Casey Neistat - storytelling

There's a lot of debate on blogs about equipment - the real truth is that your new iPhone 6s is already out of date as a new faster, smaller, camera is already in the works. 

With Architecture it's not about the pencil that you use, but how you use it and how you shade, its not about the latest CAD tool, but whether you use CAD at all.  

Film is about creativity and the story that you are trying to tell in pictures, movement and sound.

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Ok - now on to Architecture - using an Architect has been for the top 1% of wage earners in the world - we need to change.

Filmmaking and science...easy?

Wanted to share - the amount of effort some people go to is amazing...

On a dry lakebed in Nevada, a group of friends build the first scale model of the solar system with complete planetary orbits: a true illustration of our place in the universe. A film by Wylie Overstreet and Alex Gorosh alexgorosh.com wylieoverstreet.com Copyright 2015

Rhythms of Life now online

Proud to be part of this great community event - two sold out live performances held during Brave New Works 2014, in Denmark Western Australia.

Directed by Peter Keelan, in collaboration with filmmaker Tim Maisey, 3D video mapping artist Matt Andrews, Linda Bradbury 'live' written word, photographer Nic Duncan and designed by Cecile Williams, and in collaboration with fourteen local musicians and artists, this project presented as two full-house performances at the Denmark Civic Centre in November 2014. Based in the lives and stories of 26 elderly people from the community and using a raft of unique multimedia artforms and artists....writing, dance, theatre, original music performed 'live', this project presented the richness of Denmark to two audience, standing ovations, and people being left inspired and emotionally moved.

The second half of this live performance, plus the encore, showcase the depth of 'community', willpower and talent in the town of Denmark, WA. Based in the lives of 26 elderly people, and responded to by 20 local artists, musicians, designers, video projection artists, writers, dancers. Directed by Peter Keelan, in collaboration with fellow filmmaker Tim Maisey, designed by Cecile Williams, Nic Duncan photography, Dave McKenzie production management, Jon Dodd sound design, video projects by Matt Andrews and a fantastic 'live' band playing original compositions. Such a huge list of collaborators and creators.....see the credits in the film.

Step off the GAS - the Supertramp Syndrome

It's not their fault. We love the equipment (Gear Acquisition Syndrome).  I am not a victim, but a willing participant. I wanted to be Devin Graham (aka Devin Supertramp). I actually thought if I buy the Camera (Canon 5D Mark II - he's moved on), if I bought the lens (Canon 16-35mm - he's moved on), if I bought the Glidecam (HD-2000 - he's moved on with his own signature series) - I could be like him. He makes it look soooo easy.  When you are more keen to see the BTS (Behind the Scenes) YouTube channels and clips than the main feature, are you missing the point. I've probably spent more time watching 'how to' film than actually learning how to film by doing the filming! I agree it's not about the camera, lens, stabilizing system you use, its about the person behind the tools.  Yes, you want to keep up-to-date with developments as do Doctors, Dentists, Opticians, but should you be practicing your art in all ways rather than looking at Doctor Digest, or squinting at Opticians Oracle for the latest gizmo? When people say nice camera - they mean nice camera, not nice camera operator.

Glidecam HD-2000 - sold on ebay. Fifi fiercely on guard.

So, I tried, probably not hard enough, I tried at being Mr Supertramp - he made it look easy - my shots were like being on a boat in a force 9 gale. I tried and tried.  But then again I do have a guitar and electric piano collecting dust.  I could become competent at those instruments as well, but well, it would take practice, dedication, time, effort. All those things that Mr Supertramp has put in.

So, I sold the Glidecam on ebay, I  sold the lens on ebay, I even had an iphone Steadicam which you guessed it I sold on ebay, I did not sell the Camera (now used as a stills camera).  Am I sad? No. They were doing nothing, in the wardrobe languishing, waiting for a new owner. I have set them free and hope their new owners have a great time with them. 

So, where next? Am I still looking for new gear. Well, yes and no.  I do have another camera, lenses, and also have some money to spend. But no, I will abstain for the moment and focus on people, telling the story, light and sound.

My best days? Walking the dog, taking my camera, using a $35 lens.