Visual storyteller Tommy Roark spends his days (and some nights) capturing stunning video images as a co-founder of Experience Media Studios. He's filmed helicopter tours in Hawaii and spent long, sleepless nights filming EDM shows and massive music festivals like Coachella. Tommy stopped by the Long Distance Lounge to share a few stories of those wild DJ sets and sketchy travel shoots that almost ended in disaster. He also shares his thoughts on balancing technical camera equipment know-how with natural creativity in photography and filmmaking. Finally, we get a little career advice -- including the significance of continuous learning -- from a guy who is doing what he loves at the ripe, old age of 27.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene
06:03 Navigating the Pandemic and Career Shifts
08:12 Learning the Craft: From Amateur to Professional
10:54 The Balance of Technical Skills and Creative Vision
12:18 Investing in Equipment and Understanding the Industry
14:27 Continuous Learning and the Role of Mentorship
17:56 Creative Process and Client Relationships
21:59 Building a Network in San Diego
22:27 Adventures and Challenges in Filming
24:51 Filming Music Festivals: Behind the Scenes
30:00 The Art of Capturing Live Events
32:40 Multicam Challenges and Techniques
34:58 The Highs and Lows of Touring
40:19 Family Ties and Personal Motivation
42:28 Career Advice for Aspiring Creatives

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