Taste Testing Coffee for the Coffee Shop

[@PhilEdwardsInc]

I would watch the C-Stand comprehensive explainer!

[@ChrisFloyd]

Please!

[@TyTheCamGuy]

Like the almost hour long Tesla video. I think it'd be fun.

[@berinjelablues]

Yesssss. A very usefull tool.

[@ReelKineticActionDesign]

Yes, please do!

[@El_Danno]

From a kid who grew up in a coffee shop I can confidently say your nervousness and excitement is totally comprehensible. It is no joke running a business like that, you should know more than anyone. There's just a few things I'd recommend: -Always clean the tables after the customers leave (I've seen lots of places skip this step, leaving the customer to set the previous customers things aside and only getting a clean table after ordering); -Clean the floor as regularly as possible, don't leave it for the end of the day; -If you have bathrooms available for the customers, don't have them ask for the key to go do their necessities. People tend to get embarrassed and it's a common reason for people to dislike certain establishments; -Try to innovate, this means anything you want it to mean, it may not always work but at least you'll have fun; -Smile; I think you probably already know those tips but just in case. Either way, I hope that the project goes really well, quite a shame I can't visit. PS:. If you're interested in trying some portuguese coffee let me know, Gene. I can send it to your PO box :)

[@ToroMateo]

Love the tips! Thanks a lot Danno.

[@whosjozikolnik]

i gotta say I really really love how Kari is more and more involved in the vlogs she really feels like a staple of the channel now (which she is). keep it up Kari & Gene! love your channel

[@peekay1977]

TIP from a long-term coffee shop owner: Do your "MISE EN PLACE"!!! Prepare everything you need in advance, so you never get into trouble when you are stressed. To have all the important things around you, like ingredients and work-tools, makes working 90% easier. Come early, be prepared, start your work relaxed. You learn to do your "MISE EN PLACE" in tourism academies on the very first day ;)

[@ChristianWheel]

Peter McKinnon: I sometimes make coffee in my videos. PotatoJet: Hold my mug.

[@AuthenTech]

I used to work in a roaster/coffee shop, it was a great learning experience! Can't wait to visit the new coffee shop someday.. a secret map sounds sweet 🏴‍☠️

[@jhonnyviquez4206]

Can’t ignore the Rocket Appartamento there in the shot. That’s home espresso machine goals right there!

[@luigivillejo8584]

congrats on the coffee shop:))) dang, I can't believe I was late for the party. We have a family-owned coffee shop and the one thing I've learned that keeping it running through the pandemic is that, someone should oversee every corner of your services. Like in a very passionate way, to push it through the first stages. I've been learning the process of the whole coffee thing from the cherry to cup and it's really a whole level of knowledge to uncover and digest. I really underestimated the process😅. I've been informally training as a barista and it took me like a solid 6 months to get the art decent, and another year in trying to understand the concept of calibrating an espresso. Food theory and all that jazz play an important role in that. Don't ever compromise with your barista, because they will really make the difference, believe me.

[@ItsArmanLopez]

Hey Gene, I was always curious. Do you do any narrative work? Would be dope to see what kind of short films you’d produce!

[@justindono]

Bro good question

[@alexsobrino]

Kari: Sam is adulting better… Image: shows Sam sharing his poop app 🤣🤣🤣

[@LokeyTavs]

So stoked for the coffee shop!

[@HardcastleCreatives]

Hey Gene! I would love to send you guys some coffee to taste from the coffee shop that I shoot content for. My wife is their Production Manager and handles all wholesale and all things partners. The company is Fulton Street Coffee Roasters located in Fresno, CA and we focus on fair trade coffee. Basically we make sure that the coffee farmers where we source our beans are paid properly and taken care of. No cutting corners. Since you liked the Guatemala roast the most, I would recommend a Kenya or Ethiopia. Let me know if that is something you'd be interested in getting sent! Love the videos and been a long time fan, viewer, subscriber, and dog lover.

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[@samuelodan2376]

2:44 “custom sweater, says Potato Jet, I will send you to Jesus, emotional damage,” Sounded just like him, lol.

[@Darkmage4]

I recently just got into coffee. (Somewhat) dark roast is eh. I have to have tons of sugar and sweetener, and all that because it's wayyyy to bitter. Idk when I'll ever be out in Cali, but I'll have to check it out eventually! Live all the way in Wisconsin.

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[@boshxc]

so cool y'all chose the Guatemalan coffee!!! as a Guatemalan that makes me proud, although without sounding too snobby, I'm not surprised. Gene you now have to take the team for a coffee tour down to Guatemala, it's an awesome experience and one I know everyone would enjoy! congrats!

[@ConorORegan]

These vlogs are always great

[@aov_james]

0:30 hahahaha that look and Gene's realizing no go moment is just so hilarious

[@ScottJWaldron]

Glad to see your coffee startup moving forward! I didn't know Smallrig made lights. That looks pretty nice.

[@chrisrock340]

The look on Kari's face when you started the unboxing on the counter was priceless!

[@DmitryBabanov]

You guys are so cheerful all the time. I wish I was the same. Thank you for the vlog!

[@paternocappelli8706]

I have an Aputure 100x and 200d.. I've had them since they came out and by far I love them! They are great for an "at-home" studio set-up but I've used it for freelance work too.. but its a hassle looking for an AC plug. Might have to invest in the Aputure 2-Bay Aputure station to help. I also feel like they fixed the fan noise of the 200d so its amazing!

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[@charlesenewkirk4216]

Let’s goooo!! Loving the regular vlogs!

[@christiantheimprovguy1769]

Eeeeeeeee! I'm so excited for your coffee project! I wanna take a road trip through la when it's done just to stop by!

[@brianesquinas]

Any thoughts on having a “potato jet” specialty coffee and what would be it’s mix? 😅

[@Nooely]

I love how there just normally sits an Arri Alexa on the dining table. You reached everything in life 😂

[@elishageorgevlogs9971]

C stand video yes!!👌😍

[@IXISSV]

I used a T bar light stand to hold up my gazebo roof while I fixed it after a storm! They do come in handy 👍👍 oh, and when I moved, I too used it as a clothes hanger 😁🥳

[@keinishikawa4159]

I shoot all the time in San Pedro, and it's been awesome seeing you going around there and PV area! I love the idea of film/shooting location cards! I just randomly go to places but having a guide would be great!

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[@MrRhinobighorn]

Keep being amazing 👏 you guys make it look easy.

[@nadkarni.create]

You should call Peter McKinnon to taste test coffee.. it gonna be a fun episode

[@markkut]

And that's why you can always have one more c-stand haha Super pumped y'all cupped those coffees blindly and all agreed on the same one!

[@MrRhinobighorn]

Hey Gene have you made a vlog on where the cameras are made? I have a Nikon still haven't upgraded to the Canon yet can't decide Canon or Sony.

[@Jeffrigerator]

A list of photo spots around San Pedro would be super useful!!

[@rockylikm]

Definitely going to pop over to that coffee shop whenever i get a chance to go to LA

[@ronflores7]

Yes do how to properly use a c stand. I did not even know theres a side to put the lights

[@samuelt7961]

Your videos are the highlight of my week

[@ChrisParayno]

I love the idea of the secret password. more places need this to happen. Can't wait to see that coffee shop bloom!

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[@JustinMyersPhoto]

Pumped to see more of the coffee shop stuff and what you guys do with that!

[@ezrarichardson279]

I want that video on C stands please! Would be very nice!

[@Akidsperspective1]

Do you have any plans for the Summer? Traveling ✈️

[@chair_smesh]

My yorkie is the same. Always growling when he wants something

[@GeorgeDemner]

so dope seeing someone get into coffee! Would love to open a shop myself, one day it WILL happen. Good luck!

[@actionjacksonpromos]

Geeeeeeene!! I’m just learning lighting and how to shape it. I have 3 Amaran 200x’s and I love them. They’re perfect for my small production company and we’ll upgrade to bigger Aputure setup as we grow. I use the Aputure light dome and 2 lanterns which have worked great on every situation. Picking up some bounce boards too. Plus that Sidus Link, couldn’t be happier. Cheers Gene and Karry!

[@donb.puryearjr.8699]

Great video posting as usual. Always look forward to this. By the way, just purchased one of your t-shirts, I really like the PJ insignia.....

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[@cablaza]

PLEASE do that shooting map thing. I'll go out there and do a POV photowalk as soon as soon as its available.

[@HoonTV]

😂😂😂 that look on Kari’s face about the boxes on the bench

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[@Roy5202]

1:00 Can you go into detail about light discoloration? In other words, how can you tell if a video light has become discolored? I bought some Arri 650W Fresnel lights off eBay two years ago, and I think they look fine. Is there a way to calibrate video lights to account for any shift in color? 3:21 Also, everything you said about c-stands perfectly matches what I learned in my studio photography class. Our professor even tested us on those "rules" about c-stands.

[@GeneNagata]

Arri Fresnel lights are super clean. Color shifts are for LED, and some other sources like HMI. But if it has an Arri logo on it, you don’t have to worry. Lol

[@randallcrisp3266]

As an African... I can say you need to try East African gesha coffee. Life changing

[@zapsizzle]

I recently got the Aputure Amaran 100D which I believe is comparable to the Smallrig and it's great! Not able to go on battery power however, but it's a solid choice over the dated Godox sl60w. I heard the 200D has a bad fan noise so not sure on that one...

[@ben_davis]

Do you think the coffee shop will be open by the summer? I’ll be in LA for a few weeks and would love to come by!

[@gwaddles]

Awesome work

[@bonafidesimmons6237]

The end of the vlog, Kari is just looking you up and down with hungry eyes! Lol

[@ZachShurtz]

5:22 Did I just see Kari understand Gene's camera talk and recommend a camera? Haha she's learning!

[@QWSfilms]

I cant wait to visit the coffee shop single origin Guatemala is the best....always. I think photog/Video/camera decor would be awesome.

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[@andrewstewart6689]

C Stand video is a must!

[@mithileshlokhande]

I waited a week for this!!!! Finally!

[@puspawangistudio]

Kari : Do you want to show them the building? Gene ADHD : Yeahhhh wohooooo f*%k yeahhhhhhhh Gene : That'll have to wait Gene's ADHD : Awhhhhhhhhh

[@bjriag]

Dude the map idea would be awesome.

[@ronflores7]

Next time i am in califas i am going to have some of your cafe!.

[@marioafig]

Viva Guatemala! you guys are welcome to visit anytime! we'll fly some drones in epic places and have a great time.

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[@AquariumShed]

Ha. I also started fpv drone because of you, also crashed, also gave up, and it was the most useless endeavour too because my channel is all about fish tanks.... 🤣 Was still super fun tho! Advice in the future on how to shoot really specific thing's such as aquariums would be great Potato Jet content I think! 👍

[@CoffeeandWater]

Glad to see you're using Acaia scales with your coffee! Hit me up if you ever have any questions.

[@CoffeeandWater]

I would suggest checking out Onyx Coffee based out of Arkansas. They consistently win roasting and barista championships. They have a great wholesale education program too.

[@marcofelarco]

The way Gene said that Long Beach is close. It looked as if he wanted to say, “Uncomfortably close.” Hahaha

[@stoelpootj]

Coffee and c-stands. Sounds like a good video. Cheers from the Netherlands

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[@JoshSchorle]

I know a whole video on C-Stands probably wouldn’t perform well, but as someone who’s looking into getting one eventually (for lights or overhead camera rigs) I’d totally watch it so I know what to look for in a GOOD C-Stand and what I should have in order to mount X, Y, or Z.

[@JC-qj2sl]

Guatemala in da house!!!! I love you all liked our coffee :) if you coul share which one was so i can try and find it here will be awesome, thanks!

[@ToroMateo]

Hola! Es el Bourbon Caturra de la finca Familia Villatoro ☕️ Enjoy!!!

[@JC-qj2sl]

@@ToroMateo Muchas gracias por la informacion, vere como lo consigo para probarlo. Exitos con el coffee shop ☕

[@MIRAJADESIGN]

Guatamalen is my favorite coffee!

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[@StefSchuddinck]

kitchen looking good!!!

[@billyoung9538]

This is probably a ridiculous thing to post here, but one of my friends introduced me to Beanstock Hazelnut Coffee, roasted in Wellfleet, MA, and it is so good that I get to custom shipped to where I live in NY. Everyone who I've ever let try it swears it's one of the best tasting Hazelnut Coffee's they've ever had. I know it's a much, much further distance to CA, and I'm not sure how well it would hold up to the shipping distance , but if it does it is some truly AMAZING coffee.

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[@gabincostes]

5:08 perfect timing

[@user-eo3qo7kt4n]

Have you ever been to Vienna (Austria)

[@Benjosivo]

The Shift key !! I feel that it is a very old story !

[@boinkinsen]

yes, a video on C-stands!

[@MrRhinobighorn]

Gene maps what a great 💡 idea

[@hukmai]

I second the C stand video! Also second channel idea potato Threat! The edgey Dylan centic side of potato jet

[@RemmyBones]

Gene seems to really want that battery to explode 😂

[@emilianomarquez1629]

I want a video about lighting rigging solutions. I've worked in cinema, but not enough to know how to rig a car. Hang an arri sun from a rope outside a building or how to use flags properly. I guess that's a full udemy course or workshop at the ASC.

[@MrRhinobighorn]

Everyday clean clean clean 👌

[@petadang]

What's that FPV channel you said should be coming out? Love the vlogs dude, you kept me entertained through a lot of the covid lock downs in 2021

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[@JosiahMinks]

Love these videos!

[@lawtownonline]

Would love a "photo location guide"!

[@kyra_james]

Fun! Thanks for talking about ADHD I just got diagnosed and tried medication- a kid’s dose because I was nervous, and it didn’t work! I’ll be dialing it in to find the right amount. It’s reassuring seeing other people talk about this! I thought I was a failed adult but things are starting to make sense! Keep making videos! Hi Kari!!!!!

[@HardyOh]

0:30 I know this face. You listen to this face well. 5:35 This is some /r/watchpeopledieinside material. I love how Kari is listening and smiling and supporting Gene. 14:35 Hey! I have this shirt! It's an awesome shirt! Real quick, Gene when you're recording these vlogs, do you guys talk/converse the same way on and off camera? Just curious if you or Kari has ever reflected back or if you guys talk about the vlogs themselves. Can't wait for the soft opening/grand opening!

[@PrettyCoolVlog]

Are the colors...different?

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[@StillMovingMedia]

Tough job but someone has to do it ☕️ 👌

[@zacgrimaldo]

With your house renovation expertise, are you and Kari doing the coffee shop build out?! Also, you need to do a C-stand class, Ive seen some scary misuse wacky rigging on YT!

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[@SWAY_ON_FPV]

how my mum looks at me when I talk tech to her (5:46) no one in my home or school understand tech

[@maximoon146]

Hey Gene! I have been away from watching youtube for a long time but it is great seeing you kept up with this channel and potato jet! awesome news about the coffee shop! I live in DC but I will come to Cali when it opens! good luck with everything! :)

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[@SuperNicktendo]

I'm actually working on getting a behavioral coach to address some issues that I have had with anxiety and productivity. Nervous but ultimately what's best for me

[@AiringAustin]

I need me some Girl Scout thin mint coffee.

[@YeBoiKallie]

Please make that video about c stands

[@ArgoFowl]

love your videos, wish they were daily :-)

[@jxmt018897]

Gene, can you do an episode where you show us your bike gear please?

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[@JohnnySnipes]

You love to see it !!!!

[@ParkerHallberg]

I have an Amaran 100d, love it. Sure it is comparable with the small rig. Love the ADHD talk. Growing up I had ADD, working In restaurants help me learn to focus by being screamed at. Still have to focus on focusing.

[@cementinquentin]

Gene, if you're going to give away (secret) cards with shooting locations, maybe you could start numbering or titling your vlog posts and you could list those locations on the card in relation to the episode they appeared in, like a Hollywood tour star map.

[@ericanderson1753]

Morningsong Coffee Roasters. Grand Rapids, MI. You won’t be sorry.

[@adambobroy7682]

C stand video would be great.

[@stephenjuk8910]

Well now I’ve gotta pause Ant-Man to watch this vlog! Priorities.

[@AidanandAssociates]

I have never really commented but Gene I have been watching basically since the beginning of 2020 haha. I just have never really commented haha. Anyways just wanted to say that your videos are the best and I hope you continue posting forever