{"id":19788,"date":"2018-01-14T15:00:11","date_gmt":"2018-01-14T15:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/?p=19788"},"modified":"2023-10-29T14:12:48","modified_gmt":"2023-10-29T21:12:48","slug":"craig-obrien-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/blog\/craig-obrien-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview With Craig O&#8217;Brien"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1830\" src=\"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/391680657_10227513977768037_5867434686565108182_n.jpg\" alt=\"skydiving videographer and photographer, Craig O'Brien gives a thumbs up before boarding a skydiving plane.\" class=\"wp-image-26132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/391680657_10227513977768037_5867434686565108182_n.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/391680657_10227513977768037_5867434686565108182_n-1920x1716.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/391680657_10227513977768037_5867434686565108182_n-1760x1573.jpg 1760w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/391680657_10227513977768037_5867434686565108182_n-1600x1430.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/391680657_10227513977768037_5867434686565108182_n-1440x1287.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/391680657_10227513977768037_5867434686565108182_n-1280x1144.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/391680657_10227513977768037_5867434686565108182_n-1120x1001.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/391680657_10227513977768037_5867434686565108182_n-960x858.jpg 960w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/391680657_10227513977768037_5867434686565108182_n-800x715.jpg 800w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/391680657_10227513977768037_5867434686565108182_n-640x572.jpg 640w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/391680657_10227513977768037_5867434686565108182_n-480x429.jpg 480w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/391680657_10227513977768037_5867434686565108182_n-320x286.jpg 320w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/391680657_10227513977768037_5867434686565108182_n-160x143.jpg 160w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/391680657_10227513977768037_5867434686565108182_n-80x71.jpg 80w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/391680657_10227513977768037_5867434686565108182_n-716x640.jpg 716w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/391680657_10227513977768037_5867434686565108182_n-537x480.jpg 537w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/391680657_10227513977768037_5867434686565108182_n-358x320.jpg 358w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/391680657_10227513977768037_5867434686565108182_n-269x240.jpg 269w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/391680657_10227513977768037_5867434686565108182_n-90x80.jpg 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s a name synonymous with Skydive Perris and stunning photography &#8211; that&#8217;s Craig O&#8217;Brien. He&#8217;s versed in many different skydiving disciplines, has been involved in many Hollywood flicks, and has been a long time resident of Skydive Perris. Craig is an approachable, laid-back family man often found on the DZ touting around impressive cameras on his custom skydiving helmet. His work is timeless and incredible, and we&#8217;re lucky he calls this place home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let&#8217;s Get To Know You:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><b>How old are you?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">54<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Where are you from?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bakersfield, Ca.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DZ Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><b>How did you end up at Skydive Perris? <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I started jumping in Perris in 1995 as a young camera-flier out of Taft (Air Adventure West). In 1997 I moved south to Perris to begin training full time on a skysurfing team with my future wife, Tanya Garcia-O\u2019Brien.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"&#039;Mission: Impossible - Fallout&#039; HALO Jump Behind The Scenes\" width=\"565\" height=\"318\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zS9c7JTICh4?feature=oembed&#038;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b>What is your position at Skydive Perris?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I currently work out of Perris as their Chief Videographer. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>How long have you been at Skydive Perris? <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full-time since September 1997.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skydiving Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><b>After 20 years of jumping, how do you keep the passion for skydiving alive? <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Being able to make skydiving part of my career is a dream come true. I skydive and take pictures. For me, it is the greatest job in the world!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>What was your most memorable jump? <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My 1st jump! &nbsp;\u201c You never forget your first jump!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was a tandem. A super fun day with a group of 5 friends for my birthday. I was so a \u201cskydiver\u201d from that day on. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>What is your favorite camera innovation that has come about since you began filming skydiving?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/skydiving-freeflying-at-Perris.jpg\" alt=\"four fun jumpers freeflying at Perris\" class=\"wp-image-20199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/skydiving-freeflying-at-Perris.jpg 600w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/skydiving-freeflying-at-Perris-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/skydiving-freeflying-at-Perris-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/skydiving-freeflying-at-Perris-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/skydiving-freeflying-at-Perris-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/skydiving-freeflying-at-Perris-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/skydiving-freeflying-at-Perris-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/skydiving-freeflying-at-Perris-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/skydiving-freeflying-at-Perris-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">photo by: Craig O&#8217;Brien<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Without question, it is the size and quality of today&#8217;s cameras. When I started in the early 90\u2019s, the camera had just started to get to where it was at least all contained on the helmet. Now a GoPro here or there isn\u2019t even noticed. Even the cameras we use for production work have decreased in size while improving quality. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>I read that some of your footage has been used in films. What was your favorite film produced that utilized your camera work?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Iron Man III was an amazing project. I spent almost 3 weeks with 14 of my longtime skydiving friends making up to 12 jumps a day. Then to have the scene become the showcase of the movie was amazing. Our stunt team was recognized for 2 Taurus World Stunt Awards in 2014.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Iron Man 3 - Clip &quot;Air Force One Rescue&quot;\" width=\"565\" height=\"318\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r7Ec-kH2fwo?feature=oembed&#038;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b>You used to film skysurfers quite a bit. Do you feel like skysurfing is a lost art? Would you like to see interest in it revitalized?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Skysurfing is very difficult to learn. There has only ever been a dozen or so people that have ever really \u201cmastered\u201d the discipline. I would love to see more interest in skysurfing. It is my favorite subject to jump with. Sean MacCormac and Kieth \u201cKeebe\u201d Snider are still actively jumping the board. They both offer coaching to aspiring surfers. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Who was one of your skydiving mentors? <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With almost 25 years in the sport, I\u2019ve had the pleasure of crossing paths with numerous characters. Many of them\u00a0have had profound effects on my path. A couple of standouts from along the way are <a href=\"\/interview-with-dan-brodsky-chenfeld\/\">Dan BC<\/a> and Norman Kent. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/p3-powerplay-perris.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/p3-powerplay-perris.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/p3-powerplay-perris-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/p3-powerplay-perris-1120x746.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/p3-powerplay-perris-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/p3-powerplay-perris-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/p3-powerplay-perris-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/p3-powerplay-perris-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/p3-powerplay-perris-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/p3-powerplay-perris-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/p3-powerplay-perris-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/p3-powerplay-perris-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/p3-powerplay-perris-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/p3-powerplay-perris-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b>What are you looking forward to this year?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2018 is already starting off well with more opportunities to continue jumping and filming in the sky. With that and spending time with my family, I\u2019ll be blessed beyond what I deserve.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fast Facts!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Favorite Cuisine? <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sushi<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Favorite junk food? <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pancakes, preferably mine.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Favorite food that you enjoy that most people would consider disgusting? <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I don\u2019t eat disgusting food.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Favorite place you&#8217;ve visited: <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Hawaiian Islands<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2023 09 Craig O&#039;Brien\" width=\"565\" height=\"318\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HEQlFyBHS2A?feature=oembed&#038;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Place you want to visit that you haven&#8217;t been to yet? <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Zealand <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Pet peeve: <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Inconsiderate people <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>What you said as a kid: &#8220;When I grow up I want to be _______.&#8221; <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photographer<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Best book you&#8217;ve ever read? <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>If you were to write a book, what would be the title? <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My Pictures<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Most used app on your smartphone?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Camera<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>To learn more about Craig O&#8217;Brien, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Craig-OBrien-Photography-1275845059221505\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">visit his Facebook page<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s a name synonymous with Skydive Perris and stunning photography &#8211; that&#8217;s Craig O&#8217;Brien. 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