The Phil Swallow Podcast

Ok, note, there is no drone emoji yet! Went out on Saturday evening and had great fun flying my new drone Edited a couple of videos for social media Really excited to do more Manual control is the way to go Establishing footage will go into my Sanderstead video Rehearsal with the cast/crew on Monday - really good! Happy with gear set-up for the shoot but still tinkering Gave ourselves an afternoon...

Finally we have proper weather! Shoot preparation for filming job Bank Holiday weekend Drone up a tree - scratchgate Drone purchase - DJI Mini 2 Inaugural flight Just enjoying being outdoors!

Great comments on Warlingham video Planned three more local films, one quite big Drones Second jabs 😁 GoPro video update on YouTube Weather getting better!

Oh, the weather . . . I uploaded two London Walk videos last week It was my birthday on Monday! Spent quality time with family And again on Wednesday Recorded a local video this week, looking to do more London ones Job arrangement progressing - hoping for a June shoot Working on next London walks Planning a drone/camcorder shoot with a mate

Planned out my different style of video New GoPro HERO 9 came Tested it Monday afternoon locally ( on YouTube ) Tested it in London on Tuesday (stay tuned, should be on YouTube 13/05) Tested it in London again on Wednesday (need to edit it first, probably on YouTube at the weekend!) Facebook comment - calming video Twitter comments - Croydon/Kingswood #MentalHealthAwareness Job pricing email recei...

Thank you for getting back with me Covid-19 Rapid Antigen Test 10,000 views of Croydon, What Happened? video on YouTube Knowing your audience Talking to your audience Being me!

Apologies for the gap in shows! I had a bit of a “wobble” - these things happen The last two Wednesdays have seen me in London filming some “London Walk” videos as part of a mini-series Three Bridge to Bridge videos are live, one left to record Bluebell video update  Fitness+ Website updates Golf improvements Video Links: Tower Bridge to London Bridge Walk London Bridge to Blackfriars Bridge Walk...

My Dawn Chorus video on YouTube Great spell of weather! Slightly lifted Covid restrictions, more freedom Product photography for Sue - natural light Checked out local woods Shot a video in local woods Back to golf 🙄 YouTube numbers looking good Prepping next videos, sourcing material and planning shot lists

A very different subject this week It’s been tough working this through in my head Four years since Dad passed away Ancestry DNA test done some time ago Mum did one too Found a family connection on Dad’s side we knew nothing about It changed my family tree dramatically! Have made contact with new relatives Still feels weird Doing more Family Tree analysis to find out as much as I can

In this episode I bring along my wife, Sue, to talk about her late life career change. We talk about how and when it came about, what she does to develop her new career and the importance of learning and relationships. Links to "The Wayback" Dementia Charity film, Sue acted in: The Wayback Website The Wayback Twitter The Wayback Instagram Sue's Contact details: Instagram Twitter Contact me: Websit...

You need to be known if people are going to book you! What is your definition of you and what you do? You will need to communicate this many times over Think about your identity relative to your career/trade/service - is it consistent in terms of logo, colour scheme, tone of communication etc? Professionalism - not just about getting paid! Give yourself some proper “me” time to work out exactly wh...

How it came about Why it came about - my motivation Why not just put your feet up, Phil? There is no substitute for life experience Opportunity to use the creative side of my brain Not having to answer to anyone, any more! Have fun doing what YOU want to do No regrets whatsoever! Contact: Website: https://www.philswallow.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philswallowphoto Instagram: https://ww...

Why the change? My podcast story so far Good time to change Sue to co-host from time-to-time Guests to feature occasionally Keeping the old content, keeping it consumable

Quiet week from a creative perspective Got me thinking about this and how I might change it up Some website updates & shared storyboard slides with clients, for review Room move is progressing very well Weather is looking up, light seems better? Did some gardening, first cut of the lawn UK Covid Lockdown Exit Plan looks sensible Clubhouse Call today and then a Sony launch web presentation And...

Cold weather snap is over Next Monday (22nd) we will hear from the PM about Lockdown Exit - let’s be positive! Impeachment Trial - where to next? 4K Snowy Garden Time-lapse on YouTube Subscriber numbers edging up Set up to sketch Storyboards, then . . . Bought a brilliant iPad App - Procreate £9.99 - I love it Why the title? Because Social Media sucks creative, valuable time away Downloaded and le...

The “Beast from the East” strikes Locksmith Business Cards came just after recording last week’s show - excellent service! YouTube analytics going well Took my Shoulderpod G2 out a couple of times - impressive Meeting with Clients - positive, following on with planning/storyboarding Cold snap of weather - snow but very cold and not thick/deep Tested out options for alternative webcam - will probab...

Spent most of the week planning Sold a Headshot image from a shoot last summer Deep dive into YouTube Analytics Changing YouTube Thumbs - on Brand Pond5 stock footage - first upload Gear - Shoulderpod G2 + Selfridges 👌🏻! I’ve joined Clubhouse! - @PhilSwallow Business cards Work to be done on setting up two rooms for Sue and I Tinnitus Awareness Week - Please have a look at Dave’s Story

Firmware update, update! Apple/Sony Bad timing of above vs Inauguration of JB/KH Spiral on BBC Four Timelapse at dusk , followed by Timelapse at dawn , followed by Snowfall (and immediate thaw) File/media organisation - cathartic Shot List template and prep for a shoot one day! New Business Cards

Joe Biden Inauguration today - good luck, Joe and Kamala! The World will breathe a sigh of relief and the healing will start Sofa Day went well - co-ordination was not an issue - phew! Uploaded a new trailer to YouTube - clips of travel and local videos Found 2017 GoPro footage of Lisbon & Porto - can I create something?? Testing out my new camera- audio/mic win, other settings good, firmware...

New desk - link here Decided that I need a dedicated video camera - Sony HXR-NX80 Also bought a light box from Pixapro/Essential Photo Sold Sue’s old MacBook Pro - worked out at rental of £8 per month for just over 6 years Awful Covid numbers in the UK Mum is now fully vaccinated (Pfizer) My new video - Lockdown Walk Advert video for funeral Fence repair result Social media vs free speech

Happy New Year to you all Lockdown 3.0 Family Tree follow-up 😳 Little video of dawn at Selsdon Park Concerned about the vaccine Story Tribute Video USA Elections

Family Tree Scandal!! How was your Christmas? Ours was good, Zoom, FaceTime, Lola entertaining us and then a migraine on Boxing Day that meant me missing golf Brilliant Book - How to Shoot Video that Doesn’t Suck by Steve Stockman Wintry weather Covid numbers worrying Crystal Palace - the pain of following your local football team

Great numbers from last week’s show -thank you! Weekly shows from now on A very different Christmas - frustrating, and now we are Tier 4 in the UK What does that mean for my business? Stay tuned, big decisions happening Mum’s Covid-19 Vaccine Definitely will position video more prominently in 2021 Branding clarification New business cards Tribute video for Dad Chat with Chris Ward - Find him on: I...

A quick episode to bring you up-to-date. I was not happy with the sound quality on #46 so moved my recording desk/location, re-worked the EQ settings and here it is - I am much happier and hope that you will be too! Also covered: A recent Production Stills shoot I did for "A Christmas Carol" at the Rotherhithe Playhouse in London My "Lockdown Shutdown" for Headshot bookings until 01/03/2021 and ra...

Weather - is more typical now, snow in the forecast too Dentist - was fine but possible crown, and now another visit required Covid-19 - exited Lockdown 2, now in Tier 2, headlines today suggest we should probably be in Tier 3. However, vaccinations have started (V Day), w.e.f. yesterday (08/12/20). Headshot Work - one booked in, then cancelled, so not great. Stopped spending on ads for now, it ca...