Apr 10

Apr 10 Why I started selling stock video

I recently launched a Pond5 page and started selling stock footage from various projects I worked on in the past. Haven’t always been a fan of stock photography or videography, but times changed. So did my opinion for stock footage. Here’s why.

Mar 28

Mar 28 Challenge accepted!

Nikos Drakatos

Cinematography, Broll challenge

Last year I took a 30-day photography challenge to improve my skills and find my style in photography. This year it’s all about animation and creating compelling and engaging stories with short videos. Not just any video challenge, a Broll challenge!

Mar 23

Mar 23 Next time you're on a bus, take a minute to observe

Nikos Drakatos

Cinematography

I’ll probably sound like an old romantic, but I prefer to do the old people watching on public transports than stare the glaring screen of my phone. It feeds my imagination and entertains my brain far more than reading the news or playing sudoku. Here’s why.

Feb 10

Feb 10 How I managed to embrace life's changes

Nikos Drakatos

Cinematography

Change is an inevitable part of our lives. One day or another, we all go through changes that require us to change our daily routines and step into a new mindset. To progress, we need to treat those changes as new beginnings and grasp the opportunities that come along. This is the story behind my latest short-film titled “New Beginnings”, also sharing some behind the scenes content.

Jan 27

Jan 27 Our 2018 travel in review

Nikos Drakatos

Travel videos, Cinematography

Our 2018 New Year's resolutions was to travel as much as possible and broaden our horizons. I'm excited that we managed to achieve our goal even if it meant that we practically spend our weekends in busy airports. The most important thing, however, is that we created memories for life. Here's a recap of our 2018 travel adventures.

Jan 20

Jan 20 Do the glorious Greek islands get deserted over winter?

Nikos Drakatos

Cinematography, Travel videos

I had to take a trip to Tinos at the end of last year and got to experience how a day on a greek island during winter unfolds. Hint: It wasn't as I expected it to be.

Dec 30

Dec 30 A Florentine Dream - Travel video

Nikos Drakatos

Cinematography, Travel videos

Ever dreamt of travelling to a new destination and exploring its beauty? Well, my wife certainly has, and you get to see her living her dream in this short travel video we shot together while visiting Florence and Pisa in Italy.