed anything, your humor and knowledge are second to none and felt it was spoiled somewhat from the collaboration.

    Please dont think i being mean im just telling you the way i feel ;~) Your both great people and i wish for both of you that you kept the two loves separate. 

    Best of luck mate and look forward to the goodness you bring to this medium.

    Thanks Ian.

  • Ian Ibrahim

    sorry man but i clicked on adding my website twice and it inserted it into my comment ;~)

  • Mr. Charles Lenshar

    Hey Aaron y do u miss Kat? I think you and her is more than friends. Please ask of you, be responsible and take consideration the feelings of Avery Carlton

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