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- Shaded Fuel breaks are more than trimming the shrubsby MichaelA video worth watching Designing a story around defining fuel breaks was more complicated than I thought. Shooting the video was the easy part. You might overlook significant landscape fuel breaks in some areas, regions, or even major parks, as they look like lovely open spaces. Purposefully designed to have a park-like look, shaded fuel breaks are great places to hike, picnic on a hot day, or stalk wildlife. But to an advancing wildfire, shaded fuel breaks offer a challenge….
- Motivated to do a Podcast!by MichaelThis is my first nonprofessional assignment to create a story. I had no oversight, no editors, and, most importantly, I didn’t get paid a penny to generate this podcast. So, my motivation to complete it was solely generated by my fire within. The myriad topics I could’ve chosen for my first blog post podcast were endless. Land stewardship is such a generic topic that I almost didn’t know where to begin. However, I did have some professional tools at my…
- Better with Soundby MichaelAll projects need to be heard, from static photos and graphics to podcasts and engaging videos. Creating a unique sound space is essential to setting the mood. I don’t mean adding music or noticeable sound effects; I’m talking about the soundscape you subconsciously feel. If you notice it, it may need to be mixed better. As a director of photography, my focus is primarily on the visuals. However, I also recognize that the consumer of the content is not always…
- Re-design of training guides and Manuals for the NWCG training programsby MichaelAlways board with the training book covers for wildfire, so I designed a new one with flashier photos and clean text.
- The Importance of Imaging,by MichaelMy Journey with Photoshop Imagery is possibly the most essential part of how our species interacts with information. Before you read the article, listen to the podcast or interact with the intellectual property someone is providing, the image presented on the header or content thumbnail is the first thing that entices you and leaves a lasting impression on your imagination. I am currently running the tailings of an almost 30-year career as a Director of photography. I’ve had the pleasure…
