05 Apr
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Honduras

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In August of 2009, Walter Lowe and I traveled to Honduras to capture video for a series of webisodes that were designed to attract tourism to this beautiful country.  Although the trip was postponed at first – due to a military coup that was happening around the same time – I had such a wonderful time exploring the country.  We were there for eight days and traveled across the entire country shooting at some of the most exquisite locations that I have ever seen. Read the rest of this entry »

04 Mar
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A slice of Pizzi – NASCAR on Fox

From time to time I get to work on interstering things. This one was a blast. I got a call from my friends at Go To Team to run audio for a day for their Hangar Shoot for Fox Sports. The room that I was working in happened to be the “Slice of Pizzi” room, with everyone’s favorite host, Chris Pizzi. We interviewed several drivers (somewhere around 15 or so) and they were all really good sports. Here’s a look. Read the rest of this entry »

28 Feb
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History’s Secret Spaces – final shoot day

Today marked the final shoot day for History’s Secret Spaces.  Dan and James constructed a cabin set for one last re-inactment and James’ sister did a fantastic job with the make-up on our dying cabin boy.  We also went back to the Sweetwater Branch Inn and snaked the space behind the fireplace with an HD scope.  Did we find anything?  You’ll have to watch the show to find out. Read the rest of this entry »

09 Feb
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Disney Resort Showcase 2010

This week marked another fun project with the Disney UK PR team.  This time I had the luxury of shooting and editing for them.  We had a great time, just like last year, gathering b-roll and interviews while watching a batch of print journalists enjoy their time at Walt Disney World Resort.   Read the rest of this entry »

14 Jan
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Disney legends shoot

I’m a history buff.  I’m also a Disney buff.  Put them together and you have just created my dream shoot.  This was it, it was a round-table discussion with the men that Walt Disney hired to create the Walt Disney Resort in Florida.   Read the rest of this entry »

15 Nov
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Noel’s Christmas Presents – Disney Cruise Line

I’m starting to work quite a bit with the Disney UK PR team.  Sarah and Dave are great to work with on any project, let alone a cruise, and it’s always a great time working with Jay Hatcher.  This shoot was for Sky 1’s Christmas show, Noel’s Christmas Presents, hosted by Noel Edmonds.   Read the rest of this entry »

05 Nov
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Universal Studios PR – Resort EPK shoot

I have been working closely with the Universal Studios Florida PR team for about four years now through a company called Roycom Communications.  Early last year, Roycom merged with Go To Team (another company that I have worked with many times) and now Go To Team handles all of Universal Studios PR’s production.   Read the rest of this entry »

28 Oct
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Accident Attorneys

Here are another set of spots that were co-produced with McKenna Media for the law firm of Monge and Associates in Atlanta.  Blackburst was hired to produce and direct a series of “client” spots based off of actual testimonials for The Accident Attorneys.   Read the rest of this entry »

17 Oct
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History’s Secret Spaces

James Coats and I have been talking about putting together a television show for several years.  We have been bouncing ideas back and forth for a while now but it was this idea that really sparked some interest in both of us.  History’s Secret Spaces (working title) will take you on exciting adventures inside hidden rooms and passageways, and through the mysterious wilderness of the world, all while exploring the legends surrounding well-known cathedrals, homes, caves, tunnels and wrecks.  It’s an ambitious undertaking for three people, but I feel that it will be a fun adventure. Read the rest of this entry »

26 Aug
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Infinite Energy

Infinite energy is a natural gas company based in the southeast.  They came to us through our good friends at McKenna Media.  We had a lot of fun working on these spots and I personally had a great time directing. Read the rest of this entry »