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Full Stack Creator
by Tyler Stalman
Full Stack Creator is a show about creative work. Using cameras, computer and other tools to build a career you actually want. From photography to video, Apple, AI, and the changes effecting creative professionals. It’s for people who want to understand the whole stack. The craft, the technology, the business, and the judgment behind work that lasts.
Episodes
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176: Creators, we need to talk about AI...
Custom AI-built tools are starting to solve the everyday problems that off-the-shelf software leaves behind. A Final Cut copy-and-paste helper, a client production app, and a thumbnail mockup tool show what photographers, filmmakers, and small teams can build around their own workflows. ChatGPT…
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175: Apple Explains the iPhone Duo & 18 Pro Camera
Why add a variable aperture to the iPhone now? Apple’s camera team explains the thinking behind the iPhone 18 Pro, from manual focus and automatic ISO to film grain, halation, and Apple Reference Image. The conversation also covers the iPhone Duo and the creative possibilities of its folding...
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174: iPhone 18 Pro: What the camera reviews missed
A closer look at the iPhone 18 Pro cameras after the review: what variable aperture really changes, where Apple’s film styles fall short, and how the new Pro Controls feel in everyday use. Plus, viewer questions about AI reframing, lens flare, telephoto quality, and whether it’s worth upgrading.
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173: Filmmaker & Photographers React to iPhone Duo & 18 Pro
What creatives got out of the iPhone 17 Pro and how they plan to use the Duo & 18 Pro Austin Mann's photography https://www.austinmann.com Andy To's Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@andyto Tyler's presets and LUTs http://stalman.com/shop David's thumbnail training https://thumbnailacademy.com/...
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172: iPhone 18 Pro: What Photographers Need to Know
Tyler went hands-on with Apple’s new iPhones at Apple Park. Now he joins David to unpack the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Duo, and what Apple’s announcements mean for photographers, filmmakers, and solo creators. We explore the camera upgrades, variable aperture, photographic styles, folding design, and...
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171: Surprise! M6 & M5 Ultra, Mac Mini & Studio
Apple’s surprise Mac Mini and Mac Studio updates arrive just before iPhone season, accompanied by a casual social-first launch video. The M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini options make a strong case for creators who want a compact desktop for video editing, while aftermarket SSD upgrades offer a way around...
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170: DJI Pocket 4P Hype, with Kai W
Now the initial hype has died down, here's what we really think of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P Everyone should follow Kai https://www.youtube.com/@kaimanwong Tyler's presets and LUTs http://stalman.com/shop David's thumbnail training https://thumbnailacademy.com/ Follow us Website...
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169: State of the Camera Industry: Part 2
Most camera companies make something great in 2026, which is why choosing one has become so hard. After covering Sony, Nikon, and Canon in part one, we looked at the brands taking less obvious paths. Fujis are cameras people actually want to carry. Great JPEGs, fun film simulations, and a...
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168: State of the Camera Industry: Part 1
Breaking down the modern camera landscape now that nearly every major system now has a strong option, but each excels in different ways. Canon’s reliability and professional reach vs Sony’s lens lineup, Nikon’s ergonomics RED acquisition.
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167: Reaction to the Sony FX5
Based on early reviews rather than hands-on use, this episode assesses how the Sony FX5 moves beyond the FX3 with internal RAW, Open Gate, CineAlta tools, a larger articulating display, and a detachable EVF. It also weighs important trade-offs: no internal ND filters, Open Gate initially limited…
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166: Canon R6 V: Pretty great, kinda weird
The Canon R6 V is a capable camera that raises some questions about how much form factor maters and how much should your existing gear ecosystem shape the decision. Where does Canon's R6 V sit in the video and photo lineup, and most of all, who is this camera for?
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165: Creative Pros React to Apple's WWDC26 Keynote
Recorded at Apple Park with Adam Lisagor, this conversation gets into what stood out from WWDC26 beyond just the feature list. It covers the looser, more human feel of this year’s keynote, what it’s like shooting in Apple Immersive Video, and why Apple’s new Photos tools feel both exciting and a...
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164: Apple Explains Spatial Reframing
Apple’s latest Photos app updates bring a new level of AI powered editing directly into the iPhone experience, including tools for spatial reframing, extending the edges of an image, and removing more complex distractions with Cleanup. In this interview, Apple’s camera team explains how these...
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163: The Great Frame Rate Debate
Frame rates are one of those video settings that can seem more complicated than they need to be, partly because different creative worlds use them differently. Movies are still usually associated with 24fps, which comes from the history of film and the minimum frame rate needed to create…
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162: Holding wireless mics is dumb
The real reason influencers hold their mics like that
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161: Ranking EDC Cameras, with David Imel
We're joined by special guest David Imel to rank and debate the most popular compact and everyday carry cameras, including the Fujifilm X100VI, Ricoh GR series, Leica Q3, Sigma BF, Lumix S9, OM-3, Osmo Pocket, and more. They break down which cameras genuinely deserve the hype, which are…
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160: AI for Creators: Tier List
AI is everywhere right now and so is the hype, so we built a tier list of AI use cases for creators. Watch the video
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159: Mastering iPhone Camera Settings
Breaking down when and why to actually use ProRes, Apple Log, and Pro Raw on iPhone for professional photos and videos Watch the episode
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158: Can You Be Creative AND Get Paid?
Building a creative career, from early experimentation and portfolio strategy to balancing client work and maintaining long-term creative freedom. Tyler's presets and LUTs http://stalman.com/shop David's thumbnail training https://thumbnailacademy.com/ Watch the video
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157: 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…
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156: 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...
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155: Must learn apps for a creative career
Which apps actually matter for creative professionals? Watch the video
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154: 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...
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153: 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 Watch the episode Special Guest: Jordan Drake.
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152: 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 Watch the video
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151: Inside the iPhone 17 Camera Design
The iPhone camera team discusses selfies on the iPhone 17, with Apple's Jon McCormack & Megan Nash Watch the episode
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150: 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.
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149: 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 Watch the episode Special Guest: Shervin Shares.
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148: 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 Watch the episode
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147: 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...
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146: Final Cut Pro 11, with Thomas Grove Carter
Final Cut Final took it up a notch and Thomas Grove Carter created the release trailer for Apple. Watch the video Special Guest: Thomas Grove Carter.
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145: What Can the Apple Vision Pro do for Creatives, with Gregory Wieber
The rest of the world is getting to test Apple Vision and we talk with Gregory Wieber about what it can do for photographers, filmmakers and developers. Watch the video
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144: The Camera Plateau, with Chris Niccolls & Jordan Drake
Final Cut Camera, new cameras from Lumix and how far are cameras from peaking? Watch the video Special Guests: Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake.
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143: Apple AI at WWDC, with Sebastian de With & Ben Sandofsky
Photographers & camera app developers breakdown the Apple Intelligence announcement With guests Sebastian de With and Ben Sandofsky, developers of the apps Halide and Kino https://www.lux.camera Watch the video Special Guest: Sebastiaan de With.
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142: The Best Camera for Street Photography, with Simbarashe Cha
A complete guide to street photography from New York Times street style photographer, Simbarashe Cha. How he got started in the industry, tips for shooting and we debate if Fuji or Leica make the best cameras for street photos. Watch the video Special Guest: Simbarashe Cha.
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141: Designing the Stalman Clamp, with Brandon Peterson
How I designed the Stalman Clam. the first vertical iPhone clamp with Kondor Blue Watch the video
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140: Gear of the Year 2023, with Petapixel's Jordan Drake
The 9th Annual Gear of the Year Awards, with Jordan Drake of Petapixel Best Tech Product Jordan: SmallRig V-mount battery Tyler: iPhone 15 Pro Best App Jordan: Blackmagic Camera Tyler: Photoshop Generative Fill Best Photo Camera Jordan: Leica Q3 Tyler: Fuji GFX 100 II Best Hybrid Camera Jordan:...
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139: The Best Sony Hybrid Camera, with Dunna
A tour of Dunna's gear bag and his favourite Sony cameras for photo and video. Watch the episode Special Guest: Dunna.
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138: M3 Macs: Is it the right time to upgrade? with Alex Lindsay
The new MacBook Pros, M3 Family of chips and how the iPhone will reshape filmmaking, with Alex Lindsay Watch the video Special Guest: Alex Lindsay.
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137: Accessories to Level Up the iPhone 15, with Stephen Robles
The huge changes USB-C brings to iPhone accessories, the power of LOG video and more, with guest Stephen Robles Accessories mentioned (amazon affiliate links) Razer cooler https://amzn.to/46S5Rh0 Selore USB-C hub https://amzn.to/3MlLC3e OWC 1TB SSD https://amzn.to/3SlMCZ0 Watch the episode…
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136: iPhone 15 and Photography, Mac Power Users crossover
Why creative pros are excited about the iPhone 15, photography tips and app recomendations, with David Sparks of Mac Power Users Special Guest: David Sparks.
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135: Do photographers have a future? with Noah Kalina
With tech and AI moving so fast, what jobs will be left for photographers? Expert image maker Noah Kalina helps figure out it Watch the video Special Guest: Noah Kalina.
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134: What's Next for Apple? with Vjeran Pavic of The Verge
Looking forward to what Apple's big announcements will mean for creatives Watch the episode Special Guest: Vjeran Pavic.
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133: Battle of the Camera Brands, with Chris & Jordan of PetaPixel
Why closing DPReview is a terrible idea, review of the Sony ZV-E1 and every camera brand compared, with Chris & Jordan of Petapixel Watch the episode Special Guests: Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake.
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132: The State of AI for Creative Professionals, with Adam Lisagor
Where is AI in 2023 for filmmakers, photographers and the creative industry, with Adam Lisagor Watch the episode on YouTube
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131: M2 MacBook Pros, with Apple's Kate Bergeron & Doug Brooks
Talking to Apple's Kate Bergeron, VP of Hardware Engineering and Doug Brooks, Mac Product Marketing about the new M2 MacBook Pros Watch the episode
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130: Lumix S5II: Is Panasonic back in the game? with Patrick Tomasso
Panasonic's big swing to take win the hearts of mirrorless video shooters, with Patrick Tomasso Watch the video Special Guest: Patrick Tomasso.
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129: Gear of the Year 2022, with DP Review's Jordan Drake
The best cameras, tech and media of 2022 with special guest Jordan Drake of DP Review TV Watch the video Special Guest: Jordan Drake.
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128: Who Needs a Camera When You've Got AI? with Daze Maze
The craziness at Twitter, generative AI and the latest cameras with Dave Maze Watch the episode Special Guest: David Altizer.
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127: What We Need from Apple, with MaxTech
Talking to Max Yuryev about reviewing tech at Sony Kando Trip Watch the video Special Guest: Max Yuryev.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Full Stack Creator is a show about creative work. Using cameras, computer and other tools to build a career you actually want. From photography to video, Apple, AI, and the changes effecting creative professionals. It’s for people who want to understand the whole stack. The craft, the technology, the business, and the judgment behind work that lasts.
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Tyler Stalman
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