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It's Drone Season!
( From my Insights column in the Greater Wilmington Business Journal. LINK ) For many Wilmingtonians, the month of April means the Azalea Festival, outdoor concerts, and sunny afternoons at the beach. It also marks the beginning of drone season. Now that spring has finally rolled around, the trees have filled back out and flowers are in bloom. Grass is green again and Wilmington’s landscapes look lush, opening up visuals for drone videography that show our region at its fine
Chris Varner
Apr 62 min read


Function Health "Member Stories"
I had the good fortune of being chosen by Six Six Twelve, Ltd. to serve as Director of Photography for three Function Health "Member Stories". These relatable first-person account interviews are a great way to tell your story visually. The testimony of a satisfied client is one of the most effective ways to build trust in your product. Thank you to the talented Wilmington and Raleigh-Durham crew who helped to bring these stories to life, and to Lumina Studio Loft in down
Chris Varner
Feb 231 min read


Camera Operator for Film and Television
I have been fortunate in the last few years to gain experience as a camera operator on several film and television projects. Wilmington has a storied and vibrant filmmaking history, and I am proud to have been a small part of it. From the early days of my career working in the front office of EUE/Screen Gems Studios, to shooting over 60 EPK projects including two Oscar winners, to finally getting behind the camera on-set, I believe that my collective experience has made me th
Chris Varner
Feb 131 min read
Carousel Child Advocacy Center "Emma" Short Film
I have a long relationship with Carousel Child Advocacy Center and had the honor of producing this video for their annual Thankful Hearts...
Chris Varner
Feb 19, 20241 min read


Triumphant Return to North Carolina's Outer Banks
I spent four summers and one very long winter in the Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head portion of the Outer Banks during and...
Chris Varner
Feb 19, 20241 min read
American Heart Association Valentines Video
Since it’s Valentine’s Day, I thought this video we produced for the American Heart Association was especially appropriate. This video...
Chris Varner
Feb 19, 20241 min read
Nikon Z9 Makes A Great Christmas Present!
Last year a colleague of mine who now works @nikonusa called and asked me if I would be interested in trying out one of their cinema...
Chris Varner
Feb 19, 20241 min read


Welcome to my BLOG!
Hello! I am supplementing my "NEWS" page with a BLOG for 2024. Here I will be posting about projects I have worked on, equipment I am using, current events, hopes, dreams and observations of my experiences in the video, film and television industries.
Chris Varner
Feb 19, 20241 min read
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