Hey Indie Filmmakers

Hey Indie Filmmakers

Author: Griffin Hammond & Nick Bodmer Language: English Episodes: 100
Griffin Hammond and Nick Bodmer host Hey Indie Filmmakers, a conversation built from their distinct perspectives-one from the trenches of documentary filmmaking and the other from the intricate world of gear and tech. This isn't a lecture series; it's a practical, often irreverent, dialogue for anyone holding a camera with a story to tell but without a studio budget. You'll hear them dissect the real challenges of DIY production, from choosing accessible equipment and navigating new software to the creative problem-solving that happens when plans inevitably fall apart. The discussion naturally spans the artistic, technical, and logistical, reflecting the messy, rewarding process of bringing a vision to life. While this podcast stands on its own, their episodes also exist as video conversations for those who want to see the gear demos or the hosts' reactions in real time. Tune in for honest talk that demystifies the tools and celebrates the hustle, offering a sense of camaraderie and actionable insights for your next project.
Episodes
How to Locate Free-to-Use Archival Footage [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:22
Using tools like youtube-dl, and sources including presidential libraries and Archive.org, Nick and Griffin explain how to locate and download historical news footage for documentaries. It’s the workflow behind Griffin’s…
I smashed my camera on the campaign trail [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:02
While covering the campaign trail in Iowa, Griffin accidentally broke his Panasonic GH5S camera, and busted a lens as well. How he managed to complete the video assignment regardless.
Recreating this podcast look on a budget [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:29
For the video version of this podcast, Griffin and Nick use decent cameras, lighting, and a few filmmaking tricks. But can it be simplified, replicated by budget-conscious non-filmmakers to achieve the same look?
Why does the new iPhone need 3 cameras? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:00
Griffin is in Villenave-d’Ornon, France, and Nick explains why Apple added a third camera to their newly released iPhone 11 Pro.
The lens that shot “Sriracha” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:23
Griffin is selling a lens and a microphone! Email griffin@hey.film if you’re interested. Plus, your questions about ugly slow motion footage, what questions to ask in a documentary interview, and why that purple fringe c…
When GoPro shuts down your Kickstarter campaign [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:46
Ukranian filmmaker Artem Gavr marketed a spinning boomerang-like device for capturing “bullet-time” slow motion effects. Problem is, GoPro says he infringed on their trademarks.
The VR headset that goes anywhere [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:42
Griffin upgrades to the untethered Oculus Quest, a portable virtual reality headset that uses “inside-out tracking”—that is, four infrared cameras on the headset see the controllers and recognize the shape of your living…
Would you spend $599 on a travel tripod? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:44
In 10 days, Peak Design has already raised over $5 million for their new travel tripod. Nick is one of nearly 12,000 Kickstarter backers. But would you spend nearly $289 for a small aluminum tripod? Or $479 for lightweig…
Can I make my own press pass? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:36
I attempted to hire Vistaprint to create a plastic card with my name, face, and the word PRESS on it—a press pass that I designed. But the proof was rejected as “suspicious.”
How long should freelancers save clients' video files? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:01
If a client from six years ago emailed you, would you still have their wedding video? Nick and Griffin discuss their data retention policies for freelance clients.