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I was on a podcast recently where I talked about who I am, what I do and my approach for my career.
Getting Ready for Ski Touring with La Sportiva
Running up to a 13,000+ ft peak doesn't come without its challenges but, if you're properly prepared, you can have some fun along the way
What skills you need to be a ski camera operator
As winter looms closer, here are a few tips I’ve learned over the years on how to be a great ski cinematographer
Goat Surf Club in Ireland - The Untold Stories
In the creation of the Goat Surf Club in Ireland video series we made a lot of amazing memories. Here are the stories of those adventures we didn’t share in the videos.
Creating Docu-Style Documentaries in Colorado - Boulder Based Documentary Director Roo Smith
Explore the expertise, collaboration, and unique storytelling approach of a Boulder branded documentary director, and how I attempt to bring captivating stories to life.
My Highlight Reel!
I’m here to tell you a story - this is a story about me! Who I am and what I love to do…
Why I'm Trying to Be a Better Person, Not a Better Filmmaker
My success as a filmmaker won’t come from putting lights in the right places, it’ll come from being more empathic, kind and caring towards others
I took an inflatable raft to 13,000ft to go paddle on an alpine lake
I loaded up the Kokopelli Rogue R-Deck and headed deep into the backcountry to a high alpine lake to discover what multidisciplined outdoor adventures are all about.
Bachelor Party on the Colorado River
Charlie believes that all the best conversations happen outdoors so when it came time to choose a destination to bond with his groomsmen before his wedding, the choice was obvious - the Colorado River...
Behind the Scenes - Adaptive Sports Documentary with Garmin
We created a branded documentary about Paralympic hopeful Kiana Clay for Garmin, this is how we did it
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