
Field Notes
Essays, tutorials, and tools from the creative edge
This is the working log—where ideas take shape. A collection of how-to’s, reflections, case studies, and thought starters for creatives, educators, and brand-builders walking the path less travelled. Some posts are polished. Others are in process. All are shared with the hope they’ll meet you where you are—and help you keep moving toward what matters.
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The Struggles of Balancing a Career with a Newborn
Outside of dealing with the loss of something or someone, having a child is without question, one of the hardest things you will experience in a lifetime. You think to yourself, yeah, this will be hard but I can do it (with enthusiasm of coarse)! You think, many people have kids and they all seem to do alright, how hard can it be? People in worse circumstances have been having kids forever and they seem to be just fine. What doesn’t seem to get through your head when you are on the other side of the fence is how hard it actually is.
How to Find Fulfillment in the Work You Do
I oftentimes wonder, what is it truly triggers the sense of contentment. What is it that pulls at the right strings inside you that gives you that sense of euphoria from simply living?
How to Successfully Pivot Your Career Path
Career pivots require self awareness, networking, accountability, honesty and an action plan.
Why Accountability is Your Most Valuable Asset
Accountability is without question my most valuable asset as I am able to grow personally and professionally, experience fulfillment everyday, and get one step closer to live the life I want.
How to Cover a Scene - Understanding the Basics of Scene Coverage
To set you up for success on your film shoot, here are some basics to help you determine the best way to cover your scene and ensure you are making the best decisions for your given story.
How to Prepare a Call Sheet
Call sheets are an imperative part of the pre-production process. It provides all the details to your cast and crew to ensure everyone is on the same page for the day. It makes sure they show up on time (early) with everything they need to be successful on the day.
How to Remove Logos From Your Video
This video shows you how to do simple logo removals. Using a combination of After Effects and Photoshop, the removals can be done in 9 simple steps.
How to Media Manage Your Timelapse Footage
Media management to me, is a lot like accounting. It isn't the most fun thing to do but is fundamental to the success of your business.
How to Find Unique Stories You Connect With
The Last Mambabatok is a short film that features Apo Whang-Od, a tribal tattoo artist for the But-But tride in the Buscalan Village of Tinglayan, Kalinga.
How to Smooth Out Your Timelapse Footage
This post walks through three methods of smoothing out your timelapse footage while removing the staccato effect.
Why Taking Time To Disconnect and Reset is Important
No matter how busy you may feel that you are, it is important to take time for yourself to stay grounded, productive and creative.
Best Music Licensing Platforms For Your Video Projects
One of the hardest things for me when producing video content is navigating music licenses and platforms. This post looks at some of my favourite new platforms.
Why Clear Communication is Important
For this project, Brent Foster, Pawel Dwulit and I headed to Chile to visit one of the most remote regions of Patagonia to talk with one of the most isolated Gauchos alive today.
Own Your Life: Why Taking Control is Important
Life as a freelancer / business owner poses many challenges but also a unique lifestyle to go with it. This post digs into some of these ideas.
Location Scouting: 8 Tips to Get You Started
For any production, no matter the size or style, it is important to scout your locations ahead of time whenever possible to ensure you are prepared.
Shooting in Unconventional Locations
This post discusses things you need to think about when shooting in unconventional locations for your projects and gives insight into my creative approach.
Working with Actors on Corporate Projects
This post gives insight into how to work with actors and how genre's affect the approach a director takes during production.
Importance of Diversifying a Skillset
Diversifying a skill-set is very important, especially in the media production world. This post talks about why.
Why Creating Consistency Across Assets is Important
Consistency across all media assets ensures that a campaign is successful. This post digs further into why this is important.
How to Produce a Serialized Video Campaign
Producing a serialized campaign requires extensive planning. This post shines light on some of the things to consider.