Just 2 Camera Guys

Emery brings out his tripod collection, and Nick wonders why his Sachtler has the audacity to fall apart after only a decade of regular use.This week on Just 2 Camera Guys, we talk through choosing a tripod for photography and video—from compact travel setups to heavy-duty sticks. We cover stability, height, carbon fibre versus aluminum, ball heads versus fluid heads, counterbalance, and the quick-release plate headache of switching between a tripod, gimbal, and teleprompter.Along the way: budget gear versus premium options, keeping sand out of your tripod, and a Regina Pats camera choice involving an angry coach and a saxophone-playing Squirtle.Watch the Pats moment we’re talking about: https://www.youtube.com/live/aO08NDhz... Practical advice, strong opinions, and possibly more tripods than one person needs.

In this episode of Just Two Camera Guys, Emery and Nick dive into real-world filmmaking and photography gear. Nick upgraded to the Canon R6 Mark III, and we break down how different lenses shape your cinematic look… including the infamous “11-25mm Invisilens”—guaranteed to capture nothing but your imagination.Follow us:www.blackicemedia.ca ⁠https://linktr.ee/mreblackice⁠@nicklambvideos⁠#J2CG⁠Or on all your favourite podcast services⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/just2cameraguysLicense code: JQS4WJRWPI3T28QR

The Guys break down the best moments from the Moose Jaw Film Festival, from standout student films to award-winning features—and why this event is quickly becoming a must-watch in the Canadian indie film scene. From impressive student projects like Stay Here, John’s First Tattoo, and Heritage Fair, to fun and relatable films like We’re Out of Beer, you can see the next wave of filmmakers finding their voice. We also dive into major winners like We Were Broncos and Our Last Days as Kids, including one performance that completely stole the show. And of course—we talk about Klee, the short film that made serious noise after landing at the Toronto International Film Festival, and why it became the most talked-about film of the festival.If you’re into indie films, film festivals, or filmmaking in Canada—this is one you don’t want to miss. 0:00 Intro 1:15 Festival overview 3:40 Student films & hidden gems 6:30 Top standout films 10:15 Award winners breakdown 14:20 Best performances 18:05 Most talked-about film (Klee) 22:10 Behind the scenes & judging insights 26:30 Thoughts on filmmaking & film school 30:45 Festival future & 2026 plans Follow us: www.blackicemedia.ca ⁠https://linktr.ee/mreblackice ⁠@nicklambvideos⁠ #J2CG⁠ Or on all your favourite podcast services⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/just2cameraguys License code: JQS4WJRWPI3T28QR

Dylan Hryciuk and his short Our Last Day As Kids.In this episode, the boys sit down with director Dylan Hryciuk (Versa Films) to talk about his ode to 2000s punk‑era, coming‑of‑age short film. Exploeing youth, identity, friendship, first love, and creative self‑discovery—and serves as a proof of concept for a feature film Dylan has written.Our Last Day As Kids has 4 Moose Jaw Film Festival NominationsBest Short FilmBest DirectorBest WritingBest Performance (Female / Non‑Binary)You can check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgJJXscRZ4EOr view it at the Moose Jaw Film Festival. https://www.moosejawfilmfestival.com/HighlightsPunk, emo, and hardcore music culture in filmmakingTransitioning from music videos to narrative filmWorking with bands like Senses Fail, Spiritbox, and UnderoathTurning personal stories into universal cinemaDirecting actors and creating emotional performancesFilm festival strategy vs. online releaseWhat its like making films in SaskatchewanWhy local film festivals matterFollow us:www.blackicemedia.ca ⁠https://linktr.ee/mreblackice⁠@nicklambvideos⁠#J2CG⁠Or on all your favourite podcast services⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/just2cameraguysLicense code: JQS4WJRWPI3T28QR

In this episode, the guys continue their coverage of the Moose Jaw Film Festival - www.moosejawfilmfestival.com, sitting down with interdisciplinary artist and filmmaker Nicole May to talk about her experimental stop‑motion short film: I’m Not Your Daughter, I’m Something Worse.Nicole’s film is a four‑minute stop‑motion piece exploring birthdays, queer family lineage, grief, and growing older, and was nominated in the Experimental Film category at the Moose Jaw Film Festival. The film screens in Block Two (12:00 PM) at the festival.HighlightsThe meaning behind the film and its personal originsWhy birthdays can carry complicated emotionsMaking a stop‑motion film completely soloBuilding handmade sets, puppets, and dioramasShooting stop motion on a phoneEditing, animation, sound design, and experimentationCreating deeply personal work and sharing it publiclyLife as a self‑taught interdisciplinary artistMoose Jaw Film FestivalIf you haven’t grabbed your tickets yet, head to: https://moosejawfilmfestival.comFollow us:www.blackicemedia.ca ⁠https://linktr.ee/mreblackice⁠@nicklambvideos⁠#J2CG⁠Or on all your favourite podcast services⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/just2cameraguysLicense code: JQS4WJRWPI3T28QR

Welcome back to the Moose Jaw Film Festival Extravaganza. This is the place to hear the stories behind the lens.In this episode, the guys sit down with Kyler Wilton to talk about his short film The Heir, which is screening at the Moose Jaw Film Festival. Kyler breaks down how the film came together, from writing during COVID to shooting on a shoestring budget with a small crew of friends — and why horror is such a powerful storytelling genre right now.HighlightsPractical effects, gore rigs, and horror influences like Sam RaimiShooting digitally vs. film and emulating a film look in postWorking as a generalist in Saskatchewan’s film sceneLearning filmmaking through YouTube instead of film schoolMoose Jaw Film Festival Infohttps://www.moosejawfilmfestival.com/Follow us:www.blackicemedia.ca ⁠https://linktr.ee/mreblackice⁠@nicklambvideos⁠#J2CG⁠Or on all your favourite podcast services⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/just2cameraguysLicense code: JQS4WJRWPI3T28QR

Inside the Moose Jaw Film Festival Continueshttps://www.moosejawfilmfestival.com/Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode, Emery and Nick continue their coverage of the Moose Jaw Film Festival, breaking down what goes into a real film awards ceremony and sit down with festival nominee Scott “Scotty” Tay.Scotty joins us to talk about his experimental animated short The Anomalies — a psychological horror project inspired by Japanese folklore, video games, and surreal storytelling. We dive into the creative process behind the film, its unorthodox narrative structure, and how animation allowed Scotty full creative freedom to explore unsettling themes, symbolism, and choice-driven consequences.From Saskatchewan’s growing film talent to the realities of working solo, late-night creativity, and navigating film festivals, this episode is a deep look at indie filmmaking, experimental storytelling, and horror that makes you think.HighlightsMoose Jaw Film Festival awards ceremony breakdownHow film nominations and categories are presentedThe concept behind The AnomaliesExperimental animation vs traditional storytellingJapanese horror, folklore, and video game influencesSymbolism, color theory (red), and supernatural themesMaking films solo vs collaborationFollow us:www.blackicemedia.ca ⁠https://linktr.ee/mreblackice⁠@nicklambvideos⁠#J2CG⁠Or on all your favourite podcast services⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/just2cameraguysLicense code: JQS4WJRWPI3T28QR

What's the importance of community, from sponsors to the people who help make films. https://www.moosejawfilmfestival.com/In this episode of Just Two Camera Guys, Emery Wolf and Nick Lamb talk about launching the Moose Jaw Film Festival and spotlight one of its nominated films, Fossil Record.They sit down with filmmaker Carla Weber to discuss her short mocumentary about a small Saskatchewan town attempting to break a world record for inflatable dinosaurs, sorta. The conversation covers documentary filmmaking, community storytelling, festival submissions, and the realities of producing independent film in Saskatchewan. As crazy as it sounds its the true story of Saskatchewan filmmaking.Karla embodies storytelling at its finest and if you just need a laugh for the day, this is the episode to check out. Highlights- How sponsors are part of the filmmaking community- Documentary filmmaking in Saskatchewan- Turning small-town stories into compelling short films- A willing Streaker, crashing a mini vehicle, large mousetraps- What it's like inside an inflateble dino suit- Story, Story, StoriesFollow us:www.blackicemedia.ca ⁠https://linktr.ee/mreblackice⁠@nicklambvideos⁠#J2CG⁠Or on all your favourite podcast services⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/just2cameraguysLicense code: JQS4WJRWPI3T28QR

What does it take to launch a film festival from scratch — and what happens when your film competes against your friends?In this episode, the guys talk about building the Moose Jaw Film Festival from the ground up before sitting down with filmmaker Nathan Smith to break down his short film Hunting Trip.Nathan shares how real-life hunting experiences shaped the story, why he leaned into wide lenses and bright daylight to create tension, and what it’s like navigating the highs and lows of the festival circuit.They also get into producing vs. directing, rejection, community competition, and why local film festivals are crucial for independent filmmakers.Highlights- Building a grassroots film festival- Crafting tension in a five-minute short- Directing vs. producing- Festival submissions and rejection- The strength of Saskatchewan’s film sceneIf you’re into indie film, festival strategy, filmmaking craft, or building creative communities from the ground up — this one’s for you.Follow us:www.blackicemedia.ca ⁠https://linktr.ee/mreblackice⁠@nicklambvideos⁠#J2CG⁠Or on all your favourite podcast services⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/just2cameraguysLicense code: JQS4WJRWPI3T28QR

Just 2 Camera Guys continues their coverage of the upcoming Moose Jaw Film Festival (February 28) with a spotlight on one of the festival’s most inventive selections: Tuo on the Moon.The boys are joined by filmmakers Raj Padmanabh and Crispi Lord to talk about their experimental Super 8 short that blends puppetry and analog filmmaking.Originally a 45-minute non-verbal stage production with Wide Open Children’s Theatre, the project was condensed into a four-minute film. The story follows a small robot living alone on the moon, recreating moments of beauty he sees on Earth.No post-editing. Limited film. Every second had to countTuo on the Moon will make its public premiere at the Moose Jaw Film Festival.Highlights- The programming process and what makes this year’s selections unique and showcasing diverse Saskatchewan filmmakers- How Tuoon the Moon stood out in the lineup for its creativity and format- What is a true one-take format- How do you adapt from a full-length non-verbal stage production- Practical tabletop puppetry and rotating moon set- Dialogue-free storytelling for universal audiencesTuo on the Moon will make its public premiere at the Moose Jaw Film Festival.Follow us:www.blackicemedia.ca ⁠https://linktr.ee/mreblackice⁠@nicklambvideos⁠#J2CG⁠Or on all your favourite podcast services⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/just2cameraguysLicense code: JQS4WJRWPI3T28QR

The boys are back for a brand-new season of Just Two Camera Guys, and they’re diving straight into the launch of the Moose Jaw Film Festival. A grassroots celebration of Saskatchewan filmmaking.The episode also welcomes nominated filmmaker Peter Kolopenuk, who discusses his powerful documentary series Building Nations, about the Peter Chapman Band of James Smith Cree Nation. The film explores the community’s efforts to reclaim autonomy and build a new future. Highlights include:-The origin story of the Moose Jaw Film Festival-Inside the judging and nomination process-A spotlight on a powerful Indigenous-led documentary project: Building Nations-Pete’s inspiring path from soldier to storytellerThis episode is packed with humour, heart, and behind-the-scenes insight into indie filmmaking in Saskatchewan.Follow us:www.blackicemedia.ca ⁠https://linktr.ee/mreblackice⁠@nicklambvideos⁠#J2CG⁠Or on all your favourite podcast services⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/just2cameraguysLicense code: JQS4WJRWPI3T28QR

In this fun and unpredictable episode, the guys dive into a series of wild “Would You Rather” filmmaking scenarios—from shooting in -40°C with no gloves to enduring +45°C with no shade, or hiding in a bush full of thorns to capture a surprise proposal. They debate which nightmare situations they’d choose, trade some hilarious (and slightly painful) personal stories, and explore what really separates a great creative decision from a regrettable one.Along the way:One of them recalls getting frostbite on a shoot.The other shares a story of drone attacks by angry birds.They both agree: bad on-camera audio in a windstorm is every filmmaker’s worst nightmare.Plus, a power outage turns into a beautiful moment during a university convocation, lit only by smartphones.In the final minutes, there are some personal updates—one of the hosts has moved into a new creative space, and the other is tying the knot before this episode even airs.A lighthearted yet insightful episode full of laughs, lessons, and the age-old Canadian tradition of cold shaming.🎧 Make good choices.

Welcome back to the 13th best podcast about cameras. Well At least according to this: https://podcast.feedspot.com/camera_podcasts/Every shoot needs different gear, but we try to simplify the way you think about it. It always starts with Light(s) but we discuss everything from Tripods to Computer Programs. These are the base things we think you need to make it all enjoyable.Think we got it wrong, let us know. Think we got it right hit that like button. Follow us:www.blackicemedia.ca ⁠https://linktr.ee/mreblackice⁠@nicklambvideos⁠#J2CG⁠Or on all your favourite podcast services⁠https://anchor.fm/just2cameraguys⁠License code: JQS4WJRWPI3T28QR

Welcome back to the 13th best podcast about cameras. Well At least according to this: https://podcast.feedspot.com/camera_podcasts/It takes a bit to get to but we promise this financial talk is a camera talk. We aim to tackle the age old question of whether you should take out a loan to purchase gear? And do your clients care about your gear?While were talking about that why don't you share your stories of bad camera gear purchases and what they cost you, hopefully not your soul. Follow us:www.blackicemedia.ca ⁠https://linktr.ee/mreblackice⁠@nicklambvideos⁠#J2CG⁠Or on all your favourite podcast services⁠https://anchor.fm/just2cameraguys⁠License code: JQS4WJRWPI3T28QR

Welcome to the 13th best podcast about cameras. Well At least according to this: https://podcast.feedspot.com/camera_podcasts/And what do you get when you listen to the 13th best podcast? Tons of Errors. I digress.Somehow we started with Big Foot and segued to Shoots That Went Wrong. Nick botches a teleprompter set up and Emery botches a camera card format, but neither is as bad as forgetting batteries. Let us know if you have a good story for when things went wrong on a shoot.Follow us:www.blackicemedia.ca ⁠https://linktr.ee/mreblackice⁠@nicklambvideos⁠#J2CG⁠Or on all your favourite podcast services⁠https://anchor.fm/just2cameraguys⁠License code: JQS4WJRWPI3T28QR

Welcome to the 13th best podcast about cameras. Well At least according to this: https://podcast.feedspot.com/camera_podcasts/In this episode the guys discuss the list and what makes the other podcasts better, you know, selling themselves. haha. They also jump into the new DJI Mini Mics and alternatives. Then they discuss some news, starting with the rise of the horror genre, then the new awards created for stunts and lastly how can we have a show now and not talk about Tariffs. We didn't want to be its there. Follow us:www.blackicemedia.ca ⁠https://linktr.ee/mreblackice⁠@nicklambvideos⁠#J2CG⁠Or on all your favourite podcast services⁠https://anchor.fm/just2cameraguys⁠License code: JQS4WJRWPI3T28QR

In this episode of Just Two Camera Guys, Emry Wolf and Nick Lamb discuss a variety of topics, ranging from lighting upgrades to the realities of social media. Emry talks about his renovation project and the challenges of setting up in a new space while Nick shares his excitement about upgrading his light kit after a decade of using halogen lights. They also dive into the latest Peter McKinnon video about working for free, reflecting on the challenges and contradictions of creating content for YouTube. The conversation touches on the pressures of social media, the motivation behind posting, and the hidden costs of constantly sharing content. Join the hosts as they unpack their thoughts on these topics, with plenty of lighthearted moments and insider camera talk. What to expect: Lighting kit upgrades and gear talk. Peter McKinnon’s thoughts on working for free. The pressure to post on social media and the hidden costs. The unique motivation behind content creation and sharing personal memories.

Welcome back to Just 2 Camera Guys, where Emery and Nick delve into the captivating world of photography, videography, and everything in between! This week, the boys start by jumping straight into the news. Near the end of the episode, Nick gets salty about the film industry. So buckle up for this discussion that promises to entertain, educate, and inspire all photography and film enthusiasts. Subscribe now and join the conversation with Just 2 Camera Guys! Follow us: www.blackicemedia.ca https://linktr.ee/mreblackice @nicklambvideos #J2CG Or on all your favourite podcast services https://anchor.fm/just2cameraguys License code: JQS4WJRWPI3T28QR

Welcome back to Just 2 Camera Guys, where Emery and Nick delve into the captivating world of photography, videography, and everything in between! This week, the boys start by talking more about life and less about cameras. The discussion eventually gets to Dave Grohl's book and the show concludes with a life lesson from Emery. So buckle up for this discussion that promises to entertain, educate, and inspire all photography and film enthusiasts. Subscribe now and join the conversation with Just 2 Camera Guys! Follow us: www.blackicemedia.ca https://linktr.ee/mreblackice @nicklambvideos #J2CG Or on all your favourite podcast services https://anchor.fm/just2cameraguys ▬ Contents ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00:00 License code: JQS4WJRWPI3T28QR

Welcome back to Just 2 Camera Guys, where Emery and Nick delve into the captivating world of photography, videography, and everything in between! This week, the boys start by talking more about life and less about cameras. The discussion eventually gets to the Canon C400. The show concludes with an observation about how everybody walks with their face glued to their phone. So buckle up for this discussion that promises to entertain, educate, and inspire all photography and film enthusiasts. Subscribe now and join the conversation with Just 2 Camera Guys! Follow us: www.blackicemedia.ca https://linktr.ee/mreblackice @nicklambvideos #J2CG Or on all your favourite podcast services https://anchor.fm/just2cameraguys ▬ Contents ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00:00 - Intro - Nicks Dad 00:12:00 - Relentless Positivity 00:17:20 - Link between Creativity and Depression 00:23:00 - Summer Holidays/Work 00:30:00 - Photo vs Video 00:35:00 - C400 part duex 00:40:00 - R1 Disappointment 00:43:00 - R5 II Slightly less of a Disappointment 00:46:00 - My Bad, stacked sensors re-explained, Base ISO 00:50:20 - Teaching Nicks Daughter, and teaching Emery 00:52:40 - Iphone Movie, Real Life Zombies, Alaska Rat Movie Idea, fin License code: JQS4WJRWPI3T28QR