October 19, 2023
How the Nikon Z8 Unlocked my Creativity
When I started in film, it was about creating. It was about having a vision and…
February 21, 2019
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…
February 12, 2019
Why Establishing Habits Ensures Long Term Success
Have you ever started the year with the best of intentions but seem to fall short a…
January 7, 2019
Running To A Slower Lifestyle
A slower lifestyle enables you to focus on what is important to you. To understand…
December 31, 2018
The Struggles of Balancing a Career with a Newborn
Outside of dealing with the loss of something or someone, having a child is without…
January 12, 2017
How to Find Fulfillment in the Work You Do
I oftentimes wonder, what is it truly triggers the sense of contentment. What is it…
January 10, 2017
How to Successfully Pivot Your Career Path
Career pivots require self awareness, networking, accountability, honesty and an…
November 20, 2016
Why Accountability is Your Most Valuable Asset
Accountability is without question my most valuable asset as I am able to grow…
November 18, 2016
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…
November 17, 2016
How to Prepare a Call Sheet
Call sheets are an imperative part of the pre-production process. It provides all…
November 11, 2016
How to Remove Logos From Your Video
This video shows you how to do simple logo removals. Using a combination of After…
October 16, 2016
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…
October 14, 2016
How to Find Unique Stories You Connect With
The Last Mambabatok is a short film that features Apo Whang-Od, a tribal tattoo…
October 10, 2016
How to Smooth Out Your Timelapse Footage
This post walks through three methods of smoothing out your timelapse footage while…
August 31, 2016
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…
July 12, 2016
Best Music Licensing Platforms For Your Video Projects
One of the hardest things for me when producing video content is navigating music…
June 22, 2016
Why Clear Communication is Important
For this project, Brent Foster, Pawel Dwulit and I headed to Chile to try…
June 4, 2016
Gear Guide for a Lightweight Adventure-Based Documentary Shoot
Prepping for every filmmaking adventure is a bit different. However there are some…
May 26, 2016
Own Your Life: Why Taking Control is Important
Life as a freelancer / business owner poses many challenges but also a unique…
April 29, 2016
Location Scouting: 8 Tips to Get You Started
For any production, no matter the size or style, it is important to scout your…
April 7, 2016
Shooting in Unconventional Locations
This post discusses things you need to think about when shooting in unconventional…
March 7, 2016
Working with Actors on Corporate Projects
This post gives insight into how to work with actors and how genre's affect the…
February 25, 2016
Importance of Diversifying a Skillset
Diversifying a skill-set is very important, especially in the media production…
February 14, 2016
Why Creating Consistency Across Assets is Important
Consistency across all media assets ensures that a campaign is successful. This…
February 7, 2016
How to Produce a Serialized Video Campaign
Producing a serialized campaign requires extensive planning. This post shines light…
January 11, 2016
How to Shoot Astro Timelapses
This post sheds light on the best settings for your camera so that when you go out…
December 20, 2015
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…
November 28, 2015
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…
November 4, 2015
Life as a Freelancer // The Lessons, The Stresses & The Successes
Working as a freelancer poses many challenges but also many rewards. I have learned…
October 27, 2015
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…
October 22, 2015
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…
December 23, 2014
How to Choose Music for Your Video
For me, one of the hardest parts when editing a video is determining what music to…
December 20, 2014
How to Write a Project Proposal
When starting a business, there are many things one needs to consider. Out of all…
December 18, 2014
How to Balance Crew, Cast and Client Needs
In any production environments, it is important that you balance the crew, cast and…
July 15, 2014
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,…
April 30, 2014
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…
December 22, 2013
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.…
November 22, 2013
How to Protect Your Camera When Traveling
One of the challenges you need to deal with when you are traveling is how to…
November 15, 2013
How to Create a Hyperlapse From 7 Still Frames
In this post, Armand Dijcks discusses how to mimic a hyperlapse through a new…
October 4, 2013
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…
July 18, 2013
How to Prep Your Gear for Timelapse Shooting
One of the biggest challenges when shooting a time-lapse is gear management. This…
June 12, 2013
How To Shoot Day To Night Timelapses
May 21, 2013
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…
April 29, 2013
How to Shoot Motion Controlled Timelapses
April 3, 2013
Finding a Balance Between Creativity & Running a Business
Finding a balance between creativity and running a business can be challenging.
March 15, 2013
How To Shoot A Static Timelapse
March 11, 2013
Long Exposure Time-lapse Photography // Pushing The Medium
In this article, Armand walks us through his journey developing his unique look and…
February 17, 2013
Relationship Building – 4 Reasons Why A Positive Attitude Leads to Success
Relationship building is a constant learning experience and requires a lot of work.…
February 9, 2013
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…
February 9, 2013
How to Prepare a Quote & Invoice
One of the first things you will need to learn as an entrepreneur is how to…
February 9, 2013
How to Create HTML Signatures Inside of Emails
Professionalism is key in any business, especially when you business is built off…
February 9, 2013
How to Build an Audience – A Few Helpful Tips
Creating an online presence is a daunting task and takes a lot of work and…
February 9, 2013
How to Find Your Niche and Build Your Business
Defining your niche market and establishing a clear picture of whom it is they are…
February 9, 2013
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…
February 8, 2013
How to Build a Website in Under Two Hours
Having an active presence online is an important element of your business - whether…
January 27, 2013
What is a Filmmaker? Redefining for the Close-Minded
December 30, 2012
What Are The Ideal Settings for Shooting a Timelapse?
One of the challenges you need to overcome when shooting is determining the ideal…
December 27, 2012
How I Find Passion in my Timelapse Work
Finding a passion in the work you do is an essential part of living a satisfied…
December 10, 2012
What is “Inspiration”?
November 2, 2012
Visual Writing – Using Emotions to Craft a Story
Inspiration, from the music you just heard. Anger, at the person who betrayed you.…
October 31, 2012
The Extensive Raw Timelapse Tutorial // Story, Scheduling & Scouting
Thinking about how your shot will fit into the story is important when crafting…
August 9, 2012
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…
June 30, 2012
Introducing the Timelapse Tutorial Series
Life isn't JUST about making money -- even though we all strive for it. It is about…
January 11, 2012
How to Accomplish Push/Pull Moves
December 2, 2011
Collaboration is the key to success
Collaboration is the key to success in virtually every situation.