29 Nov 2010

Discovering the DSLR

We have partnered with NW Documentary to offer an introductory class on shooting video with the exciting new line of DSLR cameras. They are quickly becoming the preferred tool of photographers and cinematographers alike. Using the latest Canon cameras from Pro Photo Supply, we shoot a special performance by…

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29 Nov 2010

Back It Up

The elephant in the room for any production studio is where and how to store an exponentially expanding stockpile of digital video and photography media. Even well before launching Uncage the Soul Productions in 2004, I was collecting an archive of digital footage and photography from personal trips and…

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29 Nov 2010

Uganda

A September trip to Uganda with the Global Emergency Care Collaborative to produce a fundraising video introduced us to the beautiful and remote community of Nyakibale. There is nothing particularly easy about filming there, which made this project all the more appealing. All camera, audio, and editing equipment was…

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01 Nov 2010

Photo of the Year 2010

Uncage the Soul is proud to present Photo of the Year 2010, an annual photography contest benefitting the Multnomah Education Service District Outdoor School Program in Portland, Oregon. Now in the ninth year of organizing and hosting this international photography contest, Uncage the Soul Productions is pleased to have…

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01 Nov 2010

When the Gulf Coast Oil Spill first happened, as appalling as it was, it also seemed very distant.  But I took a moment to consider that, what if this had happened in my backyard…what if it was the spectacular and stunning Oregon coast that was being devastated by something…

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01 Nov 2010

Into Darkness

Each year we like to produce a short documentary that is pure storytelling.  Our motivation is to explore unfamiliar places and projects with the best production tools and techniques we have available, and without the influence of external creative influences.  Its an opportunity to hone our equipment, our artistry,…

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