Welcome back to another episode of Gear In Review where hosts Bobby Rettew and Mark Berry discuss podcast interviews while complying to social distancing protocols. We are reviewing the Rode SC6-L Mobile Interview Kit. This is an exciting new, portable interview kit equipped with two lavaliere microphones that can be used with your iPhone lighting connection.  This episode focuses how this technology can support the healthcare marketer capturing quality audio while using very portable equipment for interviews inside a hospital or healthcare system. It also discusses how these devices make ..read more

Welcome back to another episode of Gear In Review, hosted by Bobby Rettew and Reed Smith. This episode focuses the Rule of Thirds and how it applies to horizontal, vertical, and square images when using your mobile device. Is this theory still relevant or should we just throw it out the door in this new mobile paradigm? We hope you listen and share ..read more

Welcome back to another episode of Gear In Review, hosted by Bobby Rettew and Reed Smith. This episode focuses on the virtual interview inside hospitals and healthcare facilities. We discuss strategies and technology to capture and collect content inside hospitals practicing safe and social distancing. Here are a few links to items we mentioned: Platforms ZOOM Video & Web Conferencing: https://zoom.us/ Slack - Business communication platform featuring chatrooms, private chat, and video conferencing: https://slack.com/ Microsoft Teams - Communication and collaboration platform for workplace ..read more

In this episode of Gear In Review, Reed Smith and Bobby Rettew discuss the new normal and how social distancing has impacted the way video production is carried out inside hospitals and healthcare facilities. We hope you listen and share ..read more

In this episode of Gear In Review, Bobby Rettew and Mark Berry are driving down the road to work with a client on a video project and decided to record this episode using the Shure MV88. They will be discussing the importance of a packing list and  pre-production planning. Join us as we chat about how a simple packing list can save time, energy, and stress! Here are links to the items we discussed: https://rettewcreative.com ..read more

In this episode of Gear In Review, Bobby Rettew and Mark Berry are driving down the road to work with a client on a video project and decided to record this episode using the Shure MV88. They will be discussing the importance of pre-production planning and why it is important to think about how to prepare for the on-site production. Join us as we chat, review our plan, and how we even had to make a u-turn because we forgot a very important piece of equipment! Here are links to the items we discussed: https://rettewcreative.com ..read more

In this episode of Gear In Review, Bobby Rettew and Mark Berry discuss portable batteries used in production. As the need for portability in production increases, Bobby and Mark work with their clients with portable power options; especially requirements for emergency departments and health care settings.  Here are links to items we discussed: Ryobi Battery Inverters Honda Battery Inverters ..read more

In this episode of Gear In Review, Bobby Rettew and Mark Berry discuss something similar to Episode 45 (Mobile Video Production - iPhone) except for audio. In this episode, we will discuss all things mobile using an iPhone to capture, edit, produce, and distribute professional audio using an iPhone.  Here are links to items we discussed: B&H Photo Equipment List (Single Microphone Set-up): https://www.bnh.com/wish/133558AC6A5/ B&H Photo Equipment List (Dual Microphone Set-up): https://www.bnh.com/wish/133552C2BE5/ GarageBand: http://bit.ly/GarageBand-GNR Voice Memo: http://bit.ly/Vo ..read more

In this episode of Gear In Review, Bobby Rettew and Mark Berry discuss a request from a fellow storyteller. This was a post on the NPPA Storyteller Facebook Group. Since I know Les, I thought I would record a podcast for him! Hey Folks, Les Rose here! Looking for advice on what is need to shoot a story with an iPhone...the mics, the tripod, the gimbal and anything else that would help high school students use their phones to teach storytelling. I may very well be teaching some of them this summer in Syracuse! I have to submit a $$$ request to buy some gear, but needed advice from y'all! Here a ..read more

In this episode of Gear In Review, Bobby Rettew and Mark Berry discuss simple live stream set-up for small and medium size churches and organizations. We will discuss the tools, infrastructure, and how to prepare your church for budgeting when considering integrating live stream options into your digital communication strategy. Here are links to items we discussed: B&H Photo Equipment List: https://www.bnh.com/wish/10FC971D53F/ Wirecast Live Stream Software: https://www.telestream.net/wirecast/store.asp Boulevard Baptist Church Live Stream: https://www.boulevardbaptist.com/sermons ..read more