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Studio B Sessions is a weekly live-streamed podcast hosted by Vipul Bindra, Founder of Bindra Productions. Recorded at Studio B, this unscripted two-hour show features candid conversations with industry-leading guests from the video production and business world. Dive deep into the art of filmmaking, business strategies, client acquisition, and the latest in camera technology. Perfect for video professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone passionate about the intersection of creativity and business.

  1. How To Get Hired By ESPN Without Film School

    4D AGO

    How To Get Hired By ESPN Without Film School

    A lot of video careers are built on clean résumés and perfect timing. Dalton Smith’s is built on motion: surf culture, early YouTube uploads, a GoPro that changed his trajectory, and a willingness to keep creating even when the plan is messy. We talk candidly about the hardest part of creative work that nobody can outsource, protecting family time while still chasing big goals, and how to stay steady when your business hits a slow month and your brain starts writing worst-case stories. Dalton breaks down why relationships consistently beat raw skill in the video production industry. From Facebook Live “tip of the day” habits to a hurricane livestream that created real community trust, we trace how long-term visibility turns into unexpected doors opening years later. That trust becomes leverage for bigger work: tourism marketing projects, underwater production, high-intensity action shoots, and eventually a unique broadcast camera role with ESPN boxing that blends cinematic shallow depth of field with traditional live TV demands. We also dig into producer mentality: saying yes, then building the path to deliver. Dalton shares what it takes to get scuba certified for a job, invest in the right underwater housing, navigate permits and logistics for complex travel shoots, and prepare for major contract changes without burning relationships or panicking. If you’re trying to grow a video agency, land better clients, and build a content strategy that actually supports your business, you’ll leave with a clearer playbook. Subscribe for more unfiltered conversations with working video pros, share this with a filmmaker friend who needs it, and leave a review. What’s the biggest challenge you’re facing right now: getting clients, pricing, or balancing life with the grind? Support the show Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify (OR wherever you listen to your podcasts!): https://www.studiobsessions.com Learn more about Bindra Productions: https://bindraproductions.com/

    1h 34m
  2. You Can Build A Video Career Without Owning Everything

    APR 2

    You Can Build A Video Career Without Owning Everything

    When life hits hard, your business feels it first. I sit down with returning guest Alex Minor to talk about what changed since his last visit and why he’s intentionally shifting away from full-time video production to lean into corporate AV work as a video engineer and projectionist. We get real about overwhelm, parenting, divorce, and the mental load that comes with trying to run a production company while your plans fall apart. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “putting out fires” instead of building something, you’ll recognize this season of recalibration. We also break down a practical path forward for filmmakers and corporate videographers: simplify your lanes, build systems that match your brain, and stop letting gear decisions become your strategy. Alex shares how ADHD affects routines and focus, what helps him edit without burning out, and why AV jobs can be a powerful safety net: show up, do the work, go home, get paid. From Sony FX30 and ZV-E10 Mark II talk to lighting basics and renting vs buying, we keep the gear conversation tied to ROI and client results. One of the most useful segments is Alex’s Chamber of Commerce partnership and the Chamberworks video series. We talk pricing, sponsorship value, contract terms, and how a chamber relationship can drive long-term video marketing leads without spammy networking. We also look ahead at AI in video production, AI ads, and “UGC” style content, plus how creators can still stand out through real stories, taste, and human relationships. If you’re building a video production business, freelancing in corporate video, or exploring AV as a steady income lane, hit play and take notes. Subscribe for more conversations like this, share the episode with a filmmaker friend, and leave a review with the biggest lesson you’re applying next. Support the show Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify (OR wherever you listen to your podcasts!): https://www.studiobsessions.com Learn more about Bindra Productions: https://bindraproductions.com/

    1h 58m
  3. From Film School Dreams To A Profitable Video Company

    MAR 26

    From Film School Dreams To A Profitable Video Company

    Hollywood sells a clean storyline: go to film school, move to LA, climb the ladder, make movies. Our reality check is messier and way more useful. Christopher Crompton shares what it felt like to chase the Hollywood path, why the culture didn’t fit, and how those lessons shaped a healthier career in video production and storytelling. From there, we get practical about building a video production business in Orlando that can compete nationally. We talk corporate video, commercial production, agency relationships, and why “networking” isn’t a vague buzzword. Sometimes it’s as simple as a ShareGrid rental, a church connection, or texting a former coworker at the right time. We also dig into the social media shift, vertical video, and the algorithm-driven attention economy that clients now live inside. Then we go straight into the stuff that decides whether you stay in business: pricing strategy, deposits vs 50/50 payment splits, avoiding net 30 and net 60 when you can, and protecting profit margins without cutting quality. We also break down the client experience details that create repeat work, including hair and makeup, dedicated sound, calm sets, and the soft skills your crew needs when you’re not in the room. If you’re building a production company, freelancing toward ownership, or trying to find your lane between art and stability, this one is for you. Subscribe, share this with a filmmaker friend, and leave a review. What’s the biggest mistake you’ve made in pricing or client management? Support the show Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify (OR wherever you listen to your podcasts!): https://www.studiobsessions.com Learn more about Bindra Productions: https://bindraproductions.com/

    2h 1m
  4. How Directors Balance Gear, Vision, And Real-World Constraints

    MAR 19

    How Directors Balance Gear, Vision, And Real-World Constraints

    What if your favorite “too dark” scene looked perfect—just not on your screen? We sit down with Fernando Tosetti, a Brazil-born director who blends advertising savvy with filmcraft, to unpack how real-world viewing shapes creative choices, why rules matter until they don’t, and how the right crew culture saves the day when the sun, budget, or schedule won’t. We start with the path from theory-heavy film school to the practical world of sets and strategy. Fernando explains why an advertising background sharpened his storytelling: you not only learn how to craft images, you learn why they need to exist. From there we dig into the art of breaking the 180-degree rule on purpose, choosing “wrong” exposure for emotion, and accepting that mastering for OLED, laptops, and phones may require different tradeoffs for picture and sound. The conversation turns to platform realities—vertical vs horizontal—and how attention spans shape lighting, blocking, and hook design without sacrificing integrity. Fernando shares a Miami studio shoot that demanded three lighting setups live in one take, plus the on-the-spot fixes that only a cohesive crew can pull off. We compare results-oriented commercial direction with performance-led film direction, including a simple trick: give actors a vivid motivation instead of micromanaging marks. Throughout, soft skills emerge as the superpower: initiative, clarity, and calm beat any lens list. We close on career design. Festivals still open doors to paid features and volume-stage sci-fi. Agency roles can protect creative focus while leaving space for personal films. And gear? Important, but not the gatekeeper. Start with what you have, rent what you need, and build relationships that compound. If you’re navigating modern filmmaking—across phones, cinemas, and everything between—you’ll find tools, tactics, and a nudge to get moving today. If this conversation sparked an idea, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review so more filmmakers can find it. Support the show Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify (OR wherever you listen to your podcasts!): https://www.studiobsessions.com Learn more about Bindra Productions: https://bindraproductions.com/

    1h 59m
  5. Inside A Video Producer’s Life: Clients, Cash Flow, And Creative Choices

    MAR 12

    Inside A Video Producer’s Life: Clients, Cash Flow, And Creative Choices

    What if growth didn’t mean more hours, just better systems? Adam Kalinowski from Adam K Studio sits down with us to unpack the version of success most creatives dodge: building a real production company while staying present at home. He’s a new dad with a mortgage, an active travel schedule, and a client roster that spans veterinary hospitals to tech and agriculture—and he’s had to retool everything to avoid burning out. We get practical fast. Adam breaks down how simple assets—client prep docs, interview wardrobe guides, templated follow‑ups—quiet the chaos and let a project manager run point. We talk about when to hire, what to delegate, and how SOPs turn “I’ll just do it” into a repeatable service clients can feel. Then we put gear in its place. FX3 vs FX6 isn’t about spec sheets; it’s about internal ND, SDI, packing time, and the awkward truth that big cameras still shape client perception. On audio, Adam goes beyond mic models to what actually separates pros: booming when you can, choosing mics that flatter voices, and loudness normalization so viewers aren’t riding the volume. When budgets tightened, the plan was discipline, not desperation. Adam shares how he managed cash flow, leaned into two‑person shoots with higher margins, and kept warm leads alive until budgets reopened. We also dive into meaningful work like the Six Minutes To Live project—why staying involved between funding cycles matters, and how to support mission‑driven partners without sinking your schedule. If you’re navigating the jump from solo freelancer to production company—or just trying to protect your life while you grow—this conversation is a field guide. Come for the tactics, stay for the candor, and leave with a clearer plan for your next quarter. If this helped you think differently about your business, follow, share with a creative friend, and drop a review with your biggest takeaway. Support the show Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify (OR wherever you listen to your podcasts!): https://www.studiobsessions.com Learn more about Bindra Productions: https://bindraproductions.com/

    2h 1m
  6. When You Stop Chasing Clients, The Right Ones Find You

    MAR 5

    When You Stop Chasing Clients, The Right Ones Find You

    A counterintuitive shift changed everything: Jacob Centeno stopped gripping the wheel of his video business and the right work started showing up. We dig into how letting go of constant pursuit created room for better clients, calmer weeks, and the kind of timing that turns “no” into “call us tomorrow.” You’ll hear the wild story of a lost $250k bid that boomeranged back through a relationship and a delayed flight, and why grace after rejection beats gloating every time. We get tactical about building authority without bravado. The fastest way to trust is asking smarter questions—platform, purpose, timeline, references, budget reality—and mapping options at different price points. We compare the “videographer” role with a true production partner, and why the latter sets constraints, protects quality, and says no when the scope breaks the story. Then we open the black box of government RFPs: endless cycles, budget whiplash, local-only traps, and proposals that take days to price with no guarantee. The verdict: treat RFPs as a long game; referrals and aligned niches still drive better margins and momentum. Gear talk gets honest. The van didn’t win a single bid, but it saved hours and backs. FS7s still earn beside mirrorless bodies because reliability beats novelty. What clients really buy is the company for a day—judgment, redundancy, crew depth, and accountability—so we unpack transparent pricing ranges that help people self-qualify without haggling over SKUs. We also look at pro bono that pays back: free work compounds only inside your niche, where the audience and decision-makers overlap. And we drill into data discipline—DITs, dual recording, and real archiving—because your reputation rides on fragile zeros and ones. If you’ve wrestled with pricing, RFP fatigue, or whether that gear upgrade actually matters, this candid conversation will reset your instincts. Subscribe, share with a creative friend, and leave a review telling us the one thing you’re ready to let go of to grow. Support the show Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify (OR wherever you listen to your podcasts!): https://www.studiobsessions.com Learn more about Bindra Productions: https://bindraproductions.com/

    1h 54m
  7. How A Young Filmmaker Built A Studio, Chased Retainers, And Learned The Limits Of Expensive Cameras

    FEB 26

    How A Young Filmmaker Built A Studio, Chased Retainers, And Learned The Limits Of Expensive Cameras

    Want the freedom to pick your projects, take a week in Costa Rica, and still keep the invoices flowing? We dig into the real playbook behind a young DP’s breakout year: launching a shared studio, landing smarter retainers, and building trust by acting like a partner, not a vendor. It’s a candid look at what actually scales—repeatable systems, simple offers clients understand, and images that serve a measurable goal rather than a gear flex. On set, we walk through a five‑camera interview rig that balanced speed and quality: soft book‑light through an 8x8, a Dana Dolly move for energy, and an overhead camera for cutaways. We also share the surprise everyone asks about: how a Sony Burano stacked against FX6 bodies in controlled light. The short answer is humbling—8K helps with crop and prestige, but if two FX6s book more days than one flagship camera, the P&L decides. We love great tools; we love healthy margins more. The conversation goes deeper than pixels. We talk location politics, load‑in puzzles, and what happens when you’re told you can’t move furniture minutes before cameras roll. We get honest about social media packages that actually retain, how to price for outcomes, and why “one‑third of your cheapest tier” is usually a sign to walk. Education gets the same treatment: courses can inform, but nothing beats reps with clients, constraints, and accountability. Use YouTube for specifics, mentorship for speed, and real shoots to make it stick. AI makes an appearance too—useful today for mood boards, scripts, and captions, less useful for replacing access and truth. The rule of thumb: let AI save hours, not define your look. By the end, you’ll have a clearer sense of what to buy, what to rent, what to refuse, and how to turn good work into loyal clients who come back every month. If this helped you rethink your next move, follow the show, share it with a filmmaker friend, and leave a quick review so more creatives can find it. Support the show Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify (OR wherever you listen to your podcasts!): https://www.studiobsessions.com Learn more about Bindra Productions: https://bindraproductions.com/

    1h 49m
  8. What Matters More Than Cameras: Story, Speed, And Client Results

    FEB 19

    What Matters More Than Cameras: Story, Speed, And Client Results

    What if your best wedding films come from saying no more often, planning story before the big day, and lighting less but smarter? We sit down with Logan Walker to unpack how a two-person team shot 120+ weddings, rode the post-pandemic boom, then pivoted to fewer, better clients without losing the joy of the work. Along the way, we swap war stories—from a ceremony saved by redundant audio to a subcontracted disaster with a groom who couldn’t stand—each one revealing a principle that actually scales a creative business. We dig into practical workflows: using Resolve transcripts and AI to build a clean story spine, adding a complimentary “adventure session” so vows aren’t your only narrative anchor, and keeping the look timeless by ditching gimbal hype and trendy transitions. Logan breaks down his gear choices with honesty—Pocket 4Ks and Lumix S5s for weddings, Sony for speed on corporate reels—and why most clients never ask about camera bodies. We talk codecs, why RAW is a tool not a personality, and how fast lighting with a 600x and simple modifiers beats chasing specs when CEOs give you 15 minutes. There’s real business talk here too: pricing a five-to-seven-minute story edit with smart add-ons, collecting payment before the day, and managing expectations around meals, schedules, and coordination. We zoom out to industry trends—smaller crews, faster setups, and even iPhone shoots with pro lighting—and how those shifts reward teams who can move, decide, and deliver. If you’re a wedding filmmaker thinking about selective bookings or a corporate shooter tempted by intimate elopements, this conversation maps the middle: story over noise, control over chaos, and results over gear worship. Enjoy the episode, then tell us: what’s one change you’ll make to your workflow this month? If this resonated, follow, share with a friend, and leave a quick review—it helps more filmmakers and couples find the show. Support the show Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify (OR wherever you listen to your podcasts!): https://www.studiobsessions.com Learn more about Bindra Productions: https://bindraproductions.com/

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Studio B Sessions is a weekly live-streamed podcast hosted by Vipul Bindra, Founder of Bindra Productions. Recorded at Studio B, this unscripted two-hour show features candid conversations with industry-leading guests from the video production and business world. Dive deep into the art of filmmaking, business strategies, client acquisition, and the latest in camera technology. Perfect for video professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone passionate about the intersection of creativity and business.

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  • Creator
    Vipul Bindra
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Studio B Sessions
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