I got to spend a few weeks helping shoot scenes for the Michigan Ice Film, all about ice climbing in Northern Michigan. I shot, I snowshoed, and I froze my ass off. Here's why.
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Blog for Wilkinson Visual, aerial and documentary video production and photography services in Lexington, Kentucky.
I started writing articles for Resource Magazine's online component, resourcemagonline.com. In this recent post, I break down how I setup and shoot a high volume of timelapses when I'm working on video productions. The focus is more on settings and how to have them working for you while you're busy doing other things (like shooting video!)
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One of the benefits to living in the southwest is easy access to both desert and mountain regions. A month or so ago, I found an amazing, and free, location to go exploring in called Valley of the Gods.
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What started as a conversation at Zingerman's in Ann Arbor, then turned into a series of shoots in Kentucky and Michigan, then was spun on its head with VISA travel issues, now sits contained as a series of zeroes and ones on a hard drive that is the size of my hand. I've been plugging away at the massive undertaking that is editing a feature-length documentary film, and there is still plenty of work to be done.
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I’m sharing with you my favorite editing tricks that I find make for better cuts and ultimately make videos easier to watch. You might already do some of these editing tricks, but if not you should definitely try them out.
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While sharing drinks with a friend, he started inquiring as to how I’m able to supplement my income with video editing projects. The more we talked, the more I realized that a lot of people have the ability and skill to do it, but they don’t understand the small things that can make or break being successful at it. In this post, I’ll share what I’ve learned about being a freelance editor.
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I'm always being asked for my recommendations on what camera, lens, or light to buy. This answer changes with the times, but also depends on your project. I've compiled a list of 3 different kits for you consideration based on project and budget. You're welcome.
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I ran away from Colorado to one of my favorite sport climbing crags – The Red River Gorge in Kentucky. This was all about climbing, hanging with old friends, and giving myself a break from the hard work it takes to be an independent producer.
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Work has started to pick up for me in the Cortez/Durango area, and just like the weather with the current changing of the season, when it rains, it pours.
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I got my hands on the new 4k-ready Panasonic GH4, along with a few lenses, to test out for a few weeks. In my fstoppers article, I display a fully edited video that was cut from footage I shot with this unit, and then I go on to talk about its strengths and weaknesses.
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This all started when I was in North Carolina, producing a corporate video project that had been in development for more than six months. I was directing a crew all week long to shoot interviews and b-roll at a huge electronics repair facility. After one of our shoot days, I saw a job posting from photographer Zach Sutton and Gary Martin of RGG EDU, both of whom happen to be fellow writers with me at fstoppers.com. They needed a behind the scenes shooter in Albuquerque for about a week.
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With daytime temperatures in the upper 80s and relentless swarms of gnats and biting flies, a small group of climbers made their way to Indian Creek in Utah for a couple days of rock climbing. I was along to climb and check out the landscape with some photography.
Read MoreKnown for it’s top of the line outdoor adventure camera bags and backpacks, F-Stop Gear recently unveiled the Loka Ultralight, or “UL,” a revision of the popular Loka backpack. Head over to Fstoppers.com for the full video and written review.
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Things are finally starting to pick up a bit in this small town called Cortez which I call home. I've been able to join a group of climbers, and every Monday we are able to get together for some chill climbing and socializing. Much needed after a long day of blogging and editing!
Read MoreA subject I know all too well: Relocating. When it comes to building a video production and photography business, it can take years to cultivate good clients, get high paying and interesting projects, and form relationships with reliable help. If you move, losing that local network can take a huge toll on your business.
Read the full article on Fstoppers.com.
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I spent 3 weeks in freezing cold Michigan to shoot ice climbers, and enjoy some time back in my home state with friends new and old. In this post, I'll share images, videos, and some background from my crazy frozen adventure!
Read MoreDuring its 30-day run, and weeks of planning that went into it beforehand, I got my own crash course in fundraising and marketing while trying to raise $10,000 through Kickstarter for the Ascending India project. I’ll share what I learned in this article.
Read MoreThe documentary project Ascending India that I had been working on for the past 6 months, and spent countless hours planning, fundraising, hosting a kickstarter, shooting clips for, and preparing to travel to India to complete? I was denied entry into the country, and a film that would stand to benefit the country of India was almost ruined from their own actions. I share my story inside.
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I had the privilege to accompany a tour arranged by The American Friends of Turkey. The tour was 10 days of both Istanbul and the western coast, two distinctly different feels of the country, both extraordinary! Istanbul was beautiful, old, new, growing, or rather, bursting. I was surprised at how little hassle I got in the touristy areas (some to be sure) and how lovely the Turkish people are. <br>
For the full article, head over to Eleanor's personal blog.
Read MoreMy passion is shooting outdoor lifestyle and documentary projects, and those shoots often require me to be on the go and in remote areas. Historically, getting an expensive jib or crane in those locations was not possible. With the Aviator Carbon Fiber Travel Jib, taking a jib into the field is not only possible, but easy for everyone. I reviewed this piece of equipment in a video and written article for fstoppers.com.
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