I have admired the Japanese culture’s affinity for beauty ever since I was a young girl. They bequeathed much to us. The first thing that comes to mind is Sushi, my favorite cuisine. And then I think of Kimonos, Kabuki Theater, Flower Arrangement, Calligraphy, Sumo wrestling, Bonsai, Anime, Tea Ceremony and Haiku. And the list goes on.
In 1994, when our crew of four climbed aboard a Quantas jet bound for Australia we were to become the pre-eminent mountain-biking tourism pioneers down under. We were literally on a “roll” with our video production called “Full Cycle: A World Odyssey,” the “endless summer on mountain bikes.”
You need to be in good shape if you engage in a hike like that. Because you’ll be wearing a backpack that will weigh at least 25 pounds with all the essentials. This includes tent, sleeping bag, clothing, food, cookware and of course the obligatory bottle of wine and flask of brandy.
When preparing to shoot your company, video, one of the best tips we can give you is to remember Murphy’s Law and plan for chaos. The best-made plans sometimes go awry so be ready for extra takes, more interviews and B-Roll, etc.,
Many visitors to San Diego like to hop aboard a ferry that motors across San Diego Bay, under the Coronado Bridge and docks at Coronado. You can hop off and spend time enjoying the amenities of the island. For instance, you could check out the Hotel Del Coronado and its rich cinematic (and haunted) history. Then hop back onto a later ferry back to San Diego.
