Author: Micah Baird

Micah is a man of many outdoor adventures; from his humble beginnings in the humid woods of Illinois to the dry mountains of Colorado where he now calls home. Since he was a wee lad in the woods, adventure and creativity have been in his blood and he pursued this creativity through a Bachelors Degree in Studio Art concentrating on drawing, painting and filmmaking. After working on a handful of B-Movies and a bit of trial by fire, Micah gained the knowledge and skills to create his own short films and commercials for local clients as a freelance shooter/editor. Micah was also named a key person to know during a zombie apocalypse. ​

Interview Lighting Tips You Need to Know

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An interview starts with finding a subject that has not only a great story, but great on-camera presence with an innate ability to be real and honest.  The second part of that, and they go hand-in-hand, is an interviewer who asks the right questions to bring out the soul of the story that makes the audience invest.…
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Mindshift 180 Panorama Pack Review

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I have to say that Mindshift’s rotation 180° Panorama pack was a great addition to my long list of camera gear during a couple of my recent shoots. Firstly, I have to say that this pack was the perfect carry-on for stuffing my camera bodies, lenses and an assortment of accessories to have them close and safe, either under the seat or up above.…
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Camera Basics: Composition & Angles

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The basics for camera angles and composition are fairly easy to understand and to remember.  The hard part is actually getting it down well enough to use the “rules” artistically and creatively. The rule of thirds is the key rule you should know when framing a shot, particularly with people in the shot. …
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Camera Basics: Exposure

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Exposure is, in my opinion, the second biggest thing you need to know how to accomplish properly when shooting.  The first being composition and you can read more about that in my article The Angle of Your Dangle. Shooting in an automatic mode on you DSLR or video camera is not something I’d suggest, however if you’re using a consumer camcorder, many times they will not have manually adjustable features. …
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Simple Layering Steps to Stay Sultry

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Layering to stay warm is important when you’re out shooting your outdoor adventure film.  The basic principles are pretty simple; wear a base layer, over that a mid-layer and over that a shell layer. Base layers are usually made of synthetics and/or wool. …
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