The Alpha Universe YouTube Channel is always cranking out video content for other creatives, and if you haven’t yet subscribed, you could be missing out on the latest happenings from your favorite photographers and videographers. Take an aerial photography adventure with Chris Burkard, learn timelapse from Drew Geraci, and go behind the scenes of a solo climbing documentary with Renan Ozturk. You can also catch the latest buzz and tips for Sony gear, like which lenses are best for wedding and portrait photography, for travel photography or even for other YouTube content creators. Check out some of the latest from the Alpha Universe YouTube Channel below and don’t forget to subscribe to Sony Alpha Universe on YouTube.

Check out some of the latest from the Alpha Universe YouTube Channel below and don’t forget to subscribe to Sony Alpha Universe on YouTube and enter our subscription sweepstakes for your chance to win a Sony ZV-1 camera.

First Take With Chris Burkard – Episode 1

In Episode 1 of First Take With Chris Burkard, a new YouTube series exploring the Sony Artisan Of Imagery’s favorite places, food, culture and things to do, he’s joined by creative L. Renee Blount for an aerial photography adventure. Watch as the two take flight and afterward discuss their shared experience and life as creatives and read more here.

Reframed With Drew Geraci – Episode 1

We also recently premiered a new series called Reframed With Drew Geraci. In Episode 1, the Sony Artisan and timelapse master not only shows you how to shoot a cinematic timelapse, but also how to plan, compose and process your final shots using your mirrorless camera and laptop. Read more here and stay tuned for Episode 2 where Geraci will discuss motion-control timelapse and motion-control video to amplify what you can do with your timelapse.

Sony Field Notes: Reality Test –Solo Climbing with Alex Honnold & Renan Ozturk 

The latest episode of Field Notes goes behind-the-scenes with adventure filmmaker and Sony Artisan Renan Ozturk as he teams up with professional rock climber Alex Honnold and director Jon Griffith to document Honnold's solo climbing journey throughout the U.S. and Europe. Ozturk was filming the behind the scenes story of, “The Soloist VR,” a two-part virtual reality documentary series that recently premiered on Oculus TV. Watch as he captures the rare and intimate moments from the project and read more here.

Wedding & Portrait Photography Lens Guide With Taylor Jackson

In this video, wedding and portrait photographer Taylor Jackson shares his favorite prime and zoom lenses that are great for both wedding and portrait photography. Watch as he provides overviews for the Sony 85mm f/1.4 G Master, Sony 55mm f/1.8, Sony 24mm f/1.4 G Master, Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master plus a special bonus lens, the Sony 35mm f/1.4 G Master, and explains why you’ll find each in his wedding and portrait photography kits.

Best Lenses For Travel Photography With Allison Anderson

In this video you can learn about the best lens options and focal lengths for travel photography with travel creator and Alpha Collective member Allison Anderson. Watch as she shares more about her go-to lenses all things travel – the Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master, Sony 24-105mm f/4 G, Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 G Master, Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master II, Sony 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 G Master and the Sony 35mm f/1.4 G Master.

Top Lenses For YouTube & Content Creators With Lizzie Peirce

Popular YouTuber and content creator Lizzie Peirce has experience making all kinds of videos for the platform. Watch below as she shares her favorite Sony lenses for content creation – the Sony 35mm f/1.4 G Master, Sony 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 G Master, Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 G Master, Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master and the Sony 85mm f/1.4 G Master – and provides details on why they’re great for both YouTube content and corporate video production.