Featured in Pro Moviemaker Magazine: Filming in Denmark

I’m delighted to have been featured in Pro Moviemaker Magazine, which recently covered my documentary filmmaking work on the Danish island of Bornholm — and the importance of getting great audio, even in the most challenging environments. You also get to see my incredible knees.

The assignment for Goldmark Films involved filming acclaimed potter Anne Mette Hjortshøj for two productions: a promotional film for her ceramics exhibition at Goldmark Gallery and a documentary exploring her life and work.

Much of the filming took place in Anne Mette’s pottery studio, but capturing her connection with the landscape also meant heading outdoors — including a speedboat trip across the Baltic Sea to a beach where she collects clay for her pottery.

With strong winds threatening to compromise the sound, I used Rycote’s Classic-Softie windshield on my Sony FX6 shotgun microphone, alongside Rycote Overcovers to protect the lavalier microphone. Both proved invaluable in reducing wind noise and capturing clean, usable dialogue in demanding conditions.

As the feature explores, good audio is just as important as great visuals. Choosing the right equipment and testing it before a shoot can make all the difference, particularly when working on location.

A big thank you to Pro Moviemaker Magazine for featuring the project and highlighting the practical side of documentary filmmaking.

Read the full feature in Pro Moviemaker Magazine to discover more about the shoot, the equipment I used and the challenges of recording sound on location.