Spilling Some Lawsuit(s) Tea - Cinematographer AMA & Creative Hangout

Today I'm just generally being available for live chat / Q&A. ☕ Support the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/CliftonStomme... 🎥 Camera Rigging I Recommend: https://kondorblue.com?ref=LwJgx 📷 Kits I've Curated: https://www.amazon.com/shop/cliftonst... #Filmmaking #CameraGear #Cinematography Chapters: 00:00 - Stream Start & Introduction with Faydark (Cat Cam) 01:14 - Today’s Vibe: Chill Q&A and Behind-the-Scenes Talk 03:12 - Moving to a New 3-Day Streaming Schedule 03:34 - Researching Anamorphic and Autofocus Lenses 03:56 - Technical Deep Dive: 8K Codecs, Compression, and Computer Performance 05:27 - Using Blackmagic Proxy Generator for Efficient Editing 06:00 - Insta360 Luna Ultra vs Osmo Pocket 07:09 - The Industry Landscape: DJI vs. Insta360 Lawsuits 08:05 - History and Legal Battles of Battery Mounts (Anton Bauer Gold Mount) 11:15 - Making Community Announcements and Discord Shoutouts 13:00 - DPReview Article: DJI/Insta360 Patent Dispute 16:20 - Personal "Spicy" Stories: My History with Wooden Camera 18:24 - Inventing Direct-to-SSD Recording (The Atoch C2S) 21:10 - The Legal Dispute Over "C-Box" 24:23 - The First PL Mount Mod for the Ursa Mini 26:26 - Launching the Beza Mod for Pocket 6K and Wooden Camera Returns 27:54 - Hanging Out with Gareth Edwards in My Garage 30:10 - Why I Stepped Back from Manufacturing to Focus on Filmmaking 34:10 - Responding to Audience Stories about Stolen Creative Concepts 39:00 - Ethics in Filmmaking and Supporting the Community 42:20 - Uncario and Dealing with Investors 48:00 - Movie Recommendations (Obsession, Project Hail Mary, Backrooms) 52:47 - Industry Deals: LensRentals 20% Off Summer Sale 55:58 - Customer Service Stories: Why Good Faith Matters (Blazar Lenses Example) 1:02:15 - Pitching Blazar for Autofocus Anamorphic Lenses 1:05:30 - YouTube Membership Gifting and Closing Thoughts 1:13:30 - Discord Tour: Roles, Creative Discussions, and Set Pets 1:17:50 - Transitioning to Members-Only Hangout