This stop-motion short shows ya’ll how I use one of my favourite camera bags – The F-stop Bandon. This hip little number is perfect for stuffing a DSLR and a couple of lenses into when you’re on the run and traveling light. Whether you’re strolling the big city streets shooting photos and video, or heading away for a quick over night trip, it fits the bill. In this film I show unloading my gear from my F-Stop Satori, jumping in the car and heading down to one of my favourite spots on the Clutha River. I really dig this bag, it’ll always have a home with me. Find out more here – fstopgear.com/en/millar/bandon

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There have been some huge changes for my work recently, many of which I haven’t been able to share. But, I can now let this puppy out of the bag.

As of 2012 I am proud to be a Director for one of the top production companies in the Asia Pacific region. Robbers Dog has a huge variety of very polished work and some incredible clients, not to mention an envied roster of international directors that I’m delighted to be aligned with. My work is going through some big transitions at the moment & I’ll be able to share some fresh films in the near future. For now be sure to check out the doggies site and films on the links below – you even get to see me as an animated pup layered with chains and denim.

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Red Bull have just released the teaser for the flow hunters kayaking project and it looks great! I had the pleasure of shooting the aerial imagery for this with the Shot-Over. Looking forward to seeing the film! Here’s some behind the scenes shots from the shoot back in March.

Over the past few years the development of cheap DSLR cameras has caused a huge boom in timelapse video. Every second video being posted online seems to contain beautiful time lapse imagery, from city streets at night through to timelapses of the aurora shot from NASA Satellites. It’s far from a new technique, but it will never get old -  The lads at Syrp have developed a device to aid more creative and advanced timelapse options called the Genie.

The Genie mounted on a Philip Bloom slider for linear + panning movment

I’m stoked on this product because it’s been designed in Queenstown by two New Zealanders, Ben Ryan & Chris Thomson. They’ve thought things through properly and this seems to be one incredibly versatile device. The Genie has been launched on KickStarter and is off to a great start, jump in there and support the boys! I recommend watching the video on kickstarter to understand the device, the photos don’t do it justice. I don’t shoot a large amount of timelapse imagery but I think I’m gonna have to buy one of these to explore some different possibilities. Combining controlled linear and panning movements together opens a tonne of doors.

The tour started in Bluff on a blustery morning, which made for some moody imagery. Pictured is my Nissan Sunny rental which (just) handled the job.

Tim Shadbolt started the race & I couldn’t resist getting a snapshot after I had interviewed him. One entertaining character.

Day 1 finished up deep in Southland at Mossburn.


We had a couple of mornings shooting hand held from an R44 with Wanaka Helicopters. Simon Spencerbower was my pilot and was amazing to work with.

Iconic sheep truck just outside of Tarras

R44 in the Lindis Pass

Simon Spencerbower

I’ll never tire of the Tekapo Canals

Canterbury

De briefs were held daily for riders. Here 150+ riders pack into the Hanmer Heritage

Kaikoura

A lot of exhausted riders after completing 700kms over 7 days

Arriving into Wellington on the Bluebridge.

Teva approached me to create a 10 second advertisement to be screened at the Queenstown International Airport using excerpts from the short film I created ‘In my shoes: Kelly Mcgarry / Links’ – My colourist Lindsay Horner used a really neutral grade with desaturated highlights to ensure it would look good on the big screen & created some simply motion fx to suit.

Over the past year I’ve really enjoyed riding the Deans Bank mountainbike trail in Wanaka. It’s an approximately 40 min single track loop on the side of the Clutha river ( Justin rode it in 30 min the morning after shooting this video ) that caters for every level of rider. The trail inspired me so much that I decided to create this short film. My motivation behind the film was to create a cross country mtb film that made riding up hill, and across flat look fun – something that is very rarely done successfully. This is not an easy task by any means and relies on creative camera movements, a bit of planning and the right edit. I gave Justin Leov a call, told him my idea and we managed to quickly fit this shoot in over one day, with the support of Lake Wanaka Tourism. I also threw in a couple of scenics that I shot with the ShotOver on a previous shoot for Annabel Langbeins cooking show. Below are a few BTS photos and some more info…

Deans Bank trail shapes.

A lot of people have asked me how I achieved all the smooth tracking shots in the video. Recently I purchased the glidecam 4000hd which is a hand held stabilization rig, using weights and a small gimbal to minimize bumps whilst walking. I mount the 5d on top and try to create original movements. I used lots of full pace running following justin on and around the trail. Deans Bank was a great location to do this as there was plenty of room for me to move around the trail.

I chose the Canon5d for this job as it’s easy to use with the glidecam, and is so small and versatile. When shooting in locations with no vehicle access its important to have light gear. When this camera is combined with prime lenses and used the right way the image quality is phenomenal.

As in all films I believe variety of shots is key. I tried to use lots of nicely composed lock offs in this film, the majority of which were shot with the Canon 50mm f.14

Mid reverse glide cam wrap around the berm shot

Shooting one of the last shots into the evening light.

Any type of creative artist is continually looking for ways to explore, change and improve their work. This project that Ian Ruhter is doing, inspired me like crazy. What an incredible way to capture an image. Hit Play.