by Chris Snider | Jul 20, 2016 | Digital tools
Facebook is all-in on live videos. The social network is paying more than 100 celebrities and media organizations millions of dollars to use its live video platform. Here’s an example from The New York Times, which is reportedly being paid $3 million to... by Chris Snider | May 26, 2016 | Digital tools
I recently tested a $20 smartphone lavalier microphone and was impressed with the results compared to a $200 microphone. But I couldn’t help by notice there was a $11 option as well. It had good reviews on Amazon, but not nearly as many good reviews as the $20... by Chris Snider | May 19, 2016 | Digital tools
Here is my guide to the best 360 degree video camera for your video or photography needs, whether you’re doing high-end work or just want to start testing the waters of 360 degree video. UPDATED JAN. 15, 2017: My name is Chris Snider, and I’m a multimedia... by Chris Snider | May 13, 2016 | Digital tools
I recently put together a list of recommended accessories for shooting video from your smartphone. This process has renewed my interest in finding the very best tools to turn your Android or iPhone into a high-end camera. Which means I’ve been buying some new... by Chris Snider | May 3, 2016 | Digital tools
My name is Chris Snider, and I teach smartphone video classes and workshops at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. I get the opportunity to work with some great smartphone video accessories, and I wanted to create a resource page so that you can find the best... by Chris Snider | Mar 4, 2016 | Digital tools
These are resources for my New Digital Tools Workshop held at Drake University on March 5, 2016. Want to know about future courses? Sign up for my weekly email newsletter. Personality analytics Crystal 360 video Ricoh Theta computer app Ricoh Theta smartphone app...