Over the last while, I’ve been working to perfect my camera rig and feel I’ve landed on something I’m really happy with. Finding ways to have the equipment fall away and focus on the moment has always been most important and I feel I’ve found that with this rig.

When I started in film, it was about creating. It was about having a vision and following through with it. The ideas were not grand and the execution was not flawless. For me, it was an outlet and was how I was able to make sense about my current mindset.

To set you up for success on your film shoot, here are some basics to help you determine the best way to cover your scene and ensure you are making the best decisions for your given story.

Call sheets are an imperative part of the pre-production process. It provides all the details to your cast and crew to ensure everyone is on the same page for the day. It makes sure they show up on time (early) with everything they need to be successful on the day.

This video shows you how to do simple logo removals. Using a combination of After Effects and Photoshop, the removals can be done in 9 simple steps.

One of the hardest things for me when producing video content is navigating music licenses and platforms. This post looks at some of my favourite new platforms.

For any production, no matter the size or style, it is important to scout your locations ahead of time whenever possible to ensure you are prepared.

This post discusses things you need to think about when shooting in unconventional locations for your projects and gives insight into my creative approach.

This post gives insight into how to work with actors and how genre's affect the approach a director takes during production.

Consistency across all media assets ensures that a campaign is successful. This post digs further into why this is important.

Producing a serialized campaign requires extensive planning. This post shines light on some of the things to consider.

Moving your camera in a way that best tells your story is one of the many tasks that a cinematographer must undertake.

For me, one of the hardest parts when editing a video is determining what music to use. This process usually takes almost as long as the process of capturing and editing the footage combined!

In any production environments, it is important that you balance the crew, cast and client needs. At the end of the day, if each of these parties are not happy, you didn't do your job.

Every Moment Counts is a short that follows the journey of a cod fisherman who, after being enthralled in the industry for years, is considering putting away his gear for the last time.

In regards to the type of camera I use, this always depends on what I am shooting. This always depends on the story I am trying to tell.

In this post, I break down the pros and cons of going to film school while offering some insight with actionable items that you will be able to take with you on your unique journey as a multi-media freelancer.

Filming in unfamiliar locations can pose an array of challenges you must overcome. These challenges inevitably determine the success of your trip. In this post, I want to talk about a recent trip I took to the US Virgin Islands which forced me to resort to a back-up plan in order to save a trip that otherwise would have been wasted.

I recently had a discussion on twitter that was less than supportive and I was really frustrated with the way in which the conversation transpired. As a result, I wanted to create a post that dealt with both the influence and power of social media as well as break down the conversation in question, which in my mind tried to define ‘The Filmmaker’ in a very narrow-minded way.

In this post, I want to provide a few tips that I have learned to keep my camera rolling even in less than ideal conditions. I have devised a list of tips to keep your camera rolling, how to improve your final image and most importantly how to keep warm.