Hi Reader, Every now and then, I get a comment on one of my videos that makes me smile. Someone will say something like, “Great video, I didn’t even notice the edits.” It always makes me smile for two reasons. First, because that’s the secret. There are no edits. Everything I publish, from YouTube videos to full courses, is recorded in one take. (Hence the channel name 'Take One Tech') Second, because if I were editing, I’d probably cut half of it out. The filler words, the self-corrections,...
about 1 month ago • 6 min read
Hi Reader, Last week, we moved house. Not to a new country. Not across the world. Just about a hundred miles further south. But as I unpacked boxes and began wiring up my studio space again, I couldn’t help but reflect on something that used to feel completely out of reach. This business — my content, my coaching, my community — came with me. No break in service. No explaining anything to a boss. No downtime. No disruption. Just open the laptop, plug in the camera, and carry on doing the work...
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
Hi Reader, There’s a phrase I’ve said to people again and again, whether they’re just starting out or already deep into their business: Everyone has a course in them. Not everyone thinks they do. But they do. We tend to think of courses as big, complicated things. Polished productions filled with modules, slides, and studio lights. But what people really need isn’t more information. What they need is transformation. And that’s something you’ve probably already helped people with, even...
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
Hi Reader,I used to think TikTok was just for dance crazes and, I’ll say it, mindless videos. Until I actually gave it a chance. Once the algorithm figured me out, my feed transformed into a stream of surprising insights, smart commentary, and bite-sized wisdom. Now, when I’ve got a few spare minutes, TikTok is often where I turn—not for entertainment, but for inspiration. And that’s where I first stumbled across Rory Sutherland. A British ad man with a knack for turning marketing assumptions...
2 months ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader, This week’s edition is a little different. Normally, I share tips, tools, or tutorials from inside the studio, but this time I want to give you a real behind-the-scenes update on something big that’s happening in my world. We’re moving house. Still in Thailand but about 120 miles south, to a new area and a fresh chapter for our family. The move is happening this weekend (and into next) and we're all really excited about it. Along with that move comes something unexpected though: a...
2 months ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader, If I asked you what the most expensive thing in your home video studio is, you might say the camera. Maybe the mic. Maybe the lighting.Maybe even your computer. Those are all reasonable guesses.But in most cases? It's none of these... It’s the mistakes. The hidden cost of getting it wrong Here's where the costs start racking up: It’s the money spent on gear that doesn’t suit your needs. It’s the time lost to trial-and-error. It’s the mental bandwidth chewed up by things that should...
2 months ago • 6 min read
Hi Reader,Recently, I’ve been working on a book version of a course I created last month. The Confidence Switch book expands on the ideas from the course into a deeper exploration of on-camera presence, visibility, and inner growth. At the same time, I’ve been thinking more intentionally about how to deliver that message as a talk. Not a tech tutorial. Not a workshop walkthrough. But a real talk. The kind that shifts something inside the audience. The kind that sticks. And that’s exactly why...
2 months ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader, One of the most common questions I get? “My image looks dark—how do I fix it?” And apart from simply needing more lighting in the room, the real answer comes down to understanding one thing: The Exposure Triangle. There are three core camera settings that determine how light or dark your image appears: Aperture This controls how wide the lens opens to let light through. A wider aperture (a lower f-number like f/1.4) lets in more light and gives you a shallower depth of...
2 months ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader, I had a call a few days ago with a company that’s rolling out a new way of delivering video—high quality, strategic, and intentional. They brought me in to show them what’s possible using tools like Ecamm Live, good lighting, solid framing, and thoughtful studio setup. As I walked them through what could be done, the head of the team paused, looked at what I’d just demonstrated, and said: “I really feel like we’re behind the times.” It really hit me. Doing what everyone else is...
2 months ago • 6 min read