Blog 301: The Creator Challenge Begins — What Will You Build in 30 Days? I remember sitting there one morning with this strange mix of excitement and restlessness, staring at my workspace and thinking about everything I’d created so far — all the blogs, the videos, the experiments, the messes, the breakthroughs. And suddenly it hit me: after 300 blogs, the real challenge was just beginning. Not the gear, not the algorithms, not the SEO tweaks — but the discipline. The consist

Blog 300: From Zero to 300 – What I’ve Learned as a Creator Building Gear4Greatness I didn’t expect to feel this way hitting 300 blogs. I thought it would be just another number, another quiet checkmark in a long line of days where I sat down, opened a blank page, and pushed myself to create something out of nothing. But when I crossed that line, something shifted. I found myself looking back at the whole path behind me — the late nights, the long mornings, the cold winter sh

Understanding Field of View (FOV): A Creator’s Guide to Framing Like a Pro I used to wonder why some of my footage felt wide and alive, stretching out across the frame like it was breathing, while other clips felt tight, flat, or just… off. It took me a long time to realize that it wasn’t the settings, or the lighting, or even the camera itself — it was the field of view. That quiet little number tucked into every action cam menu. The FOV is like the personality of the shot,

Behind the B-Roll: How to Capture Better Filler Footage That Feels Cinematic There’s this moment that hits me almost every time I’m editing in Filmora — the timeline breathes, the main clip settles, and there’s this little empty pocket that needs something more. Not just filler. Not just a shot to plug a gap. It needs a feeling. A transition. A breath. That’s when B-roll becomes the quiet hero of the entire piece. 🎥✨ And somewhere along the way, I stopped treating B-roll lik

The 3 Shots Every Creator Should Master Before Hitting Record When I look back at how my filming style has evolved—from shaky early GoPro rides to smooth, layered, intentional sequences—I can trace almost every improvement to these three core shots. 🎥✨ Every time I head out with the GoPro HERO13, the Insta360 Ace Pro 2, or even the DJI Pocket 3 tucked in my pocket, I’m already thinking in this three-shot language. It’s wild how much it changes the way you see the world once

Mastering Motion: How to Shoot Dynamic Action Footage Like a Pro in 2025 There’s something about movement that always pulls me in. 🏃🔥 When I’m out filming—whether it’s a bike ride down a winding Winnipeg trail, a walk through downtown with the DJI Pocket 3, or a fast-paced sequence on the Action 5 Pro—I’m always thinking about motion first. It’s the heartbeat of any good clip. And the funny thing is, the more I’ve filmed, the more I’ve realized motion isn’t just about speed

How to Film Viral Reels with an Action Camera in 2025: Tips, Gear & Editing Tricks There’s something exciting about shooting Reels with an action camera — it’s fast, it’s unpredictable, and it pushes you to think visually in a way that phones sometimes don’t. 🎥✨ When I’m out filming with my Insta360 Ace Pro 2 or the DJI Action 5 Pro, I’m always chasing that first three seconds  — that snap of movement or colour or texture that grabs the viewer before they can scroll away. It

7 Ways to Instantly Improve Your Action Camera Footage This Summer Summer light hits different. ☀️ When I’m out filming with the GoPro HERO13, the DJI Action 5 Pro, or the Insta360 Ace Pro 2, there’s this warm shimmer in the air that almost dares you to capture it properly. And honestly, the difference between footage that feels flat and footage that feels alive often comes down to a few intentional choices. Over the past few months, I’ve been noticing how the smallest adjust

5 Creative Action Camera Challenges to Boost Your Skills This Summer There’s something about summer that makes me want to push my cameras harder than any other season. ☀️ Maybe it’s the late sunsets, the warm wind off the river, or just that feeling that everything is moving a little faster and a little brighter. And when I pick up a GoPro HERO13, the DJI Action 5 Pro, the Pocket 3, or the Insta360 Ace Pro 2, I’m not just shooting clips anymore — I’m chasing moments that feel

Ultimate Creator Kit for Summer 2025: Best Gear for Travel, Vlogs & Reels Every summer, I feel this spark 🔥—like everything suddenly comes alive. The long trails around Winnipeg, the warm wind by The Forks, the glow across the Red River at sunset… it all pushes me to film more, film differently, film better. And over the years, through trial, error, and just plain obsession, I’ve built a creator kit that actually works in the real world — not just in marketing videos. This i

Best Action Cameras for Travel Vlogging in 2025: Top Picks for Every Creator Whenever I think about travel vlogging, I think about motion — airports, early mornings, strange cities humming at night, footsteps echoing in a place I’ve never been before. 🌍 And the camera you bring with you becomes more than a tool; it becomes your witness, your translator, the thing that takes all those fleeting moments and holds onto them long enough for you to shape them into something meanin

GoPro HERO14 Rumors: A Massive Sensor Upgrade Could Be Coming I’ve been watching GoPro rumors for years now, and this one has felt different. ✨ Every leak, every whisper, every tiny hint pointed toward GoPro finally making the big jump creators have wanted since the HERO9 — a true sensor upgrade, smarter AI tools, better heat control, and maybe even a shift toward vertical-first shooting. But now the storyline has changed again: the HERO14 is quietly on hold. Not cancelled, n

Insta360 Ace Pro 3 Rumors: The Smartest Action Camera Yet? I’ve been following the Ace series since Insta360 first shook things up with that tiny, smart, almost-too-good-to-be-true Ace Pro — and now the rumors swirling around the Ace Pro 3 feel like they’re pointing to something way bigger than a yearly refresh. ✨ Every leak has that same underlying tone: Insta360 isn’t trying to keep up this time… they’re trying to leap ahead. And honestly, with how fast they’ve been moving

DJI Pocket 4 Rumors: What to Expect from the Next Creator Powerhouse Every time I think DJI can’t push the Pocket series any further, the rumors start swirling and suddenly I’m imagining all the things this next little beast might bring. The Pocket 3 already felt like magic — that tiny gimbal floating through city streets, the soft low-light look during those late summer walks, the perfect little tool for capturing motion without thinking. 🎥✨ But now the leaks about the DJI

DJI Action 6 Rumors: What We Might See from DJI’s Next Flagship Action Camera The Action 5 Pro carved out a real space for itself — fast, sharp, lightweight, and built for creators who film every day without overthinking gear. 🎥🔥 So hearing the early buzz around the DJI Action 6  honestly feels exciting, because this is the first time in years DJI might be positioning its action cam to jump ahead of both GoPro and  Insta360 in the same season. And with the newest whispers s

Why I Switched from CapCut to Filmora for My G4G Videos When I look back at those early days of editing for Gear4Greatness, it almost feels like another lifetime — quick cuts, mobile-first edits, simple transitions, everything built for speed instead of depth. CapCut Pro fit that version of me. It was fast, convenient, and perfect for tossing together short clips when I was learning the ropes. But as G4G grew, the style shifted, and suddenly those tools that once felt “good e

Insta360 X5 vs GoPro HERO13: Which Action Camera Rules Summer 2025? There’s something electric about comparing two cameras you’ve actually lived with — not the spec-sheet kind of comparison, but the kind that comes from real days outside filming, biking, walking through heat and shade, catching reflections off water, trying shots that don’t always work, and suddenly hitting one that feels like magic. This summer, the battle that keeps replaying in my mind is between the Insta

How to Capture Stunning Sunset Timelapses with Any Action Camera There’s something about chasing a sunset with a small action camera that always feels a little bit magical — like you’re bottling up the end of a day just before it slips away. 🌅✨ Every time I set up for a sunset timelapse, I feel that quiet shift in the air when everything slows down and the sky starts talking in colour. You don’t need a crazy setup or some Hollywood rig to capture that feeling; honestly, half

ND Filters for GoPro and DJI: Why They’re a Summer Essential in 2025 Every summer, I end up in the same situation: standing out in crazy bright sun with my GoPro or DJI Action 5 Pro, looking at the screen thinking, “Why does this footage look so harsh?”  ☀️🎥 It doesn’t matter whether I’m biking through Winnipeg, filming a walk-and-talk downtown, or shooting a simple reel — that midday sun has a way of turning beautiful scenes into blown-out highlights and jittery motion. And

How to Use an Invisible Selfie Stick Like a Pro (2025 Guide) Whenever I walk through the city with the Insta360 X5 in my hand, I still catch myself smiling when the invisible selfie stick does its magic. There’s something almost surreal about watching footage later and seeing the camera floating behind me like a tiny personal drone. The first time I tried it on a bike ride toward The Forks, the shot looked like it belonged in a travel film — wide, airy, cinematic. And that’s