Why Organic Filmmaking is So Powerful
Organic filmmaking isn't for everyone or every client project. I get that. And it's sometimes a leap to get organizational buy-in to go the organic route. First, you need to have absolute trust in...
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Generating Fundraising From a Conservation Documentary
You know what people say: a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, when it comes to conservation, a video is worth a million. Conservation filmmaking is not just about making pretty pictures of...
Conservation: Building Bridges Between Animals, Ecosystems and People
Conservation of our planet's diverse ecosystems and wildlife is of utmost importance, yet often remains a distant concern for many. As humans, we have become increasingly disconnected from the natural world and the animals...
Priority Place Documentary Premieres to Sold-Out Audience
Wow! I have so much gratitude for the sold-out premiere on Nov 10, 2023 of my new conservation documentary, A Priority Place: Hope For A Forest. [caption id="attachment_12185" align="alignleft" width="225"] Sold-out premiere[/caption] The crowd of 150...
How to make people care more about saving the natural world
Making people care. That's a common phrase I hear over and over again when I embark on the process of filming and producing a film or video for conservation organizations. Organizations often seek to create...
Tips For Filming Successful One-Minute Videos
Because of today's short attention spans, and the fact social media is the major player for people viewing videos, the most common length for a video tends to be one minute or less. But...
Creating Engaging Videos: Do You Need Storyboarding?
Creating engaging environmental and conservation videos doesn't have to be a long and arduous process. Storyboarding can be a great way to map out your video, but there are also alternative methods that can...
Using Video Matters | How to Change Old Ways of Thinking in Your Organization
Let's get to the obvious point right away: In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, the power of video in conservation cannot be overlooked. But you already know this. This blog post isn't about you. This blog...
New Video About Saving the Fishers Creek Forest
My newest conservation video has dropped. I filmed this one for the Long Point Basin Land Trust in September in a deep forested ravine that features a coldwater stream. The land trust has launched a...
Why Focusing a Story On The Plight of One Animal Can Be So Powerful
When you watch a wildlife documentary today there's a storytelling technique that is proven to be very effective at building an emotional connection between viewers and the cause. The technique is simple: It's all about...