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Full Stack Creator
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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179: MacBook PROLED Review, with John Gruber
John Gruber joins Tyler and David to talk about Apple’s first touchscreen MacBook Pro, what touch and pen input could mean for creative work, and the display…
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178: Hands-On With Apple’s First Touchscreen Mac
Tyler flew out to Apple's event in California and got hands-on time with the new MacBook Pro. Yes, it has an OLED touchscreen. We get into what Apple actually…
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177: Is the iPhone Duo ACTUALLY Good for Creators?
Hands on with the iPhone Duo Be the first to get notified about the Full Stack Creator Course https://stalman.com/fsccourse
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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155: Must learn apps for a creative career
Which apps actually matter for creative professionals? Watch the video
Full Stack Creator154: 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…
Full Stack Creator153: 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…
Full Stack Creator152: 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…
Full Stack Creator151: 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
Full Stack Creator150: 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…
Full Stack Creator149: 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…
Full Stack Creator148: 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…
Full Stack Creator147: 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…
Full Stack Creator146: 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. Sponsored…
Full Stack Creator145: 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…
Full Stack Creator144: 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.
Full Stack Creator143: 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…
Full Stack Creator142: 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…
Full Stack Creator141: Designing the Stalman Clamp, with Brandon Peterson
How I designed the Stalman Clam. the first vertical iPhone clamp with Kondor Blue Watch the video
Full Stack Creator140: 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…
Full Stack Creator139: 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.
Full Stack Creator138: 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.
Full Stack Creator137: 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)…
Full Stack Creator136: 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.
Full Stack Creator135: 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…
Full Stack Creator134: 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.
Full Stack Creator133: 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…
Full Stack Creator132: 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 Links: Cameras — All Consuming…
Full Stack Creator131: 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 Links…
Full Stack Creator130: 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.
Full Stack Creator129: 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. Links: The Light Phone This Guy…
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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. Links: Max Tech - YouTube
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126: Cameras and Gimbals in Hawaii, with Matt Pierce
Testing the Fuji X-H2S, Ronin RS3 and the fall of Instagram Watch the video Links: Tyler Stalman - Take a Hike | EP 08
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125: The Business of Youtube, with Justin Tse
Making money as a creator is a real thing, but it's complicated Watch the video Special Guest: Justin Tse. Sponsored By: Iodyne Links: How To Make Your First…
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124: WWDC in Person, with Matt Moniz
Our first impressions trying the M2 MacBook Air and how we really feel about the new iOS and MacOS features. Watch the video Special Guest: Matthew Moniz…
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123: The Latest in Video Production, with Dave Maze
Back with Dave Maze from NAB reporting on the biggest news in video production My NAB coverage on Instagram Watch the video Special Guest: David Altizer…
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122: Get it Right in Camera, with Simbarashe Cha
Why can't my photos look as good as film straight out of camera? Watch the video Special Guest: Simbarashe Cha. Sponsored By: Microsoft Lists: Sign up, sign in…
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121: Winning the iPhone Macro Challenge
Talking to Apple's Vice President of iPhone Marketing, Kaiann Drance, about the evolution of mobile photography and interviewing the winners of the iPhone…
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120: Mac Studios, with Jonathan Morrison
How creative professionals push the Mac to it's limits Follow Jonathan & Friends Watch the video Special Guest: Jonathan Morrison. Sponsored By: Microsoft…