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LinkedIn LearningAuthor
Jan. 2010I've authored over 40 courses for linkedinlearning.com including photography courses on exposure, composition, black and white shooting, flash photography, HDR, low light, inkjet printing, and many others. Since 2013, my weekly Practicing Photographer series has offered a short dose of photo training from hardware to software discussions to shooting advice and creative process. I've also authored courses in video production and creativity. My LinkedInLearning courses have roamed from Oklahoma to Death Valley, Tahoe to Texas, and have been shot on beaches, in forests, in the desert, on Alcatraz, and in many locations in-between. As an author, my responsibilities have included course design, writing, preparation and delivery of all required supporting assets, (both stills, video, and sometimes motion graphics) presentation and delivery, and sometimes editing and post-production. I was LinkedInLearning's first long-form live-action instructor and helped pave the way for the company's transition from screencast only to live-action courses. My photography courses have long been some of the best-selling courses in their creative sector.
FreelancePhotography teacher
May. 2003Planet EarthOver the last dozen years I've taught many photo workshops in locations ranging from cruise ships in Alaska to the Santa Reparata International School of the Arts in Florence, Italy. Every summer and Fall I teach at the Oklahoma Arts Institute, alongside some of the greatest photographers currently working. Check out www.completedigitalphotography.com for my current workshop schedule.
Complete Digital PhotographyAuthor
May. 2000Over the last twenty years I have written ten editions of this comprehensive book on digital photography. A consistent seller, this book covers everything from shooting to post-production and output and is ideal for the beginning to intermediate photographer. Widely adopted as a textbook in photo programs around the world, Complete Digital Photography has been translated into many languages and is a one-stop, deep photo course in a book. Learn more about it at http://www.completedigitalphotography.com
The Digital Filmmaking HandbookCo-Author
Jun. 1999Along with Sonja Schenk, I have authored seven editions of this one-stop, film-school-in-a-book. Covering everything from writing and pre-production planning, through production, post-production and final delivery, this book is aimed at the indie producer who wants to make feature films or documentaries. Balancing a mix of technical details with "softer" topics, this book covers everything a new filmmaker needs to plan for and know if they want to get from concept to finished film. Adopted by film schools around the world, this book remains a very strong seller.
Various magazinesFreelance Writer
Apr. 1998I have a very long career as a freelance writer for various computer and photography magazines. Throughout the 90s and early 2000s I was a Contributing Editor or Senior Contributing Editor for MacWeek Magazine, Macworld Magazine, MacUser Magazine and CreativePro.com. Over the years I've written how-to's, comparisons, reviews and more on subjects ranging from photography to video production, web design, digital painting, 3D and much more.
Macworld MagazineSenior Contributing Editor
Apr. 1998 - Jun. 2005San Francisco, California, United States
FreelanceVideo Producer
Apr. 1988My video career began in the days of 3/4" videotape and Sony 5150 editing decks. Along the way I have served in every role from writer, producer and director to editor, DP and on-screen talent. My productions have ranged from industrial to corporate to news gathering and my clients have included Blue Note Records, Kawai America, Global Business Network, Hans Wendl Produktion, Global Business Network, and many startups and non-profits. While I have a range of technical production skills, I feel my biggest strength lies in being able to craft a narrative from even the most abstract, tenuous ideas.
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