We sit down with filmmaker and waterfowler Brian Ellathorpe to trace his path from beginner gear to industry work, swapping hard-won lessons on camera fundamentals, safety on the Great Lakes, and why flight beats kill shots for reach and impact. Along the way we unpack migration science, taste myths, and practical setups that make a hunt film sing without risking the crew.

• veteran hunt shout-out and how to get involved
• Brian’s origin story from marsh crawl to media career
• exposure, glass choice, and stability techniques
• building a business through weddings in the off-season
• lens ranges that cover blind, dog work, and sky
• workflow for fast reels and simple color
• why posting flight beats kill for growth and perception
• bird diets, mussels, celery beds, and flavor myths
• Great Lakes weather, layout boats, and safety rules
• boats, deep-V vs mud boats, and wave periods
• species mix from scoters to goldeneyes and canvasbacks
• regional risks from tides to gators and how locals adapt
• where to find Brian’s YouTube and social channels


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