A friend of mine had an idea a few years back. He was going to build a couple of small houses on property he owns. A carpenter and building company manager by trade, he had the skills and knew the people necessary to make it happen, and soon had two foundations going with a third Read more about Dave’s blog: Slow and steady[…]
Usually when business owners approach me, they have some idea what kind of video they’re looking for, but I find they’re also generally pretty open-minded about listening to new ideas, and get excited when fresh ideas happen. Everyone wants something that tells their story and underscores strengths, but they also want something creative and fun Read more about Dave’s blog: What to make?[…]
I was looking at TVs online for no particular reason. After a brief moment on top, it looks like 1080p HD television monitors have been exiled to the bargain basement, with prices falling so low most people will probably assume there’s something wrong with them. You can buy a nice TV for about $70. Everything Read more about Dave’s blog: The pixel race[…]
A couple of days ago I met with two dancer/choreographers up in Burlington. Nicole Dagesse and Hanna Satterlee were rehearsing a piece, FLOAT, they will perform in a few weeks in Greensboro. We’re also planning to make a video of the piece. We probably won’t get to filming for a little while due to an Read more about Dave’s blog: Floating[…]
This is my new television commercial, which starts running next week on WVNY and WFFF, 22 & 44. I ran a very similar ad a few years ago for a month, and never got much of a response. I wouldn’t have bothered, but was given some free advertising spots. I rejiggered my commercial to emphasize Read more about Dave’s blog: Capture’s on the TV set[…]
For any photographer or videographer, the anticipation of a new camera is like thinking about presents under the tree. The new tech’s going to be amazing. It will solve all the problems you have and open up a whole new world of creative possibilities. The camera will perform flawlessly, responding to your every whim, and Read more about Dave’s blog: That’s why you’re called Mad Camera[…]
I had kind of a bad shoot a few weeks ago. Not an awful shoot, by any means. The equipment performed the way it was designed. I showed up on time with everything I needed. I was prepared and knew what was expected of me. The client was a gracious and enthusiastic person, and I Read more about Dave’s blog: Bad light/bad karma[…]
I’m trying the vlogging thing again, folks.