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How To Make Adventure Films - Part 3/3 - The Edit
Real storytelling happens in the edit. Learn my process for award-winning post production on your next adventure film
How To Make Adventure Films - Part 2/3 - The Filming
It’s time to break out the cameras, board the plane and hit the trailhead so I’ll walk you through my process of filming an adventure
How To Make Adventure Films - Part 1 of 3 - The Planning
Before you even begin to break out the cameras, strap on your helmet or wax up your surfboard it’s important to think about the planning process…
Taking a Break on Orcas Island...
Visiting my hometown of Orcas Island always brings up important moments of reflection about my career…
How I Physically Prepare for Making an Adventure Film
Climbing, surfing or biking with a camera in hand requires some physical preparation - here's my approach to training for my job as an adventure filmmaker.
Behind the Scenes - The Mountain Guide
A look into how I created “The Mountain Guide” documentary - a story about Pete Lardy training for his international mountain guiding certification
How I Make Money as an Adventure Filmmaker
Nobody wants to talk about money, but I do. Here are the three revenue streams I harness to make a living
Attempting to Climb and Sleep on a Desert Tower in Utah
When we push to our limit, sometimes we find it… and we found it high up in the Utah desert
The Cost of Video Production in Boulder
Here’s how much it costs to create a high quality video in Boulder, Colorado
How to Film Professional Athletes
Keeping up with professional athletes is sometimes part of the job. Here’s how I film with the pros without being one
Boulder Branded Documentary Director: Filmmaking in Colorado's Adventure Filmmaking Hub
Explore the expertise, collaboration, and unique storytelling approach of a Boulder branded documentary director, and how I attempt to bring captivating stories to life.
Ignite Your Spirit - A Disabled Ski Bum Story
Kevin Wilson, 31 years after a paralyzing car crash, is now living his dream as a ski bum despite a tough path to finally go skiing again
Behind the Scenes - The Mexico Story
I was a part of an adventurous rock climbing expedition for a week in Mexico. Here’s what went down
My Work as a Ski Director of Photography
An inside look into my job as a ski director and snowboard camera operator during the winter months
My Love-Hate Relationship with Drones
After 4 years of working as a drone operator, I have a complicated relationship with drones - but we’re working it out
Why old fashioned surf adventures are dying... and how I'm going to change that!
It seems we’re losing touch with those classic surf adventures, but I’m here to bring them back
Creating Outdoor Lifestyle Commercials
Some tips and tricks for how I create memorable outdoor lifestyle commercials
How To Film Skiing - Colorado Ski Cinematographer
This article will walk you through my process for creating high quality visuals on the mountain!
The Importance of Sound as a Colorado Branded Documentary Director
Capturing high quality audio is at the heart of every good film. Here’s a few things I think through when capturing sound for my documentaries
How To Film Surfing
All the tips and tricks you need to know to film and photograph surfing