As a filmmaker with decades of experience behind the lens, I’ve watched the evolution of video production, from the analog days of tape to the digital revolution of 4K and AI-assisted editing. While I embrace the incredible tools available today, I can’t help but feel...
Remembering Pete Newell Fans of college basketball still honor Coach Pete Newell (1915–2008). He led California to an NCAA championship and guided Team USA to Olympic gold. Moreover, his induction into the Hall of Fame recognized him as one of the sport’s great...
Power of the Editor In the world of filmmaking, there’s an old saying that holds a sliver of truth and a pound of experience: “The editor has the last word.” It might sound cheeky—after all, isn’t it the director’s vision, the producer’s money, the writer’s story?...
I certainly didn’t envision intrigue or buried treasure when we were hired by Allied Waste Services to produce a video about their Otay facility south of San Diego.
Teleprompting for Shohei Ohtani: A Day to Remember at Sony Studios By Patty Mooney When you work in video production as long as I have, you get used to unusual assignments. But some stand out—sharp, gleaming memories you can pluck from the tree of your career with a...
The Art of Run ’n Gun Sound Using a Boom Pole and Portable Mixer There’s an art to capturing clean audio while staying invisible in the frame. It’s called run ’n gun sound—part hustle, part finesse, and all heart. If you’ve ever been a one-woman (or one-man) sound...