HDSLR Series That Is Well Worth The Watch!

The follow-up to Baraka is finally here! Introducing: Samara

Pioneering filmmakers that have expanded the image vocabulary of documentaries, Mark Magidson and Ron Fricke join BYOD to discuss their new creation, Samsara. "Samsara" will be a visual quest that explores the cycle of birth, death and rebirth. "I feel that my work has evolved through "Koyaanisqatsi", "Chronos" and "Baraka", says Fricke. "Both technically and philosophically I am ready to delve even deeper into my favorite theme: humanity's relationship to the eternal".

Kit Essentials for Shooting Time-Lapse Video

KNOW by Stillmotion

I had the opportunity to attend this 10 hour seminar in Brookfield, WI this past weekend and I was pleasantly surprised. They covered using DSLR cameras, including: how to tell a engaging story, how to know what camera to use, knowing what lenses to use to evoke emotion, how to getting great audio, editing for the story and post production w/ DSLRs. Take a look at the video they put together for the event and if you have any questions regarding this, hit me up:

The Art of Being

During his month long artist in residency at the Ace Hotel in NYC, photographer Chase Jarvis explores and celebrates the art of the snapshot and invites the world to further pursue their own creative endeavors.

'up all night' intro

Here is an article on the creation of the UP ALL NIGHT intro here. http://michaelblieden.com/?p=741

twixtor on another level

Twixtor at its best: Watch a chat with twixtor prodigy Rickard Bengtsson:

tokyo slo-mo

I recently came across this little gem while researching speed manipulation. I was amazed at the amount of creativity and complete randomness that was added to make this a video so visually interesting. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did:

Behind the Scenes "No Reservations"

After Effects and Cinema4D:

Paint it up

One of the most interesting interviews...

...that I've listened to about live TV production.

I met Don Mischer back 2002 while working on the NLB All Star Game's pregame show -
Major League Baseball Top Ten Most Memorable Moments. Don reminded me a mix of both old and new; one that knew where television started while knowing exactly where it is going.
Don most recent work was the 84th Academy Awards on Feb 26, 2012.

Check out this interview put together for the emmylegends.org:

OK GO has done it again...

Reinventing the record

The C300 DSLR

World's Largest Stop Motion Animation

Strangest vids you'll see all day:

Freddie W is at it again!

If you're in the mood to watch short, shoot 'em up viral vids, then you've found it. Freddie W has a slew of great shorts that are action packed and always use inexpensive, camera techniques mixed with practical green/blue screen effects. Check out one of my favorites: Flower Warfare - A Psychedelic Action Scene:

and this is why you don't play with skycams...