“Whirlwind”, encaustic on paper, 6” x 6.5” by Diane Bowie Zaitlin

Carver Hill Gallery
338 Main Street, Rockland, Maine
May 4, 5-8 pm.
Gallery Hours:
Wed. & Thurs. 11-3
Fri. & Sat. 11-5
(207) 594-7745

Here you can see both wheel systems as well as a preview of the track system we're putting together.

As I discovered with my 4 foot camera jib, if it’s easier to transport, I’m more likely to use it. My 8 foot jib lived most of it’s life in the studio and I only used it a few times, since it was so bulky and awkward to transport. The 4 footer travels very well and quite often I keep it in my Jeep, ready to shoot at any moment, anywhere.

This rig is technically called a “doorway dolly” because it can move through doorways, unlike the larger dollies used in video production. My rig has removable panels that allow it to fit through smaller door frames as well.

The use of these rigs helps us create a much higher production value in our videos. Owning these rigs rather than renting also helps us keep our prices lower for our clients.

The track, which you can see in the image to the left, is still in the build phase and is not yet complete.  I expect to have 20 feet of track finished this week.

Full Dolly Rig

If you’re curious to see what the dolly and jib footage looks like, you can check out this video tour I created for Saco River Auction recently:

The smooth horizontal camera movements are done with the camera dolly and the vertical movements and wide pans are done using the camera jib. Every shot in this video were done with one of these two rigs.

Thanks for taking the time to read this. Let me know if you have any questions.

Gary Lowell
Chasing the Sun Creative Media
www.chasingthesun.net
gary@chasingthesun.net
207-286-5582

From our shoot back in 2006.

Back in 2007 one of our model clients Angela brought her friend Derek Lovely to a photo shoot. We managed to get him in front of the camera for some really fun shots of Derek and Angela dancing in a huge open mill space and then some solo shots of Derek in the studio. It was pretty clear right from the start that Derek had a great look and a lot of potential. We sent his photo to the talent agency we had been working with and things progressed from there.

Well, in 2010 Derek was selected as Maine’s Hottest Bachelor by Cosmopolitan Magazine. He just recently appeared on a new TV show called “Love for Sail”. The next episode airs on April 17th so go check him out.

Congrats Derek for keeping at it! We’re proud of you.

Read more here if you’re interested:
http://www.advertiserdemocrat.com/news/story/025-15-news-2012dereklovelytv-15-v-46

Tim Clorius (L) and Matt W. Moore (R)

Yesterday we had the great honor of working with Tim Clorius and Matt W. Moore at the University of Maine Farmington Art Gallery. Matt and Tim had painted a collaborative aerosol mural together and were in Farmington for the opening of the show. The show also includes works from both artists. We were there to film footage for a documentary that we’re working on.  We also shot stills of the event which you can see on Matt’s blog.

To read up on each of the artists, you might find these links handy:

Tim Clorius – http://www.timclorius.com

Matt W. Moore - http://mwmgraphics.com

"On a Wing" mixed media, 9" x 9"

Diane Bowie Zaitlin is currently showing at the
Flat Iron Gallery in Portland, Maine.

It is a beautiful, light filled gallery representing many very talented artists, located in the historic Hay building at 594 Congress Street, across from the Portland Museum of Art.

Please stop in to see.

Hours: Wed. through Sat. 12-5
Or by appointment………………Tel.: (207)838-7591

“Brilliance” by Diane Bowie Zaitlin, encaustic collage, 8” x 24”, 2012

Classes are small with a lot of personal attention and guidance.  Cost is $220 for two days including most materials.

April 21 & 22, June 9 & 10

Introductory Classes:  Students will work with color, transparency, manipulation and texturing of the wax surface, layering, oil stick, collage, and mixed-media.

These classes are open to all levels.
May 8 & 9

Encaustic on paper:  Students will experiment with application of encaustic on various papers and explore the beautiful variety of effects. We will incorporate oil stick and various drawing elements as well.  Each student will make a sample book for future reference.  Experience with encaustic is required.

Pre-registration is required.

Contact dbz@maine.rr.com or call (207)282-7240 for more information

Congratulations to Diane Bowie Zaitlin, Nora Tryon, Laura Dunn, Michele A. Caron and Peter T. Bennett!

You can read more about the event here:

www.sacomuseum.org

Stone Canoe - Peter T. Bennett

One of my favorite artists, who’s also a client. Peter T. Bennett’s aluminum work is wonderfully creative and unique. I look forward to each new piece. This cover photo was shot in our studio.

Congrats to Peter for being included in the current show and publication of Stone Canoe Number 6, at XL Projects Gallery, 307- 313 Clinton St., Armory Square, Syracuse, NY. Artist Reception and awards Saturday the 4th 6:00 – 8:00 pm. The exhibit will be on display January 11 – February 5, Wed. – Sun. 12:30-6pm. 315-422-2542

You can see more of Peter’s work here:

www.petertbennett.com

Snow in October

Happy Holidays from  us here at Chasing the Sun Creative Media. Thank you all for a great year.

Gary and Vaida Lowell