Improve your Facebook live videos for $25

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...

$11 CalMyotis lavalier lapel microphone review

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...

Best 360 degree video camera guide

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...

Camkix tabletop tripod review

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...

Best smartphone video accessories 2017

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...