Alright, That's a Wrap People!
My project was interesting because the focus of my research was wildly different than what I was physically doing on set. Without...


Make-a-Wish Make-a-Film
My final film shoot with Evan took place on Tanque Verde Ranch, which is at the eastern limits of Tucson. I helped film as the ranch and...
Letting the Story Unfold
While I was reading Adventures in the Lives of Others, Herbert Terrace, a documentary filmmaker, wrote about how he liked to let a story...


Adventures in the Lives of Others
Recently I have been reading Adventures in the Lives of Others: Ethical Dilemmas in Factual Filmmaking this past week. This book explores...


In Moonlight Black Looks Blue
So far in my project, I have only talked about my excursions to film promotional pieces for various organizations. Because of my limited...


Filming in the Wild Wild West
Cameras are not something that pop into your mind when you think of the Wild West; however, the pictures these old fashioned cameras took...


The Purpose of B-roll
In my other posts, I briefly touched on the term "B-roll" without much explanation. However, I now seek to rectify that error by...


Behind the Scrubs
The first thing you'll notice on the set of a shoot are the vehicles. Surrounded by Ford Explorers, Expeditions, and even the occasional...


Building a Shoot
Last week I promised an edited video and I am here this week to sadly inform you that I am still working on reediting that video but I...
Piecing a Film Together
I think I should start by acknowledging that this post is delayed. So that means that there is a lot to catch you, my loyal blog...