Do we really need stories for conservation? Does storytelling really move the needle in getting people to care more about nature? Yes! Of course stories matter. Conservation storytelling serves as a vital conduit between nature and...
In the field of conservation filmmaking, where every frame tells a story, the distinction between a good filmmaker and a great one often lies in their mastery of environmental narrative storytelling. While technical prowess...
WorkCabin Creative's newest conservation video production work is a website how-to tutorial for NatureCounts, an interactive data portal by Birds Canada. NatureCounts allows people interested in birds, whether for conservation, research or their personal...
Here's the short version of how I became a conservation filmmaker/videographer: My original career goal was to become a wildlife technician. Unfortunately my college application ended up on the program's wait list. Restless, I...
The term B-roll footage is another one of those phrases I often use when I'm in the field with biologists during filming projects. But what exactly is B-roll? B-roll plays a pivotal role in conveying...
Based on comments that I often receive, the life of a conservation and nature filmmaker seems like a dream job. I won't lie: It is a sweet full-time job and aligns 1000% with my...
I'm guilty of this all the time: I use filmmaking terms like broll and post-production, forgetting that many of my customers might not know what these terms mean. So that's the focus of this...
I've finished filming and production work on two new videos for The Nature Conservancy of Canada. In March I travelled north of Kingston, Ontario to the Frontenac Arch region to do video work in the...
While the terms videography and cinematography might seem interchangeable to the untrained eye, there exists a nuanced difference between the two that is worth exploring. Both disciplines are vital in capturing moving images, yet...
If your conservation organization is thinking about doing a nature documentary in Canada, here's my comprehensive planning checklist with 25 essential bullet points to guide the creation of an environmental documentary that informs, inspires,...
