Alpha Universe Podcast

As Sony unveils one of the most highly-anticipated cameras of all time, AlphaUniverse.com editor Christopher Robinson sits down with photojournalist Patrick Murphy-Racey who had the opportunity to use the a9 out in the wild. Patrick explains his favorite features why the camera is poised to leapfrog pro DSLRs.

Christopher Robinson, editor of AlphaUniverse.com speaks with The Nomad Filmmaker, Brandon Li. We talk about his film, Hong Kong Strong and how he works around the world without a permanent address. In Tech Talk, Sony’s El-Deane Naude explains some of the key benefits of shooting in 4K no matter what your final output. Then Brandon Li has a Do This Now tip for anyone who has dreams of picking up and living where your creative whims take you.  

Christopher Robinson, editor of AlphaUniverse.com, speaks with multi-talented photographer and Sony Alpha imaging Collective member, Dave Krugman. We discuss his love of vintage lenses, how he works to be a well-rounded and diverse photographer and how he developed a business leveraging Instagram and other social media platforms. In Tech Talk, Sony’s El Deane Naude explains how Sony cameras capture 6K video footage to create 4K output. Then we get a Do This Now tip from Dave Krugman to help you boost your social media presence.

Christopher Robinson, editor of AlphaUniverse.com sits down with renowned New York street photographer Vivienne Gucwa. They discuss the unlikely path she took to becoming a photographer, her love of shooting in extreme conditions and her once-in-a-lifetime expedition to the Arctic where she was limited to just a Sony α7R II and 24-70mm G Master lens. Vivienne also talk about the ins and outs of social media for photographers and how her career has flourished through social media. In Tech Talk, Sony’s Mark Weir describes the lesser-known advantages of Sony mirrorless camera and lens design. Our Do This Now tip comes from Vivienne Gucwa to help beginning photographers jump start their craft.

AlphaUniverse.com editor Christopher Robinson speaks with timelapse artist Drew Geraci. Geraci is best known for the opening sequence of the House Of Cards series on Netflix and he describes how that projects came together and he shares his techniques and processes for shooting timelapse. In Tech Talk, El-Deane Naude explains how the time-bending Slow & Quick modes work in the latest Sony cameras. Then Drew returns with his top Do This Now tips to take your timelapse projects to the next level.

AlphaUniverse.com editor Christopher Robinson speaks with the Eyenamics duo, Garrette and Amber Baird, about wedding videography and photography. In Tech Talk, El Deane Naude explains more about Sony's unique 4K capabilities. Then Garrette and Amber return with Do This Now tips to take your wedding work to the next level.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We sit down with Pulitzer-prize-winning photographer and Sony Artisan Of Imagery, Brian Smith. As one of the most accomplished photographers of his generation, Smith’s photographs have appeared on countless magazine covers, ad campaigns around the world, newspapers and more. We talk with Brian about how his career began as a sports photographer, his early conversion to Sony cameras and lenses, and how he approaches portraits, especially celebrity portraits. In Tech Talk, we speak with Sony’s Mark Weir about lens technology and the many complex steps that go into creating a great lens. In our Do This Now segment, Brian Smith returns with his tips to help you become a better portrait photographer.

New York street photographer and Instagram star Jose Silva talks with AlphaUniverse.com editor Christopher Robinson about building a following, keeping up with trends and what it means to be a professional Instagram photographer today. In Tech Talk, Sony's Kenta Honjo explains how to get photos from your camera uploaded to social media in real time. And Jose Silva gives his Do This Now advice for growing your Instagram following fast. 

Conservation photographer and Sony Artisan Of Imagery Cristina Mittermeier talks with AlphaUniverse.com editor Christopher Robinson about making a difference for the environment with photography. In Tech Talk, Sony's El-Deane Naude explains how white balance works in Sony cameras and best practices for setting your white balance. And Cristina Mittermeier offers up Do This Now tips on prime lenses and how to hone your visual story-telling skills.