UAP Files Podcast

UAP Files Podcast S4|E4 Ian Lauer

Ever try filming a UFO or glowing orb in the night sky… and your video turns into a shaky, blurry mess?
In this video, we break down exactly how to film better UFO footage using an iPhone (and any smartphone), so your clips come out clearer, steadier, and more believable.In this interview, we talk about why most “UFO videos” look bad, the biggest recording mistakes people make in the moment, and the simple settings + techniques that can instantly improve your results — even in low light.
We also cover how to keep your footage useful for analysis, so viewers can actually see what you saw.
Today I’m joined by Ian Lauer, an astrophotographer and night sky specialist who spends more time outside in the dark looking up than most people ever will.
Ian’s built a reputation for capturing stunning low-light imagery of the sky, and he also tests and compares different camera setups, including what’s possible with everyday tech like smartphones.
That’s exactly why I wanted to have him on The UAP Files Podcast—because before any of us go spending money on expensive sensors, night vision, thermals, or telescopes, the reality is most people are working with what they already have in their pocket: an iPhone.
Ian’s the perfect person to speak to about how to get the absolute best out of basic gear, what settings and techniques actually matter, and how to avoid the common mistakes that make sky footage look worse than what we’re seeing with our own eyes.

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LINKS
Ian Lauer Astro YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/⁨@ianlauerastro⁩ 
Ian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianlauerastro/UAP Files IG: https://www.instagram.com/uap_files/#UFO #UAP
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UAP Files Podcast S4|E3 | Ray Hermens
In this episode I'm joined by Ray Hermens who lives out in Rolleston, near Christchurch, New Zealand and captures UFOs/UAPs on camera and recently sent some over for me to take a look at and I thought it was a good idea to get a bit of extra context and some data points by speaking to the man himself.Ray's a lovely guy and I'm super thankful he supports the UAP Files Podcast and agreed to jump on for a quick chat - thanks Ray!Like, subscribe, and join the conversation in the comments.Want to support the channel? Please consider buying me a coffee ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/uapfilesLINKSUAP Files IG: https://www.instagram.com/uap_files/#UFO #UAP #ORB #UAPFILES #uapfilespodcast #NEWZEALAND

CIGMAN 4K NIGHT VISION (CNVPRO) – Honest Review & Giveaway 👽📡CIGMAN were kind enough to let me get my hands on one of their CNVPRO 4K Night Vision Binoculars to test and review — and as always, this is my honest, unbiased feedback.

In this video, I:
📦 Unbox the CNVPRO
🏠 Test it indoors in pitch-black conditions
🌲 Take it outdoors🛸 Use it for sky watching
🔦 Test both Low Light mode and IR (infrared) mode
🎥 Show actual footage captured
🎙️ Share my honest thoughts on image quality, usability, and real-world performance

This is part of my ongoing goal to review tech under £500 — especially equipment that makes sense for UFO / UAP observation — and this one sits well below that, currently priced at under £200 with free delivery on the CIGMAN website.

What’s in the box?
CNVPRO Night Vision Binoculars
Instruction manual & quick reference guide
Product award literature
Microfibre cleaning cloth
Carabiner compass
64GB memory card included (ready to use out of the box)
USB-C to USB-C cable
Detachable shoulder strap

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LINKS
CIGMAN CNVPRO: https://uk.cigman.com/products/cnvpro-night-vision-binoculars
CIGMAN on IG: https://www.instagram.com/cigmantools?igsh=dm0weWI4anpuazJh
UAP Files IG: https://www.instagram.com/uap_files/

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UAP Files podcast S4|E2 | Peter Osborne Chris Bledsoe is one of the most recognisable and talked-about figures in the modern UFO community. As the author of UFO of God and a regular presence across documentaries, television shows, and podcasts, his experiences—and the footage associated with them—have become a focal point for both belief and debate.Recently, new attention has been drawn to a piece of UFO footage connected to the Bledsoe family after my friend and regular collaborator Peter Osborne took a closer look at it. Peter comes from a technical art background and has spent many years enhancing, restoring, and analysing imagery and video. His work isn’t about adding information that isn’t there, but about extracting what already exists in the data—clarifying structure, motion, and detail that is otherwise difficult or impossible to see.While working with the Bledsoe family, Peter enhanced sections of their UFO footage, and what emerged on close inspection appeared to show structured forms—what some viewers have interpreted as numbers or symbols—within the orb itself. Once this material surfaced, it quickly spread across social media and forums, igniting intense discussion, scepticism, excitement, and attempts at debunking.Given the reaction, it felt essential to slow the conversation down and actually walk through the process. In this episode of the UAP Files Podcast, Peter joins me to explain exactly what he did, what tools were used, what wasn’t done, and what the footage does—and does not—show. Together, we look at the enhanced video, still frames, and the most common criticisms and counter-arguments that have emerged online.This is not about asking you to accept a conclusion. It’s about transparency, method, and letting people see the work for themselves. Whether you believe the footage is extraordinary, mundane, misinterpreted, or still unresolved, this conversation is about understanding how image enhancement works, where its limits are, and how easily narratives can form once imagery enters the public domain.Like, subscribe, and join the conversation in the comments.Want to support the channel? Please consider buying me a coffee ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/uapfilesLINKSPeter's YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@truthinfocusufo?si=pWYm45GoTd6I6Ft9Peter's IG: https://www.instagram.com/crossplot99?igsh=MTdzOG56dzRkOHFwMw==Peter's Previous Bledsoe Orb Enhancement: https://youtu.be/gevK8dEd-9Q?si=eNpS-lvii63EPnMY#UFO #CHRISBLEDSOE #uapfilespodcast #GREENORB #BLEDSOEORB

Today we look through the recent imagery the green orb captured by Chris Bledsoe at the State of the World Forum / Wrightsville Beach and enhanced by Peter Osborne (from Youtube channel "Truth In Focus UFO")

Full Episode drops at 8pm GMT tonight!