video
Short Life, Ballet Documentary
The artists will touch and hypnotize you with humanity and work and talent. This could be the most intimate and honest ballet documentary ever produced, with a feast of mesmerizing footage of landmark modern and classical works.
AMERICAN FOOTBALL on Blu-Ray & HD Digital Download
Both include an hour of extra content, with more practice, game-action, locker-room, and segments on Alonso, Rose, Burch, Parke, Tenney, Caskey and more.
Seahawks 2014 Playoff Spots
Sometimes you can know something is right even though it’s wrong.
The Stars on Tahoma
A great group of talented guys havin’ fun on The Mountain.
Whim W’Him 2016
Video for their Fall Fête, a fundraiser for the company’s 2016 Season.
7 dancers and the artistic director, Olivier Wevers.
INVOLUNTARY
A few days with some incredible people on the involuntary ward of a psych hospital.
An old piece that still has relevance and qualities we stand by even if our tools and techniques evolve and change.
Also evidence of how “talking heads” don’t have to be boring. It’s what we do as humans; talk with each other. If it’s honest and giving and below the surface, it’s infinitely more compelling than the standard “b-roll,” an equally “dirty” word in the land of beautiful work.
Heart of the Dawg, Episode 4
Phenomenal team of guys and epic shootout in this the final episode of the 2014 series on the UW Men’s Soccer Team.
The final episode of the journey. This one features Team Manager, Taymour Roushdi and Assistant Coach Richard Reese, two guys at the heart of the Heart of the Dawg.
Highlights from games vs. UCLA and Oregon State, plus a dramatic NCAA Tournament Game vs. Furman.
Music by:
Zadok Wartes, Nisei23, Need More Sources
Loyal Heights Elementary, PTA Fundraiser Video
Pro-bono work for our neighborhood public school.
Amazon Stories: GOLAZO
The first in a series of videos profiling Amazon sellers. This one featuring Richard Tait and Golazo, the energy drink and hydration drink company with a passion for football (soccer).
Yale v. Cornell, Top 10 Ivy League Lacrosse Battle
In a downpour in New Haven, CT.
WISL Championship Game, special highlights
Tacoma Stars vs. Bellingham United in a barnburner final.
HIGHLIGHTS – Sounders FC2 vs. University of Portland, Feb 21, 2015
A spectacular free kick goal by Pablo Rossi for Seattle by way of Argentina.
Scrimmage between U of Portland and Seattle Sounders FC2
track:
Cohen Method
by Tab and Anitek
Highlights: Sounders v. Galaxy – Seattle Wins Supporters’ Shield
Another day in the history of a changing world.
Seatown Classic Lacrosse, Notre Dame vs. US National Team
Lacrosse is the ultimate sport in many ways, the original sport of the land we call North America. This piece we shot and edited for The Lacrosse Network, TLN doing great work for the sport, btw.
Pro-cam vs. Toy-cam. Slo-mo vs. No-slo-mo. Same Principles Apply.
Nowadays, with the accessibility of high-speed, large-sensor cameras, at any price point, it is easy to think that the technology – the lower cost of high-speed camera gear – is what makes the imagery cool and compelling.
Well, technique, not necessarily technology, is what makes the difference.
Here is an example from a 2013 Seahawks game. Rain killed the prosumer Sony FS700, high-speed camera before halftime. Had to resort to a $500 pocket cam – NEX5N – with a lens adapter. Used the same, lovely 100mm/2.8 macro prime lens on a consumer camera that fits in your pocket. Same basic sensor on both cameras. Although it does shoot 60fps, it’s so compressed at 28mbps, it looks crappy. So, stuck with 1080/24p at 24mbps. Same approach to light, composition, fastidiousness of frames and camera movement, focusing, calmness, and seeing/creating images that have graphic integrity and that communicate something worthwhile – hopefully.
Sure – slo-mo is cool, and it allows you to see things the naked eye just can’t, but it’s not what makes for interesting footage. Otherwise, it’s a gimmick that really doesn’t add much value, and can distract or detract from what really does. We are vulnerable to this all the time. And this is why we make selects and do our initial edits in real time. Only then do we start to apply the speed ramps to punctuate various details.
Thanks for reading.
Seattle Seahawks vs. New Orleans Saints, NFL Playoffs, Highlights from sidelines.
The 12th Man and the rain were real and torrential.
Whim W’Him Choreographic Shindig
Whim W’Him contemporary dance company in Seattle, is a little treasure made up of 7 artists and Artistic Director, Olivier Wevers.
Highlights: Timbers v. Whitecaps 9-20-14
Was a hot day in a cool town. Finally captured a good victory in the Rose City.
NWSL Semifinal Highlights: Reign FC vs. Washington Spirit
Epic match. Amazing save by Hope Solo. Laser goal by Megan Rapinoe.
Thanks to Randall Peck for shooting with us.
2014 MLS ALL-STAR GAME PORTLAND TRIBUTE
Some images to remember from a great city and week in the life of American soccer.
Big thanks to the Timbers and MLS for trusting us with this assignment and letting us just shoot the stuff we love.
INSIDE REIGN, EP4: Keelin
Keelin is a gifted athlete and very determined individual, with a great smile.
IN THE 18, US Open Cup, Sounders v. Earthquakes
A battle ends in a shootout.