Hey there y'all, Dartanyon here making a guest post appearance... In this installment of [my] Essential Gear, I'd like to talk about something I don't leave home without: my travel drive. A travel drive is an external hard drive filled to the brim with the software, tools, and settings, that are so often overlooked as part of location computer setups. There are several scenarios where you may need to carry one of these, perhaps you're traveling without... read more ›
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Indeed, today is my birthday! I'm celebrating with family and friends up at our cabin on the coast (snapshot here of yours truly at our fire on the beach last night), but there is something else that's on my mind today. Giving back. And I've decided that in this coming year of my life, one of my goals is to give more time, money, and effort toward philanthropy and charity. This will take many manifestations... read more ›
Dec
31
Some off-the-top-of-my-head favorites for the year that was 2009.5 Worthwhile 'Best of 2009' Photo Edit Posts From Well-Known News SourcesBest News Photos (boston.com)Wall Street JournalTime MagazineNational Geographic TravelerReuters15 Bands I Listened To A Lot In 2009 (not necessarily from 2009)The XX(Young Turks)Grizzly Bear (Warp)Animal Collective(Domino)Visqueen(Local 638)GIVE Seattle (www.giveseattle.org)[...the rest of the music list and lots more lists after the jump. click the 'continue reading' link below for more good lists...]--(music continued...)Kings Of Leon(Sony)The Cave Singers(Matador)Cold... read more ›
Dec
17
Typically, the end of each year marks a time for celebration. In that spirit, each autumn our studio has an anniversary party where we celebrate with our clients, business friends and co-collaborators. It's an eclectic mix of about 600 people, from graffiti artists, restaurateurs, musicians, ad execs, city officials and the whole spectrum in between. Everyone lets their hair down and unwinds with the mission of having a darn good time. This year's event... read more ›
Dec
14
Introducing "Director's Cut" my latest music video and the latest track from the electronic duo Head Like a Kite (this time featuring MC Tilson). If you're a photo/video lover, a music aficionado, a do-gooder or any combo therein please pass this along. We created this pro-bono and it's my hope it'll inspire you and your friends to pull out $7 for 30 exclusive tracks from Seattle's hottest bands as a part of our GiveSeattle.org... read more ›
Dec
09
Meet the stars of my Nikon Festival video: Joshua Roman (cellist), Saba Mohajerjasbi (Sabzi playing the Beat Gorilla), and Ellie Sandstrom (choregrapher/performer), and check out how we made my 140-second film in just a day and a half.Reminder: there's still 6 days for YOU to enter your 140 second film into the Nikon Festival and let yours truly--along with Rainn Wilson (from 'The Office') and Justine Ezarik (iJustine) decide if your vid should capture... read more ›
Dec
04
Get out from behind the computer and shoot something you've been dying to shoot today. It's easier that you've lead yourself to believe, it costs less than you think, and is more fun than you remember.In fact, tell us all in the comments below what you're going to shoot today or tomorrow or this weekend. Don't be worried that someone's gonna copy you, because it won't happen. If you're doing it right nobody CAN copy... read more ›
Dec
03
The holidays are a time for cheer, but they're also a time for giving. As such I've joined forces with some friends here in Seattle to help bring you GIVESEATTLE.ORG. GIVESEATTLE.ORG is simple: we've compiled more than 30 amazing tracks from some of Seattle's best bands/musicians and wrapped it into one compilation that is downloadable for just $7. And 100% of the money goes directly to support Arts Corps and Seattle Area Food Banks.... read more ›
Nov
27
"I hate cameras. They interfere, they’re always in the way. I wish I could just work with my eyes alone."-Richard AvedonI had some sushi this week with David DuChemin, author of the new book VisionMongers: Making a Life and a Living in Photography. David's a great guy--and one of the few photography authors writing today--that actually gets it. It's not about gear or gimmick or guise. It's about vision. Developing it and putting it to... read more ›
Nov
26
Thanks and Giving. For USA readers, today is a holiday where we're encouraged to take pause and give thanks for all the wonderful people, health, things, and moments in our lives. For the international readers, I'd encourage you to join in.I'll start with the THANKS. Most every year, I find that what I'm thankful for boils down to health, family, and community.Health. I'm thankful that I have had mine for almost every moment of 2009.... read more ›
