Extra Credit is video series that examines topics related to history in the Thunder Bay District and exploring that history. Inspiration often comes from many places.
For 30 years I have been trying to preserve some of the history of the area for future generations. At first it was mainly via photography, but eventually I began to make videos as well. However, it was not until I saw a fascinating show in July of 2013 that my interest in recording history really began to blossom. Rocky Mountain Express is a documentary that debuted in 2011 which chronicles the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway through the mountains of British Columbia in the 1880s. Filmed in the IMAX format, the powerful combination of historical photos, descriptive animations and sweeping aerial shots coupled with the views from a real CP steam locomotive, 2816, make for a mesmerizing journey. In this episode I breakdown some of the key moments of the videos and why they inspired me to try and imitate them on my own productions.
*Apologies for the background sounds at times. Luna decided that she wanted to play and was dragging her toys around the floor.
Enjoy!
Poverty, Agony, Distress & Want! 