Storytelling has the power to take us to a different place and imprint a picture in our minds that stays with us and moves us in ways we didn’t know were possible. There are certain films that have the ability to challenge and motivate us and help us to see things through a new lens.…
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Author: Sarah McDonagh
Born and raised on the East Coast, Sarah grew up skiing on ice and dirt and spending summers at lobster bakes even though she’s a vegetarian. She has always loved traveling and has a desire to tell the stories of the people she meets and capture the places she visits through visuals. Full of creative energy with a love of the outdoors she intends to pursue her dream of combining adventure with film. As a student at Northeastern University in Boston she decided to move out west and spend 6 months learning the ins and outs of the adventure film world as an intern at AFS.
Voyageurs Without A Trace
For the last few years, filmmaker Ian McCluskey has been on an epic journey to discover the story behind a photograph he found over 10 years ago on a historic marker. The photo of two handsome men and a gorgeous woman did not depict your typical rugged explorers, but rather an intriguing trio from Paris that became the first to kayak the wild rivers of the American West.…
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Rhino Slider EVO + Rhino Motion
As an adventure filmmaker, it is always a challenge to find gear that is durable, stable and lightweight while still withstanding tough conditions and continue working on the side of the mountain.
We had the chance to test out Rhino Camera Gear’s new motorized camera slider – the Rhino Slider Evo – and were extremely impressed with how durable and stable it was despite its feather weight.…
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Andrew Kramer & Video Copilot Visual FX
As the host of over 100 tutorials and creator of title sequences for TV’s Fringe and the film Star Trek, Andrew Kramer has participated in many forms of production and has greatly influenced the visual effects industry with his innovative plug-ins and tutorials.…
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The Raw Timelapse Tutorial Series
Like most things, mastering timelapse photography requires practice. While there is no formula for a great shot, there is a lot that you can do to maximize your chances for success. The following videos are part of an extensive raw timelapse tutorial to provide some useful tools for shooting timelapses.…
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Intern Adventures: What’d I get myself into?
Just 30 days ago I was packing my bags and getting on a plane to Seattle for a 6 month internship with the Adventure Film School. I really had no idea what to expect, but I knew that I wanted to learn how to be an adventure filmmaker and I figured that this was the best place to do that.…
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