World map
I love that I get so many emails from so many different countries. This map is a great little way of seeing where you all come from! Please say a few words about yourself, who you are, where you come from and even what you are most interested in on this site! Think of it as a guest book…Click on the map and then again on dashboard for super detailed zoomable map…
inspirevideo
January 30, 2010 at 19:16I’m from Edinburgh, Scotland. Have been viewing this site often for the past few years, such a great source of info and inspiration.
Adam
http://www.inspirevideo.co.uk/
Chuck Farris
December 15, 2009 at 19:33Miami (82 degrees, December 15).
Sunny, beautiful Golden Hour.
Great martinis, say hi next time you’re here, warm up after Skywalker? :^)
Stumbled across you with 3 Minutes.
Love your music selections in addition to your considerable visual skills.
You and I seem to enjoy many of the same films (the Fall, Koyaanisqatsi) and even use some of the same music (Ludwig’s 7th, Holst. Have you used your other fellow countryman, Walton?).
Thanks for sharing so much with so many.
cheers!
digiteye
November 22, 2009 at 17:46Budapest any time? See you there…
Michael
November 21, 2009 at 20:24Stockholm, Sweden.
Found you in Vimeo…probably almost a year ago already (?). When that short film at the train station came out. Was hooked after Sofia’s People (which I still consider your best from the People’s series).
We chatted a bit after the sunday afternoon session when you were at Stockholm Fotomässan
Michael Buffa
November 21, 2009 at 19:29Orlando, FL. Just this year I found my love for film making by way of video demand for my website. I found this site while searching for EX1 reviews. My favorite parts of the site are the equipment reviews, for their thoroughness, and the witty posts that keep me entertained. Philip, you played a large part in the reason why I decided to purchase the EX1, Zacuto newsman rig and now possibly a 7D.
I had the chance to meet Philip back in September, and for those that haven’t met Philip, I can say that he is just as you would imagine him to be, kind, passionate about film making and hilarious. Philip, you are truly and inspiration and I wish you the best of luck in all that you do.
p.s. I can’t wait to get my hands on the 7D DVD so I can figure out how the heck to use the camera.
Bill Busby
November 21, 2009 at 19:29Eagle Rock, CA (Los Angeles). Sorry to have missed the hangout in Venice when you were here.
Dustin B
November 21, 2009 at 18:22Houston, Texas. Thanks Philip for doing all of this work. The information and insight you provide has allowed me to get back into video/editing with the limited financial resources I have. Hopefully I’ll have a “short” up soon. Thanks again!!
Caleb Pike
November 21, 2009 at 18:01Home film school student from Chicago land, IL. I Share your passion for story telling and look forward to learning more!
pbloom
November 21, 2009 at 18:52be back in Chicago end Of Jan for a week i hope
Mark and Angela Boardman
November 21, 2009 at 18:00Hi Mr. Bloom,
Mark and I are from Cadillac, Michigan. U.S.A.
Mark was born in Blackpool, U.K.
He follows your every move! We purchase nothing until he (now I) consults with your site first. We just purchased the Canon 7d. Using it regular on video shoots. We have a small video production company. However, small we may be but we have a very impressive client list. Mark’s been in the business for over 25 years so he’s pretty good at his craft.
Check out an example of our work at, http://www.interlochen.org/media/video-camp-2009-highlights
We would love for you to make your way to Interlochen as a guest speaker!
Let’s talk about that if you’d be interested.
Do you still shoot with the Letus?
Calm Sea’s,
Ang
pbloom
November 21, 2009 at 18:12Blackpool eh? Know it well!
love to come
yes still shoot with letus!
Bill Vincent
November 21, 2009 at 17:57Nashville, Tennessee area (Smyrna, actually, 15 min. southeast)
pbloom
November 21, 2009 at 18:12Love to come back to Nashville sometime
Salomon Ligthelm
October 12, 2009 at 04:48from Dubai, loving your stuff, hitting it as often as facebook if not more!!! All your stuff is so informative!
Alexis
August 10, 2009 at 16:43Brussels, Belgium.
Lars
July 11, 2009 at 17:48Hi!
I’m from Ostersund, Sweden.
Bruce TBritton
July 10, 2009 at 14:08Like everyone else I am huge fan Philip.
If your ever in Australia and need a place to crash I have family all over.
Thanks for everything you do for us noobs Philip.
Vanessa Hall
July 9, 2009 at 19:55Antigua, tiny rock in the Caribbean. Sofia’s people introduced me to your talent! and i thank you for that. Just got a 5d mark2, no one else has one on this island yet. You work will be an inspiration to my creativity.
pbloom
July 9, 2009 at 21:51thanks Vanessa
logistef
July 9, 2009 at 13:58Heya Ostend (west-Vlaanderen) Belgium here.
First time I found your website but I will definatly return great information!
Chris W.
July 6, 2009 at 15:28Denver, CO. I’m a fan of your work and appreciate the demos you’ve put together. They’ve helped in my choice of a camera – the Panasonic HPX300. If you’re ever in Colorado, send me an email. Cheers!
Lee Patterson
July 2, 2009 at 11:17I’m going to watch The good the bad and the ugly tonight, watching three minutes has inspired me!:)
Cheers
Lee
Adam Mokhtar
July 1, 2009 at 15:36I know you don’t like the HPX172EN and love the EX3. I like both and can only buy one. Got the former and because of you, I got the 5Dmk2 with ‘Zeiss of the East’ OM Zuiko 50mm F1.8. All I need now is for you to stop haunting my head with your DS-20 Miller review..’that the tree…thats the river’ Never stopped me from laughing that one. You’re my rector
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pbloom
July 1, 2009 at 17:22i like the HPX! I almost bought one! Cheers Adam!
Luis M.
June 30, 2009 at 14:59Lima, Perú. I just recently discovered you when I saw your Sofia People video in Vimeo… since then, I’ve become a fan of your work. Keep it up, and keep ‘em coming often! Gracias!
Larry Scher
June 30, 2009 at 04:54Phil,
Always a pleasure to see what you’re up to. I just got back from a shoot from Hell. 9 days working for a producer who had no script, no talent and no idea of what she or her client wanted or needed. (It changed from day to day/ hour to hour. Oh, and no idea that it is a little difficult to get a six f-stop range of light in a single shot. What I did get was footage to spruce up and update my website which has been dormant for the past 3 years. I shot with both EX-1 and Canon 5D Mk II. The new firmware on the Canon made it a little nicer to use. I was using an old 35-350 (too old to be IS) but the images and the short DOF between 200 – 350mm were quite nice. (Pretty distorted on the short end though). Strangely, my really old Sigma 14 worked really for wide and close-up. While I loved the images, I still felt it lacking as a production tool. Maybe Scarlet or Epic will fill the void. Send an email when you’re next heading towards LA, there’s always a spare room and good food.
pbloom
July 1, 2009 at 06:44sound a ‘mare! had those!
cheers Larry.
Dano
June 30, 2009 at 03:06Hey Philip. I found your site while doing research into the GH1. I work for the University here as an editor. Love your reviews of cameras. We have an EX3 at the school, I want to buy a GH1, and my friend just bought a 5d Mark II.
Justin C.
June 30, 2009 at 03:01New York, NY. Hey bud. I love all the cool demos you do. Especially the brevis/hv20 and the Panasonic GH1.
Kevin
June 29, 2009 at 17:04New York, NY. I’ve been following your lovely and imaginative work for some time now. I very much appreciate the clarity of your thinking, your willingness to engage, and the patience with which you answer the many questions put to you. You are a class act, sir. Best of luck in all that you do!