Audio: Advice to a New Editor
<<back to tutorial Archives Duration 20 minutes (Audio doesn’t work on mobiles) Audio Notes: After Effects – Motion Graphics & Effects – Free Basic Training Final Cut Pro – Video Editing software – Paid Basic Training Ask yourself: What is your goal? Learning software and try out what you want to do. Be honest with … Read more
Poem: Make Up Your Mind
That awful feeling of failure, knowing that you tried but yet it wasn’t good enough. The amazing feeling of praise, proud of the battle that was won. What to do when the bad days happen, when it seems like the storm has landed on top of your head. Yes, remember the good days that have … Read more
“What They Don’t Teach You at Film School” Notes
For some reason I found it hard to get in to this book but I knew it was valuable information that I needed to learn. Its full of great advice about how things work in the film making world. It’s an introduction to what it takes to make a film. “…it’s not Hollywood’s approval that … Read more
Elements of Fashion
Even though I’ve never been a girly girl, fashion has always inspired me. The colors of fabrics, the artsy photography, and how clothing can tell a story. A lot can be revealed by a person’s choice of clothing. I sometimes people watch and try to figure out personalities based on just their shoes. Elements of fashion … Read more
Photos: Birth and Young Love
A couple who I recently met asked if I would take some maternity photos. I was excited to hear that her husband was joining the shoot. This would give me a chance to capture the excitement that a first child brings both parents. Erica requested that we do an in-studio shoot. Since I don’t have one, … Read more
New Editing Book
Good news – My new editing book came in.. The bad news – I am having a hard time finishing up the current book I am reading, “What They Don’t Teach You at Film School.” This book is good but dry. It more about preparation for working as film maker. Today when I got home … Read more
Photos: My Editing Space
I have spent most of my twenties doing what I love: Editing. If I lived in the early 1900′s you know what I would be doing? Cutting film. No matter where I go, a nice editing suit finds me. Here is my current work station: As for my personal space at home, its very simple … Read more
Photos: Dance with a Purpose
I took some photos for my friends dance studio, Dance with Purpose. I picked out a few favorite to edit and to share with you. I couldn’t help but find all of the girl so adorable and beautiful.
Photos: My vintage baby
I found these cute vintage baby clothes at “Hobo’s” in Redlands. I felt a little funny buying them but couldn’t resist. I knew Jacob wouldn’t mind being my model.
