Multi-camera Vérité
There are so many ways to approach filming documentary or factual content. Each way has its own strengths and weaknesses. There is something intimate and simple about being a single…
Author: Russell Gienapp
I am a documentary cinematographer who lives to chase stories all over the world. I love it all; from social issue docs to natural history programs.
Capturing emotions – filming cinema vérité documentary
CBC’s one hour documentary “Company Town” has been gathering laurels and invites to film festivals since its release last fall. I even see that the film will be screened in…
Food styling and videos for social media
I have done plenty of shoots during this pandemic, so I know how much work and worry it can be making content with Covid-19 hanging over everyone’s head. PPE and…
Making documentary films during COVID-19: Insight about remote film production from a DOP
Pivot… If there is one word that describes 2020, it is the word pivot. I went from travelling all around Europe non-stop the first quarter of 2020 to a total…
“In house” food content production. Food styling, film & still food photography services
We are offering our “in house” production services to companies/individuals that need commercial-grade food images in our family studio. Following COVID-19 restrictions we are socially isolating together as food stylist…
It isn’t all doc
Many who read my little blog knows that I talk a lot about documentary filmmaking and more specifically, verite shooting. Being in the moment, with a story that the subjects…
Political Blind Date Nominated for CSA
I am so happy to see that Season 1 of TVO’s Political Blind Date received a nomination in the 2019 Canadian Screen Awards for Best Factual Series. Here is a…
Sachtler Flowtech 100mm Tripod – Camera support reimagined
Who ever says that they love your tripod? It is like saying I love your shovel or I admire your cheese grater. Granted when you need to dig a hole…
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