Cazz Live – Shooting Music Video

Shot this video with nothing more then two inexpensive video cameras. On the road, and being so impromptu,  all I had was the Kodak Zi8, and the Canon SD960 IS.

Cazz is very talented, which made this shoot a pleasure .

The Making of a Commercial Web Video

On this project, my partner John Trotto and I were contracted for a combined video/photography shoot in Los Angeles, CA. The client, L.A. Spas, required 32 product shots in their manufacturing plant including underwater photos of the spa jets. We accomplished this in two full days of shooting. The sales video, which will be played on [...]

Shooting Panoramic Photography in 360 HDR

I like the challenge of shooting a 360 Panoramic with HDR and adding models. This client also requested the height to be able to see above the pool elevation. I normally use a fisheye 15mm in these situations but due to the height, 24 to 30mm worked out to be the best. Adding models with [...]

Shooting Video with the Flip mino HD and the Kodak Zi8

When I’m not shooting with the high-end cameras I like to experiment with these small easy to carry video cameras. These cameras are actually quite sufficient for using footage for web use. In good light I was very surprised with the quality. In low light situations they function quite poorly. I used the Flip mino [...]

Shooting HDR Photography

Quite a few photographers and clients ask me how I shoot in HDR or High Dynamic Range. I shot a little video in Sedona’s West Fork Oak Creek Trail which I found to be the perfect situation. The high canyon walls offer a striking contrast between the sky above and the canyon floor below. The [...]