Updates:
This blog is no longer being updated. It's here as an archive of some of the work I've done. The Vimeo videos will continue to update automatically as I add more videos to the FishVidz channel.

(Older updates:)
A documentary-style television show that airs on TV5 in Quebec has requested some of my Ft. Lauderdale footage for an upcoming fall episode. Victoria's Secret TV (2008) recently won 2 Telly awards for our unique online behind-the-scenes coverage! The Extra Action ("Marching Madness") video was expired by Current.com and I cannot at the moment find another version online. Finally, Macy's Satellite Network was closed by Macy's, Inc. and the studio website is no longer available. If I can find my own copy of the control room and studio pictures, I will update the post.

October 19, 2007

Marine Production in the Santa Monica Bay

Underwater Camera - Full Service Marine Production



Marina del Rey, CA -
This was a full day of shooting on, in and underwater in the Santa Monica Bay just off Venice Beach. Since my client was an indy production that is working on a short/trailer with a unique idea that has a lot of potential, I can't give too much away at the moment. Suffice it to say, they were willing to make an investment of time and resources to realize a cool idea that involved a good deal of time shooting HDV video at and below the waterline
I was able to supply the producers with the following production resources for a very full day of production:
- Location scouting from the water two weeks in advance
- 29' twin-engine powerboat to get to location, serve as production office, dressing room, camera platform, etc.
- Kayak for AP/AD and utility work
- Scuba gear for underwater work
- HDV camera and underwater housing
- Miscellaneous marine-specific grip/electric and safety services

Rather than having to book a boat and underwater videographer separately, plus gear rental and procurement of other equipment, the producers were able to simply show up at the dock with talent and scripts/storyboards in hand.

I see this as a new approach to independent production where the indy producer's script need not exclude marine locations, and production at and below the waterline can be feasible for any size shoot. Please contact me for details.