ford

i found a link to view our new ford explorer commercials. click here to view. there are three total. hope you enjoy.

The Shed Goes Do

we just wrapped camera on a rockous, 1500 mile exploration into the world of fun via team woodshed for the new ford campaign. i want to thank our insane camera crew, ty emmett, august thurmer, e.j. misisco and dr. michael p. jones for keeping things cracklin' and our fearless leader d. moder for always motoring. kudos to team 'shed and capitan c.m. for taking us on the adventure of a lifetime. i'll post the edit when it finishes... for now, some images from the road - cheers to ford, team detroit and mutt industries... malibu to aspen, what an epic ride. go. do.

JB Films & C. Malloy collaborate for Patagonia

i've been lucky enough to team up with my friend and fellow filmmaker, chris malloy, on an exciting short film series for patagonia clothing. everyone i've met at patagonia is truly passionate about what they do and chris had a cool idea to highlight a series of people who also do what they love, for a living. called, preOccupations, we've been able to hang out with some really fascinating folks and spend a few days in their life documenting. it's been a rewarding experience on many levels, meeting these people and learning about what they do, experimenting with new digital filmmaking technology and enjoying the creative process with a good friend. you can see one of the first videos in patagonia's new online catalogue, here. hope you enjoy.

One Cal Day Plays with James Blunt

We were really jazzed to support the Help for Heroes Concert - James Blunt, a fan of One California Day, asked if he could show some clips from our film during his performance. Glad we could contribute to a good cause. you can find One Cal Day here.

new toy

i've been messing around with some new photo toys - i must say, it is a fun time to play - so many options!

grey whales & cold beer

my friends at woodshedfilms are showing a little baja adventure i shot for them last may. this thursday, august 8th at the shore break hotel in huntington beach. cool poster by ty warren 'ta boot.

5d vs 7d

well, as my good friends know, my full 7d camera package got ripped off out of a TSA LOCKED pelican case traveling from LA to Georgia. why didn't i carry my gear on you ask? well, i thought i had faith in the system, and humanity, and those idiots at TSA. FYI shooters, airlines do not cover theft or damage of camera gear in checked baggage. the police also claim "no jurisdiction." so, carry on or make sure you have some form of insurance - i did neither and it blows. anyways, after shooting a spot with the talented danny moder, i decided to replace the 7d with a 5d. in looking at the dailies - the image just seems a bit tighter and well, i truly couldn't stomach having to replace my beloved 7d that had already treated me so well.

that said, i think i like the menu on the 7d better - and dare i say, sometimes, i even like the image better for action... less jell-o effect & love the slow mo - but alas, the 5d in certain scenarios is a crisper image and i love the full frame sensor. also, i recently edited some 1D mark iv footage and it looked beautiful as well, so, lotsa choices. some of the pre-stolen footage is in this montage of my work. see if you can spot what is 7d and what is 5d. happy shooting and travel safe.