Shooters — Dissolve Ideas Blog

Shoots We Love from Dissolve Filmmaker™

Shooting stock is an art like no other. Our Dissolve Filmmakers take stock to another level as they shoot experiences that you can’t find anywhere else. Have a look at some of our favorite shoots available exclusively at Dissolve. Beekeeper – Shot by Max Monty for Dissolve Filmmaker This shoot shows the true beauty of […] Read more

September 25, 2019
Meet John Fedele

Midwest-based in the USA, I’ve been a full-time photographer for about 15 years, specializing in lifestyle advertising content. Before that, I was shooting as a hobbyist when people began to notice my work and I landed some of my first paying jobs. I always had the goal of shooting advertising, so I’ve pretty much worked […] Read more

May 14, 2019
Meet Ryan Blaske

Keep your eyes open and your camera ready My name is Ryan Blaske and I’m a full-time freelance videographer from the American Midwest. Growing up in the Midwest, there are not always as many opportunities as you might find in the big city — so we tend to make our own opportunities and work with […] Read more

March 29, 2019
Meet Guy Bauer

Guy Bauer is the protagonist behind Guy Bauer Productions: a Chicago-based studio — and Dissolve contributor — that dedicates its days to producing branded content, brand anthems, mini-documentaries, and commercials. We asked Guy to share some insight about his work, his gear, and his philosophy. What’s your favourite kind of work? What’s your favourite thing […] Read more

March 20, 2019
Contributor guest post; Meet Gene Sung

Hello, my name is Gene and I’m an LA-based DP and Director. Dissolve very kindly let me write a blog post on some of my projects, so here it is. The first clip above is my Demo Reel, I DP’d pretty much all of it and directed a fair bit. Of course, like many […] Read more

February 5, 2019
Becoming a Filmmaker; BumbleBee Production Exclusive Contributor Spotlight

Kirill, Kseniia, and David are the fresh, experimental creatives behind BumbleBee Production Exclusive. A collective of artists based out of Russia, with work exclusive to Dissolve. Universally handy, all three “usually do everything” from shooting to production, social media, and business development. The artists do it all while traveling Europe together capturing amazing footage with […] Read more

November 15, 2018
Meet Derek Armstrong McNeill

Derek McNeill has been telling visual stories most of his life. The Seattlite first honed his eye working as a photographer in the US Air Force, then worked in advertising art direction and design. He now divides his time shooting his own documentary projects and stock footage. “After carrying around a camera kit for years, telling visual […] Read more

February 2, 2018
Meet The New Park

As a freelance director working in Montreal for over 10 years, Ian Cameron, aka The New Park, has worked with some of the biggest names in music. Read more

October 5, 2017
Meet Alberta Conservation Association

The ACA collection represents decades of nature footage. Shot on 16 mm, it is one of Canada’s largest such archives. Read more

May 25, 2017
Timelapse reveals Kauai through light and shadow

Michael Shainblum’s latest timelapse film is darker, more abstract, and more intimate than his usual work. Read more

April 5, 2017
Meet Simon Straetker

Dedicated to making films for social and environmental projects, Simon uses his camera as a tool for making the world a better place. Read more

March 20, 2017
Meet Hatch 86 Films

Looks like all those years playing video games have paid off for Josh Fields. His drone-flying game is strong, and he’s carving out a niche with his aerial footage. Read more

February 3, 2017
Meet the Main Idea

In four years, the Main Idea team has gone from shooting ski movies while in school to filming Alicia Keys. Read more

January 9, 2017
Meet Vinnie Van Wyk

Vinnie’s love of storytelling is reflected in his footage. With each clip, he strives to tell a story — if not a whole one, at least a piece of the puzzle. Read more

November 21, 2016
Meet Millennium Images

This London-based photo agency bridges artistic endeavor with commercial success through a combination of passion, persistence, and gut instinct. Read more

November 2, 2016
Hyperlapsing through Manhattan and LA

Vadim Tereshchenko has followed up his popular LA hyperlapse video with one that whisks us through Manhattan. Read more

October 11, 2016
Meet OatStudio

Amsterdam-based Anna Sidorchik lets ambience and emotion inform her filmmaking. Read more

October 3, 2016
Beautiful Wyoming

Exclusive contributor Nate Brubaker talks about the “adventure of a lifetime” that resulted in his epic new Wyoming reel. Read more

September 21, 2016
Meet Alex Robinson

Living near the Rockies, Alex Robinson loves to get outside when he’s filming. Although when it comes to filming bears, he prefers the safety of his car. Read more

September 1, 2016
Meet Noravera

For these Canadians, “place” inspires them in a kind of filmmaking ad-lib. Read more

August 2, 2016

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