Purple Donut Podcast

Office Hours: How We Made Our First Ad

In this episode of the Purple Donut Podcast, hosts Cameron Harris and Brian Munday discuss their recent project: a video ad for Purple Donut Studios. They share insights into their creative process, the challenges they faced, and how they utilized AI to develop the script. The conversation also covers the technical aspects of shooting the ad, the gear used and the various scenes they filmed, including a wedding scene and a restaurant shoot. www.PurpledonutStudios.com

2024 Recap & 2025 Game Plan

In this episode of the Purple Donut Podcast, hosts Brian Munday and Cameron discuss the transition from their previous podcast, Follow Focus, to the new format of the Purple Donut Podcast. They reflect on their personal and professional growth over the past year, including the successes and challenges faced in their creative business. The conversation covers their plans for future episodes, the importance of investing in quality equipment, and the role of technology and AI in enhancing their creative processes. They also share their goals for 2025, emphasizing the need for a stronger social media presence and the desire to create a dedicated studio space.

What is a Purple Donut?

In this conversation, Brian and Cameron discuss their experience with marketing their own business and the importance of branding. The conversation revolves around the effectiveness of the Purple Donut Studios brand and how it has helped attract clients. The unique name, logo, and branding have made them stand out in a crowded market. They discuss the importance of having a memorable domain name and the challenges of finding an available one. They also touch on the use of different top-level domains and their impact on branding. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the significance of creating a distinct and memorable brand identity. Follow Focus is a Purple Donut Studios podcast www.PurpleDonutStudios.com

Hello New Laptops, Goodbye Old Camera

Cameron and Brian discuss their new MacBook Pro laptops and compare the specs and performance of their previous machines. They highlight the improved features of the new laptops, such as the M3 Max chip, increased RAM, and better battery life. They also discuss the benefits of the larger screen size and the ability to connect multiple external displays. They also talk about their experiences with camera equipment failures and the importance of having backups, the importance of having diffusion flags for outdoor shoots and the convenience of using a DeWalt contractor bag as a camera bag.

Brian Has Even More New Video Toys

In this conversation, Cameron and Brian discuss Brian's experience retrofitting his camera with a new screen and other accessories. They talk about the challenges and benefits of modifying the camera, including the ability to articulate the screen and add additional features like an M.2 drive. They also discuss the limitations of using an iPad as a control and monitor surface for the camera. Brian and Cameron discuss the Andy Cine camera, firmware updates, and their experiences with different camera lenses. They also talk about the challenges of using external monitors and the benefits of motorized zoom lenses. They mention the new Sigma lens and the Canon Cine lens, as well as their thoughts on the pricing and use cases of these lenses. They briefly touch on the Cinegear event and the upcoming Blackmagic Pyxis camera. In this conversation, Cameron and Brian discuss the benefits of using variable ND filters, the features of the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro, and the advantages of archiving videos in the H.265 format. They also mention the battery life of the camera and the ability to rotate the screen 180 degrees. Follow Focus is a Purple Donut Studios podcast. www.PurpleDonutStudios.com