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Osias Boyd
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Welcome to my Photography and Hiking Trails Channel. On this channel, I film my weekly hikes all around Southern California, and talk photography. I may occasionally review gear when I get new gear, and hopefully tell some great stories.
Thank you, for taking the time to getting to knowing me and my channel. I hope that I can inspire you all through my growth and together we can learn some great new places to hike, travel, and just talk shop and everything from the next trail hike to the latest camera tech.
Thank you, for taking the time to getting to knowing me and my channel. I hope that I can inspire you all through my growth and together we can learn some great new places to hike, travel, and just talk shop and everything from the next trail hike to the latest camera tech.
Aputure Light Dome SE: The Truth After 3 Years of Use
In this video, I revisit the Aputure Light Dome SE three years after my initial review. Is it still a solid option for photographers and videographers on a budget? I’ll discuss my long-term experience with the Light Dome SE, provide tips on assembly and disassembly, and answer some of the most common questions and comments from my previous video. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this video will help you decide if the Light Dome SE is still worth your investment in 2024.
1. Introduction & Overview - 00:00
2. Reflecting on the 3-Year Experience - 00:10
3. Assembly Tips & Techniques - 03:00
4. Viewer Comments & Questions - 06:20
5. Comparing Light Dome SE to Other Models - 13:30
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1. Introduction & Overview - 00:00
2. Reflecting on the 3-Year Experience - 00:10
3. Assembly Tips & Techniques - 03:00
4. Viewer Comments & Questions - 06:20
5. Comparing Light Dome SE to Other Models - 13:30
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Creating for Family and Legacy: My YouTube Motivation
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In this video, I reflect on my journey with RUclips, sharing why I started creating content and what keeps me motivated. From enjoying tacos to preserving family memories, I discuss how RUclips serves as a creative outlet and a tool for leaving a legacy. Join me as I explore the deeper reasons behind my videos and encourage you to reflect on your own motivations for creating content. 00:00 - In...
Everything Wrong with Camera Rigs: What No One Tells You
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We've all heard it before-camera rigs make you look like a pro. After five years of waiting, learning, and watching countless RUclips videos, I finally built my own camera rig. But here's the thing-every video out there talks about how amazing camera rigs are. No one talks about the downsides. In this video, I dive into everything wrong with camera rigs-things you don’t typically hear on RUclip...
AD Pro-8 Carbon Fiber Tripod Review: A must have for Filmmakers?
Просмотров 27321 день назад
Welcome back to the channel! In today’s video, I’m reviewing the AD Pro 8 Carbon Fiber Tripod from Small Rig, also known as the AD Pro 8 Free Blazer. After using a variety of tripods, including the Peak Design and budget options, I decided it was time for an upgrade. Join me, Osias, as I dive into the pros and cons of this $800 video-centric tripod and find out if it’s worth the investment for ...
I bought the Sigma 70-200 Here are my first impressions.. sort of....
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In this video I give my thoughts on the 70-220 Sigma lens. I give a bit of comparisons to the Tamron 70-180, but this is not an indepth test, that will be out soon. Follow Me: Instagram: boydscontentlab Facebook: Osiasspeaks/ Twitter: @osiasspeaks
Peter McKinnion Everyday Back Pack, In Depth Review, What's in my bag and will it fit your gear?
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This is an in depth review of the Peter McKinnon every day Back Pack. I talk about other similar bags, What inspired this design, the quality as well as my honest thoughts about this bag. But this bag is not for everyone! 00:00 - Intro 01:42 - Comfort 02:37 - Low Protactic 450 similarities 03:40 - Reasons to buy this bag 05:22 - What’s in my bag 06:28 - Fitting the M1 Max MacBook 08:13 - Fittin...
PM Everyday Backpack, My first impressions. Will this bag protect your gear?
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This is a long winded rant about the Peter McKinnon everyday back pack and my first impression and initial thoughts. Follow Me: Instagram: osias_speaks Facebook: Osiasspeaks/ Twitter: @osiasspeaks
The one thing the wireless GO II needs the most.
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The Wireless Go II is and Go I are missing something. Honestly I get frustrated, when deciding to use them. I think I found something to make them better, and deliver a better experience. Follow Me: Instagram: osias_speaks Facebook: Osiasspeaks/ Twitter: @osiasspeaks
Can the Aperture Light Dome SE be set up in less than 5 minutes? Which Softbox do you use?
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Whats up everybody, thanks for checking out this Video. I got the feeling from watching RUclips videos that setting up this Softbox was difficult. So in this video I set it up in real time, so you tell me if it's worth the trouble of using it as a travel softbox. Follow Me: Instagram: osias_speaks Facebook: Osiasspeaks/ Twitter: @osiasspeaks
The Perfect Echo | A hike up Echo Mountain Which continues to Inspirations Point in Pasadena CA.
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In this video I search for the perfect Echo, up Echo Mountain, and continue the grueling hike up to Inspiration point In Pasadena California. Thanks for checking out my Channel! My goal is to attempt to uplaod 2 to three times a months, bringing you all new hiking spots. My goal is to find the best photography in Southern California, and Film as many hiking locations as possible, giving you soc...
good points and a much needed conversation, i think rigs are great for corporate/wedding shoots.. Especially for longer days - the vmount helps a lot. Monitor helps for cinema lens/mf. Would dial it to the body and lens when doing personal shoots.
I agree, I started down that path and then took a step back . Just learning better skills to pan better with a tripod instead of buying a $800 geared pan head has taught me a lot. I’m taking it slow, only buy what I absolutely need.
Honestly this just seems like a byproduct of professional style equipment being accessible to consumers and some folks don’t realize that if you’re just shooting family trips, you don’t need ANYTHING besides a cheap mirrorless and a kit lens. I would only invest in cinema focused rigs and accessories if I’m getting or planning to get paid. When money comes into play that’s when things like matte boxes, ND, v mount etc comes into play. Personally for myself, I wouldn’t show up to any set without a rig. One of my cameras is a box style cinema cam and the other is a mirrorless that’s useless without a rig. I have at minimum one AC and one gaffer. I need timecode ports for sound. I need Sdi ports for video txs. I need monitors for critical focus and framing. matte box for 4x5 filters. But again it’s because it’s my use case. I think what almost every RUclipsr fails to mention is that different use cases require different tools. RUclipsrs are too busy getting sponsorships so they push whatever hype train is currently leaving the station and a bunch of folks who truly won’t make films past a hobbyist level get sucked into it and think they need all these things. If you’re not getting paid and your not consistently having to support crew as part of your workflow, u can get by with less than 3k worth of gear tbh.
Dam should’ve got a FX6
Good video. I think a lot of creators see the truth of rigs once it's too late. Most of the functionality of your camera is IN your camera. A cage, a matte box, rails, a top handle, etc. don't make your image different. It would be nice if rigging weren't such a common pitch since it doesn't "Supercharge You Camera" or "Make Your Camera a Cinema Camera"
Who designed this mess.
That’s pretty funny, It’s not that bad.. lol
@@OsiasBoyd Man I had to watch your video to figure out how to set it up, appreciate that! I just might not ever collapse it already got weak wrist it was a bit of a struggle.
I just made an update video explaining it a bit more, If you don’t have to collapse it don’t.. check out the new video and set up let me know what you think, and good luck, I’ll be getting the new Aperture light dome soon, I think it’s time for an upgrade..
When I built out my fx3 rig, I ran out of money before I got a v-mount and battery plate.... My work around is funny, when mounted on a tripod I plug everything into a Jackery battery hanging from the tripod. It's funny because it works just fine for power and weighs down the whole rig on the tripod. (I promise I'll take care of that before going to my next gig)
If you wait for a sale you can grab that tripod and head for $600
Get a cage. Strip it down for simple shoots & build it up for complicated shoots. I have a cage that fits around my battery grip.
"Camera rigs makes you look like a pro"? :) Oh, that's why there are so many noobs rigging cameras for no reason :)
For the screen issue when my rig is on a tripod I mount the battery upside down on the rails, so I can see and use the camera screen along with a top mounted monitor.
That’s a good idea, I would have to get a different plate, and rails to do that, the last thing would be controlling setting in front of the camera so I can see the exposure for self recording, I’ll likely need the Shinobi for that..
Haha I fight this fight all the time …I’m preparing to do a solo film project where I’m in front and behind the camera and I’m finding this whole setup too cumbersome to still be creative and not slowed down to get my shots… so now my setup is for client shoots and bragging points only hahahah
Dude story of my life, flip the monitor get it set, lately I’ve been leaving the dirty feed off so I can have a front camera and a rear, thinking of the Shinobi 2 it may be a solution for now…
Great video. Very much needed perspective.
Thank you, appreciate it…
I’ve never used Sony but my free world screen doesn’t black on my a screen
I have a free world, it’s the monitor on the camera that blacks out for Sony, not the external.. what camera do you shoot with?
The screen going black is a Sony problem
Yeah I’m finding that out, looking for a solution, thanks..
Great topic. What’s up fellow Boyd! 🤝
Appreciate it! Thanks..
thanks to show the set up progress! Do you think is better this one even if it is hard to mount or better the SMALLRIG Softbox LA-D85 ?
Good question, I haven’t tried that one, I don’t think you can go wrong with either, but maybe I’ll do a review on it, soon I’ll be buying more modifiers…
Excellent video! So true. I should’ve watched before I rigged mine out. 😅
Thanks you, yeah, I guess my excitement fell as soon as I turned the camera on and attempted to film my first video, but hey we all can learn from each other!!
Rigs are stupid clunky take forever to put together and take appart u cant store them all done up and they are heavy. Everything i dont want on a job, fuck "looking" professional i could care less how i look see the final product then we can talk! Im selling the final product not how i look making the final product. You morons worry about the dumbest shit. Worry about ur skills not how u look smh
Good video but I film naked with my cams 😂 FX6 & ZVE1 🎥 but maybe one day I will rig up my FX6 😉👍🏻
Rig only what's necessary for what you are shooting to get the job done. Be practical, lol..... For run and gun, I keep the mic on the camera, audio is super important to me. I recently stopped using an external monitor all the time and only use it when I can't use the screen on the camera. Rigs look cool, and it is great for clients to see at the shoot, but they can over complicate things. As stated, rig only what's needed. Great vid, I just sub'd to your channel!
"RUclips Journey" = Becoming a full-time RUclipsr?
10:27 This is it!!!!
Monitor and mic is definitely one of my issues where I considered selling my cineeback for.
I make 4k month ad a videographer. All i use is a gimbal and if its off the gimbal its on the tripod with a cage and handle to support a usb battery pack. Camera rig 100% not needed.
Rigging is like legos for adults, its easy to get carried away with it I definitely recommend putting time into thinking about how it rigs out before shoots, better to trial and error it when you have down time and not when in a rush on set But its also important to keep it simple, at a certain point you deck a camera out to be more trouble than its worth..if its holding you back then you've gone too far Currently the most I use my camera for is shooting a youtubers videos and her style is typically very controlled and locked down on sticks, so my rig is pretty decked out with dual 7" recorders, a wireless feed, a follow focus, and a vmount but it's totally impractical for just about anything that isnt locked down in a studio Gotta build it out for what the job requires And there is nothing wrong with keeping it super slimmed down, mirrorless cameras can still be amazing with nothing but a lens and a filter
I rarely fully rig-out my camera anymore . I pretty much had to with my BMPCC4K. Since switching to Sony, I mainly run the basics. I use an external monitor sometimes. But if it's a big client shoot, I put everything on there just for show.
Interesting to see the perspective, but I get it, does rigging it out give you any advantage?
@OsiasBoyd the only advantage I have seen is the client walking in and saying, "Wow, nice setup." Lol. The V-mount does last forever, and the monitor helps with framing and focusing. But it's so heavy. I do use a cinesaddle for handheld work if I need a full rig. I get the same result with or without the rig mostly.
I look at one of your 'negatives' as probably the biggest 'positive' of a rig - increasing camera weight and size - if you do any amount of hand-held shooting (much of what I do...). Taking away the micro-jitters and giving you better more comfortable ergonomic grips/handles for prolonged shooting is huge. If you shoot mostly on sticks or with a gimbal then those advantages disappear of course.
Cool dude, I’m still figuring that portion out, I haven’t taken it on a run/gun shoot yet. I definitely need to still test out the micro jitters, and see if it’s even worth it..
Story of my life. I practically bought everything. From expensive side handles, mattebox, Ninja V, different ND filters, drones, and three closets filled with accessories that I no longer need. And I am not into professional work. I just shoot for pleasure, mostly family trips. Shit that I don't need. Now I have trimmed down my setup. Use the Tilta top flag instead of the mattebox for simplicity, it's easy to attach and detach. My ninja v remains useful, because I have terrible eyesight. It's crazy how RUclips merchants help market things to that you think you need but absolutely don't. Sold most of my lens and just left three boxes of my vintage lens collections. Hopefully, the price will appreciate more and those too will go.
Yeah big investment, definitely kills the vibe for a family event fully rigged out, I guess that’s my purpose for having two cameras I can switch between..
Great perspective.. i used to be like you and i realized the same thing. I own ZVE1 and now i only have the cage for my camera because sony body is made of hard plastic. Just a little extra protection. I no longer put anything else as the heavier the rigging the less i shoot. That is not good. So i’m taking minimalist style.
Yeah anything that stops you from creating is no good, appreciate the comment..
Great video subbed up 🔥
Awesome dude, welcome to the channel, appreciate it
I guess it depends on your rig. My shoulder rig for my FX3 has made shooting way easier and more enjoyable for me. I find it more comfortable to shoot with my cam on my shoulder than in my hands in front of me. The vmount is attached to the shoulder pad and balances the weight. The set up is big but it works.
That’s cool, what kind of a camera do you shoot with? How do you control your camera settings?
You know what I hate that Sony changed on their cameras, and correct me if I'm wrong, but they removed the removable battery door and dummy battery wire hatch. My broke A7III has it but not my A7SIII or my A7RV or A1. Now I always have to have the door open all of the time. It's not the end of the world but I don't want it open all the time where it can get damaged or in the way of things on a few occasions.
For sure
If you remove the side handle on the right side and use the actual camera's grip then you'll be able to reach the buttons. I had the same issue you described of not being able to reach custom buttons because of the cage above the grip, but I got a rhinoceros cage from Smallrig without that part, which solved that issue for me. It also makes the grip bigger if you need that to replace the side handle I recommended that you remove. Personally, I use a clean feed to my monitor and then fold my screen to the side of the v mount batter when I'm not using it. The extra step of folding it out to view settings or touch to track autofocus is annoying but I find it to be acceptable since the monitor gives me a bigger brighter screen over the one on my camera. I hope that helps! Noah
Where do you put your mic? My handle holds the mic, doesn’t fit if I put it on the cafe….
@@OsiasBoyd look up smallrig cold shoe accessories, they have some that screw into the cage to give a cold shoe wherever you want on the cage The 2060 lets you add a cold shoe exactly where you want it The 2879 extends out and puts a cold shoe hanging off the camera BU2736 lets you add one to the side of the camera I'm using a 2881 to mount a RodeGo so I can view the screen at a glance
@@OsiasBoyd I like the side handle on the left.
Thank Osias for this COMPREHENSIVE video. I agree with everything you say. The section that has NEVER been MENTIONED in other people’s videos is why the mic & the external monitor have never been shown together on a rig. Now, you tell me it’s because that will make the rig looks very big. Yes, I will learn how to use my camera completely before trying to build a rig.
lol I think it’s more than that, just forgot to finish the point, The added handle gets clumsy and sort of in the way, it makes it more difficult to reach the custom buttons while holding the handle.. so I think they leave it off because they don’t have it fully figured out.. but I don’t know… it is oddd
@@OsiasBoyd I think there must be a NEGATIVE reason for it because nobody wants to talk about it.
As someone who built my DIY rig, I can assure you wouldn't believe how easy it is to make your own rig that's actually usable. Use aluminium tubing and spark plug clamps for the rails. Buy a used up but professional follow focus, replace bearings, add a whip from a steel wire. Use Makita 14.4V batteries instead of V mount. Dtap can be added, but you can use jack connector if you have a soldering iron.. It all look professional as long as you paint it black. I made a handle of polymer clay, with a pasta machine to make it pretty. You can make it precisely fit your hand. There are also cheap cnc parts that are used to build machines. They are quite affoardable and can be used to make clamps and angle joints. There is one guy, who got a cheap rucksack, a winch with a crank and turned it into an easyrig for $100. The first time I saw a shoulder rig and heard the price, I realised that there's no way I'll drop so much on something this uncomfortable and simple. I still like camera cages, but a lot can be substituted with something without that film gear tax.
Maybe I’ll play around with that idea, never actually thought of it.. thanks..
@@OsiasBoyd The easyrig video is from The Smuggler's DIY Flowline Camera Rig. The wire clamp rig was from cheezycam blog.
The look of your shot is immaculate !
Thanks man appreciate that..
For me, building out a rig is a creative solution for the handheld look. Extra weight helps me focus less on micro jitters and more on my composition and story telling. I love this insight and I appreciate you telling the other side of the story. New subscriber *
Awesome thanks for the sub, I’ll be testing out the hand held look and seeing if it really makes a difference, mostly I’ve been on the tripod, so stay tuned..
I think the problem is that unless you're on a set, you don't really need to rig out your camera. Most mirrorless cameras have everything you need right on the camera. And it's not really difficult to put filters on your lenses, it's just a few seconds to screw them on. And it's not that difficult to carry three or four batteries, and just swap out your battery real quick. I think people get completely consumed with gear, but they never think of actually making art. Or even if they are looking to do corporate work, or weddings, or stuff like that, they just create this gigantic barrier of getting the exact gear that they think they need to do these things that they will probably never do because they actually need this distraction to stop them from actually using their camera that has incredible capability just all by itself. I think this is a great video, because I think it will make people think, why am I even thinking about rigging up my camera? :-) Most monitors are really good on these new cameras, it's so easy to put an inexpensive microphone right on the cold shoe or hot shoe on the top of your camera, or use an inexpensive lavalier mic plugged into something like a zoom h1n, or grab something like a holly landmarks for just over $100 if you just get one channel, I think this is all distraction keeping people from doing what they're really afraid of actually doing. Telling stories. Great video, thanks so much for sharing.
Rock thanks for taking the time to break it down, The why is important, but not always clear especially if you have tunnel vision, solving one problem leads to another, but It was and still is fun to tinker, but I need to be careful and not let it distract me from the bigger goals.. Thanks for sharing..
I love a top handle and the weight it provides. A monitor on and off set is key.
I recommend looking into magnetic filter rings I have a bunch of Xume rings on all of my filters so I can just pop them on and off without screwing Been using them for years, it has saved me sooo much time
all these manufactures and clowns on salary like Caleb doesn't care how those parts will work and make your shooting easier. they just want to make money) rigging up a7s can be more expensive than just go and buy fx6. so that's the point? than i see heavily rigged mirrorless i immediately understand - this is not a professional guy
Yeah, I started thinking that myself… Thanks for the comment..
Great video. Learning our own equipment is key. When you rig your camera it’s like a new camera. On jobs a rig is sometimes for me required, I need to weigh my camera down because I have no IBIS. V mount battery is important which is honestly the main reason I’m rigged out the matte box is for outdoor use for me when with clients. These are tools and you use your tools to get the job done. In my experience I having a rigged out camera with clients is important because you set a standard. It’s like a suit to an interview especially if they have gotten video work done before. Lastly you do what makes the job easier for you. If You have snow tires when it snows put the snow tires on!! I keep my cage on my camera because I do both video and stills long rant but great topic and points!!
Thanks Joseph, yeah it’s a lot to keep in mind but I’m on the Journey, a lot more rigs and equipment to learn and test out… Thanks for your thoughts appreciate it..
Horrible Video. You have NOOOOOOOO clue what you're talking about when it comes to building a Rig. LOL. Everything you've pointed out a child would know how to avoid or fix. SMH.. It's like me wanting to make a movie. So I have to buy a camera body, oh now I have get a lens, ohhh now I have to spend more money and get a memory card, ohhh now I have get a ND filter, and now it's super heavy. Well I guess I should just use my iphone 12 max pro because it's way smaller and I don't need to get a lens or memory card. Mann so getting a camera is going to cost me more money and it's going to be way too big and heavy? Wait I guess that does make sense.
I’m sure you’re a professional, and you got it all figured, like I said in the video there is a lot for me to learn..
@@OsiasBoyd i checked him out and no he is not. pros dont comment negative on amateurs bro.
Thanks man
@@OsiasBoyd don't let this guy get you down, he's no professional He's got a lot of learning to do himself and is trying to make himself feel better by putting others down, he'll get humbled
Guys an ass hat wtf
Biggest struggle with a rig for me is trying to achieve balance with the weight. When you add a lens adapter, monitor and matte box + filters, everything gets pretty front heavy, even with a vmount on the back.
I haven’t bought any filters for my box yet, so I’m sure that will add some good weight to it, so far I’m still using my circular filters, can’t decide if I should get another..
These are some great considerations to have. I don't have a rig on my personal DSLR yet, but I have used rigged-out box-style cinema cameras on professional sets. These small DSLR/Mirrorless cameras are based on a photo-first design - they're not meant to be rigged out, and that's why we run into all these issues. Conversely, cinema cameras are video-exclusive platforms which are designed with rigs in mind. Rigs are meant to make shooting more convenient and frictionless - building them around photo-first cameras is never going to be an ideal solution. Unless you're lucky enough to have separate photo and video cameras, these are the unfortunate compromises you have to make.
Yes it seams like the natural progression is to eventually go Fx6 or Red next, I’m not quite there yet but learning as I go.. thanks for the comment..
This is so true, I have worked with leads and equipment all my life, the more complex the rig, the more that can go wrong, and it does! Yes, I agree there is a use case for rigging, especially the cinema line cameras, but for standalone mirroless, I would strongly recommend thinking twice. The camera is far more flexible for jobs in its natural state.
@OsiasBoyd I run a Canon R3. It has good battery life and AF. there's no need to rig it out. Even to focus my anamorphic lens, I just hit magnify, manual focus, then record, and work a treat. It also flies on a gimbal well and monopod. I have tried mounting monitors and shotgun microphones, but I also find this cumbersome. I record all my sound on recorders either on the person or through a desk off camera and align in post. Works a treat. My main use case is weddings. Therefore, being flexible with your camera is more important than the best rig. 👌 but that maybe different for different use cases.
Totally agree, it’s interesting but testing it all out is fun, my mane thing is battery, I tend to leave my camera running for hours while playing around with settings, lighting etc.
Check out the new Atomos Shinobi II 5.2" HDR Monitor you can change your settings on the monitor and it gives you full restate access to work with.
Will do, do you have one that you use on a Sony camera?
@@OsiasBoyd I dont have the new one but I seen some videos about it here on RUclips.I do have the Ninja V that i use
Nice video. I agree with some of the cons. The monitor isn't really an issue for me as I mostly send out a clean feed and use the tools on the monitor for exposure information. that way, I get a full screen view and have the camera's monitor for all other information.
Yeah it’s not a problem until it is for me, once I’m set up no issues, but not sure how it will be in a run or gun setting..
Appreciate the advice. my stuff hasn't gotten to that level yet but i have a cadge and periodically add stuff to it like a screen. the weight defiantly gets awkward.
Yes sir, Having the cafe is nice, I’m thinking about getting a half cage.
I also have and use A7S3 rigg like yours, I know exactly what you mean. Nice video! Great (and also not) too here that I'm not the only one with these problems 😅
Totally solved one problem just to create 5 more😂😂😂
The “dirty feed” issue is mostly a Sony problem. 😢 Everyone is searching for a monitor that gives you control to workaround the issue. Atomos just released a Shinobi II that gives camera control but you lose custom mode function 💀
Ahhhh I see, really annoying, I saw the Shinobi release, completely confused why this is still an issue in 2024… Really which a decent inexpensive fix, update, comes out soon!! Thanks Alvin..
@@OsiasBoyd the update is now released and it seems to fix all the bugs
You had so much confidens in the start, so i kept watching. Good video.ood video.
Thanks Bee appreciate it