Come Hell or High Water

I haven't seen the film yet but judging by the trailer I feel confident I'll like it. One of the greatest things about living in Hawaii is the opportunity that it allows me to bodysurf. I can't think of anything I enjoy more than heading to Waimea or especially Pounders and finding a small group of friends there bodysurfing the shore break. Pounders if my go to because it's so close and consistienly has wind driven waves, Waimea is less frequented but affords an incredible situation not duplicated anywhere else when it has the right conditions. When this film gets a distributor I'm going to for sure make the purchase.

Afghanistan

I could watch this over and over again. It is absolutely amazing how you can gain a totally different perception of a country once you're exposed to a different current of media. Even though this country is enduring a lot of turmoil, there is a lot more going on there. This short film does an incredible job of giving a new perspective. The music is thoughtfully perfect as well.

Tyson Monson

My cousin Tyson is a professional photographer. He teaches classes at a couple different universities and works at an art gallery along with his freelance photography business. I really enjoy the detail he pays attention to on his shots. He mos def knows what he's doing and it shows in the quality of his work. He shoots with film and digital and is a wizard with either of them. I really like how he isn't a totally fanatic about one or the other but looks at both techniques and equipment as having benefits fit for different things. I think some photographers stick to one side or the other too much and miss out on what each have to offer. He is balanced.
I had a chance to tag a long with him on one of his shoots a couple weeks ago. Check out his website here. And his facebook page here. This pic up above is a little shot I got of him doing what he does best. I'm hoping there will be some time in the future I can learn more about his craft and assist him some more. I'll post my favorite picture he has taken of one of my most favorite places on this earth.

Plot Device

It is phenomenal what people are doing with HDSLR cameras and some other tools when it comes to film. I came across this little video from this little site that showcases a lot of up and coming talent in that realm. When I say little in regards to both references in the last sentence, I say it with a bit of a smirk. Sure the video is 9 minutes long but there is nothing little about it. I love how people with little resources and money are getting the attention of Hollywood with their talent as the tools to make quality films become more accessible and economical for the everyday person to work with.

Chauvet Caves & Werner Herzog

I've been anticipating this film for a few months now; ever since I first came across a trailer promoting Herzog's latest work. I saw Grizzly Man a couple years ago and have nothing but respect for the way Herzog communicates the stories surrounding the subjects he chooses to document. Incredible.