30th Short Film ~ Dahlia

This is my 30th film in two years since getting into cinematography.  Go on the journey of one woman passion for the dahlia flower. Relax, enjoy & share...

Behind The Scenes

Location: Renaissance hotel rooftop downtown Pittsburgh. Be sure to check out Elizabeth's blog here for more.... 

Ful·fill·ment ~ Short Film

As with all the films in this series the film is best enjoyed in full screen with the outside world turn off. If this film resonates with you then please share it with the people in your life who need to hear this message.

This is #7 in the series. Ful·fill·ment

Wisdom of Food ~ Short Film

This film is #5 in my "Soul Scrubbing Series."  The wisdom of food, a return to yourself.

As with all the film in this series the film is best enjoyed in full screen with the outside world turn off. If this film resonates with you then please share it with the people in your life who need to hear this message.

You Are Not Broken ~ Short Film

It all started with a conversation that I turn into a blog post.

I received numerous e-mails from people who wanted to agree but felt that they could not, they felt that they were broken.  If this film resonates with you then please share it with the people in your life who need to hear this message.

Zen Art of Everything ~ Short Film

2 Friends, 4 Years, Vagabonding Across America ~ Short Film

I sit at a red light, on the side on the road are these two people sing the lyrics "work my whole life to save enough money just to by a coffin." I drive home grab my gear and come back and make this film. I have to say this is a much watch.

Its The Biggest Issue Men Face ~ Short Film

Turn off the outside world. Best watched in a quiet. Play full screen.

Short Film ~ In The Kitchen

Creative Space ~ 30 sec film

"Creativity is something you practice, not just a talent you’re born with"- Tom Kelly

Short Film ~ In the Kitchen With Raemie

A short documentary style film to share with you today.... "… is a way to share my knowledge with you.  The cooking workshops offer simple, farm fresh fare with a gourmet flair.  I highlight the freshest ingredients from local sources, including my own garden, and then slice and dice them into easy, delicious dishes."

To learn more about "In The Kitchen with Raemie" (HERE)

Boy + Girl ~ Short Film

Chasing The Moon...

I spent the last 3 days chasing the moon.  This is a short 1 minute film with time-lapse and still images.  The film was shoot with Nikon D800, for the gear heads out there.

Engagement Film

You got to see a bit from Ceci &; Joe’s E-Session Part Deux and I know you remember their feature on Style Me Pretty for their E-Session Part Une, which included a fun little film.

Well here is the film for the 2nd part of their E-Session.

Make sure you view it to the end…we had a little fun with it. Enjoy.

Re Imagine ~ The Film

Can you love yourself? Can you see the beauty within yourself? This is a film about Elizabeth Craig, an intimate photographer and her passion to re-introduce women back to themselves.

 

Short Film Project ~ Update

I stared my first short film project.  Last month post was about writing a "Treatment", as you read on in this post you will see that I kibosh that idea and went in a new direction. As I said I will be sharing the building block of this project with you.  Below is step 2 in creating a film. The script! I will only be sharing the first 5 scene with you.  Why? I do not want to ruin the end, and it gets lengthy. 

Title: Re Imagining (A film about portrait photography) 

FADE IN:

Scene 1

INT PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO DAY TIME

LS of empty studio space

MS of empty sofa in studio

MS ELIZABETH sitting on sofa

CU of ELIZABETH face

MCU of Elizabeth looking into the camera and talking

ELIZABETH is sitting on the edge of a sofa that is in the center of the photography studio. 

ELIZABETH 

Can you re-imagine...you? 

LS of empty studio from a high angle point of view.

LS of EXT view from inside the studio.

Scene 2

INT BATHROOM DAY TIME

LS bathroom. Elizabeth looking in the mirror.

MCU. Brushing teeth.

CU. Putting eye makeup on.

CU. Curling eye lashes.

CU. Water running, toothbrush getting wet.

CU. Brushing teeth.

MS. Fixing hair. 

Scene 3 

INT PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO DAY TIME

ELIZABETH is sitting in a director’s chair by a window in the photography studio. 

ELIZABETH 

When asked how she wanted to be photographed she said, I just want to look and feel beautiful. 

Scene 4

INT KITCHEN DAYTIME

LS. Elizabeth in kitchen preparing to make coffee.

CU. Opening refrigerator door.

CU. Grabbing coffee and milk out of refrigerator.

LS. Elizabeth in kitchen.  

CU. Pouring cup of coffee.

Scene 5

INT HOME OFFICE DAYTIME

LS. Of empty home office space.

MCU. Cup of coffee is placed by computer keyboard. Computer is already opened up to e-mail.

CU. Elizabeth typing on keyboard and picking up cup of coffee to take a drink.

LS. Elizabeth sitting at computer reading through e-mails.

MCU. Elizabeth turns toward the camera and talks about the e-mail that she has just read. Then quickly turns back to computer screen and keeps reading aloud. 

Elizabeth

This is it. This is how it always starts out: with an e-mail asking permission to be photographed. This e-mail that just came in reads: 

(Elizabeth turns back towards the computer and keeps reading aloud)

“I have never felt beautiful enough to participate in such a photo session, but I have a secret goal in mind to do this for myself. 

This is what I do. I give women permission to re-imagine themselves. 

Or maybe a better term is regenerate. Reach down deep, find that gal inside that’s been raising kids, working 9 to 5, leading the Girl Scouts, baking the pies, putting out fires, saving the world…and bring her back to herself with a bang. I feel like most women go thru a very similar process while getting comfortable in their own skin.

Short Film & Random thoughts

Create something new, daily.  That's the secret to success in business, art and life.

As of late I have been thinking a lot about how to educate my daughter. As I research educating her the one constant theme is filling up journals and sketch books.  It seems that tomorrow belongs to the creative thinkers and the idea makers.  I like that.

This short film is how I am creating, connecting and growing.  This is what I am currently studying and filling up my journal with.

Also, this is the film that will accompany Elizabeth’s new website (soon to come).

Short Film Project

Staring my first short film project later this month.  I will be sharing the building block of this project with you.  Below is step 1 in creating a film.

Treatment:  see Wikipedia film treatment for complete definition (here)

Title: Pittsburgh Urban Landscape

Log-line: This documentary will look at the relationship between urban life in Pittsburgh and the aesthetic backdrop of nature that the city is built upon.

Synopsis:  This documentary will explore the colors and life that goes into a full 24 hours of experiencing Pittsburgh.

The film starts out with a time-lapse of the sun rising over the skyline of the city.

In between you will be guided through a day that consists of traffic, traveling through tunnels, life on the sidewalks, a walk through Point Park, lunch in Market Square, shopping in the historic Strip District and riverfront views of Heinz Field and PNC park.

The journey continues with 5pm rush hour: people making their way out of office buildings and filing onto the T for the evening commute.  Others will be making their way into their favorite bar for happy hour and enjoying drinks with friends; maybe even someone trying their best to flirt with a stranger.

Watch as the the sun sets from a skyline viewing point (time-lapse).

It’s hockey night in Pittsburgh. Watch as the Consol Energy Center fills with fans.  See the excitement of what it means to be up close to a Pittsburgh Penguin fan.

The film ends with empty dark streets.  The camera pans from the roadways to the tops of buildings. A hint of the twilight dawn brings the 24hrs to a conclusion. The end.

Formant: 
Camera, Nikon D800
1080p