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Ghana, West Africa – Video

Sunday, August 1, 2010

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This was my first trip out of the country. I spent fourteen days with a wonderful group of women as we toured most of Ghana. Production: Ijaba Films Director: Tressa Sanders Camera(s): Panasonic PV-DV100 Travel Date(s): August 2002 Place(s): Ghana, West Africa

Our Side of Joy – More Shooting

Thursday, July 8, 2010

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So, alas I am back to need to shoot more footage for my documentary Our Side of Joy. I first shot this film in 2008 and shot another interview with the twins in 2009 and found myself having a hard time putting the film together. I’m still having a hard time and I’ve requested time [...]

Making Music…

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

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Here is where, a typical record label, traditional or independent, spouts off a long list of fancy equipment and technical jargon that makes it sound like they are really doing something akin to rocket science. Well it’s not that deep here. I can still get professional sounds without having to load up with expensive gear [...]

Useful Tools For Independent Filmmakers

Saturday, October 17, 2009

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Becoming a filmmaker is a big step that requires you to use and have access to many resources in order to not only make the best films you can but to handle all tasks not related to a specific film project. There is a lot more to making films than just the movies themselves. I [...]

Tips for Authors, Acting Talent & Film Crew: Why No One Responds

Thursday, May 7, 2009

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I never thought I would need to write an article of this nature, however, due to the overwhelming flood of snore inducing e-mails from readers hoping for publishing deals or to obtain acting and/or film crew jobs, I feel I must offer some advice. I’m not exactly sure what is being taught in school these [...]