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First Reveal At First Reveal, we offer a range of services such as Videography, Photography, Editing, as well as Drone Photography and Videography

09/03/2026

I caught myself confusing preparation with progress.

I was researching businesses, building the tracker and refining the plan—but I still hadn’t written the pitches. Planning matters, but eventually the next step has to feel uncomfortable.

So I closed the extra research tabs and started writing the emails.

Productive doesn’t always mean progress.

08/31/2026

Same car. Same location. Ten different focal lengths.

I photographed my WRX at 24, 35, 50, 70, 100, 135, 200, 400 and 600mm. I moved farther back each time to keep the car approximately the same size.

The focal length maintained the framing, but changing my camera position completely changed the relationship between the car and the background.

Which focal length gives you the best result?

08/30/2026

Behind every polished video is a collection of clips where I completely forget how to speak.

The glamorous side of creating content.

08/28/2026

I created a cinematic commercial for the ROG Xbox Ally C

No client. No crew. Just a home studio, a simple paper sweep and an idea I wanted to bring to life.

Watch the full behind-the-scenes episode on YouTube.

Independent spec advertisement. Not sponsored, commissioned or approved by ASUS or ROG.

08/27/2026

The original plan for this week wasn’t coming together.
I couldn’t lock in a model, the car I wanted to film wasn’t available, and my work schedule didn’t leave enough room to force the shoot without rushing it.
So I pivoted.
I took a product I already owned and challenged myself to create a clean ROG Ally X commercial at home.
Sometimes staying consistent doesn’t mean sticking to the original plan. It means knowing when to create a better one.
The full process goes live Thursday on YouTube.

08/24/2026

You don’t need a perfect filming location to create a clean product setup.
This is my regular office, but a five-foot paper roll allowed me to hide the busy background and create a seamless paper sweep in the same space.
Same room. Completely different result.
Save this for your next product shoot.

08/19/2026

The real question isn’t whether the Sony a7 V is impressive.
It’s whether I would trust it when a client is paying me and the moment can’t be repeated. After testing its autofocus, burst shooting, Pre-Capture, 4K120, battery life, and handling at the drag strip, here’s my answer.
Full review on YouTube. Link in the Bio

08/17/2026

Smoke is where camera autofocus gets dicey.
I tested whether the Sony a7 V could stay locked on a drag car through burnout smoke, track workers, and competing vehicles. I included the misses—not just the perfect hero frames.
Full review on YouTube. Link in the Bio

08/16/2026

What if you react too late—but the camera still gets the shot?
The Sony a7 V’s Pre-Capture records images from before the shutter is fully pressed. That could be a lifesaver when a drag car launches without warning.
Here’s what happened when I tested it.

08/15/2026

Thirty frames per second sounds amazing until you return home with thousands of nearly identical photos.
Yes, it can help capture the perfect launch. It also means larger cards, longer transfers, and a brutal culling session. Is it worth it?
Full test on YouTube. Link in the Bio

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