Author Archives: Claire

Yosemite Range of Light shot on the Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Claire

Yosemite National Park, the High Sierra, and the Eastern Sierra are some of the most beautiful places on earth. Shawn Reeder shares the gem of a short that came out of 2 years of filming in these areas using time … Continue reading →

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Take in the splendour of Sydney Harbour by Phillip Bloom

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Claire

We’re very partial to Philip Bloom, first because he does great camera reviews and second because he makes simply stunning videos mostly for beauty’s sake (somehow he also earns a living….). Enjoy this beautiful piece of work – local for … Continue reading →

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Kevin Allocca of YouTube on Why Videos Go Viral

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Claire

Very useful ideas, by one of the best informed people on the topic, of why some videos go viral. Well worth spending 7 minutes watching Kevin Alocca’s TED talk. Kevin is the Trends Manager at YouTube and is one of … Continue reading →

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FilmStretch Finalist in Australian Small Business Champion Awards

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Claire

On behalf of FilmStretch, we just have to go Tah dah! And why, I hear you ask… because we’ve just received a certificate in the post telling us we are a finalist in the Australian Small Business Champion Awards 2012. … Continue reading →

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I Paint – simply stunning video

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Claire

The video we’re sharing with you today is simply stunning in multiple ways; it’s a beautifully shot piece, including clever effects that work, and also the human talent on display is simply awesome. Capturing stunning human artistry on film is … Continue reading →

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Travel Alberta Canada – does it again

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Claire

Some businesses SOOO lend themselves to videos for promotion; tourism and zoos being two that come to mind. Here’s a gorgeous example of Travel Alberta Canada that runs a highly watched branded YouTube Channel. What aspects of your business lend … Continue reading →

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Canon Pixma: Bringing colour to life by Dentsu London

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Claire

Besides the beauty of what the folks are getting up to in this video, it also show the serious amount of work – detailed work – that goes into great filmmaking. Additionally I like the direction that advertising is going … Continue reading →

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Giant Stinson Beach Bubbles – Enchanting!

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Claire

I’m sharing this clip not so much from a film-making point of view, but because what is being filmed is so very, very visually stunning in itself. Having said that, it’s a good bit of film-making. Enjoy.

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A Visual Adventure Overground and Underground

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Claire

A collaborative short film by Andrew Telling and Owen Richards that documents photographer Robin Friend working on his series ‘Slaughterhouse’ deep beneath the hills of North Wales. Stunning scenery, followed by underground journey. Love it. Enjoy.

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The Value of Data Visualisation by Column Five

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Claire

I tweeted this video clip a couple of week ago. I’ve just watched it again and have decided it’s well worth adding to the FilmStretch blog because it so beautifully illustrates the power of showing as opposed to telling. The … Continue reading →

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