The Airstream Chronicles

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Making a small business website is easy, right? Jan 07, 2019

Show notes

Here we are back to the regular schedule for the podcast! And we're recording from the new studio room.

So, last week I had a conversation with one of my Udemy students about web building. She realized that my class (Wordpress & X Theme for Beginners) didn't cover big parts of web development. In the class I teach people how to make a website with Wordpress and X Theme. I don't teach creative writing, photography, graphic design, podcasting, video content creation, full Search Engine optimization, and more. There's a lot that goes into building a professionally crafted website, which is why there are so many web developers out there.

It's a big job! And most likely, if you're a small business owner, you've already got a job. So while you can build and maintain your own website, you might just want a professional to help you out. Honestly, I'm glad my student came away realizing she needed to hire a professional designer for her business. It means the class demonstrated there's a lot more to this.

Courses from AZ Drone

•3D Drone Modeling for beginners: https://bit.ly/2qWR0zE

•Drone Photography and Editing: https://bit.ly/2wx0Rz9

•Lightroom Workflow for Digital Photography: https://bit.ly/2PO0ish

•X Theme / Wordpress Websites for beginners: https://bit.ly/2QAoejP

Podcast and Video Tools I use

•Cinema Grade Color Grading for Video: https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/9682/129105

•If you enjoy the music check out Soundstripe: https://bit.ly/2AcOxst

•Sell your stock photos: https://www.dreamstime.com/#res346629

Drones and the Airstream Chronicles

•AZ Drone: http://azdrone.net

•3D Models: https://sketchfab.com/gadgetat

•YouTube Drone Videos: https://bit.ly/2ApCPbX

Connect with Rich

•My YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2mI1qkm

•Instagram: https://bit.ly/2PPukfc

•Latest Stock Photos from Rich: https://bit.ly/2CZvH8E

•Sketchfab 3D Drone Models: https://sketchfab.com/gadgetat/models

•E-mail Me: rich at rlcdesign.net

Is Apple Doomed To Fail - Probably not! Jan 04, 2019

Show notes

Apple's latest announcements have scared investors and tech pundits alike. But let's think for a moment. Apple isn't losing money, they're just not pulling in as much as they thought they would. They're still profitable. So, what's with the big concern?

Courses from AZ Drone

•3D Drone Modeling for beginners: https://bit.ly/2qWR0zE

•Drone Photography and Editing: https://bit.ly/2wx0Rz9

•Lightroom Workflow for Digital Photography: https://bit.ly/2PO0ish

•X Theme / Wordpress Websites for beginners: https://bit.ly/2QAoejP

Podcast and Video Tools I use

•Cinema Grade Color Grading for Video: https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/9682/129105

•If you enjoy the music check out Soundstripe: https://bit.ly/2AcOxst

•Sell your stock photos: https://www.dreamstime.com/#res346629

Drones and the Airstream Chronicles

•AZ Drone: http://azdrone.net

•3D Models: https://sketchfab.com/gadgetat

•YouTube Drone Videos: https://bit.ly/2ApCPbX

Connect with Rich

•My YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2mI1qkm

•Instagram: https://bit.ly/2PPukfc

•Latest Stock Photos from Rich: https://bit.ly/2CZvH8E

•Sketchfab 3D Drone Models: https://sketchfab.com/gadgetat/models

•E-mail Me: rich at rlcdesign.net

Recording the podcast from a new location Jan 03, 2019

Show notes

Yes, the first podcast in the new studio. I think there's a little echo but we'll get that worked out.

Courses from AZ Drone

•3D Drone Modeling for beginners: https://bit.ly/2qWR0zE

•Drone Photography and Editing: https://bit.ly/2wx0Rz9

•Lightroom Workflow for Digital Photography: https://bit.ly/2PO0ish

•X Theme / Wordpress Websites for beginners: https://bit.ly/2QAoejP

Podcast and Video Tools I use

•Cinema Grade Color Grading for Video: https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/9682/129105

•If you enjoy the music check out Soundstripe: https://bit.ly/2AcOxst

•Sell your stock photos: https://www.dreamstime.com/#res346629

Drones and the Airstream Chronicles

•AZ Drone: http://azdrone.net

•3D Models: https://sketchfab.com/gadgetat

•YouTube Drone Videos: https://bit.ly/2ApCPbX

Connect with Rich

•My YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2mI1qkm

•Instagram: https://bit.ly/2PPukfc

•Latest Stock Photos from Rich: https://bit.ly/2CZvH8E

•Sketchfab 3D Drone Models: https://sketchfab.com/gadgetat/models

•E-mail Me: rich at rlcdesign.net

Starting out 2019 right! I won a half million dollars according to my email! Jan 02, 2019

Show notes

Ah 2019, I'm loving you so much already. Apparently according to an email address I don't know, I've been selected to receive $500,000.00! What a way to start the New Year off. I'm sure there will be some strings attached, but I've got to go for it, right? If nothing else, we know at the start of 2019 the scammers are still out there! Courses from AZ Drone •3D Drone Modeling for beginners: https://bit.ly/2qWR0zE •Drone Photography and Editing: https://bit.ly/2wx0Rz9 •Lightroom Workflow for Digital Photography: https://bit.ly/2PO0ish •X Theme / Wordpress Websites for beginners: https://bit.ly/2QAoejP Podcast and Video Tools I use •Cinema Grade Color Grading for Video: https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/9682/129105 •If you enjoy the music check out Soundstripe: https://bit.ly/2AcOxst •Sell your stock photos: https://www.dreamstime.com/#res346629 Drones and the Airstream Chronicles •AZ Drone: http://azdrone.net •3D Models: https://sketchfab.com/gadgetat •YouTube Drone Videos: https://bit.ly/2ApCPbX Connect with Rich •My YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2mI1qkm •Instagram: https://bit.ly/2PPukfc •Latest Stock Photos from Rich: https://bit.ly/2CZvH8E •Sketchfab 3D Drone Models: https://sketchfab.com/gadgetat/models •E-mail Me: rich at rlcdesign.net

The New Year is here! Big changes are coming to the Chronicles this year! Jan 01, 2019

Show notes

Well, the podcast is back from the Christmas and New Years break. And I'm ready to share a lot of changes and projects in 2019. Both here and on my YouTube Channel things will be changing and growing, and I hope you'll continue to follow along.

So, what's in store for the start of 2019? Well, I'm not giving that away here in the show notes. You'll just have to give today's show a listen!

Courses from AZ Drone

•3D Drone Modeling for beginners: https://bit.ly/2qWR0zE

•Drone Photography and Editing: https://bit.ly/2wx0Rz9

•Lightroom Workflow for Digital Photography: https://bit.ly/2PO0ish

•X Theme / Wordpress Websites for beginners: https://bit.ly/2QAoejP

Podcast and Video Tools I use

•Cinema Grade Color Grading for Video: https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/9682/129105

•If you enjoy the music check out Soundstripe: https://bit.ly/2AcOxst

•Sell your stock photos: https://www.dreamstime.com/#res346629

Drones and the Airstream Chronicles

•AZ Drone: http://azdrone.net

•3D Models: https://sketchfab.com/gadgetat

•YouTube Drone Videos: https://bit.ly/2ApCPbX

Connect with Rich

•My YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2mI1qkm

•Instagram: https://bit.ly/2PPukfc

•Latest Stock Photos from Rich: https://bit.ly/2CZvH8E

•Sketchfab 3D Drone Models: https://sketchfab.com/gadgetat/models

•E-mail Me: rich at rlcdesign.net

The schedule is changing for the Holiday Season! Dec 20, 2018

Show notes

Over the next week or two this podcast will be a little inconsistent. It's time to kick back, relax, and enjoy our time with friends and family. This doesn't mean no podcasts will occur, but they will be less frequent through New Years. We've also got some major things going on for the New Year that I'll tell you all about in 2019. And those major changes are distracting me ever so slightly and need my attention now. :) Courses from AZ Drone •3D Drone Modeling for beginners: https://bit.ly/2qWR0zE •Drone Photography and Editing: https://bit.ly/2wx0Rz9 •Lightroom Workflow for Digital Photography: https://bit.ly/2PO0ish •X Theme / Wordpress Websites for beginners: https://bit.ly/2QAoejP Podcast and Video Tools I use •Cinema Grade Color Grading for Video: https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/9682/129105 •If you enjoy the music check out Soundstripe: https://bit.ly/2AcOxst •Sell your stock photos: https://www.dreamstime.com/#res346629 Drones and the Airstream Chronicles •AZ Drone: http://azdrone.net •3D Models: https://sketchfab.com/gadgetat •YouTube Drone Videos: https://bit.ly/2ApCPbX Connect with Rich •My YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2mI1qkm •Instagram: https://bit.ly/2PPukfc •Latest Stock Photos from Rich: https://bit.ly/2CZvH8E •Sketchfab 3D Drone Models: https://sketchfab.com/gadgetat/models •E-mail Me: rich at rlcdesign.net

Handholding in the creative process - Are Presets the death of creativity Dec 18, 2018

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I've been learning a lot from the feedback of several of my online courses. Some students really want you to walk them through the exact process of website layout. Others want to get information about how to build their websites, and then branch off relying on their own creativity. What type of student are you? Today I'd like to start a regular conversation about creativity, learning, and mirroring the works of others. Many photo editing programs out there now come with "Presets" for photo editing. Drop your photo in, use someone else's developing knowledge, and call your new image a masterpiece. For me, I like learning from others, but then experimenting with my own looks. Which process is right, which is wrong? Is there such a thing as a "correct" photo or painting or website layout? Are we killing creativity and inviting cookie cutter designs from all corners? Let's have a conversation. You can get in touch with me via email to rich at rlcdesign.net Courses from AZ Drone •3D Drone Modeling for beginners: https://bit.ly/2qWR0zE •Drone Photography and Editing: https://bit.ly/2wx0Rz9 •Lightroom Workflow for Digital Photography: https://bit.ly/2PO0ish •X Theme / Wordpress Websites for beginners: https://bit.ly/2QAoejP Podcast and Video Tools I use •Cinema Grade Color Grading for Video: https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/9682/129105 •If you enjoy the music check out Soundstripe: https://bit.ly/2AcOxst •Sell your stock photos: https://www.dreamstime.com/#res346629 Drones and the Airstream Chronicles •AZ Drone: http://azdrone.net •3D Models: https://sketchfab.com/gadgetat •YouTube Drone Videos: https://bit.ly/2ApCPbX Connect with Rich •My YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2mI1qkm •Instagram: https://bit.ly/2PPukfc •Latest Stock Photos from Rich: https://bit.ly/2CZvH8E •Sketchfab 3D Drone Models: https://sketchfab.com/gadgetat/models •E-mail Me: rich at rlcdesign.net

Everything old is new again! New life for an old Macbook Pro Dec 17, 2018

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It's amazing how some things last and last. In technology that's not usually a thing. But when it comes to older Apple products you can really find long lived systems out there. I can't say the same for recent Apple products unfortunately. Last week it was pretty clear to me that my 2013 Macbook Pro was on its last legs. I couldn't even record an audio podcast to it without it saying my disk write speed couldn't keep up.....with audio. Wow! So I made a decision to take a risk and swap out the old hard drive with a new SSD drive. Voila! The old Macbook is now running like a new one again. Just amazing! I wish Apple would do a little self examination, and realize that allowing customers to upgrade their own RAM, hard drive, etc, isn't such a bad thing. I buy Apple products for their OS, not the new slick hardware. But that's just me I suppose. Courses from AZ Drone •3D Drone Modeling for beginners: https://bit.ly/2qWR0zE •Drone Photography and Editing: https://bit.ly/2wx0Rz9 •Lightroom Workflow for Digital Photography: https://bit.ly/2PO0ish •X Theme / Wordpress Websites for beginners: https://bit.ly/2QAoejP Podcast and Video Tools I use •Cinema Grade Color Grading for Video: https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/9682/129105 •If you enjoy the music check out Soundstripe: https://bit.ly/2AcOxst •Sell your stock photos: https://www.dreamstime.com/#res346629 Drones and the Airstream Chronicles •AZ Drone: http://azdrone.net •3D Models: https://sketchfab.com/gadgetat •YouTube Drone Videos: https://bit.ly/2ApCPbX Connect with Rich •My YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2mI1qkm •Instagram: https://bit.ly/2PPukfc •Latest Stock Photos from Rich: https://bit.ly/2CZvH8E •Sketchfab 3D Drone Models: https://sketchfab.com/gadgetat/models •E-mail Me: rich at rlcdesign.net

Tech Talk Friday - Honest online reviews Dec 14, 2018

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Yes, I missed yesterday's podcast. But that's okay, today's makes up for it I promise. Today's episode is also number 99! One away from one hundred! This morning I watched another overview of Luminar with Libraries from a favorite photographer. And I thought the overview was a little disingenuous. At one point early in the video the photographer said, "Try not to think about the things that it's lacking....." WHAT??? Online reviews and tutorials are great. But keep in mind many of them are sponsored videos. Paid advertisements and often people fail to mention that part during their review. Keep that in mind whenever you're looking for totally honest opinions. Speaking of reviews and people selling things online....below you'll find links to my online classes, my YouTube Channel, and more. Courses from AZ Drone •3D Drone Modeling for beginners: https://bit.ly/2qWR0zE •Drone Photography and Editing: https://bit.ly/2wx0Rz9 •Lightroom Workflow for Digital Photography: https://bit.ly/2PO0ish •X Theme / Wordpress Websites for beginners: https://bit.ly/2QAoejP Connect with Rich •My YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2mI1qkm •Instagram: https://bit.ly/2PPukfc •Latest Stock Photos from Rich: https://bit.ly/2CZvH8E •Sketchfab 3D Drone Models: https://sketchfab.com/gadgetat/models •E-mail Me: rich at rlcdesign.net Podcast and Video Tools I use •Cinema Grade Color Grading for Video: https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/9682/129105 •If you enjoy the music check out Soundstripe: https://bit.ly/2AcOxst •Sell your stock photos: https://www.dreamstime.com/#res346629 Drones and the Airstream Chronicles •AZ Drone: http://azdrone.net •3D Models: https://sketchfab.com/gadgetat •YouTube Drone Videos: https://bit.ly/2ApCPbX

The Random Podcast - Distractions all around me! Dec 12, 2018

Show notes

Yeah, focus is going to be fun today. Construction outside, chilly inside, and so many little projects today. Since I've got so many little things to do today I'll keep this episode short. This is the 98th podcast created here on Anchor since July 25th. Not bad. And the listener base is growing too! Thanks for being part of that! Courses from AZ Drone •3D Drone Modeling for beginners: https://bit.ly/2qWR0zE •Drone Photography and Editing: https://bit.ly/2wx0Rz9 •Lightroom Workflow for Digital Photography: https://bit.ly/2PO0ish •X Theme / Wordpress Websites for beginners: https://bit.ly/2QAoejP Connect with Rich •My YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2mI1qkm •Instagram: https://bit.ly/2PPukfc •Latest Stock Photos from Rich: https://bit.ly/2CZvH8E •Sketchfab 3D Drone Models: https://sketchfab.com/gadgetat/models •E-mail Me: rich at rlcdesign.net

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