The Stalman Podcast
Tyler Stalman
Photography, Cinematography and Technology
- 33 minutes 45 seconds157: Lumix S1 II: The Best Most Slept on Camera
A closer look at the Lumix S1 II as a primary hybrid camera. What it gets right, including stabilization, open gate, resolution, and overall usability, plus how it fits into a modern workflow with features like ARRI Log C and 32-bit float audio. Also breaking down where it still falls short, how it compares to Sony and Canon, and whether it actually delivers on being a “complete” camera.
16 April 2026, 8:00 am - 31 minutes 15 seconds156: Google Reveals How Creators Will Prove Their Work Is Real
A conversation with Google’s C2PA and Pixel Camera leads explaining how content credentials work as a “digital passport” for media, tracking how images, video, and audio are created and edited. How this system could become a standard for verifying authenticity in an AI-driven world, what it looks like in real products today, and why widespread adoption across cameras, apps, and platforms is critical. 
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8 April 2026, 5:00 pm - 28 minutes 52 seconds155: Must learn apps for a creative career
Which apps actually matter for creative professionals?
1 April 2026, 3:00 pm - 34 minutes 47 seconds154: These are skills creative pros need
The first episode of Full Stack Creator and a breakdown of the essential skills modern creatives need to build a sustainable career, and why becoming a full stack creator gives you more control, opportunities, and creative freedom.
Tyler's presets and LUTs
David's thumbnail training
Watch the episode25 March 2026, 3:00 pm - 1 hour 2 minutes153: Gear of the Year, 2025
Tyler and Jordan Drake of PetaPixel catch up on the year with the best in tech, cameras, apps and more in the 11th annual Gear of the Year episode
Special Guest: Jordan Drake.
30 December 2025, 2:00 am - 57 minutes 1 second152: What Camera Techs Know That You Don’t
The vital role of a digitech in ensuring seamless photo shoots. George Brooks (aka Digibrooks) shares his expertise on camera technology, data management, and offers practical advice for photographers
17 November 2025, 5:00 am - 15 minutes 53 seconds151: Inside the iPhone 17 Camera Design
The iPhone camera team discusses selfies on the iPhone 17, with Apple's Jon McCormack & Megan Nash
17 October 2025, 12:15 am - 55 minutes 39 seconds150: Photographers React to Apples New Camera Design, with Sebastian de With & Ben Sandofsky
Breaking down the huge Apple redesign announced at WWDC with guests Sebastian de With and Ben Sandofsky, developers of award winning apps Halide and Kino https://www.lux.camera
Special Guests: Ben Sandofsky and Sebastiaan de With.
12 June 2025, 3:00 pm - 53 minutes 30 seconds149: Which fitness gadgets are worth it? with Shervin Shares
There is a ton of tech to help you gain muscle, lose weigh and get fit. But does any of it matter? Shervin Shares has tried them all.
Check out Shervin's channel
Special Guest: Shervin Shares.
7 February 2025, 3:00 pm - 1 hour 20 minutes148: Inside Apple's Audio & Video Labs, with Brian Tong
We got to tour Apple's top secret audio & video labs, this what Brian Tong and I saw
Watch Brian's video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Riv1IAEBk9M
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11 January 2025, 4:00 pm - 1 hour 18 minutes147: Gear of the Year 2024, with Jordan Drake
In this episode, Tyler and Jordan Drake celebrate the 10th annual Gear of the Year, covering 2024’s top tech, including audio devices, JPEG XL’s impact on photography, and the best photo and video cameras. They dive into gaming, AI’s role in single-player experiences, health optimization, and evolving camera technology. The discussion wraps with predictions for photography, videography, better HDR standards, and iPhone filmmaking’s rise.
Special Guest: Jordan Drake.
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