EVERY STORY HAS A BEGINNING
For those who follow this blog or have watched the Plum TV interview, you know why I decided to make a film about everyday athletes. But very few people know the story of how I got into filmmaking. I've always been a fan of cinema since I was a kid, but never actually considered being a filmmaker.
One day in early June 2006, a co-worker by the name of Nicole Bettan handed me a camcorder with footage of a company event that she had shot. She asked if I was interested in editing the video since I was "a creative". The last time I used a camcorder was sophmore year in high school for a final project in Shakespeare (Mr. Barmore was very cutting edge).
By that afternoon, I had discovered how much I enjoyed working with video again -- cutting it down and piecing together different clips to form a scene. There was something very satisfying about it. This eventually led to the purchase of my first camera (HD), then video editing software. And six months later, those clips along with footage I shot with my camera became our first film (which we screened for our lucky colleagues).
It was this act of generosity -- allowing me to borrow and use her camera -- plus helpful advice from her husband Dan (whose family founded video equipment retailer Videoguys) that kickstarted my foray into filmmaking.
The moral of the story -- share your passion, interests, and knowledge with others. You never know who you might influence.
DLM
One day in early June 2006, a co-worker by the name of Nicole Bettan handed me a camcorder with footage of a company event that she had shot. She asked if I was interested in editing the video since I was "a creative". The last time I used a camcorder was sophmore year in high school for a final project in Shakespeare (Mr. Barmore was very cutting edge).
By that afternoon, I had discovered how much I enjoyed working with video again -- cutting it down and piecing together different clips to form a scene. There was something very satisfying about it. This eventually led to the purchase of my first camera (HD), then video editing software. And six months later, those clips along with footage I shot with my camera became our first film (which we screened for our lucky colleagues).
It was this act of generosity -- allowing me to borrow and use her camera -- plus helpful advice from her husband Dan (whose family founded video equipment retailer Videoguys) that kickstarted my foray into filmmaking.
The moral of the story -- share your passion, interests, and knowledge with others. You never know who you might influence.
DLM
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PS - Nicole also happens to be a very talented glass artist. Check out her work at Fat Cat Glassworks.
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