EP:11 – ANDREW JAMES

Guest: Andrew James

Instagram: @andrewjmes

Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_rkVN3wpsKMzOtEpJb8RQ  

Welcome to episode 11!  This podcast is all about nerding out with fellow creators on camera gear, travelling, and all that stuff we creatives are obsessed with. In this episode Andrew James takes over the mic.  Andrew first caught my attention with the quality of the tutorials he creates on YouTube.  On top of that he has a magnetic personality that keeps you coming back to watch.  What’s crazy is how young he is.  I keep having to remind myself this is a kid just coming out of high school and he’s already creating at high level.  What this guy will be coming out with 5, 10, 15 years from now is going to blow you away.  Definitely worth a listen even if it’s just to hear the DSLR story.  Absolutely loved talking with Andrew.  

• Intro 2:31
• Life Before YouTube 4:27
• The DSLR Story 8:22
• Making Money With A DSLR 12:56
• Transition Into Tutorials 16:00
• Who’s The Next Big Creator 19:57
• Young Vlogger’s Round Table 22:31
• AJ’s Parent’s Take On His Work 26:52
• AJ’s Next Steps 32:41
• Planning Strategies 34:45
• AJ’s Favorite Video 38: 40
• Taking About TF 41:24
• Getting Sponsors 45:05
• Gear Geek Talk 51:58
• Favorite Creators 59: 50
• Other Channels 1:05:30
• Future Work 1:08:12    

Videos we mention

• AJ’s Bottle Flip Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkJmXqXiArs
• Anyone Can Create: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knv6j-pWxB4
• MOAB: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHRiMQL7ZRE  

Links

• Canon T7i: https://amzn.to/2MAn0Hy
• Do You Suffer From Travel Anxiety: https://travelfinn.com/snax_quiz/do-you-suffer-from-travel-anxiety/
• Space Station Integrations: https://spacestation.com/
• Sony a6500: https://amzn.to/2IpBAw4
• Canon 1Dx mark II: https://amzn.to/2WnxlpP
• Sony A7sii: https://amzn.to/2MvKihA
• Canon 24-70mm: https://amzn.to/2IqdHVl
• Canon 50mm f/1.2: https://amzn.to/2Wn1PZd
• Canon 100mm Macro: https://amzn.to/2WVQROv
• Canon 24mm f/1.4: https://amzn.to/2Ixw2zU 
• Fuji XT-3: https://amzn.to/2Ok8Kj9
• Sony Rx0 ii: https://amzn.to/2K3J8aW
• Sony Rx100 V: https://amzn.to/2K3JbDE
• Editor’s Keys Mic: https://amzn.to/2Wsc03r
• Rode Video Micro: https://amzn.to/2IxvXw6
• Rode Video Mic Pro+: https://amzn.to/2IpZk35
• Rode Wireless Lav: https://amzn.to/31l84R1
• Tik Tok: tiktok.com
• GoPro Hero 7: https://amzn.to/2HdTenE
• AJ’s Upcoming Iceland Tour:  https://www.cuongtravels.com/tours 
• At The Hop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTdNiDESArY  

Creators We Talked Abou

• Matt Komo: https://www.youtube.com/user/MatthewKomorous
• Sam Kolder: https://www.youtube.com/user/koldstudios
• Casey Neistat: https://www.youtube.com/user/caseyneistat
• Peter McKinnon: https://www.youtube.com/user/petermckinnon24
• Aidin Robbins:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcOTVI8YJJud1A6aRYrV4sg
• Shonduras: https://www.youtube.com/user/Shonduras
• The Way Away: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxn5zB_-HOiBGzdMSRiq_HA
• Fun For Louis: https://www.youtube.com/user/FunForLouis
• Sam Sheffer: https://www.youtube.com/user/sampsheffer
• Johnny FPV: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7O8KgJdsE_e9op3vG-p2dg
• Beautiful Destinations: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08NS8fyPpkYgnhj69fMXLg
• Airblaster: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbGngqnm9weo7Dre1WFeX3A
• Mr Steele: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrSteeledavis   

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