Josh came down to San Diego on Wednesday to join me and the Elite Team for a 5 am call.

He stayed at the Indigo Hotel with us (my treat) the night before because I didn’t want him to have to drive all night for such an early shoot.

Josh behind the camera making movie magic.

In the morning, we lit a late afternoon day interior and talked about the different lighting options.

Then, we moved to the cemetery to set up 9 cameras for the funeral shot.

Josh operated a 5D with a 70-200 Canon zoom for the close-up shots of the Navy SEALS at a funeral.

He also stayed on the same camera with the zoom to shoot a profile shot of the F18 flyover.

Josh in the zone feeling the shot.

Setting up for the next shot.

Josh and one of the Elite Team getting ready.

Josh surveying the next shot.

Making magic happen!

A Thank You from the Winner

It was great to have Josh on the set with us and to get to know him better. Josh sent me a thank-you note which sums it all up in his words.

“Hi Shane,
I just wanted to say thanks again for having me on the set yesterday. I had
a great time, and it was cool to see a movie making such innovative use of
affordable new technology. I didn’t get to see that new 5d sizzle reel you
mentioned, but I’m sure I will be seeing it soon on your blog. I look
forward to seeing the film in the theater and trying to spot any footage
that came from the camera I was operating. Anyway, good luck with the rest
of the shoot, and let me know if you ever need anyone to help out again on
anything you do. I’m pretty much up for anything. Thanks again.”
Sincerely,
Josh