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Thanks for dropping by. Here you will find my thoughts on shooting both DV and HDV and some meanderings on my film passion. Updated sporadically.

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Putting a Dream on Hold

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April 30, 2008 04:24 PM	Views:612 Favorited:0 Comments:13
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Life is full of compromises and I'm finding myself facing another one.Last November, I was let go from an 8-year graphic design job and decided to use that opportunity to change careers and try to go full time doing work with my camera.At first, there seemed to be great potential

Vienna Teng Video Shoot - Part One

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February 08, 2008 07:45 AM	Views:162 Favorited:0 Comments:0
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I got a call out of the blue in November from a director I'd known only from a film forum I frequent (dvxuser.com)

Digital Therapy - Free Ain't What It Used To Be

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December 02, 2007 08:38 AM	Views:77 Favorited:0 Comments:0
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Over the years, I have spent countless hours sharing the knowledge I have gained working with my camera and studying film. The people on the receiving end are not the only beneficiaries, however, because I love being a teacher

Cinematographer for Hire

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November 12, 2007 04:03 PM	Views:127 Favorited:0 Comments:0
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Last Monday I got laid off from a job as a graphic designer I've had for nearly eight years. That stretch of time is almost unheard of these days because so many people are freelancing or just job hopping. I like stability. I like a certain degree of predictability in my life. My "real" job provided

Yellowstone

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September 14, 2007 11:06 AM	Views:73 Favorited:0 Comments:0
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I just got back from one of my most favorite places in the world - Yellowstone.I cannot adequately explain why this place means so much to me. Maybe it's the close proximity to wildlife afforded its visitors, maybe it's the

Planning A Grand Experience

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June 16, 2006 10:36 AM	Views:63 Favorited:0 Comments:0
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Lake City for a weekend shoot at Bryce Canyon and Zion national parks. For those of you not familiar with this area, the terrain is full of geological wonders and the whole atmosphere is otherworldly. It is a huge departure from

Big Yellow Moon

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June 12, 2006 01:17 PM	Views:82 Favorited:0 Comments:0
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I was out shooting with Linda up by Snoqualmie Falls on Saturday and on the way home caught a glimpse of the rising moon. It was big and yellow and I had to slam on the brakes and get a couple of shots. Light was fading fast and I missed the magic hour so it was a challenge to really capture this

Update, March 16 2006

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March 16, 2006 09:02 AM	Views:54 Favorited:0 Comments:0
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Okay, I haven't forgotten how to shoot. I'm taking a sabbatical from all of it right now. I will get back to shooting soon. I will be doing testing of some of the available 35mm adapters. In the next month or so, I'm hoping to test Wayne Kinney's SG35 adapter and, hopefully, the new G35 when

DVD Update

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January 26, 2006 09:40 AM	Views:61 Favorited:0 Comments:0
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Unfortunately, I still do not have a release date for the DVD and, to be honest, it's not looking like it will be available for another few months. Life has tapped me on the shoulder and instructed me to attend to other priorities. But fear not, it will be done and ready relatively soon. Watch