First Cisco buried the Flip. Now Kodak is getting ready to deep-six its entire camera line, including its pocket video cameras. Somewhere out there, Sony is throwing its Bloggie division a great big party.

As a general rule, people don't like being on camera. Unless they're in a profession where being photographed is a norm, people generally feel a certain level of discomfort when you put a camera in their face. This makes compelling interviews for your social media channels more difficult to achieve and less effective in the eyes of your viewers. So what are you doing shoving that cheap shoot-and-share video camera right in their face?

I've tried many different styles of camera cases over the years, and I know what I like. Maybe it's a personality thing, but I tend to prefer the style of case that lays flat and features adjustable dividers. Other styles like the top-loading variety tend to frustrate me more than help me when I'm on a video shoot. And the thrifty side of me wants a well-designed, versatile case that opens up and lays all my gear out for easy picking. The AmazonBasics camera backpack is a pretty good choice for the thrifty lenser on the go.

"What resolution should my social media videos be in?" This is a question I get a lot. With the popularity of high-definition video, especially in video cameras, there's a lot of confusion of what resolution to make your social media videos. Should you 1080p? Does it matter?

Name a time you've had to dash off to a last minute video or photo shoot in perfectly-ideal lighting conditions. We know you couldn't. That's why it's nice to carry a little lightning in your camera case.

I consider myself a quality hawk who likes to be flexible and do it it all on the cheap. When I want to record great audio on the go, I don't want to limit myself to just microphones with 1/8" minijack or USB plugs. I want to take my regular mics, but I don't want to spend a bunch of money or lug bulky gear around. Behringer has the answer.

When you upload videos to YouTube -- whether it's personal or professional -- it's more than just a place to host your stuff. It's a calling card to yourself (or your brand).

Local TV journalists don't just bring you the news. They're information surgeons. They know how to slice and dice ten pounds of data and fit it into a one-pound box.