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Alpha Universe Podcast

Alpha Universe Podcast

Alpha Universe Podcast

The show where we talk with some of today's most insightful and influential photographers, filmmakers and visual artists about how they do what they do. In the Tech Talk part of each show, we get the inside story straight from experts in the Sony Digital Imaging Group on your questions about cameras, lenses and accessories. We also bring you Do This Now tips that will make an immediate impact on how you create photos and video.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Alpha Universe Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Alpha Universe Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Alpha Universe Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Alpha Universe Podcast - Episode 6: AlphaUniverse Podcast With Guest Chad Wadsworth
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12/04/16 • 30 min

Christopher Robinson, editor of AlphaUniverse.com speaks with music photographer Chad Wadsworth about how he photographs in and around festivals, concerts and music shows big and small.

In Tech Talk, Mark Weir joins us to explain the ins and outs of Hybrid Autofocus technology and the Sony Hybrid Autofocus systems.

Chad Wadsworth also offers his number one Do This Now tip to improve your concert and music festival photography.

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Special guest Matt Parnell from Sony joins AlphaUniverse.com's Christopher Robinson to talk about what Kando means, the power of "Wow" and how Kando Trip 3.0 was born. At this unique multi-day event in Sunriver Oregon, hundreds of photographers, YouTubers, filmmakers and other creatives are immersed in dawn to night workshops and special shooting opportunities.

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Sony's Michaela Ion joins AlphaUniverse.com editor Christopher Robinson to talk about Alpha Female 2.0. We learn about the prize package, mentorship, how you can apply and why the program matters.

See how to apply at AlphaUniverse.com/alpha-female/

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Everyone wants to be a story teller, and few do it as well as photojournalist Nancy Borowick. She's the kind of photographer who reveals the heart of a story through incredibly intimate photos. AlphaUniverse.com editor Christopher Robinson talks with Nancy about her shooting style and how it was born out of a personal project that she didn't originally intend to share. In Tech Talk, Sony's Amy Koppmann explains how to use lens stabilization in conjunction with camera stabilization. And we get some Do This Now tips from Nancy Borowick for photographers who want to do the kind of photojournalistic story telling that she’s famous for.

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Colby Brown is constantly in motion. The landscape], travel and humanitarian photographer is on the road for more than half the year. In addition to being a professional shooter, Colby also keeps an active website with detailed gear reviews and he had an opportunity to test the new Sony a7R IV with the Sony 200-600mm G lens in Alaska. AlphaUniverse.com editor Christopher Robinson caught up with Colby when they were both in New York for the a7R IV launch event. Having had a chance to use the new camera in demanding conditions, he shares what he learned and why the camera is going to be his next go-to.

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Alpha Universe Podcast - Episode 4: AlphaUniverse Podcast With Guest Bob Krist
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10/26/16 • 34 min

AlphaUniverse.com editor Christopher Robinson speaks with National Geographic photographer and filmmaker, Bob Krist about his transition from still photography to being a 4K motion picture story teller. In Tech Talk, Sony’s El Deane Naude explains the processes and best practices for pulling a still frame from 4K video. And we get some Do This Now tips from Bob Krist for shooting National Geographic-caliber travel videos.

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Alpha Universe Podcast - Episode 5: AlphaUniverse Podcast With Guest Colby Brown
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11/11/16 • 33 min

AlphaUniverse.com editor Christopher Robinson sits down with landscape and travel photographer Colby Brown about what it takes to be a successful landscape photographer and about giving back through photography. In Tech Talk, we're joined by Kenta Honjo to learn about the E mount and differences between various Sony lenses. And for our Do This Now we get some tips from Colby Brown for getting landscape photos that stand apart from the crowd.

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With the 2019 Major League season just underway, pro sports photographer and new Artisan Of Imagery, Jean Fruth joins AlphaUniverse.com editor Christopher Robinson to talk about photographing the action on and off the diamond. In Tech Talk, Sony’s El Deane Naude gives us insight into the extended battery life in the latest generation of Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. Then Jean Fruth returns to offer up some of her top tips for photographers who are want to capture all of the action on the baseball field this spring and summer.

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Alpha Universe Podcast - Special Edition: Patrick Murphy Racey On The a6500
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10/06/16 • 11 min

In a special edition of the Alpha Universe Podcast, we talk about the new a6500 with a photographer who had one in hand for several weeks prior to its unveiling

Sony Artisan Of Imagery Patrick Murphy Racey sat down with Alpha Universe Podcast host Christopher Robinson about the using the a6500 for a range of sporting events. Prior to its public announcement, Patrick had the camera for several weeks and he photographed everything from football to volleyball and even a drag race as he evaluated how the camera would perform. In this special edition of the Alpha Universe Podcast we get his impressions of the new APS-C flagship camera.

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On today’s Alpha Universe Podcast we’re doing something new. Over the coming weeks, portrait photographer and Sony Artisan Of Imagery Chris Orwig will be an occasional guest host of the podcast. Orwig will be interviewing his friends, mentors and colleagues to talk about what they are doing to move forward in these days of social distancing and isolation. In the first in this mini series, Orwig talks with Caroline Jensen. See more about Chris Orwig and Caroline Jensen in the show notes at AlphaUniverse.com.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Alpha Universe Podcast have?

Alpha Universe Podcast currently has 53 episodes available.

What topics does Alpha Universe Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Photography, Sony, Visual Arts, Podcasts, Technology and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Alpha Universe Podcast?

The episode title 'We're Talking About NFTs With The Alpha Collective's Nate Luebbe | Alpha Universe Podcast' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Alpha Universe Podcast?

The average episode length on Alpha Universe Podcast is 29 minutes.

How often are episodes of Alpha Universe Podcast released?

Episodes of Alpha Universe Podcast are typically released every 21 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of Alpha Universe Podcast?

The first episode of Alpha Universe Podcast was released on Sep 1, 2016.

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