login | register

Tag Archives: Story

Local Music Sets the Tone

Local music is a big part of my life and I do my best to incorporate the work of local musicians into my documentaries. The Short North and University District were full of local talent. Grace Adele, Miller-Kelton, The Fifth Order (band from the 1960’s) County Line Junction, Artie Kegler, The Vague, Jakob Freely, Jared Mahone, Team Smile and Nod, RJ Cowdery and the Phantods are but a selected few of the work you might enjoy – websites are at the bottom of this post.

Read more ...

Getting Re-enactments Right

When you shoot re-enactments, there are a million things going on at once.

The actors are getting ready, the camera guys are setting up, the techs are positioning lights. And I’m trying to see it all, all at once, to make sure the right camera angle with the right light, with the right actor tells the right story.

Read more ...

Clintonville the Farming Community

When I first started researching Clintonville I thought I knew what to expect. We know the neighborhood by its ravines and quaint houses, The Park of Roses and the memories of Olentangy Park amusement rides. What surprised me was that every historian and every old-timer told me to make sure to tell the tale of the land.

Read more ...