Ceci N'est Pas Une Pomme (This Is Not An Apple) takes us into the last day in the life of young Mallory upon eating a poisonous apple and choosing to end her life.
Photo Walks is a series of short documentary films in which I invite you, the viewer, into my photography walks. You'll catch a glimpse into the world around me and my love for photography as I seek out new places while allow my creative juices to flow. Photography is a form of comfort for me as well as an excuse to explore, to be creative, and to appreciate the little details and moments that define our daily lives.
Filmed on a Fujifilm X-H2S and iPhone 13 Pro (POV Shots) Photographs taken on a Fujifilm X100V - SOOC Custom Acros Film Simulation Edited on Adobe Premiere Pro
The following is a video shoot created in collaboration with actress Dayami Alcaraz. The goal was to capture Dayami in a natural environment, having her connect with nature. In order to place her into the environment, I had Dayami interact with her surroundings, embracing the grass and trees while juxtaposing that with shots of the environment, the setting that she is connecting with. This resulted in a portrait of a woman becoming one with nature or at least losing herself in nature. I intend to explore this concept of connecting with nature through future video shoots.
The video was shot on a Fujifilm X-T4 using the XF 23mm f/1.4 lens. There is something really beautiful about utilizing a single lens for a shoot. The minimalist aura that comes into experiencing a single field of view creates a very unique and consistent look to the images. This particular lens really does render some beautiful images and I intend to use it for more shoots. The video was shot in 4K 60fps 10 bit 4:2:0 internal at 200mbps utilizing the Eterna Bleach Bypass film simulation with a grade on top of it. The video was edited using Adobe Premiere Pro with original music by Javier Salamanca.
What I learned: - Using a single focal length is fun and will experiment with that more. - IBIS+OIS+I.S. Boost on the X-T4 doesn't work as great for panning/tilt shots. I.S. Boost is best reserved for trying to emulate static shots. - Eterna Bleach Bypass is a wonderful film simulation. - Not everything needs to be shot at 60fps. I intend to mix some shots with 24fps, mostly shots involving Dayami that I know that I don't need to slow down.
The following is a video shoot created in collaboration with actress Dayami Alcaraz. The goal was to capture Dayami in a natural environment, having her connect with nature. In order to place her into the environment, I had Dayami interact with her surroundings, embracing the grass and trees while juxtaposing that with shots of the environment, the setting that she is connecting with. This resulted in a portrait of a woman becoming one with nature or at least losing herself in nature. I intend to explore this concept of connecting with nature through future video shoots.
The video was shot on a Fujifilm X-T4 using the XF 23mm f/1.4 lens. There is something really beautiful about utilizing a single lens for a shoot. The minimalist aura that comes into experiencing a single field of view creates a very unique and consistent look to the images. This particular lens really does render some beautiful images and I intend to use it for more shoots. The video was shot in 4K 60fps 10 bit 4:2:0 internal at 200mbps utilizing the Eterna Bleach Bypass film simulation with a grade on top of it. The video was edited using Adobe Premiere Pro with original music by Javier Salamanca.
What I learned: - Using a single focal length is fun and will experiment with that more. - IBIS+OIS+I.S. Boost on the X-T4 doesn't work as great for panning/tilt shots. I.S. Boost is best reserved for trying to emulate static shots. - Eterna Bleach Bypass is a wonderful film simulation. - Not everything needs to be shot at 60fps. I intend to mix some shots with 24fps, mostly shots involving Dayami that I know that I don't need to slow down.
This is a meditative piece that serves to evoke a feeling of nonchalance and tranquility. As part of the video, I shot entirely in my backyard using the limited area at my disposal and sought to create a soothing emotion out of the rather messy background that I have. The tight, soft focus shots, as well as images of my dog, Sawyer, illustrate the peaceful and ruminant environment I sought to create. This video is the first of a series of video projects called “Video Sketchbook”, which consist of experimental visual treats that aim to focus on conveying different emotions and ideas throughout various cinematic tools and conventions. I view these projects the same way a painter looks at their sketchbook, except I am also sharing it.
The video was shot on a Fujifilm X-T3 with the XF 16-55 f/2.8, XF 56mm f/1.2, and XF 35mm f/2 Fuji X mount lenses. Some shots were filmed in 4K 24fps and 60fps downscaled to 1080p while others were shot in 1080p at 120fps. The video was edited in Adobe Premiere Pro.
