Thank you for the inspiration!

I, like much of your audience, come from a stills photography background and am currently learning filmmaking skills as we undergo this technological convergence. Because copyright is the lifeblood of my stills work, I am reluctant to use another artist’s work without their authorization. However, I must say that one of the most frustrating aspects of working in a sound-based medium is how to legally and affordably obtain rights to music.

Thanks again for your reply, and again I look forward to your thoughts.

-Ambrose

You mention that you are not able to show some of your professional work because you don’t have the necessary rights to do so.

Could you share with us how you obtain rights to music for your personal work?

I really like what you are doing, and the choice of music that accompanies your work is always spot on. How do you go about obtaining rights to use such high-profile work?

Thanks.

Ambrose

Regards,
Tim Barrett

Thank you for exemplifying both boundless talent and the spirit of creation. As a recently awakened admirer of your work, I feel very fortunate to be afforded such insight into your creative pursuits as you provide on various websites. Whether through the stunning visuals of your personal and professional work or your on-camera appearances as a tutor or spokesperson, I am given a palpable sense of your passion to create beauty. Regardless of the specific context or purpose of any given Phil Bloom sequence (be it an explanation of a sponsor’s product or your tender interpretations of humanity’s many facets), it is invariably obvious that I am witnessing the developing story of a gifted time/light alchemist who also possesses an enormous and generous spirit.

I have until now worked exclusively in still photography. But two things have piqued my interest in developing some video chops; the advent of equipment/technology to enable the creation of beautiful footage, and the lovely and expert work of people like Philip Bloom (and, of course, Tom Guilmette at http://www.tomguilmette.com).

Just a “thank you” from the ethers.

As many others have stated, your great work and passion is a definite inspiration! I know since viewing yours and several others work, I have been infinitely more inspired to be creative.

Though my current fav past-time is stills, I do plan on breaking out my HV20 or borrow the SDX-900 from work, and finally doing some video projects… Eventually you might see something on Vimeo

Your love of new gadgetry is very similar to mine (though you can actually AFFORD all that stuff!), and I learn a lot from people like you, or the Zacuto podcasts and various others, that I wouldn’t necessarily learn if you all weren’t so willing to share your expertise.

And similar to Parker’s comment, if you’re ever in Toronto, Canada, I’d be more than happy to be on your crew!

Cheers Philip!

Keep up the passion, the amazing work, Ruz’s line is by far the BEST advice I’ve ever heard for dealing with negative blog posters!