Tripod, tripod, tripod! When I first started doing conservation filmmaking years ago it was kind of an obsession. It seemed everywhere I looked or read, filmmakers were always setting up tripods. From a gear...
The theme serves as the backbone of an environmental documentary, shaping its narrative, focus, and impact. But with countless environmental challenges to choose from, how does one decide on the right theme? From understanding the...
In the pursuit of capturing footage, filmmakers often rely on various equipment, including motorized camera gimbals. However, countless of hours of conservation filmmaking work in the field and post-production work has made me see...
In today's digital age, where attention spans are becoming shorter and content consumption is rapidly increasing, choosing the ideal length for your video is very important. Whether you are creating videos for species at...
The official trailer has launched for the new documentary The Bird House - A Swansong at The Tip of Long Point Ontario. The Bird House is a 15-minute documentary film about one of the most...
Experienced filmmakers often charge more for their services than videographers who are just getting started, and it can be confusing to understand why. Many people assume that filming a video is no different than...
The art of environmental storytelling has evolved tremendously for professional filmmakers seeking effective ways to convey the urgency and significance of environmental issues. One such powerful tool that I'm utilizing more and more is...
I often talk about shared values with the organizations that I do filmmaking work for. But what does that mean? Being ethical and being a conservation filmmaker or photographer go hand in hand, as they...
The official trailer premiere is August 28 at 7 pm (ET) for WorkCabin Creative's new documentary, The Bird House - A Swansong at the Tip of Long Point. The release is exclusively on YouTube. The...
When it comes to choosing what kind of video you want for your organization you can sometimes come away feeling even more confused. In a sea of short videos flooding social media, some organizations seek...
