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  • Things to Consider Before Starting Your Next Video Project
    filmmaking | Video | Video Production

    Things to Consider Before Starting Your Next Video Project

    ByEric R. Olson February 14, 2021February 16, 2021

    A common problem I encounter when dealing with new video clients, is that they know they want to make a video to promote their product, service, or message, but they don’t know exactly the type of video they want to make.  As a professional video creator with a wide range of skills, this presents a…

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  • A Simple Way to Organize Your Media Project Files
    film | filmmaking | multimedia | Video

    A Simple Way to Organize Your Media Project Files

    ByEric R. Olson May 14, 2019February 6, 2021

    Whether you’re an illustrator, video editor or motion designer, it’s important to keep your files organized. Especially with video editing, it’s easy for your projects to quickly spin out of control. You often have video footage, audio, still images, graphics and animation files that you need to keep track of. As both a video editor…

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  • Morning Routine for Non-Morning People
    self-improvement

    Morning Routine for Non-Morning People

    ByEric R. Olson December 2, 2018February 12, 2021

    Not a morning person? Me either. In my latest vlog, I share a low-key morning routine that will get you started on the right foot. The main components are: Water(1/2 liter, at least) – It’s important to rehydrate after seven to eight hours of nightly respiration. Yoga (15 minutes) – I do a simple 15-minute…

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  • $1200 4K Video-Editing Beast that Fits on a Bookshelf
    gear | Video

    $1200 4K Video-Editing Beast that Fits on a Bookshelf

    ByEric R. Olson November 13, 2018February 12, 2021

    If you don’t have a lot of space to work with, you’re going to dig this video. Maximum 4K editing power in a small package–all for around $1000. A full list of components is available on my Kit.com page.

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  • Portable Filmmaking Tools – Zoom H1, Rode Smart Lav+ and Ultrapod II
    audio | filmmaking | Video

    Portable Filmmaking Tools – Zoom H1, Rode Smart Lav+ and Ultrapod II

    ByEric R. Olson October 1, 2017February 12, 2021

    I made this short video blog last summer and am just posting it here now. In the video, I go over some fairly inexpensive video blogging accessories. These include the Rode SmartLav+ (plus TRS adapter),  Pedco Ultrapod II, and Zoom H1 recorder,. At the end, I make the promise to do more video blogging in 2016–which I then…

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I’m a former lab scientist turned filmmaker, science storyteller and creative director. My work focuses on making complex ideas—particularly around science, health, and sustainability—more accessible and engaging. I'm also interested in telling speculative science-based stories and am currently working on a narrative sci-fi short film with a biological theme.

In 2018, I founded Flowspark Media, an idea-driven, multi-platform media company and content studio. We work with internationally-recognized brands such as PBS, the American Chemical Society, Scientific American, Nature Journals and many others. In addition, we are developing a roster of original digital series and streaming projects.

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