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...
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The Bird House official trailer launch August 28
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...
How Is a Conservation Documentary Different from a Regular or Short Video?
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...
Filming at North America’s Largest Ornithology Conference
I'll be doing filming and photography work this week at North America’s largest ornithology conference. The event is taking place at RBC Place in London, Ontario, August 8-12, 2023. Birds Canada has hired WorkCabin Creative...
Why Environmental Visual Storytelling Engages Audiences
If you've heard the phrase Environmental Visual Storytelling lately, it might seem like just another content buzz word. It's not a phrase though that you'll hear when it comes to basic smartphone videos that...
What Makes a Conservation Video More Cinematic?
Have you ever wondered why professional filmmakers seem to have that special touch, making their work stand out from the rest? Sure, it makes a difference having a high-end filming equipment. But there's more. To...
The Bird House documentary – New Highlight Scene Reel
WorkCabin Creative's new documentary, The Bird House, will be released this fall exclusively as a premiere on YouTube. In the leadup to its release, we'll be posting several Highlight Scene reels and an official...
Video about Forest School in Canada
WorkCabin Creative has completed filming and production of a new video for Nature's Calling Forest School in Norfolk County, Ontario. This latest video is a bit longer than previous videos and is designed to...
The Perfect Blend: The Balance Between Filming and Production in Professional Documentary Filmmaking
You wouldn't be wrong to think filmmaking is mostly about holding a camera and filming something. That an obvious visual because after all that's what you see in the field. When I tell some...
The Power of Documentaries: Inspiring Action for Nature Conservation
First, let me say that today, environmental grants are definitely out there and waiting to be leveraged for visual storytelling purposes. That's the first caveat when we talk about filmmaking and budgets. Many conservation...