Why Talking Head Videos Are Boring
Let's dive headfirst into a topic that's as exciting as a PowerPoint presentation on the history of shoe laces: talking head videos! Talking head videos might as well be the poster child for the word...
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How To Use Storytelling To Drive Your Audience To Conservation Action
Let's face it: conservation is no easy task. It requires a collective effort and, most importantly, action. Sharing stories that can truly move people to take action is crucial in the fight to preserve...
Purpose-Driven Filmmaking: What Does It Mean?
Video and filmmaking for causes like conservation is always undergoing change. It's not that long ago when our minds swerved to think that a one-minute square-cropped video or vertical story short for Instagram were...
Purpose-Driven Photography Creates Conservation Impact
Perhaps smartphones or stock photos have lessened your organization's perceived need for professional conservation photography, but that's not the case everywhere. Conservation organizations are still hiring professional conservation photographers. The big difference is the...
The Bird House, A Conservation Documentary
I am thrilled to announce the premiere of my new nature documentary, The Bird House. The Bird House – A Swansong at The Tip of Long Point Ontario is a conservation documentary film about the...
How Sharing Donor and Supporter Stories Can Transform Conservation Organizations
Conservation organizations play a vital role in protecting and preserving our environment in Canada. However, to truly engage and inspire action, these organizations need to go beyond presenting facts and figures. They need to...
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...
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...