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
Category Archives: THE FILM
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
The Equipment That Broke The Director’s Back
Had to carry the lights, light stands, camera and microphone home from downtown in preparation for my interview with Henri on Wednesday. I’m still feeling it in my shoulder and neck. Continue reading