Filmmaking

Wandering invites you to breathe in the city of Los Angeles, as we follow an artist wandering through the city's many sights.

In Blood Bond, a woman tied with nature makes a pact.

Photographed by Miguel S. Romero
Shot on a Fujifilm X-H2S
Performance by Lauren Watmore
SFX Makeup by Sharon Lee

Pandas Write In Black and White focuses on a woman reminiscing on her past and depression.

Ceci N'est Pas Une Pomme (This Is Not An Apple) takes us into the last day in the life of young Mallory upon eating a poisonous apple and choosing to end her life.

Photo Walks is a series of short documentary films in which I invite you, the viewer, into my photography walks. You'll catch a glimpse into the world around me and my love for photography as I seek out new places while allow my creative juices to flow. Photography is a form of comfort for me as well as an excuse to explore, to be creative, and to appreciate the little details and moments that define our daily lives.

Filmed on a Fujifilm X-H2S and iPhone 13 Pro (POV Shots)
Photographs taken on a Fujifilm X100V - SOOC Custom Acros Film Simulation
Edited on Adobe Premiere Pro

Mouthless is a micro-short film about a woman hiding a dark secret.

Shot on a Fujifilm X-H2S

Starring:
Lauren Watmore
Kyle Stan

The following is a video shoot created in collaboration with actress Dayami Alcaraz. The goal was to capture Dayami in a natural environment, having her connect with nature. In order to place her into the environment, I had Dayami interact with her surroundings, embracing the grass and trees while juxtaposing that with shots of the environment, the setting that she is connecting with. This resulted in a portrait of a woman becoming one with nature or at least losing herself in nature. I intend to explore this concept of connecting with nature through future video shoots.

The video was shot on a Fujifilm X-T4 using the XF 23mm f/1.4 lens. There is something really beautiful about utilizing a single lens for a shoot. The minimalist aura that comes into experiencing a single field of view creates a very unique and consistent look to the images. This particular lens really does render some beautiful images and I intend to use it for more shoots. The video was shot in 4K 60fps 10 bit 4:2:0 internal at 200mbps utilizing the Eterna Bleach Bypass film simulation with a grade on top of it. The video was edited using Adobe Premiere Pro with original music by Javier Salamanca.

What I learned:
- Using a single focal length is fun and will experiment with that more.
- IBIS+OIS+I.S. Boost on the X-T4 doesn't work as great for panning/tilt shots. I.S. Boost is best reserved for trying to emulate static shots.
- Eterna Bleach Bypass is a wonderful film simulation.
- Not everything needs to be shot at 60fps. I intend to mix some shots with 24fps, mostly shots involving Dayami that I know that I don't need to slow down.

The following is a video shoot created in collaboration with actress Dayami Alcaraz. The goal was to capture Dayami in a natural environment, having her connect with nature. In order to place her into the environment, I had Dayami interact with her surroundings, embracing the grass and trees while juxtaposing that with shots of the environment, the setting that she is connecting with. This resulted in a portrait of a woman becoming one with nature or at least losing herself in nature. I intend to explore this concept of connecting with nature through future video shoots.

The video was shot on a Fujifilm X-T4 using the XF 23mm f/1.4 lens. There is something really beautiful about utilizing a single lens for a shoot. The minimalist aura that comes into experiencing a single field of view creates a very unique and consistent look to the images. This particular lens really does render some beautiful images and I intend to use it for more shoots. The video was shot in 4K 60fps 10 bit 4:2:0 internal at 200mbps utilizing the Eterna Bleach Bypass film simulation with a grade on top of it. The video was edited using Adobe Premiere Pro with original music by Javier Salamanca.

What I learned:
- Using a single focal length is fun and will experiment with that more.
- IBIS+OIS+I.S. Boost on the X-T4 doesn't work as great for panning/tilt shots. I.S. Boost is best reserved for trying to emulate static shots.
- Eterna Bleach Bypass is a wonderful film simulation.
- Not everything needs to be shot at 60fps. I intend to mix some shots with 24fps, mostly shots involving Dayami that I know that I don't need to slow down.

This is a meditative piece that serves to evoke a feeling of nonchalance and tranquility. As part of the video, I shot entirely in my backyard using the limited area at my disposal and sought to create a soothing emotion out of the rather messy background that I have. The tight, soft focus shots, as well as images of my dog, Sawyer, illustrate the peaceful and ruminant environment I sought to create. This video is the first of a series of video projects called “Video Sketchbook”, which consist of experimental visual treats that aim to focus on conveying different emotions and ideas throughout various cinematic tools and conventions. I view these projects the same way a painter looks at their sketchbook, except I am also sharing it.

The video was shot on a Fujifilm X-T3 with the XF 16-55 f/2.8, XF 56mm f/1.2, and XF 35mm f/2 Fuji X mount lenses. Some shots were filmed in 4K 24fps and 60fps downscaled to 1080p while others were shot in 1080p at 120fps. The video was edited in Adobe Premiere Pro.