Tag: filmmaking
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Climbing into 2019: projects, writing, and WordPress
I’ve been meaning to create more updates on this blog, but again, I’ve been slammed with more work than ever before as things start to transition once again in my life. While it’s challenging, I’m also learning to appreciate time management more than I ever have before. Projects that have been backed up for weeks…
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Film contests, time, & deadlines
Last month was the annual 48 Hour Film Project for Pittsburgh. I’ve participated in several of those contests in the past, even taking on the role of team leader. Unfortunately, for this contest, I had to step away. I’ve probably touched on this before, but it’s great experience that really tests your talents as a…
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Behind the camera with Reckless Amnesiac
After discussing the next big project by Reckless Amnesiac, I was offered to assist with the first two episodes of the hilarious series known as Hobo Hunters. It was a fantastic experience and I’m always honored to work with the legendary Ian Altenbaugh and Joe Bucci. SHAMELESS PLUG: For more on the series and the…
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Soap Box: Relationships as professionals and effects on the job
Moving into 2018, I wanted to look back and touch upon some tidbits of knowledge that picked up along the way. It has been a great journey so far and I’m very appreciative of everyone that has come into my life. I have made some strong bonds that I am very proud of. As creatives,…
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Leading up to 2017; Wrapping ‘Body Farm’
The crew at the West Virginia State Penitentiary “Many years in the making”. That’s one way to describe it. And a great way to pick up where I left off. After the venture that was 5 Minutes, my first 48 Hour Film Project, the majority of that crew were able to come back together to…
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Canon EOS 6D: Findings and Experiences
When your abilities as an artist evolve, your tools of the trade tend to evolve with it. For two solid years, I operated a prosumer Canon EOS Rebel T2i. It had its perks. It was cheap and well-rounded. But, it also had its downfalls. The crop sensor and limited depth and quality were beginning to…
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Some of That ‘New Year, New You’…Stuff.
“What makes an excellent screenplay? Is it the size of the bridges that are blown up or the number of cars that crash in the first ten minutes of the film? Or is it the characters and what they say and feel?” Take a moment and let that sink in. “We all know the answer…
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"5 Minutes to What?!"
So, I worked on a film this summer. It was a bloody mess. Just an absolute bloody mess. It was absolutely horrifying…oh, let me clarify. I’m talking about film CONTENT, not the film itself, nor the production. The shoot was fantastic. The cast and crew were fantastic. The overall experience was fan-freakin’-tastic! What started out…
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GoPro Studio 2.0 Now Available
Though not a personal update per say, I do own a GoPro Hero 3, so to hear the announcement that GoPro had just released an update for their studio software, I was rather giddy. I haven’t had a chance to test the software myself, but from what I’ve read, it is exponentially better than the…
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Taking "Quick" Detours
Well, I’ve had some good news over the past few weeks. It seems like good and bad things come in consecutive groups for me. Luckily, it was a number of good things this time around. Image from http://www.adobe.com I was able to get both my PC motherboard and Nexus 7 back from my repair shop. Meanwhile,…
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