Today we speak with Matthew Allard A.C.S., camera operator for Aljazeera English who has covered some of the worlds most devastating natural disasters. He recently covered Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines and he’s here today to discuss his methods and philosophies for shooting disasters around the world.

You Will Learn:

• Shooting natural disasters
• How to prepare for the unknown
• Shooting responsibly
• Letting the scene “breathe”
• BTS from Typhoon Haiyan
• What camera package works for Matt
• Expecting the unexpected
• Survival techniques in disaster areas
• The art of news gathering
• And much more.

LINKS:

• Matt Allards Vimeo Page
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• Aljazeera English

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