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Promotional video I filmed and edited for client Illinois...

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:07:09 -0400

Promotional video I filmed and edited for client Illinois Martial Arts Academy #scalesoffmedia #maritalarts #jiujistu

Back in February of this year, I had the opportunity to be...

Wed, 01 May 2013 10:01:55 -0400

Back in February of this year, I had the opportunity to be Director of Photography/Cinematographer on a film web series called Big Hitters back in February of this year. Assisting on camera was Earl Dickens. Directed and Written by Barry J Gilmore/Black Folio Studio. Here is the first installment called “Rooftop Rant”. Very talented crew of fellow filmmakers!! We start filming the next episode soon!!. Enjoy subscribe!! Share!!!

Photographs taken of the Fox River in Elgin, IL. They had to...

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 18:20:23 -0400

Photographs taken of the Fox River in Elgin, IL. They had to close the island that was pretty much underwater. I hope the rain is over.

#scalesoffmedia

"Anyone can learn to use equipment to capture an image, just as anyone can learn to cook. But you..."

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:13:28 -0400

““Anyone can learn to use equipment to capture an image, just as anyone can learn to cook. But you don’t want to cook the same dishes that everyone else does. Learn to take photographs the way truly fine chefs develop their signature dishes. Train your eyes to see with your heart, listen to your subjects, and then create images that are unique. ” - Joe Buissink”

- Joe Buissink made a point in his book, Wedding Photography from the Heart, about getting to know your equipment.

Doing my directing and cinematography thing on a film I shot...

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 23:39:21 -0400

Doing my directing and cinematography thing on a film I shot last year called “Perception of Strangers”. It was a script I had been working on for awhile. It finally all came together.

Couple more films in the works…oneI am still working on in post production…its almost done.

Assistant director Barry Gilmore from Black Folio Studios right behind me.

Actors Michael Knaul and Todd Oelerich

This is what thinking outside the box looks like…..I like...

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 23:31:06 -0400

This is what thinking outside the box looks like…..I like this

Shot the APFC Unleash II MMA fight for chicagosmma on March 9th,...

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:09:00 -0400

Shot the APFC Unleash II MMA fight for chicagosmma on March 9th, 2013 at the Dupage Expo Center. No shortage of exciting fights.

Full gallery of images will be posted on chicagosmma.com

Snow War

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:07:51 -0500

Snow War

Valid point about sharpening skillset first!!

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:18:00 -0500

Valid point about sharpening skillset first!!

Some movies I study for Cinematography

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:24:06 -0500

As a cinematographer, Just a few of the films I love learning from

Michael Clayton - Cinematographer Robert Elswit

The International - Cinematographer Frank Griebe

Warrior - Cinematographer Masanobu Takayanagi

Red Cliff - CinematographerLu Yue and Zhang Li

In Time - CinematographerRoger Deakins

Armored - Cinematographer Andrzej Sekula

UNDESIRABLE - Teaser — Coming March 2013 This film is...

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 19:57:00 -0500

UNDESIRABLE - Teaser — Coming March 2013

This film is about the misconceptions we place on people based on our own preconceived notions.

I challenged myself to shoot this film void of dialogue. The story is told completely using visuals.

Taking advantage of the little man

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:19:29 -0500

Taking advantage of the little man :

I am sure this happens more and more

I cant wait to share this film with the world!!!

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 23:52:23 -0500

I cant wait to share this film with the world!!!

Listening to jazz by Christian Scott and editing photographs...

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 18:00:32 -0500

Listening to jazz by Christian Scott and editing photographs from friday’s photoshoot in Milwaukee, WI with Client: Tasha G. Special thanks to my hardworking assistant: Earl Dickens

Movie Magic!!!!

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 08:29:34 -0500

Movie Magic!!!!

Working hard on editing the short film “UNDESIRABLE”...

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:57:18 -0500

Working hard on editing the short film “UNDESIRABLE” , I challenged myself to tell a story with no dialogue. Its turning out just as I had hope so far. Teaser will be released next week. Looking forward to sharing this film in early March 2013.

Just a friendly reminder to slow down when is snowing or you...

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:03:40 -0500

Just a friendly reminder to slow down when is snowing or you will end up in a road side ditch. Its better to be late than never make it your destination at all!!

Playing around with a flash and trying to catch drops of water...

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:59:04 -0500

Playing around with a flash and trying to catch drops of water coming out of faucet…..this was the best one!!

Demo Reel 2012 - What a great year it was!!!

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:52:55 -0500

Demo Reel 2012 - What a great year it was!!!

On Friday night January 11, 2013 the Imperial Fight Challenge...

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 08:43:00 -0500

Imperial Fight Challenge and the Muay Thai International Association - Co-Main

Imperial Fight Challenge and the Muay Thai International Association - Co-Main

Imperial Fight Challenge and the Muay Thai International Association - Co-Main

Imperial Fight Challenge and the Muay Thai International Association - Co-Main

Imperial Fight Challenge and the Muay Thai International Association - Co-Main Fighter: Angelo Walsh after his split decision win

On Friday night January 11, 2013 the Imperial Fight Challenge and the Muay Thai International Association hosted Striker’s Paradise at they Pyramid Club in Addison, IL. This highly anticipated co-main event between Antonio Sanchez (Retro Active) and Angelo Walsh (Top Notch) turned out to be an explosive 3 rounds. The sold out crowd roared as these fighters unloaded side kicks and precision punches. Winner was Angelo Walsh by Split Decision.