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HALLOWEEN Haunting

The Halloween Spirit comes early this year. Last week I went to Philadelphia to shoot at one of the most intense haunted attractions in the country.Terror Behind The Walls is a massive haunted house in a real haunted prison.   … Continue reading

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A Real Hollywood Auteur

At his palatial Hollywood Hills mansion (built in the 20’s for William Randolph Hearst) I spent most of a day shooting an interview with cult film producer-director Larry Cohen. He is a highly original and resilient talent whose credits also … Continue reading

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The Fastest Camera In The World

In the world of video cameras it is absolutely fascinating that the fastest cameras only operate at the extreme ends of the visible light-gathering universe. At one end you have your Miros and Phantoms, Photrons and For-A VFC’s — all … Continue reading

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Thrill Factor Premieres on Travel Channel

Travel Channel can’t wait to air my latest show.  Air Date moved one month sooner: http://www.yourentertainmentcorner.com/travel-channel-new-seriesthrill-factor-premieres-aug-12/ Here is an inside look at our experiences on the production: Another of the unusual places we went to shoot a show about thrill … Continue reading

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Thrills of Shooting TV -Then & Now

Santa Claus, Indiana was the location for Episode One of the new Travel Channel series I have been shooting – “THRILL FACTOR.” Who is up or down for Thrill Rides??     Our hosts are those wacky and lovable personalities … Continue reading

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Talent 14 Feet High

On a recent DISNEY XD shoot I had my hands full with our co-stars, the 7-foot tall (each) identical twins Brook and Robin Lopez. They’re Stanford basketball stars who now play in the NBA on opposing teams. I haven’t shot … Continue reading

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Strong Island Films Pilot

 I recently flew to New Jersey for an intense schedule of re-enactments.  Strong Island Films’ Rob Dorfmann and Cindy DePasquale are creating a compelling pilot presentation that re-creates true stories involving groups of friends and murders. Shooting at multiple locations, … Continue reading

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L.A. Times Media Works Expo

I recently plunged into the deep world of interactive online marketing and advertising covering the Media Works Expo presented by the L.A. Times. There business owners of all sizes were initiated into the fine points of website design, SEO, online … Continue reading

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On the Edge of the Super Bowl

The last week of January finished with a big bang spent in Phoenix, in the Super Bowl maelstrom.  The heart of downtown was Super Bowl central for fans who were roaming everywhere – consuming, celebrating and  partying. Lighting Director Dave … Continue reading

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Rose Parade 2015

The first job of 2015 was an early riser. Call time at 4:30am to get into Pasadena along with 100’s of 1000’s of others to get in position for the monster parade. The best way to witness the spectacle is … Continue reading

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