Here is a brief summary of the past five years of the show, with links to episodes that I think reflect the spirt of the time.
The Early Years
Jan 2007 - April 2008 (Episodes 1 thru 86)
I’ve already spent a year planning my first day of school at CDIA and here are the reasons why.#6 Wk1 – Working with the DVX100
The early, heady days of information overload. Geek out!#36 Wk26 – Production Audio
Another technical introduction to recording technology and some nitty gritty details on how to respectfully place the lav mic on a person’s bodyIn the middle of shooting a short project with actors, directors and crew, oh my!The Crucible
May - September 2008 (Episodes 87- 115)
Work begins on my final film. I can’t look!Criticism and pressure don’t mix wellMeeting the deadline.Before the Fall
October 2008 - January 2009 (Episodes 116 - 123)
#121 Ruff Cutz Film Conference
Showing my wares#122 Thoughts while I edit
More navel gazingThe Wilderness Years
February 2009 - October 2011 (Episodes 124 - 169)
#130 Catching the Big Fish
After things are finished, I quiet down and reflect, I realize how much of filmmaking is a mind game. Direct David Lynch’s book is good food for thought#132 Handmade Film Screening
100 plus people show up to see my film and ask me questions afterwardI went to a job fairAttitude and gritOn location at Plimoth PlantationsOne step forward, two steps back
October 2011 - November 2012 (Episodes 170 - 227)
#170 NaPodPoMo starts today - #199
National Podcast Post Month where you commit to posting a show a day. Just to shake out my complacency#205 Richard Harrington – From Still to Motion
A recorded presentation by Richard Harrington about his book on the DSLR Video workflow#212 Blink – Book review and editing advice
Review of an excellent book about learning and creativity#213 Privacy, Anonymity and Success
How to be your own superheroArrival
December 2012 - January 2013 (Episodes 228 - 241)
Looking back and moving forward#235 DSLR Video: Interview with Howard Phillips
A very rich conversation with an entertaining and experienced cinematographer about the role DSLRs can play in filmmaking#240 Trying to get the feeling
Coming out of the brain fog