Today we’d like to introduce you to Justin Cowley.
Every artist has a unique story. Can you briefly walk us through yours?
When I was ten years old my parents gave me a “Tyco Video Cam” for a Christmas present. It required to simultaneously play a blank tape in VCR and record via the camera without the ability to see what was being captured.
One day I was recording my action figures at the kitchen table; I would hit stop on the recorder, moved the figurine half an inch, and start recording again for a couple of seconds. When I replayed the clip, it would look like it had moved on its own. Later on, I would discover this technique was stop animation. At this point I was entranced with the flexibility and adaptability of videography. Since that day I have always had an on-going passion in film and video production as an outlet to express myself and convey my ideas in an ever-evolving art. Even today I still have the same “Tyco video cam”, although it’s no longer up to par with current hardware standards still it’s a keepsake to remember my roots.
Please tell us about your art.
I try to capture the true heart and soul of any models/clients in my projects. I look for not just the natural and the beautiful but the subtle moments and warm undertones that provoke the fondest and vivid memories. In the past I have recorded weddings, birthday parties, cooking shows, charity events and commercial marketing for ambitious companies. Even when I’m filming, I am simultaneously editing to make the best quality film I can. Preemptively planning and concurrently analyzing so I can both capture an array of emotions and effectively convey the client’s thoughts/feelings for the best result possible. Making everyone feel comfortable is key to my projects. I actively try to alleiviate any pressures or address concerns so my models/ clients can feel natural. I want my clients to be able to relax and focus on enjoying their unforgettable moments while I capture them into everlasting memories.
What do you think is the biggest challenge facing artists today?
social media has allowed for easier accessibility to clientele but has also made the field more competitive. now artist is able to effectively market themselves independently but it has resulted in a surplus of artist for potential clients to choose. I feel many artists me lose appreciation for one another in the midst of the competitive chaos. cities like Boston are a blessing to art in that we have such an active, live, and open art culture that we are able to benefit from the exposure to other artist in similar crafts. everyone has a unique approach and interesting techniques that we can learn and developed are own from each other. also, hardware tech has made a lot of advances over the years, which for me has made the job so much fun. every year there are sharper cameras and advance editing software that really let us take are work to new levels. I feel that its exposing and connecting artist to both other artist and new technology that is truly the best nourishment for new and hungry artist.
How or where can people see your work? How can people support your work?
I take pride in any project I conduct or collaborate in. I wholeheartedly involve myself in my artistic processes so I truly appreciate exposure and feedback to help support and developed my direction as an artist. Many of my projects can be featured on my Facebook page: JLC Productions, and website: jlcink76.wixsite.com/productions. Feel free to email me: jlcink76@gmail.com
Contact Info:
- Website: https://jlcink76.wixsite.com/productions
- Phone: (781) 296-1994
- Email: Jlcink76@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jlcproduction/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JLCproductionstudios/
Image Credit:
Rachel Astore
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