Speaking before the 2006 Christian Filmmakers Academy last night, noted filmographer David Rasmussen wowed the audience with his accounts of high altitude adventure photography and documentary work.

“I felt like I was in the presence of the Lord,” Rasmussen explained of his journey up the dangerous West Trail of Everest. David’s tremendous professionalism, his humility, and his down-to-earth style of instruction allowed the students to get a uniquely Christian perspective into the life of a home schooling father, an accomplished cameraman and documentarian, and a proficient mountain climber.

Especially precious were the letters David received by email when he was on top of Everest—letters sent from his young sons back in Montana. David interspersed photos and video footage with the letters of his children to provide an extremely compelling behind-the-scenes perspective on his adventure.

David also provided a very practical look at the changing nature of technology on professional shoots like his Everest climb. He explained that while his preference will always be to shoot on film, the practicality, portability, and the advanced technology available through the new HD cameras provides high altitude cameramen with a flexibility previously unavailable.