Adrian's Journal

I recently got my hands on the Ulanzi MT-84 Magnetic Tripod Stand. Here’s a quick breakdown from my unboxing and testing:  First Impressions & Unboxing Right out of the box, the MT-84 feels solid. It’s compact and lightweight, which is what you need when you’re on the move.  Setup & Features The setup is fast:  - Extend the Legs: The tripod base is sturdy and provides a stable platform.   - Telescopic Pole: It extends to a good height, 1.53m, giving you flexibility for different angles, whether you're shooting from a desk or need a higher perspective.  - Magnetic Mount: The magnetic connection is strong and secure. My phone snaps right on, perfectly centered. No more fiddling with clamps or brackets.  Testing it Out I used it in a few different scenarios:  - As a desktop tripod: Perfect for shooting talking head videos for my tutorials. The adjustable head makes it easy to get the angle just right.  - As a handheld selfie stick: When...

​I wasted my AI credits so you don't have to. ​My goal was to create that cool IKEA-style "empty room assembly" effect using the Veo 3 AI video generator.  My initial prompts using natural language were a complete failure.  ​Then I switched to the structured JSON format.  ​Instead of just talking to the AI in natural language, JSON lets you give it a precise blueprint. It gives you direct control over every detail, like: ​→ Subject: What's in the scene. → Action: What it's doing. → Context: Where it's happening. → Style: The look and feel (e.g., "stop motion," "hyper-realistic"). → Technicals: Even specific lighting and camera angles.  ​The best part is that the prompt is clean, easy to read, and reusable for other projects.  The difference in results was night and day.  ​I've shared the exact JSON prompt I used in the link below in the comments. Feel free to copy it and try it for yourself.  ​What are your go-to tricks for getting bett...