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I believe that living fully and being present in every moment allows you to live a more fulfilled life. I also believe that when you honour the things in life that are important, that you are able to bring your best to any situation.
For me to stay true to my roots, I continually strive to learn new things every day and explore the world around us while I do it. These articles are a combination of things I’ve learned and experiences I’ve had.
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How to Choose Music for Your Video
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!
How to Balance Crew, Cast and Client Needs
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.
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, after being enthralled in the industry for years, is considering putting away his gear for the last time.
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 have made my trip easier if I would have known how to deal with them beforehand. What I hope to do with this post is give you a little bit of insight into the production and help you on your trips to a foreign country.
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. This always depends on the story I am trying to tell.
How to Protect Your Camera When Traveling
One of the challenges you need to deal with when you are traveling is how to protect your camera. In this post, you will find out a few different ways in which you can approach keeping them safe from both damage and theft.
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 lot of hard work.
How to Prep Your Gear for Timelapse Shooting
One of the biggest challenges when shooting a time-lapse is gear management. This post talks about how to best prep your gear.
How To Shoot Day To Night Timelapses
As many people have proclaimed, day to night or night to day time-lapses are the ‘holy grail’ of time-lapse shooting. In this blog post, I will quickly walk you through a few different ways of capturing these types of shots.
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 their bow. I trained as an actor and this has been my passion for years. However, not long after leaving drama school, I inadvertently unlocked a passion for filmmaking.
How to Shoot Motion Controlled Timelapses
Once you have mastered static time-lapses, the next thing to add to your repertoire is the ability to shoot motion controlled time-lapses. Like static time-lapses, it is key to think of each frame as a unique image.
Talent Versus Skill // What Separates the Good From the Great
I’ve questioned whether specializing or expanding a skill set leads to more success. It’s a battle I struggle with everyday and I continually wonder if I would be at a different point in my career if I was to have specialized from the start.
Finding a Balance Between Creativity & Running a Business
Finding a balance between creativity and running a business can be challenging.
The Pros and Cons of Film School // 5 Questions That May Save You From Unnecessary Debt
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.
How To Shoot A Static Timelapse
In this post, I will first walk you through how to setup your camera and then will follow with the 7 questions that you will want to ask yourself before heading out to shoot.
Long Exposure Time-lapse Photography // Pushing The Medium
In this article, Armand walks us through his journey developing his unique look and also shows us how he achieve long exposure timelapses.
Overcoming Obstacles When Traveling with Gear
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.
Relationship Building - 4 Reasons Why A Positive Attitude Leads to Success
Relationship building is a constant learning experience and requires a lot of work. Without sounding overbearing or unclear on what I mean, I am referring to how I feel when the lines of communication are not 100% clear.
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 open communication with your client and that you over-deliver on your services if possible.
How to Prepare a Quote & Invoice
One of the first things you will need to learn as an entrepreneur is how to invoice. To aid in the process, I have broken down a few different elements you will need to consider.