F-Stop Beyond: THE EXPERIENCE

Crossing the 180 Returning

Ron Dawson — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:34:40 +0000

Due to numerous requests plus my own desire to re-connect with amazing filmmakers around the world, I’m bringing back Crossing the 180. To keep my life as simple as possible, it will be hosted from here on out on my personal blog, bladeronner.com. Just click on the “Podcast” category in the left-hand column. All the C180 episodes on this site have been imported into that blog. Your subscription in iTunes won’t change at all.

The Flip Side 003: Dane Sanders

Ron Dawson — Fri, 21 May 2010 18:06:12 +0000

Flip Sides are bite-sized bits of advice shot on a bite-sized camera. They are business and creative tips for the visual artist small business owner.

This week Fast Track Photographer author Dane Sanders talks about being the CEO of your business.

http://blip.tv/play/gZ1bgeCZcQA

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The Flip Side 002: Simon Anderson, Pictage CMO

Ron Dawson — Fri, 07 May 2010 14:33:28 +0000

Flip Sides are bite-sized bits of advice shot on a bite-sized camera. They are business and creative tips for the visual artist small business owner.

This week Simon Anderson, Chief Marketing Officer of Pictage, gives some great advice on negotiating.

http://blip.tv/play/gZ1bgdywLAA

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The Flip Side 001: Jim Collins, CEO of Pictage

Ron Dawson — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:30:35 +0000

Flip Sides are bite-sized bits of advice shot on a bite-sized camera. They are business and creative tips for the visual artist small business owner.

This week is Jim Collins, CEO of Pictage.

Catch a new Flip Side every week on fstopbeyond.tv.

http://blip.tv/play/gZ1bgdqsPgA

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Full Frame Boogie – CONCERT VIDEO

Ron Dawson — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 14:00:08 +0000

We here at F-Stop Beyond Studios were able to gather never-before-seen concert footage of photographic rock sensation FULL FRAME BOOGIE. Meticulously pieced together from old film footage, this entertaining video brings these long forgotten rock legends back to life.

http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=11187311&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=ffffff&fullscreen=1

Full Frame Boogie – CONCERT VIDEO from Ron Dawson on Vimeo.

Behind the Scenes

Life on the road is hard. And it’s made particularly harder when you have to deal with prima donna lead singers who fancy crocodile skin apparel and wipe their brow with Evian-dipped kerchiefs. Here we have rare, never-before-scene footage of the band getting ready for their last recorded concert. Even here we can see the start of drama between some of the band mates and lead singer Jerry “Wunda from Down Unda” Ghionis and his prima donna ways. Who knows if the band will ever play again…

http://blip.tv/play/gZ1bgdjaCwA

Production of these shorts were made possible by Nik Software.

FSB107: Mark Mabry – Reflections of Christ

Ron Dawson — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 11:00:01 +0000

I know that a little over a month ago I announced that I am ending the regular audio episodes of F-Stop Beyond. However, today’s guest was someone we had booked prior to making the announcement. I had originally planned to air it on Good Friday…so I am. Mark Mabry has created a powerfully moving exhibit about the life of Christ called Reflections of Christ. It’s one of those personal artist projects that we all conceive from time to time. That one project that eats at you and drives you to make it, no matter what the cost. Whether or not you celebrate Easter, if you’ve ever had one of those projects or desired to do one, this episode will inspire you. Despite the financial hardships involved, Mark saw this project through. And he’s a better photographer and better person because of it. Truly amazing.

Bumper music for this show is “Close to You” by Steve Hefter and Friends of Friends, part of the TRUE ROMANCE collection, courtesy of Triple Scoop Music.

Mark Mabry on F-Stop Beyond
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Prelude to the End

Ron Dawson — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:00:32 +0000

Listen to today’s episode to get the 411 on what’s going on. But this is the pen-ultimate new episode of F-Stop Beyond. Help me find who will be the guest on the last new episode of the show, the series finale. Below is a poll of suggested guests who I’ve either thought about or who other people have mentioned. Or, if you have another suggestion, write their name in. In the meantime, give us some love and share with us some of your favorite FSB moments, or any comments about what you’ve loved about the show. Stay tuned to my Twitter feed (twitter.com/rondawson) for future update.

http://www.google.com/reader/ui/3247397568-audio-player.swf?audioUrl=http://blip.tv/file/get/Fstopbeyond-FSBPreludeToTheEnd129.mp3

FSB Re-run: Jim Davis-Hicks on Thirst Relief

Ron Dawson — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:00:35 +0000

Today marks the start of the annual Thirst Relief auction where some of the world’s top professional photographers auction off valuable one-on-one consultation and advice to raise money for a worthy cause. Almost two years ago I interviewed the founder of ThirstRelief, Jim Davis-Hicks. Listen to that interview again and learn how it all got started.

Also, I’m pleased to announce that I am also throwing my name into the hat. If you need help on branding, sales, marketing, social media, or if you want some help getting into filmmaking with HD DSLRs, you can bid on my services as well. Go to thirstrelief.shootq.com to see all the amazing talent giving to this cause. Special thanks to ShootQ for being a co-sponsor of the auction.

http://www.google.com/reader/ui/3247397568-audio-player.swf?audioUrl=http://blip.tv/file/get/Fstopbeyond-FSBRerunJimDavisHicksOnThirstRelief167.mp3

FSB106: Will Jacks and Chris Williams

Ron Dawson — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:30:41 +0000

The most important talent a visual artist can develop is his or her creativity. It is arguably the essence of any visual artist. So it is with great pleasure that I have as my guests today wedding and portrait photographers Will Jacks of Cleveland, MI and Chris Williams out of the Superbowl-winning New Orleans, LA. These two have embarked upon a rather unique venture. In an industry inundated with workshops, they have started a new one. But this is not a photography workshop. It’s not a filmmakers workshop. It’s a creativity workshop called REBIRTH. When I heard about it and saw what they were doing, I just knew I had to get them on the show. They first tell us a little bit about their respective histories. Will actually started out in the movie industry but was not too fond of the process. He even taught 7th and 8th grade English. Chris thought he’d be a drummer in a band, but hated that life. He fell in love with photography and grew a prominent wedding photography business.

Will describes the workshop more as a retreat. It’s job is not to teach you anything specifically, but is instead designed to help you enhance the creativity that’s already inside of you. You won’t learn how to use a Pocket Wizard, but instead creative ways on finding light. And although there will be a few classes specifically geared towards photography (including a session shooting with film), the bulk of the sessions will be applicable to any visual artist: filmmaker, photographer, or painter. This is a discussion about creativity and how you can boost it and how you can stay passionate about your art.

The workshop is March 30 to April 2 in Will’s hometown. Learn more at rebirthworkshops.com.

Bumper music for this show is “Close to You” by Steve Hefter and Friends of Friends, part of the TRUE ROMANCE collection, courtesy of Triple Scoop Music.

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Will Jacks and Chris Williams on F-Stop Beyond
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FSB105: Bill Frakes

Ron Dawson — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:39:33 +0000

Sports Illustrated photographer and music video director Bill Frakes is a busy, busy man. I had a very slim sliver of a window to grab this interview with him, and I think you’ll be so happy I did. Bill is a photographer’s photographer. He has a deep passion for the art and a profound respect for what it takes to be good. Bill shares with us stories from his early days at the Miami Herald to his current work with Sports Illustrated and his multimedia company Straw Hat Visuals. (I love the story he tells of his very first Hawkeye camera at the age of 7. Are you old enough to remember revolving flashbulb cubes?) He also gives his insight into the world of HD DSLRs (he just finished shooting a music video in Scandinavia using ten of them!) And if you’ve ever wanted to know how to keep your passion alive and creativity fresh, you’ll love his take that topic too. How does one stay inspired doing work they love the most, and make a living at it. Lastly, be sure to check out his multimedia inspirational story about Missy.

Bumper music for this show is “Close to You” by Steve Hefter and Friends of Friends, part of the TRUE ROMANCE collection, courtesy of Triple Scoop Music.

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Bill Frakes on F-Stop Beyond
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