
TIPS & INSIGHTS
Broadcast-Quality Remote Interview Solutions
Remote interviews don’t have to mean low quality. With professional local recording and live producer direction, I deliver true broadcast-ready footage.
Drone Videography: Expanding Creative Possibilities
With over a decade of drone experience, Darrell Boeck uses aerial cinematography to capture perspectives that expand creative storytelling.
When to Embrace or Avoid Background Noise in Video Interviews
Background noise can add realism or ruin an interview. Here’s how to decide when to embrace it — and when to avoid it.
12 Less-Obvious Tips for Producers Conducting Successful Interviews
Great interviews don’t happen by chance. These 12 practical tips help producers capture natural, confident responses that make stronger videos.
Videographer or Cinematographer: What’s the Difference?
Videographer or cinematographer? One captures the moment, the other designs the vision. Here’s how I combine both approaches in my work.
Why I Always Overpack for Video Shoots
A client once sprung a surprise interview on me during a “b-roll only” shoot. They understood if I couldn’t do it — but I pulled it off anyway.
Working with a Freelance Videographer
Hiring a freelance videographer doesn’t have to be complicated. Here’s what I need from you - and how I make every shoot seamless.
Mastering Video Interviews: Two Distinct Styles
Interviews can be filmed with direct eye contact or a conversational look off-camera. Each creates a different impact — here’s how I use both styles.
Not Your Typical Time-Lapse: Motion Blur
Not all time-lapse is equal. With motion blur and decades of experience, I create sequences that feel cinematic, alive, and built for storytelling.
Creating High-Impact Video on a Budget
Big results don’t always require big budgets. Here’s how a simple idea and efficient production created a polished commercial for under $1,500.
Why Simple Cameras Deliver Big Results
Big cameras aren’t always best. Small action cams and drones can capture unique, cinematic footage that elevates a project. Here’s why versatility matters.
Flying High with Confidence: Licensed Drone Videography
As an FAA-licensed drone pilot, I deliver cinematic aerial footage with safety and compliance built in. Here’s how my approach elevates productions.
Helping On-Camera Talent Shine with a Teleprompter
A teleprompter can boost on-camera performance - but only with the right coaching. Here are tips to help talent look confident and natural on screen.
The Creative Power of 4K at 120 fps
Filming in 4K at 120 fps unlocks creative possibilities, from dramatic slow motion to precise scene pacing. Here’s when it can elevate your production.