Visual trends provide great inspiration for videos, but you should avoid trendy words, also known as buzzwords. Why? Well, there are a couple of reasons. For one, they date your video. Today’s hot phrase becomes tomorrow’s stale language. If you want to get the most out of the time, money, […]
Director/DP & Founder “What if, instead of asking for a seat at the table, we built a new table, where everyone could be together?” Together Pictures is the brainchild of CB Smith-Dahl. CB Smith-Dahl has created hundreds of fiction and non-fiction social media videos for clients throughout California. Fluent in […]
DP, Equipment Supplier We started hiring Roy Wanguhu over a decade ago. He always brings an incredible eye to every project he DP’s. We also rent gear from his company, Elewa Camera, one of just a few Black Owned camera/lighting rental houses in the US.
Recently I heard the same exact story from two young women of color in two completely different fields of work. Both had been hired in entry level positions that they were slightly overqualified for. Both were told that after a few months of work they’d be promoted, because of those […]
One of the things I really love about filmmaking is it’s ‘can do’ attitude. Our field has a culture of making a way where there is no way. So even though we still sometimes send a camera crew to capture video on location with Covid-19 safety protocols in place, we’ve […]
As we close the chapter on the first half of 2020, there is so much to reflect on. Coronavirus/Covid-19 hasn’t just changed the way we make movies, it’s also encouraged us to think deeply about our values. For several months I found myself frequently sad and overwhelmed with all the […]
This week marks one month of the California Shelter in Place order. During that week, I wrote this article detailing a couple of ways that companies could make videos while keeping each other safe from Coronavirus. A lot can happen in a month, and it seems I wasn’t the only […]
Filmmaker Based in Chicago, is a documentary filmmaker whose work focuses on social justice and equity. Since earning her BFA from Columbia College, she has produced short films that explore these themes in her community and beyond. Her films have been featured in national and international festivals, including DOC NYC […]
Cinematographer, Cam op, and Producer Brittani specializes in documentaries and has a background in being a shooter/producer on many projects. Creating something with little resources is something that Brittani takes pride in. As a former athlete, capturing sports and on the run projects that may need endurance is what Brittani […]
DP She utilizes her background in gaffing to paint beautiful images with light. Erika loves to capture authentic moments and is interested in finding the heart of every project and showcasing it in a thoughtful and compelling manner. She is also an FAA-licensed drone pilot.
Writer, Director, Cinematographer With a passion for storytelling Bruce Brings a wide range of amazing skills that he shares with our community. Utilizing his great eye for detail and scene settings Bruce uses his DP skills to be well versed in all areas of production allowing him to be able […]