Everest – In Time Lapse
Experience the beauty of Mt. Everest at night in time-lapse. http://www.vimeo.com/67992157 Chosen as a Vimeo Staff Pick, this time lapse short film was produced on Everest during the 2013 season in Nepal. While most climbers slept, I attempted to capture some of the magic that...
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Into the death zone – Life and death on Mt. Everest
It’s 9pm on May 20th and we’ve been in the death zone, the world above 8000M, for just over five hours. Life is not meant to exist here. In the death zone, we are all transient beings. I lay in my sleeping bag with a new oxygen mask strapped to my head, devouring...
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Elia and ePals on top of the world!
On May 22nd, 2013, three years after his first summit, Elia Saikaly reaches the summit of Mt. Everest for the 2nd time. Not only did he shoot a 12-part reality television series but he also shared the journey with the ePals Global Community – the largest K-12 social...
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Follow Elia Live
Follow Elia live as he climbs to the top of the world! Starting April 1st, you can interactively follow Elia’s ascent using 3D Google maps, Try it out !
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Challenges of shooting in the Himalayas
Majestic mountains, stunning vistas, limitless time-lapse possibilities, Buddhist temples, beautiful children and the highest mountains on planet Earth! This is but a glimpse of what you experience while trekking through the Himalayas to Mt. Everest basecamp. With a DSLR camera...
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Gratitude – An incredible year for FindingLife
It’s been an incredible year for FindingLife and the feeling that best encapsulates our organization is gratitude. Gratitude for the unbelievable support we’ve received from teachers, students, sponsors, partners, communities that we have met abroad and of course all...
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TimeLapse in 5 countries
Throughout the course of 2012, I had the chance to travel to several countries across the world. Nepal, Peru, Argentina, USA and Russia. The following is a compilation of some of my favourite time-lapse cinematography comprised of over 15 000 still photos. Check it out! While...
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Life design – Are you designing yours?
Life design – Are you designing yours? This morning I rode shotgun in a helicopter and flew though the Himalayas. I trekked through the trails in the Solo-Khumbu, encountered yaks, donkeys, suspension bridges, porters, stunning mountains and beautiful children. I smiled at...
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Battling 90km/hr winds with a Canon5D and reaching Europe’s highest peak
Imagine being dressed in a down parka, ski goggles, thick gloves, plastic boots, crampons (spikes under your boots) and barely being able to stand on your own two feet because 90km/hr winds are attempting to blow you off the side of a 17, 000ft ridge. In that moment, you feel...
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How I became an adventure filmmaker
7 years ago, life decided to throw an unexpected curve ball my way and how I chose to respond forever altered my path. I was asked to shoot a documentary in the Himalayas about a man named Dr. Sean Egan who was attempting to become the oldest Canadian to summit the...
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