James D. Buzzard

12/12/2023

Just playing around with a new effect here in the studio that I'm using in an upcoming music video. I love this classic effect. 2 shots combined in post. 1 shot is sped up and used in the background. Second shot was shot with a green screen.

Notice the green screen is not perfect. This is a test shot. I definitely got a better key in the music video I just finished. So definitely glad I practiced this one to iron out the kinks with the green screen and keying.

I will have to do a full breakdown video on the music video and this shot in particular since I was lucky enough to get some BTS.

08/12/2023

Not Another Gear Haul! Just a casual video showing you guys my end of the year pickups to fill out my video production kit! A lot of this gear is stuff that I have been putting off for bigger ticket items but a lot of times it’s the small things that you keep putting off that really make a big difference in your production.

Today I want to do something a little bit more casual, something easy to get me back in the YouTube creating mood, so lets do a video, but let’s do it a litt...

04/03/2023

I have taken a ton of questions on how I make my simple thumbnails for YouTube so, here it is, 5 Minutes Thumbnails! Quick and Easy Process!! Video Dropping at 8pm tonight on the YouTube Channel. See you at the premiere!

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As a content creator one of the things I create and am asked about the most outside of actual Videos and Photos are Thumbnails. in today's video we will chec...

13/02/2023

Finishing off the weekend with one last video for this mini series! We should be back to a normal schedule starting this Friday.

📽️👉🏽 https://youtu.be/fbnhymc2pbs

11/02/2023

Second video dropping this week on Youtube. Jump on this film journey with me!

📽️👉🏽 https://youtu.be/tUYHJgXZvhg

10/02/2023

I finally got one!! New Video Dropping today at 12Noon on YouTube! Don't miss this new topic!

Best First 35MM Film Camera In 2023? - Canon AF35M AutoBoy | Film Photography
🎥 👉 https://youtu.be/-6WowQPuaJ8

26/12/2022

It’s been a minute since the last time I posted on the channel but today I wanna say Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and thank you guys for being part of the team!  This year I decided to start a new tradition of buying myself something  nice if I can meet my goals for the year. Check out what I got!

https://youtu.be/Yw_5izYXS6s

Hey Everyone, the last year+ has been a crazy ride with a ton of wins and a ton of learning experiences. One of those huge wins was Reaching 1000 Subscriber...

27/03/2022

These have to be the best RGB lights for YouTube! And... I got them for free 😜💪🏽
Checkout the massive improvement these lights make for YouTube Videos 👇🏽

https://youtu.be/FEVfo8Lmr1U

Whattt? Well I guess I can never say I don't win anything!! I officially won a giveaway on YouTube. I First want to Thank Sjoerd Wess For putting on an amazi...

01/03/2022

Not feeling so creative. Donate if you can. Peace for Ukraine! 🇺🇦

🇺🇦Peace For Ukraine! Please donate if you can.🇺🇦Ukraine Twitter - https://twitter.com/Ukraine 🌻Donation Tweet - https://twitter.com/Ukraine/status/14975...

22/02/2022

Yoo!!! New Video Premiering Now! Why I Rent Video Gear and My process to manage it myself!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcNGloczHsg

We all know as photographers, cinematographers and content creators we can make money with our gear by directly working with clients. Well today we are taki...

13/02/2022

You guys asked!! What's in my production case? Check it out! 👇🏽
https://youtu.be/AnpU_p9nPDY

It is 2022 and we officially graduated from the bookbag! Over the past year that I have had this SKB Case I have slowly figured out the perfect kit for 90% ...

21/01/2022

Directors Cut is up! See you at the game tonight for these vibes!!
Onkel
West Aurora School District 129

Recently I had the opportunity to work with the high school I graduated from, West Aurora High School and one of my clients Duckin' Bad Vibes. This was a run...

31/12/2021

Last video of the year and I'm giving out some free color correction assets!!! Yes you read that right. FREE ASSETS!! 2 LUTs and 1 Color Correction Tool.

Looking to get the free assets? Visit my website or check the details in the video 👊🏽.

See you in 2022 ✌️🖤

https://youtu.be/QTSHV0tbZKw

Yo, James D. Buzzard and today we are talking Color Correction. Not only are we talking color correction but I will also be providing you with a free tool t...

20/12/2021

You guys asked for it so here we go!! All my video settings for the Sony ZV-E10 + we are going over Frame Rates, Exposure, White Balance, and Picture Profiles at the end so make sure you stick around for the details. 👇🏽

You guys have been asking for it so I am delivering!!! Since I posted our first video on the Sony ZV-E10 you guys have been wanting to know my video settings...

11/12/2021

I have been a little busy the past few weeks. Checkout the new studio I have been getting ready for my business BuzzLabs Creative in Downtown Aurora🤸👇🏽
https://youtu.be/PctBivhTUXc

18/10/2021

SmallRig reached out to me today via Instagram to talk about the ZV-E10 Cage 🤓

If you are looking to get brand deals with different companies bring value and build the relationship first. Money and free stuff comes later ✌🏽

15/10/2021

New Video Dropping at 9AM CST! Lets fix this small rig cage so you can use your Multi Interface Hotshoe again. 🧐
https://youtu.be/5JmrLsDSGXE

This tutorial is for those of you who are looking to modify your SmallRig cage to work with ECM Microphones such as the ECM-W2BT or Sony's other Wireless Dig...

08/10/2021

We got another Premiere!!! Checking out the brand new Smallrig Cage for the Sony ZV-E10
https://youtu.be/BsI2e2C3SU4

Yoo! Today we are looking at the new Smallrig cage for the Sony ZV-E10. I have had a few days to use this cage and test it out with some different accessorie...

01/10/2021

Quick one today! 🤓 Checking out the Ulanzi Wide Angle Adapter on the ZV-E10
https://youtu.be/vq_RRwSZLkc

The ZV-E10 is an amazing camera and the 16-50mm kit lens is actually pretty respectable especially since it is so small and versatile. However at 16mm or a ...

24/09/2021

Had some fun with the intro for this one. Checking out the Ulanzi L-Bracket for the Sony ZV-E10.
https://youtu.be/UdkdzVrjmfQ

should you get the Ulanzi L-Bracket for your camera? Good question. lets check out the Ulanzi L-Bracket for the Sony ZV-E10 and get an idea of if this has ev...

21/09/2021

Checking out the stabilization in Sony Catalyst Browse today. I must say the results are impressive. Makes me wonder why I have been using active track for so long 🧐
https://youtu.be/sUZfJj5YhN0

Today we test the Sony ZV-E10 w/ Sony Catalyst Browse to see what stabilization options are the best for handheld filmmaking and vlogging. We will be testin...

14/09/2021

Have you seen the new Ultra Wide Rokinon 12mm F2 Lens for crop bodies? Just got one for my Sony ZV-E10 and I’m running a few test. Also… feeling like I’m on a roll now with this channel 😊👊🏽 https://youtu.be/KfkxZN0ftg4

Is this the best Ultra Wide Lens for the Sony ZV-E10 and other Crop Sensor Sony Cameras? Today I am looking at a new lens to me using the same optics as a le...

08/09/2021

Wooooooo, I love getting new Cameras! Opening up the Sony ZV-E10 today. This is my new recommended camera for small businesses looking to up their video game.

So... I decided to get the Sony ZV-E10 last week. Lets open this bad boy up and see what it is all about. They are calling this a "beginners camera" or an "...

07/09/2021

Yoooo! Small update. WE JUST HIT 500 SUBS ON YOUTUBE. 🤯I'm in shock. Half way to my personal goal of 1000 by the end of 2021. Can we do it??? The answer is yes. 🤓
https://m.youtube.com/c/JamesDBuzzard

Yo! James Buzzard from BuzzLabs! I was born in 1990 in Illinois and grew up in the big beautiful City of Aurora, IL. I am a DP / Cinematographer, Creative ...

13/08/2021

Everyone always asks what type of audio devices I use most. This is the video you want to watch 😉. My 2 Favorite audio setups for the ZV-1 and ZV-E10
https://youtu.be/ifyZnW44sLI

06/08/2021

The Sony ZV-E10 was just announced last week and everybody's super hyped about this camera release for a ton of reasons including myself ☺️ But this camera still could get quite costly for new content creators so who is this camera for and how does it compare to the Sony ZV-1 I've been shooting on for over a year now?
https://youtu.be/5P8OfnRt-Ks

Yo James D. Buzzard and today i want to share my thoughts and get your opinion on the New Sony ZV-E10. This new camera from sony has some amazing specs but w...

23/07/2021

Premiering at 12 Noon today! Hit the reminder so you don't miss it!! 😉

One thing I am always getting asked about as a creative entrepreneur is my Desk Setup! Anytime someone sees my home office space they definitely have a few questions. What lights do you use? What components did you use to build your editing PC? What desk is that? Who makes your white desk pads??

Today we are discussing everything you see at my editing desk / home office / home studio / The Lab. Hope you are ready 🤯

https://youtu.be/j48JAnMhqc4

Yoo, James D. Buzzard and Today I am Showing you everything on My desk in my Creative Space. I use my creative space not only for everyday work tasks like Co...

16/07/2021

Last month I started a little experiment and joined the Amazon Affiliate Program. After 1 month I can see the potential for this to be a pretty large source of revenue for my blog and YT channel.
First Months breakdown on my earnings are below 👇

https://youtu.be/Rus3UNNV_oI

Yo, James D. Buzzard Cinematographer and director from Chicago Illinois. Today we are breaking down my first month joining the Amazon Affiliate Program or Am...

29/06/2021

Talking business this week. SOPs. What are they? How to create one. 💪🏾 If you are starting a hustle, freelancing or own a business you better have these ready to go!
https://youtu.be/KPj4kIKmuK8

Let's talk about SOPs or Standard Operating Procedures. What is an SOP and How to create an SOP for your own hustle, freelancing or business processes. If yo...