Hang Loose Video

I’m back from the site of the World’s Longest Hockey Game.  In February 2011, 40 guys will play hockey to break the Guiness World Record and skate for approximately 242 hours.  Hopefully the weather will cooperate this time around and not fall under the minus 50 degree celsius marker.

These guys will be playing to raise money for equipment used in pediatric cancer research for the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.  Looks like this time around they will be playing to raise $1,000,000.

My goal is to produce a 10 hour series about the game, as well as stream the game live online.  I’ll try to keep everyone updated here as we move forward.

Hey, thanks for visiting Hang Loose Video. In February of 1994 I began my journey in video production in St. Louis, Missouri. I now operate as a freelance cameraman and editor.

I grew up in a Marine Corps family and lived throughout the United States and Japan, living in Okinawa in the early 1980s. I appreciate and thank my parents for giving me that opportunity. I have truly benefited from the first 17 years of my life.

My high school years were spent in Kailua, Hawaii. I wouldn’t realize it until many years later, but I believe it was those four years where I learned certain attributes that have helped shaped my abilities as a cameraman: humility, anticipation, patience, perseverance and yearning.

When I began the journey of working freelance, I came across an article written by the Willis Brothers, La Jolla Light, 2004. After a few weeks of reflection and searching, I decided the term “hang loose” would help define my style and abilities as a cameraman.

I don’t proclaim to be a surfer, ( I was a body boarder and skim boarder) {Have link to Pictures of me} and in fact, I haven’t been in the water for nearly 20 years. But the connection I made with the ocean those four years in Hawaii has stayed with me.

Humility, to respect my surroundings whether it’s the ocean or the slums of Kingston, Jamaica.

Anticipation, the ability to put myself in the right position: paddling to the correct spot to catch a wave or climbing a tree with the camera for the shot.

Patience, the ability to wait for the most optimum moment for the best result: watching the sets roll in and not being eager to catch the first wave or sitting through a thunderstorm to catch the magical clouds and sunset.

Perseverance, the ability to work hard for the desired result: paddling back out after a wipeout on a big day or trying every different angle you can think of to get the best shot for the client.

Yearning, the desire to wake up each day and make the most of the situation: wanting to get a quick session in before breakfast or dinner or wanting to get up before dawn to capture the birds singing as the sun rises.

This is what I bring on a personal level to every production and what I will do to provide you the best options for a successful program.

Thanks again for visiting,

Hang Loose Video
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