3MS+ Contributor – Preston Kanak

Preston Kanak

Cinematographer, Producer & Filmmaker

Location: Saskatchewan, Canada

Rates, Bio & Kit

About Preston

My name is Preston Kanak and I am a filmmaker, DP and film producer based in Saskatchewan, Canada. I am also an assistant editor for Philipbloom.net. During 2010, I managed to produce a short film a day for a year and continue to publish at a rate of three shorts a week. I have produced over 450 videos over the last year and a half.

I have had the privilege of working with Philip Bloom on two documentaries — the first in 2010 on the film, Confluence shot in Lewiston, Idaho, and the second on the Kessler Crane Documentary in Plymouth, Indiana in 2011.

I have experience working with the RED One, RED Epic, Sony F3, Panasonic AF100, Canon 5D Mark II, as well as a few other cameras.

Rates & Kit

All rates are negotiable depending on what kit is needed. Please contact me by clicking here.

Working with Clients

The Selection

Clear communication is often the key. The client should know, at every stage, what is happening, why it’s happening, and how it’s happening. They should also know what to expect next, and ultimately, what to expect at the end of the process. Make sure you do your research and determine the needs of the client to get the best result.

The Squeeze

This is when the magic happens. A clear set of goals and a well planned out schedule helps make things roll smoothly. Expect delays and expect a few set backs but with a clear set of plans, you will be able to make it through these obstacles. Keep your objective in mind at all stages of the process.

The Chill

Re-evaluate your goals and values and determine if you have met your target. Decide if you are happy with the results and ready to seek the rewards.

Professional Development

- HD-DSLR: Moving From Still to Video with Vincent Laforet (2011)
- Harnessing the power of HD-DSLR’s with Philip Bloom in Toronto, Ontario (Profusion 2010)
- HD-DSLR Lighting with Rodney Charters in Toronto, Ontario (Profusion 2010)
- Internship with Philip Bloom in Lewiston, Idaho (2010)
- HD-DSLR Cinema Training with Vincent Laforet (2010)
- Set and Safety Protocol Course (SMPIA)
- Continuity Workshop Course (SMPIA)
- Entry / Emerging Grips Course (SMPIA)
- Trainee Assistant Director Course (SMPIA)
- Locations Flagging Course (SMPIA)

Featured Video

Into the Wild – Wilderness Cinematography

About the Film

I have a passion for the outdoors and try to explore it’s vastness as often as possible. For the last few years, I have tried to work in as many road trips that time has allowed. I’ve managed to explore many impressive locations such as Prince Albert National Park, Flathead National Forest, Glacier National Park, Lolo National Forest, Clearwater National Forest, Kootenai National Forest, Kaniksu National Forest, Colville National Forest, Jasper National Park, and many Provincial and Regional Parks through Saskatchewan as well as the rest of Canada. The video above features some of the footage from last year.

Recent Posts by Preston Kanak

• Everything Looks Better In Slow Motion What's To Come - New Cameras With NAB having come and gone, most of the lead camera manufacturers announced new cameras -- competing for the top spot in the market. What I want to do in this post is give you a quick preview of what we can expect. Dir...
• Kessler Fusion – How to Setup a Basic 5-Axis Move About the Video In this video, Eric shows how to program a basic 5-Axis Move using the new fusion system. If you have any questions or would like to see more, please visit kesslerfusion.com....
• Timescapes Screening / NAB 2012 Booth Setup Timescapes Screening - Brenden Theatre About the Film On April 17th 2012, Tom Lowe had a screening for his debut film "Timescapes" at the Brenden Theatre in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the video above, filmmakers from around the world give their impressions...
• A Month on the Road | From Aberta to Indiana to Nevada Introduction I started my travels on March 21st and arrived home on April 23rd -- a trip that took me from the mountains in Alberta to Indiana and Nevada. It was great to meet so many people along the way. What I want to do in this post is recap what h...
• Filmmaking Masterclass - Time Management Filmmaking Masterclass Las Vegas 2012 - Corporate & Commercial Filmmaking with Philip Bloom, Nino Leitner & Sebastien Wiegartner I was recently approach by Philip, Nino & Sebastien to help with their Filmmaking Masterclass in Las Vegas as a...
• NAB Countdown: A Look at Kessler Crane Product Releases New Product Announcement: A First Look A Sneak Peak With NAB fast approaching, I thought I would give you a little teaser for what's to come from Kessler Crane. Below are just a few of the new products that will be at NAB so make sure to visit Kessler...
• Two Days in Banff About the Film I recently spent two days in Banff, Alberta demoing some Kessler Crane equipment with Michael Curtis. This film showcases some of the shots we were able to accomplish while testing out the gear. In this video we used the KC-Lite, Po...
• How to Motorize your Kessler Crane Slider One of the features of a Kessler Crane sliders is the ability to motorize them. In this video, you will see how to install the motor and motor mount to your Kessler Crane slider (Philip Bloom Pocket Dolly, Stealth, Cineslider, Pocket Dolly v1 & v2...
• 3MS+ Contributors – Max Allen – Crafting a Story Max Allen Student Location: Palos Verdes, CA     Rates, Bio & Kit About Max Allen My name is Max Allen and I am a student at Palos Verdes High School. I got a GoPro camera for christmas last year and started making short ski edi...
• Glide Runway Event About the Video I recently joined forces with the Avril Biggin and Fin Free Regina as a sponsor for their fashion show for the oceans. For the show, I was to create a promo BTS film as well as cover the event itself. Attached are the two films I produc...
• A Quick Look at the CAMERA CONTROL MODULE v2.0 & SPEED DOUBLER 2X PULLEY About The Speed Doubler 2x Pulley Product Release For those of you that use either the CineSlider, Bloom or Stealth we now have the “speed doubler 2x” pulley. All you need to do is replace the standard 30tooth drive pulley with the 15 tooth speed dou...
• Projecting Reflections This film was shot over two days in Chicago, Illinois on the RED Epic & Canon 5D. The first day Karen, Austin & I spent timelapsing at various locations around the city. On the second day Joel, Karen, Austin, Eric & I filmed up and down Michigan...
• Featured on Smartsound Sonficfire Website Working with Sonicfire Pro 5 I have been using Sonicfire Pro 5 off and on now for about a year and am very happy with what they have to offer for royalty free music. If you haven’t checked them out yet, they are definitely worth a look! I am planning ...
• A Week in Montana About the Film I recently spent a week in Montana with F9 Photo & Eric Hines shooting some content for Carson’s film, Snow Guardians. ‘Snow Guardians’ is an immensely visual documentary on the life and work of Ski Patrol at several Montana Ski...
• Working with Kessler Crane Kessler University I recently spent some time down in Plymouth Indiana and Austin Texas with the crew from Kessler Crane (KC) -- first to help shoot the Kessler Doc and then second to help with Masters in Motion. On both occasions I was blown away by ...
• Gallatin Valley About the Film For this video, I wanted to create an atmospheric piece. I decided to head down to the Gallatin Valley and shoot for about an hour. Technical Specifications Date: January 16th, 2012 Location: Bozeman, Montana Film By: Preston Ka...
• Home for the Holidays Short Film - Last Minute Collaboration Shooting with a timeline I was recently asked to shoot an impromptu short narrative piece. For the project, I was given a few notes in regards to the feel and style of the piece but no time for pre-production and no script to go off of. This projec...
• Visual Writing, Part 1 - Emotion Part 1 - Emotion It all starts with a feeling, right? Inspiration, from the music you just heard. Anger, at the person who betrayed you. Joy, for the joke you just cracked. Sadness, for the relationship you’ve lost. Guilt, for not finishing the script...
• How to Accomplish Push/Pull Moves Using Kessler Crane Gear Full Length Version About the Film In this film, I explore an abandoned grain elevator in Saskatchewan, Canada. I also showcase four different ways in which you can accomplish push/pull moves without seeing the track in the shot when using Kessler Cra...
• Nikon enters the video market with the D4! Introduction Okay, let me clarify. This isn't Nikon's first DSLR camera to have video but it IS the 1st that actually looks like it may be good at shooting video! Now, I don't want to comment at this point about the camera until I shoot with it but I c...