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Full Stack Creator

by Tyler Stalman · English · Tech & Science

Full Stack Creator is a show about creative work. Using cameras, computer and other tools to build a career you actually want. From photography to video, Apple, AI, and the changes effecting creative professionals. It’s for people who want to understand the whole stack. The craft, the technology, th

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 38 min
Latest: 9 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026 · 38 min

176: Creators, we need to talk about AI...

Custom AI-built tools are starting to solve the everyday problems that off-the-shelf software leaves behind. A Final Cut copy-and-paste helper, a client production app, and a thumbnail mockup tool show what photographers, filmmakers, and small teams can build around their own workflows. ChatGPT and Claude offer different ways to get started, while AI-assisted Blender animation keeps cameras, lighting, and assets editable. There’s also a look at agents that manage email and create personal podcast feeds, where they still fall short, and why creative judgment matters as software gets easier to…

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E175 · 1 Oct 2026 · 27 min
175: Apple Explains the iPhone Duo & 18 Pro Camera
Why add a variable aperture to the iPhone now? Apple’s camera team explains the thinking behind the iPhone 18 Pro, from manual focus and automatic ISO to film grain, halation, and Apple Reference Image. The conversation also covers the iPhone Duo and the creative possibilities of its folding design. Tyler's presets and LUTs http://stalman.com/shop David's thumbnail training https://thumbnailacademy.com/
E174 · 20 Sep 2026 · 55 min
174: iPhone 18 Pro: What the camera reviews missed
A closer look at the iPhone 18 Pro cameras after the review: what variable aperture really changes, where Apple’s film styles fall short, and how the new Pro Controls feel in everyday use. Plus, viewer questions about AI reframing, lens flare, telephoto quality, and whether it’s worth upgrading.
E173 · 12 Sep 2026 · 24 min
173: Filmmaker & Photographers React to iPhone Duo & 18 Pro
What creatives got out of the iPhone 17 Pro and how they plan to use the Duo & 18 Pro Austin Mann's photography https://www.austinmann.com Andy To's Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@andyto Tyler's presets and LUTs http://stalman.com/shop David's thumbnail training https://thumbnailacademy.com/ Subscribe Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/full-stack-creator/id1316226044 Overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes1316226044/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7wKUaUj9TUm9nqAKbCJqjB Follow us Website http// www.fullstackcreatorshow.com Instagram…
E172 · 9 Sep 2026 · 50 min
172: iPhone 18 Pro: What Photographers Need to Know
Tyler went hands-on with Apple’s new iPhones at Apple Park. Now he joins David to unpack the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Duo, and what Apple’s announcements mean for photographers, filmmakers, and solo creators. We explore the camera upgrades, variable aperture, photographic styles, folding design, and real-world shooting workflows—with footage from the event and Tyler’s own photo examples. Which features will actually help you create, and which iPhone makes sense for your work? Tyler's presets and LUTs http://stalman.com/shop David's thumbnail training https://thumbnailacademy.com/ Follow us…
E171 · 25 Aug 2026 · 35 min
171: Surprise! M6 & M5 Ultra, Mac Mini & Studio
Apple’s surprise Mac Mini and Mac Studio updates arrive just before iPhone season, accompanied by a casual social-first launch video. The M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini options make a strong case for creators who want a compact desktop for video editing, while aftermarket SSD upgrades offer a way around Apple’s expensive storage tiers. The M5 Ultra Mac Studio pushes further into visual effects, AI-assisted photo and video editing, and private local AI, with high-memory configurations and the option to cluster machines for larger models. USB-C genlock adds a specialized but genuinely useful tool for…
E170 · 22 Aug 2026 · 29 min
170: DJI Pocket 4P Hype, with Kai W
Now the initial hype has died down, here's what we really think of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P Everyone should follow Kai https://www.youtube.com/@kaimanwong Tyler's presets and LUTs http://stalman.com/shop David's thumbnail training https://thumbnailacademy.com/ Follow us Website http// www.fullstackcreatorshow.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fullstackcreatorshow Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@fullstackcreatorshow Special Guest: Kai W.
E169 · 11 Aug 2026 · 53 min
169: State of the Camera Industry: Part 2
Most camera companies make something great in 2026, which is why choosing one has become so hard. After covering Sony, Nikon, and Canon in part one, we looked at the brands taking less obvious paths. Fujis are cameras people actually want to carry. Great JPEGs, fun film simulations, and a commitment to APS-C and GFX instead of full frame. Lumix offers some of the best value in hybrid cameras now that its autofocus has caught up. Leica is having incredible sucess with the Q series. OM System keeps the original promise of Micro Four Thirds alive with small lenses, rugged bodies, and excellent…
E168 · 3 Aug 2026 · 42 min
168: State of the Camera Industry: Part 1
Breaking down the modern camera landscape now that nearly every major system now has a strong option, but each excels in different ways. Canon’s reliability and professional reach vs Sony’s lens lineup, Nikon’s ergonomics RED acquisition.
E167 · 24 Jul 2026 · 31 min
167: Reaction to the Sony FX5
Based on early reviews rather than hands-on use, this episode assesses how the Sony FX5 moves beyond the FX3 with internal RAW, Open Gate, CineAlta tools, a larger articulating display, and a detachable EVF. It also weighs important trade-offs: no internal ND filters, Open Gate initially limited to RAW, 32-bit float tied to the handle, and incomplete anamorphic support. The result is a strong fit for Sony-based freelance cinema shooters and crews, but a less natural choice for hybrid photographers, wedding shooters, and solo creators who need a single all-purpose body.
E166 · 16 Jul 2026 · 35 min
166: Canon R6 V: Pretty great, kinda weird
The Canon R6 V is a capable camera that raises some questions about how much form factor maters and how much should your existing gear ecosystem shape the decision. Where does Canon's R6 V sit in the video and photo lineup, and most of all, who is this camera for?
E165 · 13 Jun 2026 · 55 min
165: Creative Pros React to Apple's WWDC26 Keynote
Recorded at Apple Park with Adam Lisagor , this conversation gets into what stood out from WWDC26 beyond just the feature list. It covers the looser, more human feel of this year’s keynote, what it’s like shooting in Apple Immersive Video, and why Apple’s new Photos tools feel both exciting and a little uncomfortable. Spatial Recompose, Expand, and Cleanup open up a bigger discussion about AI, photography, memory, and how much a photo can change before it stops feeling real. The conversation also touches on the “Snow Leopard” vibe of the release, and why vibe coding might really matter for…
E164 · 12 Jun 2026 · 36 min
164: Apple Explains Spatial Reframing
Apple’s latest Photos app updates bring a new level of AI powered editing directly into the iPhone experience, including tools for spatial reframing, extending the edges of an image, and removing more complex distractions with Cleanup. In this interview, Apple’s camera team explains how these features use depth estimation, Gaussian splatting, private cloud compute, and new image models to make advanced edits feel simple while still preserving the original photo as much as possible. The conversation also covers Apple’s approach to privacy, its collaboration with Google on model foundations,…
E163 · 28 May 2026 · 32 min
163: The Great Frame Rate Debate
Frame rates are one of those video settings that can seem more complicated than they need to be, partly because different creative worlds use them differently. Movies are still usually associated with 24fps, which comes from the history of film and the minimum frame rate needed to create convincing motion without wasting film stock. Over time, that look also became tied to narrative filmmaking, because we are used to seeing scripted stories presented that way. For online video, 30fps often makes practical sense, especially when the goal is to clearly show real products, screens, interfaces,…
E162 · 21 May 2026 · 37 min
162: Holding wireless mics is dumb
The real reason influencers hold their mics like that
E161 · 14 May 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
161: Ranking EDC Cameras, with David Imel
We're joined by special guest David Imel to rank and debate the most popular compact and everyday carry cameras, including the Fujifilm X100VI, Ricoh GR series, Leica Q3, Sigma BF, Lumix S9, OM-3, Osmo Pocket, and more. They break down which cameras genuinely deserve the hype, which are overrated, and why compact cameras have become one of the biggest trends in photography and filmmaking again. Watch the video Special Guest: David Imel.
E160 · 7 May 2026 · 47 min
160: AI for Creators: Tier List
AI is everywhere right now and so is the hype, so we built a tier list of AI use cases for creators. Watch the video
E159 · 30 Apr 2026 · 37 min
159: Mastering iPhone Camera Settings
Breaking down when and why to actually use ProRes, Apple Log, and Pro Raw on iPhone for professional photos and videos Watch the episode
E158 · 23 Apr 2026 · 40 min
158: Can You Be Creative AND Get Paid?
Building a creative career, from early experimentation and portfolio strategy to balancing client work and maintaining long-term creative freedom. Tyler's presets and LUTs http://stalman.com/shop David's thumbnail training https://thumbnailacademy.com/ Watch the video
E157 · 16 Apr 2026 · 34 min
157: Lumix S1 II: The Best Most Slept on Camera
A closer look at the Lumix S1 II as a primary hybrid camera. What it gets right, including stabilization, open gate, resolution, and overall usability, plus how it fits into a modern workflow with features like ARRI Log C and 32-bit float audio. Also breaking down where it still falls short, how it compares to Sony and Canon, and whether it actually delivers on being a “complete” camera. Watch the video
E156 · 8 Apr 2026 · 31 min
156: Google Reveals How Creators Will Prove Their Work Is Real
A conversation with Google’s C2PA and Pixel Camera leads explaining how content credentials work as a “digital passport” for media, tracking how images, video, and audio are created and edited. How this system could become a standard for verifying authenticity in an AI-driven world, what it looks like in real products today, and why widespread adoption across cameras, apps, and platforms is critical. Watch the video Links: C2PA overview Content Credentials explainer (Adobe)
E155 · 1 Apr 2026 · 29 min
155: Must learn apps for a creative career
Which apps actually matter for creative professionals? Watch the video
E154 · 25 Mar 2026 · 35 min
154: These are skills creative pros need
The first episode of Full Stack Creator and a breakdown of the essential skills modern creatives need to build a sustainable career, and why becoming a full stack creator gives you more control, opportunities, and creative freedom. Tyler's presets and LUTs David's thumbnail training Watch the episode
E153 · 30 Dec 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
153: Gear of the Year, 2025
Tyler and Jordan Drake of PetaPixel catch up on the year with the best in tech, cameras, apps and more in the 11th annual Gear of the Year episode Watch the episode Special Guest: Jordan Drake.
E152 · 17 Nov 2025 · 57 min
152: What Camera Techs Know That You Don’t
The vital role of a digitech in ensuring seamless photo shoots. George Brooks (aka Digibrooks ) shares his expertise on camera technology, data management, and offers practical advice for photographers Watch the video
E151 · 17 Oct 2025 · 16 min
151: Inside the iPhone 17 Camera Design
The iPhone camera team discusses selfies on the iPhone 17, with Apple's Jon McCormack & Megan Nash Watch the episode
E150 · 12 Jun 2025 · 56 min
150: Photographers React to Apples New Camera Design, with Sebastian de With & Ben Sandofsky
Breaking down the huge Apple redesign announced at WWDC with guests Sebastian de With and Ben Sandofsky, developers of award winning apps Halide and Kino https://www.lux.camera Special Guests: Ben Sandofsky and Sebastiaan de With.
E149 · 7 Feb 2025 · 54 min
149: Which fitness gadgets are worth it? with Shervin Shares
There is a ton of tech to help you gain muscle, lose weigh and get fit. But does any of it matter? Shervin Shares has tried them all. Check out Shervin's channel Watch the episode Special Guest: Shervin Shares.
E148 · 11 Jan 2025 · 1 hr 20 min
148: Inside Apple's Audio & Video Labs, with Brian Tong
We got to tour Apple's top secret audio & video labs, this what Brian Tong and I saw Watch Brian's video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Riv1IAEBk9M Watch the episode Sponsored By: Herman Miller
E147 · 30 Dec 2024 · 1 hr 18 min
147: Gear of the Year 2024, with Jordan Drake
In this episode, Tyler and Jordan Drake celebrate the 10th annual Gear of the Year, covering 2024’s top tech, including audio devices, JPEG XL’s impact on photography, and the best photo and video cameras. They dive into gaming, AI’s role in single-player experiences, health optimization, and evolving camera technology. The discussion wraps with predictions for photography, videography, better HDR standards, and iPhone filmmaking’s rise. Watch the video Special Guest: Jordan Drake.

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Full Stack Creator is a English tech & science podcast from Tyler Stalman. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Tyler Stalman
Language: English
Category: Tech & Science
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 38 min
Latest episode: 9 Oct 2026
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