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Behind the Scenes

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LoScalzo in the mirror with 1954 Rolleiflex twin-lens-reflex camera; photographed on Ilford Delta 3200 film.

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Ultra-compact two-camera interview set-up in car interior with Joseph Ardizzone for Untitled Willets Point Historical Documentary project.

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Videorecording interview with property owner Janice Serrone for Untitled Willets Point Historical Documentary project.

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Online edit studio at C&C Visual, Times Square, New York, where many of the Globus travelogue programs were finished.

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Director Jack Perez and production manager James McManus in the machine room at C&C Visual, Times Square, New York. Photographed with Minox IIIs subminiature "spy" camera.

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Recording voiceover narration for Kathleen O'Hara Memorial Softball Tournament, Corelli Jacobs Recording, New York.

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Recording voiceover narration for Kathleen O'Hara Memorial Softball Tournament, Corelli Jacobs Recording, New York.

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Taking delivery of custom-modified MicroForce zoom lens controller from Carl Scheitinger, President, Technological Cinevideo Services.

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Celebrating with Gayle Mayron, Herb Forsberg and Kevin Scarlett after recording days of interviews for International Trademark Association: 125 Years of Excellence commemorative DVD, San Francisco, California.

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Directing narrator Will Lyman (PBS NOVA, Frontline) during voiceover recording session for International Trademark Association: 125 Years of Excellence commemorative DVD, Digital Playroom studio, Boston, Massachusetts.

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Studio owner and engineer Jay Rose at the controls to record voiceover narration for International Trademark Association: 125 Years of Excellence commemorative DVD, Digital Playroom studio, Boston, Massachusetts.

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Editor Dave Haggerty finalizes the master video recording for International Trademark Association: 125 Years of Excellence as champagne awaits; C&C Visual studio, Times Square, New York.

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Editor Dave Haggerty pours champagne after finalizing the master video recording for International Trademark Association: 125 Years of Excellence; C&C Visual studio, Times Square, New York.

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With editor Dave Haggerty, celebrating finalization of the master video recording for International Trademark Association: 125 Years of Excellence; C&C Visual studio, Times Square, New York.

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Schematic diagram showing proposed DVD navigation, for client review and approval prior to producing DVD menus; International Trademark Association: 125 Years of Excellence commemorative DVD.

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Designed and built by LoScalzo: Custom weather-proof housing to contain camcorder overlooking demolition of Willets Point buildings, for Untitled Willets Point Historical Documentary project.

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Designed and built by LoScalzo: Custom weather-proof housing to contain camcorder overlooking demolition of Willets Point buildings, for Untitled Willets Point Historical Documentary project.

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Designed and built by LoScalzo: Custom weather-proof housing containing camcorder to overlook demolition of Willets Point buildings, for Untitled Willets Point Historical Documentary project.

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Designed and built by LoScalzo: Custom weather-proof housing containing camcorder overlooking demolition of Willets Point buildings, for Untitled Willets Point Historical Documentary project.

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With New York City Council Speaker Peter F. Vallone after recording his introduction to Willets Point: Behind the Curbline.

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Leveling the camera before filming a take on the feature Murdered Innocence, Long Island, New York.

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Filming gas station scene on the feature Murdered Innocence, Long Island, New York.

Filming gas station scene on the feature Murdered Innocence, Long Island, New York, with director Frank Coraci and camera assistant Gary Sproul.

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Scoping out shot for beach scene on the feature Murdered Innocence, Long Island, New York.

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Ready for a take in the office set on the feature Murdered Innocence, Long Island, New York, with key grip Leo Santos.

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Hoisting HMI light onto camera car mount for the feature Murdered Innocence, Long Island, New York. Leo Santos (key grip), Lisa Davis (grip) and Michael Gary (second unit director of photography).

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Corvette on bed of camera car, with camera assistant Gary Sproul making preparations, on the feature Murdered Innocence, Long Island, New York.

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Measuring the focus distance on actors Jacqueline Macario and Fred Carpenter for the feature Murdered Innocence, Long Island, New York.

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Camera assistant Gary Sproul measures focus distance to actor Gary Aumiller for the feature Murdered Innocence, Long Island, New York.

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Key grip Leo Santos (kneeling, bottom right) levels dolly track for move-in on actor Jason Miller, for the feature Murdered Innocence, Long Island, New York.

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Director Frank Coraci precisely positions actor Jason Miller's head for a big close-up on the feature Murdered Innocence, Long Island, New York.

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When doing film cinematography in the time before digital cameras, it was sometimes desirable to shoot a Polaroid test photograph to assess a setup's lighting contrast. This Polaroid is crudely masked to approximate the frame to be filmed. Murdered Innocence, Long Island, New York.

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Filming the New York University short Old Clowns Don't Bite, Manhattan, New York. Steven Peros (director) holds black card, Rob Benevides (special FX makeup) in blue shirt.

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Camera assistant Gary Sproul prepares the Moviecam SuperAmerica MK 2 35mm motion picture camera to film the feature Murdered Innocence, Hofsta University soundstage, New York.

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Designed and built by LoScalzo: Lighting unit with 8 bulb receptacles, each independently switchable with one dimmable, producing a range of brightnesses.

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Cast of America's Deadliest Home Video: Mollena Williams, Myck Wynhoff, Danny Bonaduce, Melora Walters.

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Igor Boubnov and Eugene A. Arievich, attorneys and on-screen participants, watch their adversaries on monitors during production of Resolution Through Mediation: Solving a Complex International Business Problem, Washington, DC.

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On-screen attorneys, legal advisors,  and camera crew after completing videorecording for Resolution Through Mediation: Solving a Complex International Business Problem, Washington, DC.

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Designed and built by LoScalzo: Installation of sound-absorbing fiberglass and acoustic tiles in post-production studio of LoScalzo Media Design LLC, Whitestone, New York.

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Designed and built by LoScalzo: Installation of sound-absorbing fiberglass and acoustic tiles in post-production studio of LoScalzo Media Design LLC, Whitestone, New York.

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Designed and built by LoScalzo: Installation of sound-absorbing fiberglass and acoustic tiles in post-production studio of LoScalzo Media Design LLC, Whitestone, New York.

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Adult entertainer Janine Lindemulder checks the shot for Penthouse magazine film, with producer Nick Guccione and production manager Michael Zampino; New York City.

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Director Demian Lichtenstein on set of Penthouse magazine film, New York City.

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Designed and built by LoScalzo: Countertop for film darkroom printing station, cut to precisely fit into oddly-shaped wall and molding.

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Designed and built by LoScalzo: Countertop for film darkroom printing station, cut to precisely fit into oddly-shaped wall and molding.

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Designed and built by LoScalzo: Film darkroom printing station, with countertop cut to precisely fit into oddly-shaped wall and molding.

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Director Frank Coraci and crew watch the monitor on Bill's Automation Revelation; New York City.

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Scrutinizing the monitor with director Frank Coraci, Bill's Automation Revelation, New York City.

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Videorecording through the travel agency's window, Bill's Automation Revelation, New York City.

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Bill meets his competitor travel agent Dorothy and requests her tour booking services, Bill's Automation Revelation, New York City.

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Bill meets his competitor travel agent Dorothy and requests her tour booking services, Bill's Automation Revelation, New York City.

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Makeup for Bill, Bill's Automation Revelation, New York City.

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With director Frank Coraci, Bill's Automation Revelation, New York City.

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Simple lighting augments the location's overhead fluorescents, Bill's Automation Revelation, New York City.

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Videorecording through the travel agency's window, Bill's Automation Revelation, New York City.

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Scrutinizing the monitor with director Frank Coraci, Bill's Automation Revelation, New York City.

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With gaffer Michael Gary and director Frank Coraci, Bill's Automation Revelation, New York City.

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Lunch is served on a Manhattan sidewalk in front of travel agency location, Bill's Automation Revelation, New York City.

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Entangling Bill in audiotape for scene in which his spy audio recorder malfunctions, Bill's Automation Revelation, New York City.

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Diagram used to plan equipment deployment for upcoming interviews, Untitled Willets Point Historical Documentary project.

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When a set-up yields particularly good results, it can be helpful to document it. Interview set-up from Untitled Willets Point Historical Documentary project.

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Machu Picchu, Peru.

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Meeting a giant tortoise, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador.

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Costa Rica, with local guide and camera assistant Greg Meyer.

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Costa Rica, prior to Cesna flight with camera assistant Greg Meyer.

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Mountains surrounding Santiago, Chile.

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Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Ready to videorecord Rio de Janeiro views from helicopter with its door removed.

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Videorecording Rio de Janeiro's Christo Redentor statue from helicopter with its door removed.

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Australian Outback.

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Actress Mollena Williams at gun training day during pre-production of America's Deadliest Home Video, Racine, Wisconsin.

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Actress Melora Walters at gun training day during pre-production of America's Deadliest Home Video, Racine, Wisconsin.

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Videorecording Regional Anesthesia Techniques.

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Ready to film a take from the camera car for the feature Murdered Innocence, Long Island, New York, with camera assistant Gary Sproul.

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Arriving in Brazil for work.

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Completed videorecording from the front car of the Kuranda Scenic Railway, Cairns, Australia, with Steadicam JR camera stabilizer.

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Videorecording tourist interviews at Hong Kong Harbour.

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Videorecording tourist interviews at Hong Kong Harbour.

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Diamond Head Lookout with view of Waikiki Beach, Hawaii.

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Filming Rock the Vote public service announcement, Washington Square Park, New York City.

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Filming Rock the Vote public service announcement, Washington Square Park, New York City, with director Frank Coraci.

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Filming Rock the Vote public service announcement, Washington Square Park, New York City, with dolly grip Jacques Jouffret.

Filming Rock the Vote public service announcement, Washington Square Park, New York City.

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Filming Rock the Vote public service announcement, Washington Square Park, New York City.

Filming Rock the Vote public service announcement, Washington Square Park, New York City, with dolly grip Jacques Jouffret.

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Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China.

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Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China.

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Videorecording public hearing, City Council chamber, New York City.

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Blue Mountains, Sydney, Australia.

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Filming Crazy Joe / 911 Jeans comedy sketch for Adam Sandler, with director Frank Coraci, assistant director Tom Lewis and camera assistant Martin Zdzinski.

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Filming Crazy Joe / 911 Jeans comedy sketch for Adam Sandler, with director Frank Coraci.

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On a Maid of the Mist boat at Niagara Falls, New York, with custom-built matte box to prevent water spray from fogging camera lens.

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Directing Santa Claus where to walk, Rovaniemi, Finland.

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Good take on Santa Claus walking, Rovaniemi, Finland.

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Actor Danny Bonaduce records cornfield monologue, America's Deadliest Home Video, Racine, Wisconsin.

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Actor Danny Bonaduce clowns around with frog during production of America's Deadliest Home Video, Racine, Wisconsin.

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Cast of America's Deadliest Home Video enjoys downtime at park, Racine, Wisconsin. Mollena Williams, Danny Bonaduce, Melora Walters.

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With actress Melora Walters after a shoot day on America's Deadliest Home Video, Racine, Wisconsin.

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Rigged with safety harness to enable videorecording from quarry cliff edge, America's Deadliest Home Video, Racine, Wisconsin.

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A single-take event requires two cameras: Ready to record villains revving car over the edge of cliff and crashing into quarry floor below, America's Deadliest Home Video, Racine, Wisconsin. With director Jack Perez.

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Car careens over edge of cliff and into quarry below, America's Deadliest Home Video, Racine, Wisconsin.

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Car dashboard glow is emulated by hidden fluorescent tubes, providing much brighter light necessary to film actress Jacqueline Macario on the feature Murdered Innocence, Hofstra University soundstage, Nassau, New York.

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Car dashboard glow is emulated by hidden fluorescent tubes, providing much brighter light necessary to film actress Jacqueline Macario on the feature Murdered Innocence, Hofstra University soundstage, Nassau, New York.

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Alkmaar Cheese Market, Holland.

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Alkmaar Cheese Market, Holland.

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Holland, with director Jack Perez.

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Horse farm, Hungary.

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Videorecording track races, Finland.

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Videorecording dismantling of the Berlin Wall, Germany.

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Main railway entrance and watchtower at the Auschwitz II-Birkenau camp.

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Filming New York University graduate film Rain with director Mike Keenan and camera assistant Martin Zdzinski.

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Framing up Arriflex BL1 camera Speed-Rail mounted to taxicab side door for New York University graduate film Rain.

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Inspecting Arriflex BL1 camera Speed-Rail mounted to hood of taxicab for New York University graduate film Rain.

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Wrap shot after filming the New York University short film Our Neighbors, Our Bugs, Little Bay Park, Queens, New York. With Jason Simos, Nic Witschi, James McManus, Krutin Patel, Deirdre Broderick and Matt Leventhal.

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Filming the New York University short film Our Neighbors, Our Bugs, Little Bay Park, Queens, New York.

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Filming the New York University short film Our Neighbors, Our Bugs, Little Bay Park, Queens, New York, with camera assistant Matt Leventhal.

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Filming the New York University short film Devil's Advocate, Sands Point Preserve Conservancy, Manhasset, New York, with production designer Kimberly von Brandenstein.

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Filming the New York University short film Devil's Advocate, Sands Point Preserve Conservancy, Manhasset, New York, with camera assistant Gary Sproul and dolly grip Leo Santos.

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Filming the New York University short film Devil's Advocate, Sands Point Preserve Conservancy, Manhasset, New York, with camera assistant Gary Sproul.

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Videorecording the tour bus driver, with production manager James McManus.

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Venice, Italy.

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Iguazú Falls, Brazil.

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With actor Danny Bonaduce upon wrapping production of America's Deadliest Home Video, Racine, Wisconsin.

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Production diagram for one night's filming on the feature Murdered Innocence in which a police car explodes in flames. Diagram includes all anticipated camera and light positions, to assess feasibility.

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Three cameras videorecord members of the New York City Planning Commission as they vote on an expanded version of the Willets Point development plan; with cameraman Corey Kaup.

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Riding a camel and getting the POV shot, one-handing a Steadicam JR camera stabilizer; Alice Springs, Australia.

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On a Maid of the Mist boat at Niagara Falls, New York, with custom-built matte box to prevent water spray from fogging camera lens.

Volunteer videorecording of a graduating class at Flushing Manor School, Public School 184 Queens, for a celebratory music video.

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