Join TMac, a Multi-Emmy Award-winning former TV camera operator, photographer, and teacher as he hosts intimate conversations with world-class photographers, cinematographers, TV directors, and producers. Each episode is packed with real-world tips for breaking into the business, techniques, and stories from the world of media production. Whether you're shooting with a smartphone or cinema camera, this learning lab helps you level up your visual storytelling skills. From weddings to wildlife ...
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Epi-30_ZoomWithOurFeet Photography Podcast_Fea. Mike Wendt
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55:34Ohio is redefining its film landscape, showcasing local opportunities for aspiring filmmakers. Mike Wendt from the Cleveland Film Commission discusses his journey, the importance of networking, and the growing support for filmmaking in Ohio, driven by recent tax incentives and community engagement. • Mike Wendt shares his filmmaking journey and pas…
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Epi-29_ZoomWithOurFeet Photography Podcast: fea. Gary Wiggins
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1:03:28Through the lens of Gary Wiggins, we explore how photography transcends the boundaries of mere documentation. Gary's journey from a day job in data administration to a thriving career as a sports photographer illustrates the power of passion, technical mastery, and the art of storytelling in capturing unforgettable moments. • Journey from childhood…
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Epi-28_ZoomWithOurFeet Photography Podcast: fea. PhilHoffman
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1:01:16On this episode of the ZoomPod ... Mogul, Mentor, Friend. Dr. Phil Hoffman joins me to talk about media, students, education, professionalism, and his lifelong obsession converging media and music! Hoffman started his professional media career in the late 80s as a reporter while still a student at the University of Akron. Starting in the early 2000…
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Epi-27_ZoomWithOurFeet Photography Podcas: Fea. Nate Schick
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58:43On this episode of the ZoomPod, Sports Television Cameraman and K12 Teacher Nate Schick joins me to talk about transitioning from industry to the classroom, and the joy he now gets from his students in his Video Lab. Check out the video version: https://youtu.be/8g98IS-H_g8 Nate on Social: X: @GV_Multimedia in: linkedin.com/in/nate-schick…
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Epi-26_ZoomWithOurFeet Photography Podcast_fea. Randy Walk
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59:35On this episode of the Zoompod, we meet the cinematographer who set the standard for multimedia storytelling in journalism with a mantle full of awards at the Columbus Dispatch. Randy Walk is now an Associate Creative Director for Multimedia at The Ohio State University. He stopped by to give aspiring shooters a masterclass in how you "shoot for th…
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Epi-25_ZoomWithOurFeet Photography Podcast_Fea. Jeff Cable
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45:35On this episode of Zoompod, we meet the photographer who shot the last eight Olympic games for Team USA - including 85,000 images from Paris a month ago! California-based Jeff Cable joins me to talk about his photo journey, his early tech years with Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak, and what it takes to post images 15 minutes after an event! Let's ta…
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Epi-24_ZoomWithOurFeet Photography Podcast_Fea. Bryce Mitchell
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40:41Shooting for a D1 Athletic program, and a Professional Soccer team all before she graduates from college! Photographer Bryce Mitchell joins me to talk about her work shooting very athletic Gators and more on this episode of the ZoomWithOurFeet Photography Podcast. Pro Tip: Listen to the end, Bryce's advice for young, aspiring photographers is like …
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Epi-23_ZoomWithOurFeet Photography Podcast_Fea. Ralph Schudel
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1:13:00On this episode of the ZoomPod, from his days in sports media to his sports photography, to his new gig as the photographer for the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Ralph Schudel has had a crazy photo journey! We talk about getting out of your camera comfort zone, creating memorable shots, and his most important advice that includes your "...ass!"…
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Epi-22_ZoomWithOurFeet Photography Podcast_Fea. Mike Langish
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37:49Jersey-based Sports Photographer, master visual storyteller, and great dude, Mike Langish joins me to talk about sports photography on this episode of the ZoomWithOurFeet Photography Podcast. Pro Tip: Listen to the end, Mike's advice for aspiring photographers is like his images, outstanding. Mike's Bonafides: IG: @mlangish FB: /mikelangishphoto Li…
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Epi-21 ZoomWithOurFeet Photography Podcast_Fea. Jean Fruth
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30:52On this episode of the ZoomPod, we hit for the cycle with All-Star Photographer guest, #Sony Ambassador, Baseball Photographer, Grass Roots Baseball Co-Founder, and Baseball Documentary Director, Jean Fruth. Fruth talks about her Photography journey, working with Baseball Hall of Famers, starting a nonprofit, and how photography makes her feel! Als…
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Epi-20_ZoomWithOurFeet Photography Podcast_Dan Sevic
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57:06On this episode of the ZoomPod, TV Director Dan Sevic stops in the Lab to talk about his journey in broadcasting. From Cleveland State to building a small TV truck to Directing Cleveland Cavaliers broadcasts, Dan is a force in NE Ohio broadcasting. His work: IG: @Cavs YT: https://www.youtube.com/@cavs ZWOF On YT: https://www.youtube.com/@zoomwithou…
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Epi-19_ZoomWithOurFeet Photography Podcast_Sam Fahmi
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47:47On this episode of the ZoomPod, Columbus, Ohio-based Professional Photographer, Videographer and Producer Sam Fahmi stops in the photo-lab to talk about starting his journey with a Kodiak 110 camera, helps me get over my fear of shooting weddings, and how you develop film using coffee grounds! (Seriously...) Sam's Serious Bonavides: https://www.stu…
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Epi-18_ZoomWithOurFeet Photography Podcast_Matt Mantyla
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47:53On this episode of the ZoomPod, a creator's journey starts as a third grader with a love of cameras. It has stops at North Canton Hoover High School's Video Production program and Ohio University, which led to a move to New York City for an internship with the Miss Universe Organization. 18 years and 30 countries later, Matt Mantyla's production ca…
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Epi-17_ZoomWithOurFeet Photography Podcast_Steve Warren
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49:44On this episode of the ZoomPod, I chat with one of my mentors, Steve Warren, about his journey in the media production business from humble beginnings in North Canton, Ohio, to Director of Technical Operations at Ballys Sports Ohio and everywhere in between. We're talking Northeast Ohio sports production with one of the wizards who makes it happen …
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Epi-16_ZoomWithOurFeet Photography Podcast_John Skrada
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51:38On this episode of the ZoomPod, the multi-talented John Skrada talks about his journey in media production and the many hats he's worn since leaving Cleveland State's #SchoolofFilmandMediaArts in the early '90's. Skrada talks about his early days as a Camera Operator and Avid Editor, his work as a Slo-Motion Sports Replay Operator, and starting his…
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Epi-15_ZoomWithOurFeet Photography Podcast_Mark Pokedoff
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49:56On the episode of the ZoomPod, grab your fleece and some snacks! Mark Pokedoff, a Multi-Emmy Award-Winning Slo-Motion Replay Operator, talks about the recorded half of live TV, like golf at the Masters, wearing a parka in the truck, and having the chance to do his job from his basement.By Timothy "TMac" McCarty
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Epi-14_ZoomWithOurFeet Photography Podcast_Jeff Alberini
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1:03:11On this episode of the ZoomPod, Jeff Alberini, Senior Associate Director of Video and Digital Outreach at Kent State University, joins me to discuss media education and passion projects like documentaries and offer interviewing tips for aspiring media production professionals. Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyalberini/…
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Epi-13_ZoomWithOurFeet Photography Podcast_John Boedekker
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1:04:54#ThePlayers #BayHill #TheUSOpen #pgatour What's it like when your office view is 120' above the golf tournament? Meet the guy who had the best office window in golf! On this episode of the ZoomPod, Professional Golf Cameraman John Boeddeker takes us high above the golf course, where it's quiet and peaceful, and the view is spectacular! We're playin…
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Epi-12_ZoomWithOurFeet Photography Podcast_G.Mark Bowden
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41:14Chi-Chi, Trevino, Palmer, Nicklaus, Erwin, Els and Tiger, oh my! On this episode of the ZoomPod, Professional Golf Cameraman Mark Bowden stops by to talk about his work covering golf's biggest stars from his perspective—inside the ropes with them! He also talks about the pressure of his office, a camera tower behind the par-3 12th green at the Mast…
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Epi-11_ZoomWithOurFeet Photography Podcast_Emmett Loughran
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48:28On this episode of the ZoomPod, veteran Television Director Emmett Loughran stops by to talk about directing live television shows from the Fairways to the stage at the Met! His clients include MTV, Golf Channel, PGA Tour, Metropolitan Opera, Fulwell ProductionsBy Timothy "TMac" McCarty
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Epi-10_ZoomWithOurFeet Photography Podcast_Elizabeth Lebowitz
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1:06:05In this episode of the ZoomPod, ESPN Coordinating Producer Elizabeth Lebowitz stops by to talk about her journey from high school media and college media star to ESPN intern to Coordinating the network's College and Pro basketball coverage. HINT: Communication is the key!By Timothy "TMac" McCarty
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Epi-9_ZoomWithOurFeet Photography Podcast_fea. Meghan Ellsworth
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57:34In this episode of ZoomPod, a Hollywood film editor takes you inside the crazy world of post-production and how the last revision of a film's story is done in editing. LA-based Film Editor Meghan Ellsworth shares how movie trailers, episodic TV shows, and blockbuster films come to life in the cutting room, and what it takes to work in LA as hands f…
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Epi-7_ZoomWithOurFeet Photography Podcast_fea. Jeannene Mathis-Bertosa
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53:16On this episode of the ZoomPod, there are two teachers in the Photography Lab! Commercial Photography Teacher, Jeannene Mathis-Bertosa, stops by to talk about teaching the camera arts, Career Tech education, and what happens when a photographer and a reporter argue about which picture to use on stories! JMB Bonafides: Web: https://www.mathisbertosa…
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Epi-8_ZoomWithOurFeet Photography Podcast_fea. Ric Kruszynski
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47:57On this episode of the ZoomPod, Cleveland-based Sports Photographer Ric Kruszynski stops by to talk about covering Ohio State Football and Hockey, The Blue Jackets, the crazy Browns season this year, and his favorite sport, Rugby! Ric Kruszynski’s Bonafides: IG: @ric_kruszynskiBy Timothy "TMac" McCarty
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Epi-6_ZoomWithOurFeet Photography Podcast_fea. Zamani Feelings
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55:33On this episode of the ZoomPod, Philadelphia-based photographer, Zamani Feelings joins the Photography Lab to talk about shooting sports for Temple University, his photography business, and find out why he loves DSLRs versus Mirrorless cameras! Zamani Feelings Bonafides: Web: https://www.zamanifeelings.com/ Sports: https://www.zamanifeelings.net/ I…
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Epi-5_ZoomWithOurFeet Photography Podcast_fea. Russ Hons
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56:19On this episode of the ZoomPod, North Dakota-based Photographer, and owner of Russell Hons Photography joins the Photography Lab to talk about private investigation photography, running a photography business, and the magic of remote cameras! Russ Hons Bonafides: Web: https://www.russellhonsphotography.com/portfolio IG: https://www.instagram.com/ru…
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Epi-4_ZoomWithOurFeet Photography Podcast_fea. Adam White
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56:10On this episode of the ZoomPod, Cleveland-based Director of Photography, Adam White joins the Photography Lab to talk about his filmmaking journey - shooting documentaries, Steadicam highs and lows, and his team's acclaimed Short Film, "The Resistance!" Adam White Bonafides: Website: http://www.adamwhitedp.com Dude's Killer Reel: https://vimeo.com/…
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Epi-3_ZoomWithOurFeet Photography Podcast_fea. Steve Compos
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43:21On this episode of the #ZoomPod, California-based photographer Steve Compos joins the Photography Lab to talk about his photo journey, and his amazing work in surfing, real estate, and sports photography. Steve Compos Bonafides: Website: https://stevecomposphotography.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/stevecompos/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/steve…
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Epi-2_ZoomWithOurFeet Photography Podcast_fea. Gabe Wasylko
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1:04:11On this episode of the #ZoomPod, Cleveland-based landscape photographer Gabe Wasylko joins the ZWOF Photography Lab to talk about his photo journey, landscape photography, and how he creates stunning shots of my favorite city on the north shore! #cleveland #ohio #cle #thisiscle #clevelandohio #theland #sonsoftheshore Gabe Wasylko Bonafides: Website…
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Epi-1_ZoomWithOurFeet Photography Podcast_fea. Cydney Scott
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59:42On this episode of the #ZoomPod, Boston-based professional photographer Cydney Scott joins the ZWOF Photography Lab to talk about her photo journey, photojournalism, and creating visual stories in a large University environment. Cydney Scott Bonafides: Website: http://cydneyscott.com BU: http://bu.edu/today IG: @CydScottPhoto FB: @CydScottPhoto…
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