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TEDxSF – Louie Schwartzberg – Gratitude

Louie Schwartzberg is an award-winning cinematographer, director, and producer whose notable career spans more than three decades providing breathtaking imagery for feature films, television shows, documentaries and commercials.

As a visual artist, Louie has created some of the most iconic and memorable film moments of our time. He is an innovator in the world of time-lapse, nature, aerial and “slice-of-life” photography – the only cinematographer in the world who has literally been shooting 24 hours a day, 7 days a week continuously for more than 30 years.

Louie was recognized as one of the top 70 Cinematographers for the On Film Kodak Salute Series. He is a member of the Directors Guild of America and the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.

Louie is credited by many with pioneering the contemporary stock footage industry by founding Energy Film Library, a global company with a network of 12 foreign offices, which was acquired by Getty Images in 1997. Motion picture clients of his cinematic artistry include Sex in the City, The Bourne Ultimatum, Die Hard 4, Syriana, Crash, Men in Black and classics such as American Beauty, Koyaanisqatsi and E.T. among others.

Louie went on to found BlackLight Films, a creative production company specializing in producing original theatrical feature, large format films, HD and TV programming.

In 2004, BlackLight Films completed production of the theatrical feature film, America’s Heart &Soul, distributed theatrically by Walt Disney Pictures. In 2006, BlackLight Films completed a series of HD shorts, Louie Films, for the launch of Buena Vista Home Entertainment’s Blu-Ray DVD releases. In 2007, the company produced a 1-hour special, Chasing the Light, which aired nationally on PBS.

Past projects include the 35mm film Seasons of the Vine for Disney’s California Adventure Theme Park and a 26-half hour series, America!, for The Hallmark Channel.

Louie has won two Clio Awards for Best Environmental Broadcast Spot, an Emmy nomination for Best Cinematography for the Discovery Channel Special, Oceans of Air, and the Heartland Film Festival’s Truly Moving Picture Award for Walt Disney Pictures’ feature film release America’s Heart & Soul.

Louie completed production on a feature length nature documentary, Wings of Life, to be theatrically released worldwide, under Walt Disney Pictures’ new production banner, Disneynature. The film was released in France (March 2011) under the title Pollen and won the Roscar Award for Best Cinematography at the 2011 Wild Talk Africa Film Festival.

Louie spoke at the TED 2011 conference in Long Beach, CA and has been a regular presenter at the annual Bioneers Conference in San Francisco. Currently, Louie is in production with National Geographic to produce Hidden Worlds, a 3D Imax film

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An idea worth spreading. Help break the cycle, redefine your life and inspire those around you to do the same!

“The reality of the society that we’re in is there are thousands and thousands of people out there leading lives of quiet, screaming desperation, where they work long, hard hours at jobs they hate to enable them to buy things they don’t need to impress people they don’t like.”
-Nigel Marsh author of Fat, Forty and Fired – One Man’s Frank,Funny,and Inspiring Account of Losing His Job and Finding His Life

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“But you’ve been working for hours.  Why don’t  you take a break and sharpen your saw?” reasoned the kindly neighbor.  To which the farmer retorted, “Can’t you see I don’t have time to stop, I’m way too busy sawing!”

When was the last time you took a break?  In our hectic lives, we can get so busy that we forget to stop and take a break.  But putting yourself last on your own “to do” list can leave you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted and stressed-out.

The secret to a happier and more productive life is to…

1. Remember that taking time to rest, relax, and just have fun is not a self-indulgent luxury.  It is absolutely necessary to your health and well-being.  You’re in no position to take care of anyone or anything if you don’t take care of yourself first.
2. Make a list of all the pleasurable activities that you enjoy but never seem to have the time to do.  Would you love to go for a walk on the beach, sit under a tree and read a book, spend the day at the spa, go to a baseball game or just take a nap?
3. Start scheduling some time into your daily plans just for YOU.  Be sure to have something to look forward to everyday…even if it’s just for 30 minutes.  Plan each day to include a little time to rest, relax or just have some fun

One of the essential secrets to a successful and happy life is to take time regularly to recharge and nurture yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally.  So give yourself a break!  How could you be taking better care of yourself right now?

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This picture was taken up in the Smoky Mountains at Chimney Top Park in Tennessee while traveling to see the Synchronous Fireflies of Elkmont.

Each June in the Elkmont area of the Great Smoky Mountains, a natural phenomenon occurs that continues to baffle scientists.

During a two week window in late spring, thousands of lightning bugs flash in complete unison.

The synchronous firefly show, which researchers have identified as a rare form of “simultaneous bioluminescence”, is a popular and growing attraction for the Smoky Mountains. Each evening, several hundred park visitors begin arriving in Elmont with blankets, chairs and flashlights to witness the natural phenomenon that occurs after the park becomes pitch black.

To get an idea of just what happens, check out this YouTube video. The video is a little grainy, but it still gives you a rough idea of what you can expect to see:

for more info on the fireflies check out the Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog

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Brene Brown studies human connection — our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk at TEDxHouston, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity. A talk to share.

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We live in an amazing world and we can all change the world for the better!

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My favorite part, ‘The Grandmother Method’ Stand behind them and admire them all the time.
… That’s cool! That’s fantastic! What is that?! Can you do that again?! Can you show me some more?

Feed your soul and be part of the Granny Cloud visit Hole In The Wall and email them for more information.

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