Guest: Eric Floberg
YouTube Channel:
Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/user/edflobe
Instagram: @eric.floberg
Welcome to episode 5! This podcast is all about nerding out with fellow creators on camera gear, travelling, and all that stuff we creators are obsessed with. In this podcast Eric Floberg takes over the mic. Eric is a Chicago native who has built a rather successful career in the wedding video industry. He made friends with the Mango Street crew and they have slowly been pushing him into doing more and more YouTube content. I really enjoyed this conversation with Eric. He has an outstanding level of emotional intelligence, and is a phenomenal story teller. Eric has built up a talent through years of photography work and it shows. Be sure to check out his Instagram after the show.
- Eric's History 01:05
- Eric's 1st Wedding Gig 9:15
- How Eric chooses Clients 14:40
- How Eric Prepares For A Shoot 18:25
- Eric's Tip For Finding a Wedding Photographer 26:20
- How Eric Got Into YouTube 28:15
- Eric's Favorite Videos He's Made 42:15
- Eric's Teaching Background 52:45
- Making The La La Land Video 1:02:35
- Eric's Dream Project 1:07:30
- Eric's Gear Layout 1:14:00
- The VW Bus Story 1:22:35
- Who Eric Admires On YouTube 1:32:50
- The Casey Neistat Story 1:36:10
Videos We Mention:
Song From The Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTdNiDESArY
Eric's Church Clap Music Video: https://youtu.be/zMseo3MOdvk
Wedding Video Salvage Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGUUdXXZeMs
Eric's La La Land Remake: https://youtu.be/l7NYVfZ0naY
Eric's Thailand Wedding Shoot: https://youtu.be/POQ8rp3EVUQ
Eric Defending 5D Mark IV: https://youtu.be/rdPwSQBVb_w
Eric's Brenizer Tutorial: https://youtu.be/VqpJDXZ8Zgc
Eric's Composition Video: https://youtu.be/LraJnqpaaXc
Eric's Double Exposure Tutorial: https://youtu.be/kGWdB37GSXQ
Eric And Mango Street's Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82HuNvRDdro
La La Land: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waTDxRZ93Qc
The Greatest Showman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdtCpI9_aMs
Dan Mace's Crazy Asia Video: https://youtu.be/xUjOow_6kOI
Links:
Eric's Studio: www.creativeclubchicago.com
Eric's 5D Mark 4: https://amzn.to/2BYjOQy
The Nifty Fifty: https://amzn.to/2MGWBr1
Eric's Dream Camera: https://amzn.to/2MGnrPW
Workhorse Lens: https://amzn.to/2N19lIq
Holdfast Money Maker Straps: https://amzn.to/2BYuz5o
Canon 24mm Prime Lens: https://amzn.to/2PPZDHx
Canon 35mm Prime Lens: https://amzn.to/2ooNwVe
Canon 135mm Prime Lens: https://amzn.to/2C2TR2n
Canon 85mm Prime Lens: https://amzn.to/2wuu7H0
Cheap Portable LED Panel: https://amzn.to/2wyIjhq
Leica M6 Film Camera: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leica_M6
Canon 1V: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/194453-USA/Canon_2043A005_EOS_1V_Camera_Body.html
Indie Film Lab: https://www.indiefilmlab.com/
SLR Lounge (Eric Is A Featured Creator Here): www.slrlounge.com
People We Talked About:
Peter McKinnon: https://www.youtube.com/user/petermckinnon24
Casey Neistat: https://www.youtube.com/user/caseyneistat
Christian LeBlanc: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt_NLJ4McJlCyYM-dSPRo7Q
Tim Ferriss: https://www.youtube.com/user/masterlock77
Gary V: https://www.youtube.com/user/GaryVaynerchuk
Yes Theory: https://www.youtube.com/user/PracProcrastination
Mango Street: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5bp5_6h-ZxkBz6S_33ZUVg
Dan mace: https://www.youtube.com/user/DanTheDirector1
Sam Sheffer: https://www.youtube.com/user/sampsheffer
Sara Dietschy: https://www.youtube.com/user/saradietschy
Jack Coyne: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsqWal94GlykVNOfz7XZ3SQ
Levi Allen: https://www.youtube.com/user/LeftCoastVisuals
Questions:
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The Host: James Finn
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