THE BEST TIME TO CLIMB MT KILIMANJARO
A pivotal project marking my transition from Adobe's ecosystem to DaVinci Resolve, this video represents both a technical milestone in my editing journey and an essential guide for prospective Kilimanjaro climbers. The switch to DaVinci Resolve pushed me to expand my technical capabilities while maintaining high production standards, resulting in a comprehensive breakdown of Kilimanjaro's climbing seasons.
Most significantly, this video marks the beginning of a new era in my editing approach, with a heightened focus on color grading. While the grading in this piece isn't perfect, it represents a substantial improvement over my previous work and set a foundation for even stronger color work in subsequent projects.
Analytics since release (December 5, 2023):
Most significantly, this video marks the beginning of a new era in my editing approach, with a heightened focus on color grading. While the grading in this piece isn't perfect, it represents a substantial improvement over my previous work and set a foundation for even stronger color work in subsequent projects.
Analytics since release (December 5, 2023):
•3,167 views
•286+ hours of watch time
•Attracted 36 new subscribers
•4.5% click-through rate from 36,030 impressions
•286+ hours of watch time
•Attracted 36 new subscribers
•4.5% click-through rate from 36,030 impressions
While the metrics may appear modest compared to our viral hits, this project's significance lies in its role as a technical breakthrough in my post-production workflow. The transition to DaVinci Resolve opened new creative possibilities in color grading, motion graphics, and overall production value, setting a new standard for our future content.
KILIMANJARO GUIDE: FROM BLOG TO VIDEo
A comprehensive guide that started as a simple blog post by Natasha King following her Kilimanjaro adventure and evolved into one of our most impactful pieces of content (yes, it's a mouthful!). The script, developed from Natasha's insights and enhanced with team expertise, features professional narration by Jess Miller, bringing authentic first-hand experience to viewers preparing for their Kilimanjaro trek.
Analytics highlight this video's significant impact:
•54,310 total views
•5,759+ hours of watch time
•Generated 444 new subscribers
•5.42% click-through rate from 632,644 impressions
•Released March 19, 2023
•5,759+ hours of watch time
•Generated 444 new subscribers
•5.42% click-through rate from 632,644 impressions
•Released March 19, 2023
This guide has become a valuable resource for prospective climbers, consistently ranking among Follow Alice's top-performing Kilimanjaro content. The video combines practical insights with stunning footage, delivering essential knowledge in an engaging format for anyone planning their journey to Africa's highest peak.
JOURNEY TO MACHU PICCHU: THE INCA TRAIL ADVENTURE
This two-part documentary series represents one of my most ambitious projects: documenting Follow Alice's comprehensive Peru experience, from the iconic Inca Trail to supplementary adventures including the Amazon rainforest, Rainbow Mountain, Lake Titicaca, and Lima's culinary scene.
Despite technical challenges early in the production – having to switch from my primary Lumix GH5 to a backup Sony a6300 – this project proved to be a masterclass in adaptability and creative problem-solving. The experience reinforced crucial technical lessons about white balance management, particularly in challenging environments with varying lighting conditions.
The series captures:
•The complete Inca Trail experience
•Ancient Incan archaeological sites
•Local cultural encounters
•Peruvian wilderness exploration
•Complementary adventures across Peru
•Behind-the-scenes glimpses of expedition life
•Ancient Incan archaeological sites
•Local cultural encounters
•Peruvian wilderness exploration
•Complementary adventures across Peru
•Behind-the-scenes glimpses of expedition life
With all of its flaws, this project stands as one of my proudest achievements, showcasing not just the breathtaking landscapes and experiences of Peru, but also demonstrating how technical challenges can be overcome to create compelling narrative content. The end result is a documentary series that effectively captures the essence of this remarkable journey while maintaining professional production values despite equipment limitations.
