by Camden Watts | Dec 22, 2015 | Directing, Film, Inspiration, Leading, Learning, Planning
There’s a great saying. It goes something like this, “If you want to make God laugh, then tell him your plans.” This sums up my life in so many ways. I make big plans. Rarely does anything go according to plan. But almost always, it turns out way...
by Camden Watts | Apr 21, 2015 | Documentary, Film, Leading, Learning, Planning, Pre-Production
My mind is on fire this week. We will premiere Brewconomy, my new documentary about North Carolina craft beer, at the Wells Fargo IMAX Theatre at Marbles this weekend. It’s brought up so many wonderful (and sometimes weird) emotions. I’m trying desperately...
by Camden Watts | Nov 13, 2013 | Equipment, Film, Leading, Learning, Planning
Earlier this week I shared a few thoughts on iPhone filmmaking. (Read that post here, if you wish.) I can’t stop thinking about it. In fact, I’ve started building a wish list of iPhone apps and add-ons that would help make it even easier to tackle....
by Camden Watts | Nov 5, 2013 | Photography, Planning
Last weekend I had the pleasure of spending some time with Shannon Johnstone, the photographer behind Landfill Dogs. You may recall those names, as I blogged about Landfill Dogs last May. Since then I have had little restraint in talking about her project whenever...
by Camden Watts | Oct 16, 2013 | Equipment, Planning, Tech
This new documentary has proven that it’s time to step up my game. I need new equipment. There’s not enough cash to cover all of it so I’ve been thinking hard about what I really need. I’m becoming something of a professional window shopper...
by Camden Watts | Oct 11, 2013 | Health and wellness, Home, Planning
You may be tired of hearing about my housing situation by now. I assume so? If that’s the case, don’t fret. I’ll be back to hard-core, indie filmmaking talk soon enough. ‘Til then, I have just a few more housing-related things to share. ...
