I must be doing something right…

All I know is that I love doing what I do. Chris Kimbell, who is a great script writer, just wrapping shooting The Hard Song. She had a tough script with a lot of emotion, and the fact that she was directing her own work to complete her vision is a heavy task. It is tough material, the stuff she wrote. It was a complex meeting between an estranged brother and sister in a park. The end result is some amazing work. I was luck enough to help with the script as well as DP/camera on this shoot. As well as shooting for Chris, I worked with Dave J, who is amazing in his own right, but he stayed in with us to do props and handy work, and will be doing the After Effects work on this baby. While your at it, you need to check out Christine Eisler, who put in a great performance.

From Dave J at Oregon Media Network:

Just finished working with Martin on Christen Kimbells “The Hard Song” twp day shoot. I’m not going to candy coat it, Martin knows what he is talking about, and will give the director the chance to plow ahead, but I didn’t see one instance when that opinion didn’t help the momentum, and keep things rolling, which is what a great DP does. I learned a lot just watching Martin work, and I look forward to the next time. Good luck on your upcoming Zombie series Martin, and once again, it was great to see you work.

More in from an OMN member, Chris Kimbell

In regard to filming her movie, The Hard Song:

Thanks so much for your work today, I was glad to have a good technical guy paying attention – you’re exactly what I need for this. There’s all the big moves and hugely creative stuff tomorrow, so that’s the point where I’m going to need you the most And I know you can handle it.

From Dave J over at Oregon Media Network

It was great working with you today, Martin, and I should have known you did that Milepost 5 documentary. Great stuff. I think we were able to finish up an hour earlier than schedule because of your professional attitude and efficiency. See you tomorrow.

More Special Olympics accolades from Lithia Motors

“We hired Martin as part of our video support for the Special Olympics 2009 Winter Games sponsorship coverage. He came with great recommendations, and didn’t let us down in his efforts. He was very professional while filming, and was always taking time and effort to cover the events the way Lithia Motors wished them to be covered. We also had a very hectic schedule for the duration of the games and he was efficient and flexible with his filming- as there are no “second takes” in Olympic competition. The end result was some of the best footage Lithia Motors has received for event coverage. His video is now part of our national campaign piece for Special Olympics, and we intend to use it in future sponsor projects for Lithia Motors.”
-Polly Ficek
Community Relations Coordinator

Good words from a great director

From Adam Grabel after my work with him on shooting a music video for the band Cold Metal, Lonely Girl.

Professional, collaborative, and detail minded; Martin Vavra brings smart ideas into the mix that most definitely show in the final product.

Adam Grabel
Director/Editor
Cold Metal Music Video

Special Olypmics Winter Games

“Martin’s [GSP] footage is spot on.  He was able to hit all the live events and capture the moments as they happened.  I would recommend Martin [GSP] and his talent any time.”

-Josh Goodwin, UX Designer, Lithia Motors

Tell us what you think

Galaxy Sailor wants to know where you saw me filming or what you thought of the experience if you used me for your services.  I will post letters and reviews here and they come in.  Feel free to leave your own tid bits of happiness.