Strange title for the video section but bare with me.
I'm always looking for inspiration and hints and tips to improve my videos. I made a comment on the FB page of Terry Abraham and he directed me to his book. I have no connection with him other than i follow him on FB & YT.
So I took the plunge and ordered the book "Terry Abraham: Life on the mountains" its the story of how he went from knowing very little about making films to filming a series of films that have been very well recieved and have been shown (edited versions) on the BBC. Plus he has sold many DVD's of the films.
If you love the lake district you'll love this book, the photos are top quality and the stories behind making the films are so inspiring, a lot of hard work and a lot of effort went into them. Climbing to the top of a lakeland mountain with camera gear and camping gear, in the snow, staying overnight to get the sunrise shot which is used in the film all 4-5seconds of it, then doing it again and again for about 2years which is how long it took to make the first film.
Iit was finished in 2014, he used a Panasonic AG-AC90 camcorder (only shoots in HD) and a Canon 600D to make the film "Life of a Mountain - Skafell Pike"
He doesnt drive, he didnt even live in Cumbria when he shot the first film, he relied on public transport, his bicycle or lifts and lots of walking to get out and get there.
The book isnt much about gear or much about filming techniques but as an inspiring story for anyone that would like to go out and shoot a film its spot on. Anyone can have an idea, write a script, buy the camera gear but this is all about getting out there and telling your story and finding the right people to interview and film and fighting through setbacks to complete your goal.
Is this a book for you?
If you love the Lake district (or similar type areas).
Wild camping.
Fell walking with some climbing.
Being outside enjoying what ever the weather throws at you.
Making a film (or 3)
If you answer yes to the above then its well worth reading.
His 4th Film is titled "Cumbrian Red" it was released earlier this year and shown on the BBC a few months ago under the title 'Cumbrias Red Squirrels', this was after the book was published so it doesnt get mentioned in the book.
I'm always looking for inspiration and hints and tips to improve my videos. I made a comment on the FB page of Terry Abraham and he directed me to his book. I have no connection with him other than i follow him on FB & YT.
So I took the plunge and ordered the book "Terry Abraham: Life on the mountains" its the story of how he went from knowing very little about making films to filming a series of films that have been very well recieved and have been shown (edited versions) on the BBC. Plus he has sold many DVD's of the films.
If you love the lake district you'll love this book, the photos are top quality and the stories behind making the films are so inspiring, a lot of hard work and a lot of effort went into them. Climbing to the top of a lakeland mountain with camera gear and camping gear, in the snow, staying overnight to get the sunrise shot which is used in the film all 4-5seconds of it, then doing it again and again for about 2years which is how long it took to make the first film.
Iit was finished in 2014, he used a Panasonic AG-AC90 camcorder (only shoots in HD) and a Canon 600D to make the film "Life of a Mountain - Skafell Pike"
He doesnt drive, he didnt even live in Cumbria when he shot the first film, he relied on public transport, his bicycle or lifts and lots of walking to get out and get there.
The book isnt much about gear or much about filming techniques but as an inspiring story for anyone that would like to go out and shoot a film its spot on. Anyone can have an idea, write a script, buy the camera gear but this is all about getting out there and telling your story and finding the right people to interview and film and fighting through setbacks to complete your goal.
Is this a book for you?
If you love the Lake district (or similar type areas).
Wild camping.
Fell walking with some climbing.
Being outside enjoying what ever the weather throws at you.
Making a film (or 3)
If you answer yes to the above then its well worth reading.
His 4th Film is titled "Cumbrian Red" it was released earlier this year and shown on the BBC a few months ago under the title 'Cumbrias Red Squirrels', this was after the book was published so it doesnt get mentioned in the book.
