What Does Organic Filmmaking Actually Mean?
When you think of the word "organic," what comes to mind? If you're like most people, it's probably something to do with food. But what if I told you that the same word can...
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Navigating the Fine Line between Story and Corporate Communication
When your environmental organization is trying to connect with audiences, convey messages, and build brand awareness, there is a fine line between creating engaging, authentic videos and overwhelming viewers with excessive corporate messaging. To...
My New Cinema Camera Rocks!
As a conservation filmmaker I strive to capture the essence of nature and convey its beauty, vulnerability, and importance through my lens. That's why I'm really excited about introducing a Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera...
How to Decide on a Theme for Your Conservation Documentary
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...
Embracing the Art of Handheld Filmmaking For Conservation Videos
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...
How Do You Determine the Ideal Length for Your Video?
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...
Official Trailer for the documentary The Bird House – Birds Canada, Long Point Bird Observatory
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...
Value Creation in Videography: Why Professionals Charge What They Do
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...
Environmental Filmmaking: The Power of Atmospheric Video Footage
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...
Ethics and Conservation Filmmaking
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...