With today’s devices it makes it easy to take a video of what we are doing, but we seldom extend that footage into something more meaningful or emotional. So I decided to try my hand at creating stories around shots taken on my iPhone, GoPro, or Sony Camcorder using Final Cut Pro. Below are a few of my experiments. Enjoy!
Road Trip to Yellowstone – October 1. 2023
We took a nice road trip with Paddington up to Utah and Wyoming to enjoy the National parks before the snow settled in.
Cessna 172 Cockpit Construction – February 5. 2021
For the Christmas holidays I wanted to make a realistic simulator to brush up on my procedures and to be ready for when I start flying again.
Newport Beach Low Tide Run – April 28, 2020
Decided to sneak off to the beach early in the morning to avoid the crowds during the COVID lockdown and to get some exercise.
July 4th Fireworks – July 4, 2020
We were told that all fireworks were cancelled this year due to COVID. Hmmm… didn’t seem that way from our bedroom window. LOL
Lake Elsinore Supper Bloom – March 19, 2019
With the rains, 2019 was a good year for poppies and wild flowers. Next time I need to bring my camera.
Lake Eagle Hike – June 10, 2019
Here I used some iPhone footage hiking up past the falls to Eagle Lake just west of Lake Tahoe before the battery gave out.
Cherry Blossoms in Shimane – March 29 to April 26, 2018
I got to take my wife and some close friends to some of my favorite spots in Japan while in search of the perfect Sakura. PS – Don’t mind the donkey!