I love snow days. They disrupt the expected and shake up creativity. On Feb 3, 2012, Denver and the surrounding areas was rocked by 12-18 inches of snow. Cabin fever …
Psalm 121, Continuing a Series
This video is a continuation in a new Psalms series, taking different Psalms of the Bible and representing them visually and cinematically. A Song of Ascents. 121 I will lift …
Cinematography 2012 Reel
The year 2012 in review. Music: Chase Martinez
The Sony FS100, now available at James Drake Films
Looking forward into 2012, I’m proud to announce that I now offer a Sony FS100 in house to compliment the other camera systems. The intent is to use the Sony …
Putting Christ First
As of January 1, 2012, I’ve decided to place Jesus Christ at the front of my business. For several years I’ve very much fulfilled the roll of an inactive “Sunday …
Tim Tebow Interview for NFL on Fox
Tim Tebow has taken the front and center spotlight not only in Denver, but around the US. I had the opportunity to work with Fox shooting an interview before the …
Colorado Film Incentive Commercial
2012 has seen the success of the Colorado Film Incentives growing from 10 to 20%. This project was targeted at the film community to rally support. It effectively touched thousands …
CMI Christmas Party
A short piece I made for Denver United Church about an awesome Christmas party they threw on December 12, 2011. Shot on the Canon 5D mark ii. Music by”House of …
Psalm 100
First in a series, Psalm 100 in visuals.
Camera test turned movie trailer
New life for my Canon 5D mark ii! I just bought the “cinema” picture profile for $19 from http://www.cineplus.ch/ Wanted to hit the city and shoot something gritty after seeing what …
Colorado DP, James Drake
James Drake is a Colorado DP with a long list of camera, lighting, and production experience.
Canon 1D X… the video DSLR we’ve been waiting for?
A few months back I wrote a few blogs on why the Canon 5D mk3 was worth waiting for… Well it looks like we may have another DSLR coming that …