I can’t believe that half of 2010 is already gone..I guess time flies when you are having fun and loving what you do 
As many of you know, I have been on a crazy learning curve for the past 6 months to add a new media to my skills set: Video/Motion picture. I have been surrounded by many talented and very supportive instructors and I am so grateful for their generosity in sharing their knowledge without reservation. I had the opportunity to shoot and assist on a few small motion picture projects to test my skills. However there is a project that certainly took me by surprise. My friend and collaborator Patricia Mckenzie decided to step out of her comfort zone this year to fulfill a life long of dream of getting her 1st solo album . Since we have been collaborating on many projects together for over a year now she asked me to shoot the album cover and related promo materials….. and at the same time told me to get my “act” together to shoot her 1st music video lol ” literally” . She has been saying this for months now … Nothing better than a little pressure to get some of that adventurous gene excited . I must admit that I was also terrified at the same time.It’s one think to be on a set learning and assisting ..it”s another to have your own set to direct and be accountable no matter what. In addition to working with someone who has been working in elaborated sets with talented directors and crews. I had to “let go” trust and embrace the challenge . There could not be a better setting for me to make so many mistakes ”sorry Patricia lol” but really what an opportunity… little to loose but sooooo much to learn in the process. We got our ideas together and went with the creative flow. I must say that after many trials tribulations and leaving my ego in a safe & locking it with a key that I threw away…. I totally enjoyed every single second of this experience and most importantly I learned a ton; from pre to post production this experience takes the concept of teamwork to another level… and the next one will be so much better.
I have a nice roaster of projects lined up this summer and will be hanging outside my comfort zone for a while.
Stills… Motion… BRING IT ON!!…… &let’s revisit in 6 months:-)
Below are a few pictures we shot related to the album. I cannot wait to share the final cover and artistic spread..it is by far my best work to date!! I also included the Music Video “Teaser” a short clip for the song “BREATHE” to be released in the fall at one of our art show events in Toronto. Patricia Mckenzie debut album “Letting go” will be launched later this year.
TEASER CLIP – VIDEO ( warning semi nudity) http://www.youtube.com/user/PandoraCollective#p/a/u/0/XjBEQa6VgPY
Stay tuned….
LETTING GO -MUSIC VIDEO TEASER
