Work has started to pick up for me in the Cortez/Durango area, and just like the weather with the current changing of the season, when it rains, it pours.
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Blog for Wilkinson Visual, aerial and documentary video production and photography services in Lexington, Kentucky.
I got my hands on the new 4k-ready Panasonic GH4, along with a few lenses, to test out for a few weeks. In my fstoppers article, I display a fully edited video that was cut from footage I shot with this unit, and then I go on to talk about its strengths and weaknesses.
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This all started when I was in North Carolina, producing a corporate video project that had been in development for more than six months. I was directing a crew all week long to shoot interviews and b-roll at a huge electronics repair facility. After one of our shoot days, I saw a job posting from photographer Zach Sutton and Gary Martin of RGG EDU, both of whom happen to be fellow writers with me at fstoppers.com. They needed a behind the scenes shooter in Albuquerque for about a week.
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With daytime temperatures in the upper 80s and relentless swarms of gnats and biting flies, a small group of climbers made their way to Indian Creek in Utah for a couple days of rock climbing. I was along to climb and check out the landscape with some photography.
Read MoreKnown for it’s top of the line outdoor adventure camera bags and backpacks, F-Stop Gear recently unveiled the Loka Ultralight, or “UL,” a revision of the popular Loka backpack. Head over to Fstoppers.com for the full video and written review.
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Things are finally starting to pick up a bit in this small town called Cortez which I call home. I've been able to join a group of climbers, and every Monday we are able to get together for some chill climbing and socializing. Much needed after a long day of blogging and editing!
Read MoreA subject I know all too well: Relocating. When it comes to building a video production and photography business, it can take years to cultivate good clients, get high paying and interesting projects, and form relationships with reliable help. If you move, losing that local network can take a huge toll on your business.
Read the full article on Fstoppers.com.
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I spent 3 weeks in freezing cold Michigan to shoot ice climbers, and enjoy some time back in my home state with friends new and old. In this post, I'll share images, videos, and some background from my crazy frozen adventure!
Read MoreDuring its 30-day run, and weeks of planning that went into it beforehand, I got my own crash course in fundraising and marketing while trying to raise $10,000 through Kickstarter for the Ascending India project. I’ll share what I learned in this article.
Read MoreThe documentary project Ascending India that I had been working on for the past 6 months, and spent countless hours planning, fundraising, hosting a kickstarter, shooting clips for, and preparing to travel to India to complete? I was denied entry into the country, and a film that would stand to benefit the country of India was almost ruined from their own actions. I share my story inside.
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I had the privilege to accompany a tour arranged by The American Friends of Turkey. The tour was 10 days of both Istanbul and the western coast, two distinctly different feels of the country, both extraordinary! Istanbul was beautiful, old, new, growing, or rather, bursting. I was surprised at how little hassle I got in the touristy areas (some to be sure) and how lovely the Turkish people are. <br>
For the full article, head over to Eleanor's personal blog.
Read MoreMy passion is shooting outdoor lifestyle and documentary projects, and those shoots often require me to be on the go and in remote areas. Historically, getting an expensive jib or crane in those locations was not possible. With the Aviator Carbon Fiber Travel Jib, taking a jib into the field is not only possible, but easy for everyone. I reviewed this piece of equipment in a video and written article for fstoppers.com.
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I'm still swimming in boxes, but the move is complete and the U-Haul truck has been returned. I'll be based out of Cortez, Colorado, for at least the next few years. Never heard of Cortez? Well, it's in the very Southwest corner of Colorado.
Read MoreI just quit my full time job of six years as a video producer at a local
college. A decent salary, good benefits, and the security that came
with it… all gone. I’m now focusing on my dream project called Ascending India and I might go broke trying to
make it. In this article I wrote for Fstoppers, I discuss why I made this decision, and how others can make it happen too.
About a year ago, I met with an climber friend of mine who happens to be originally from India. He pitched to me the idea of creating a film that highlighted the climbing areas in India. That seed grew, and eventually sprouted into a story about his quest to bring greater awareness and access to the rock climbing scene in India.
Read MoreAcclaimed film director John Sayles recently donated over 300 boxes of documents and items to the University of Michigan library archive. His work will become the third part in the "Maverick Collection", which include Orson Welles and Robert Altman. Michigan Creative contracted with Mike Wilkinson to edit together a video that highlights this donation.
Read MoreIn this article for Fstoppers.com, I break down the process of making a video demo reel. Click on the title to check out the post and learn how I turned 20 minutes worth of random footage into a 3 minute montage of my best work.
Consider this a welcome message! For the last 5 years, I've been rocking a custom-made website that I built from the ground up using Dreamweaver. Much blood, sweat, and more blood were left in the wake of it's creation. I am not a huge fan of web design or coding. It's not my thing.
Read MoreWhat do you do when asked to shoot photos to document a microbrew beer festival? You pack your bag and ask where to park!
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Photo travel blog of an overnight kayaking trip along the coast of Lake Huron, near Alpena, Michigan.
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