I posted some of these on Facebook already: I’m starting to cut a trailer, which I will post very soon, but in the meantime, here are some screenshots from the shooting so far. Advertisements Continue reading
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DIY Shoulder Rig
Because I have to work light, I made the decision to shoot The Raftsmen journey using a DSLR–I need to keep my gear as mobile as possible. With this in mind, I set about making a shoulder-mounted rig based on plans provided by Film Riot, making certain adjustment suggested by the guys at BleepinJeep.com. It … Continue reading
The Sign Said…
Whenever you’re working on a project of a certain scale, whether it be directing a film or building a raft (just to pick a couple of random examples), you inevitably have moments of… maybe not of doubt, but certainly moments when you ask yourself if, perhaps, you’re well-intentioned, but possibly misguided. But moments like that … Continue reading
The Layout of the Room for My First Talk with Henri
A couple weeks back, Henri and I sat down for our first interview together on this project. With no studio space available, I had to do my best with what I had, and put together the setup above. I think the results are pretty seamless… Continue reading
We’re Raft Building!
In 1956, three men and two kittens from Montreal became the first in history to cross the Atlantic Ocean on a log raft. Christened “L’Égaré II,” which translates to “The Lost One”, the vessel crossed 5,000-kilometers of ocean from Halifax, Nova Scotia to Falmouth, England in 88 days, propelled only by the currents and winds. Following … Continue reading
The Voyage of L’Égaré II
The voyage of L’Égaré II began in 1955 with a mad idea: Henri Beaudout, then in his late 20s, believed that it was possible to cross the Atlantic Ocean from West to East by way of the most primitive raft propelled only by the winds and currents. His first attempt, L’Égaré I, ended in bitter … Continue reading
The Biography of Henri Beaudout
Born in France, on a farm in Limousin, Henri Beaudout spent the better part of his childhood in Limoges, where he was raised by an Aunt. As it did for many, World War II marked the end to Henri’s childhood, as the Germans marched in and occupied France. At the age of 16, he joined … Continue reading
