How the Nikon Z8 Unlocked my Creativity
When I started in film, it was about creating. It was about having a vision and…
Being Okay With Okay – Why It Is Important to Move Past Perfection
I have battled with perfectionism my whole life. Whether in the my personal or…
Why Establishing Habits Ensures Long Term Success
Have you ever started the year with the best of intentions but seem to fall short a…
Running To A Slower Lifestyle
A slower lifestyle enables you to focus on what is important to you. To understand…
The Struggles of Balancing a Career with a Newborn
Outside of dealing with the loss of something or someone, having a child is without…
How to Find Fulfillment in the Work You Do
I oftentimes wonder, what is it truly triggers the sense of contentment. What is it…
How to Successfully Pivot Your Career Path
Career pivots require self awareness, networking, accountability, honesty and an…
Why Accountability is Your Most Valuable Asset
Accountability is without question my most valuable asset as I am able to grow…
How to Cover a Scene – Understanding the Basics of Scene Coverage
To set you up for success on your film shoot, here are some basics to help you…
How to Prepare a Call Sheet
Call sheets are an imperative part of the pre-production process. It provides all…
How to Remove Logos From Your Video
This video shows you how to do simple logo removals. Using a combination of After…
How to Media Manage Your Timelapse Footage
Media management to me, is a lot like accounting. It isn't the most fun thing to do…
How to Find Unique Stories You Connect With
The Last Mambabatok is a short film that features Apo Whang-Od, a tribal tattoo…
How to Smooth Out Your Timelapse Footage
This post walks through three methods of smoothing out your timelapse footage while…
Why Taking Time To Disconnect and Reset is Important
No matter how busy you may feel that you are, it is important to take time for…
Best Music Licensing Platforms For Your Video Projects
One of the hardest things for me when producing video content is navigating music…
Why Clear Communication is Important
For this project, Brent Foster, Pawel Dwulit and I headed to Chile to try…
Gear Guide for a Lightweight Adventure-Based Documentary Shoot
Prepping for every filmmaking adventure is a bit different. However there are some…
Own Your Life: Why Taking Control is Important
Life as a freelancer / business owner poses many challenges but also a unique…
Location Scouting: 8 Tips to Get You Started
For any production, no matter the size or style, it is important to scout your…
Shooting in Unconventional Locations
This post discusses things you need to think about when shooting in unconventional…
Working with Actors on Corporate Projects
This post gives insight into how to work with actors and how genre's affect the…
Importance of Diversifying a Skillset
Diversifying a skill-set is very important, especially in the media production…
Why Creating Consistency Across Assets is Important
Consistency across all media assets ensures that a campaign is successful. This…
How to Produce a Serialized Video Campaign
Producing a serialized campaign requires extensive planning. This post shines light…
How to Shoot Astro Timelapses
This post sheds light on the best settings for your camera so that when you go out…
A Look Back on 2015 // The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
This post takes a look back at 2015 and how I navigated through the good, the bad…
7 Tips to Help You Accomplish More in Less Time
In my quest to work more efficiently and accomplish more in a day, I have found a…
Life as a Freelancer // The Lessons, The Stresses & The Successes
Working as a freelancer poses many challenges but also many rewards. I have learned…
What Support Gear Do I Need To Stabilize My Camera? 9 Tools To Help Get The Shot You Desire
Moving your camera in a way that best tells your story is one of the many tasks…
Avoiding the Burnout // 7 Tips to Keep the Passion Alive in your Work
Staying passionate about the work you do is imperative if you hope to live a…
How to Choose Music for Your Video
For me, one of the hardest parts when editing a video is determining what music to…
How to Write a Project Proposal
When starting a business, there are many things one needs to consider. Out of all…
How to Balance Crew, Cast and Client Needs
In any production environments, it is important that you balance the crew, cast and…
Why Working in Collaboration with Local Communities on Film Productions is Important
Every Moment Counts is a short that follows the journey of a cod fisherman who,…
A Few Tips on How to Film in a Foreign Country
There were a few things I learned along the way and things that I believe would…
What Video Camera Should You Buy? A 7-Step Guide
In regards to the type of camera I use, this always depends on what I am shooting.…
How to Protect Your Camera When Traveling
One of the challenges you need to deal with when you are traveling is how to…
How to Create a Hyperlapse From 7 Still Frames
In this post, Armand Dijcks discusses how to mimic a hyperlapse through a new…
Looking to Start a Business? Here are 10 Tips to Get You Started
Being successful as a multi-media artist is extremely challenging and requires a…
How to Prep Your Gear for Timelapse Shooting
One of the biggest challenges when shooting a time-lapse is gear management. This…
The Four Stages of Learning // Why ‘End Gaming’ is Not A Good Idea
Increasingly so, it’s becoming more common for people to have multiple strings to…
Finding a Balance Between Creativity & Running a Business
Finding a balance between creativity and running a business can be challenging.
Long Exposure Time-lapse Photography // Pushing The Medium
In this article, Armand walks us through his journey developing his unique look and…
Relationship Building – 4 Reasons Why A Positive Attitude Leads to Success
Relationship building is a constant learning experience and requires a lot of work.…
How to Manage a Project – A Step-By-Step Guide To Success
Projects take a lot of coordination to complete. It is key that you maintain an…
How to Prepare a Quote & Invoice
One of the first things you will need to learn as an entrepreneur is how to…
How to Create HTML Signatures Inside of Emails
Professionalism is key in any business, especially when you business is built off…
How to Build an Audience – A Few Helpful Tips
Creating an online presence is a daunting task and takes a lot of work and…
How to Find Your Niche and Build Your Business
Defining your niche market and establishing a clear picture of whom it is they are…
How to Write a Blog Post – The 7-Step Workflow
One of the hardest parts of writing a blog post is knowing where to start and how…
How to Build a Website in Under Two Hours
Having an active presence online is an important element of your business - whether…
What Are The Ideal Settings for Shooting a Timelapse?
One of the challenges you need to overcome when shooting is determining the ideal…
How I Find Passion in my Timelapse Work
Finding a passion in the work you do is an essential part of living a satisfied…
Visual Writing – Using Emotions to Craft a Story
Inspiration, from the music you just heard. Anger, at the person who betrayed you.…
The Extensive Raw Timelapse Tutorial // Story, Scheduling & Scouting
Thinking about how your shot will fit into the story is important when crafting…
What Key Equipment You Need to Shoot a Timelapse
Shooting a time-lapse is not a science. There is no perfect formula to ensure you…
Introducing the Timelapse Tutorial Series
Life isn't JUST about making money -- even though we all strive for it. It is about…
Collaboration is the key to success
Collaboration is the key to success in virtually every situation.