Creating the film lookis not just about shooting in HD at 24p, nor is it determined by your camera’s chip size or the narrow depth of field it delivers. The film look is created by the way you plan and … Continue reading →

Of all the college courses I completed and the many brilliant and experienced photographers I assisted, nothing really prepared me for a life in video production and photography as much as the time I spent working with a rock band … Continue reading →

A short while ago, those of us who live along the Hudson River were treated to the breath-taking sight of NASA’s space shuttle “Enterprise” performing a fly-by of the Manhattan skyline, mounted atop a Boeing 747 jumbo jet.  It was … Continue reading →

There is a certain joy and empowerment attached to a piece of gear with karma and such has been the case with a lens I received from my dear friend and fellow DP, Roberta Findlay. I use a Sony PMW-F3 … Continue reading →

The last few months have been the busiest ever for Crazy Duck Productions and for this both Sarah and I are extremely grateful.   The work we have produced for our existing clientele, as well as the exciting projects from … Continue reading →

About a year ago I was honored with an invitation to join Sony’s elite ICE team.  ICE, an acronym for Independent Certified Expert, is a small group of working professionals from across the United States.  Most are specialists in some … Continue reading →

I had filmed it twice before, but, until now, I hadn’t realized that there was actually a name for it. The Manhattanhenge occurs semi-annually around the summer and winter solstice and it is the only time that the setting sun … Continue reading →

Last we Sarah and I helped launch another new coaster at Six Flags: The Green Lantern! This ride has two minutes of the usual spine-chilling climbs, loops and corkscrews, all performed at a lightning speed.  The difference here, is that … Continue reading →

I’ve received dozens of inquiries as to why I had not been keeping my blog up to date.  In fact, I heard from people all over the globe that I had no idea were following my ramblings and often, reading … Continue reading →