THE OFFICIAL HEARTLAND BLOG

hi i was just wondering what kinds of picture you'll be taking for season4/thecristmas movie? thanks and keep up the great work on heartland!!!!!!!

Hi Craig! Heartland is my absolute FAVORITE show and you are one of the people who make it lokk better.
What is your favorite kind of episode to work on? What I mean by that is, like, do you like episodes with lots of action, ones with
lots of animals in them or you name it.
Thanks so much!
Jenna

Hi Craig from what i see you do an amzing job on heartlandand i am very thankfull that you do I know you must just make it run just that much more smoothly:)
My question for you is what has been your favourite scene to direct??

Thank you very much!
~ heartlands #1 fan Ashley

Whats up D.O.P : ) haha get it Bugs Bunny!?... sorry I am getting as bad as Blog Whisperer with the jokes : ) just kidding, just kidding
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G'day from Australia
My question is: Being present on set, you must see some funny moments or pranks. What is the funniest moment on the set of Heartland?

Thanks,
The Heartland Fan
xo

Hey i just wanted to say you are FANTASTIC at what you do. I was just wondering What your favorite thing to photograph is??? landscape, people, Horses??? Haha Thanks for your time!!!
Samantha!

Hi Craig, My question for you is: What kind of education/experience path have you followed to get to where you are now as a D.O.P. ? Love Heartland and the beautiful outdoor shots by the way!

Hey there! Thanks for doing such a fabulous job on the series we all love!
My question for you is what is the most challenging part and the most rewarding part of your job?
Thanks for answering our questions!!

Hello, Mr Craig Wrobleski,

I'm french, and my little girl and I are watching TV every monday night, just to see Heartland.

How do you explain that when I watch this show, I just wanna get into the TV screen to be placed just into this ranch ?

However I've never been to Canada, and I've never ridden any horse.

It's so strange.... Thanks for your answer.

Kind regards
Kate

Hi Craig,

You do a wonderful job of bringing Heartland to life. Thank you so much!!

My question is: What do you like to do in your spare time that has nothing to do with work?

Thank you!

Phoebs

Hi Craig! Awesome of you to take the time to answer some questions. Creating the right mood must be challenging at times, but (as you know!) is definitely essential. You do a fantastic job, which everyone who enjoys Heartland episodes can testify to!

I have tons of questions which I would love to ask (such as about how you establish the correct lighting, control every aspect of a scene's mood, etc, etc), but for the sake of having a complete list of ALL the cast and crews answers, I will have to ask my typical question: What's your favorite comfort food? This question, as you can tell, is directly and absolutely related to your field of work and expertise. ;)

Thanks for taking the time, and I'll be looking forward to seeing your work in season 4!

Hey Craig! You do an awesome job as DOP. My question is, what schooling is involved with becoming a DOP? Thanks so much and keep up the great work!

~Megan

Hello Craig,
I have gotten my diploma in professional photography and have always wanted to
try and get into the lane of DOP.. If I could get some advice on how I could get into
the career of a DOP that would be amazing. Things like what I would have to do beyond
my diploma in professional photography and where I would start to gain this career.
Thank you so much!

Tangena

Who is the funniest person on set?
xoxo
BayleeBug :)

Who is the funniest on set?
xoxo
BayleeBug :)

Hey there Craig! I hope to see more of your photo's! Keep up the awesome job!
Anyway my question is : What do you love most about being Heartland's Director of Photography?
Hopefully I will hear from you! :)

From the Heartland Fan
Shanna :)

Hey Mr. Wrobleski,
First off I would like to say you are amazing at what you do. My question is what is the best part of working on the set of Heartland? Thank you so much! I am looking forward to seeing season 4 of Heartland! I can't wait! Keep up the great work!! :)

From the Heartland Fan
Alex :)

Dear Craig Wrobelski,

I absolutely ADORE your photography!!! It is so BEAUTIFUL! You definitely just add that touch which makes Heartland so interesting!

I have seen EVERY SINGLE episode of Heartland at least FOUR TIMES! I wanted you to know that I never get bored with your photography! It's fun to see all of the little details in the episodes you missed before with the filming and photography! Keep up the outstanding work!!!

My question for you is: Do any of the horses ever get in the way for close-up shots? I think I once heard that Stormy, or "Spartan" does. I forgot to ask Amber Marshall when I met her! Thank you for your time, and hopefully I'll hear from you! I CAN'T WAIT for Season Four of Heartland!!! I know I'll see more of your great work again soon...Tick...Tick...Tick...
I'm turning into Blog Whisperer!!!

Heartland's ABSOLUTE #1 fan,
~Rachel in Oakville ☺ :D ♥

Hi Craig! It is amazing how many people come together to give us the fabulous outcome we see every Sunday night! I am getting more fascinated by each Q&A its amazing! My question for you is: what was the funniest thing that has happened to you or that you saw on the set of Heartland? Thanks for taking the time to answer all these questions!!

Hi Craig!
Your work on Heartland is absolutely breathtaking.

My question is........
what has been the hardest scene for you to direct so that it looks amazing (as always).
Thanks! :)

Hello Craig! :D How are you? I hope well, as you do an amazing, beautiful job on the photos of heartland. Truely beautiful. I think that when you see these photos, it takes your breath away, and it just goes to realize, all the hard work it takes to make these amazing photos. Great job. My question for you is: As being the DOP of heartland, do you have a high say in which photos are good or not? Or do you have the final say? I hope you get my question and I hope you understand my question. :D

A very big fan of your work, and heartland of course,

Allison. :D

Dear Craig,
I was wondering when photographing horses, it is bound to create some challenges to ensure that they don't poop or pee on camera. How do you film so that the horses are being filmed at their best and not stopping to poop/pee during filming a particular scene and how do you recover if it happens? Also, have there been any embarrassing or funny situations that occured during filming involving the horses with or without the actors that we might find amusing?

Thanks.
Cindy

Hi Craig! your work absolutely Amazing and very beautiful! I love photography ALOT like i'm taking pictures and taking little videos ALL the time. my question is: What made you want to become a D.O.P.? Thank you

-Valerie

Parent fan here. Just wanted to let you know, as an uprooted mountain girl now prairie girl, I think you do a marvelous job capturing the beauty of S. Alberta....it's like candy for the eyes. All that rugged landscape is one of the reasons I tune in every Sunday. Bravo!

hi craig! I have a question: about how many minutes (or hours!) of footage go into one episode - before its edited?
THanks!

hey craig!

I read here on the blog that heartland uses film instead of digital hd - I thought that digital was the trend now, especilayy on TV. Why do you choose to use film? Is it better?

mag

Hi Craig!

I just wanna say that I'm a big fan of Heartland here in Brazil:), and for all i have seen from Heartland I can tell that you are doing a really great job there!
My question for you is: how is season 4 for you, is there any difference from the others seasons? I can't wait to see the movie;).

Giovanna

Hi Craig

What's the funniest blooper you've ever caught on film?

Thanks for answering all of these questions!

~Milly

hi craig

i was just wondering when heartland is coming back with new episodes since the season ended
because im really missing the shows so if u could give me a date that would be appreciative

HeartlandLoverBrooke

how do you think about all the elements that goes into a scene? such as amy stroking a cat while in mid conversation, or the bridles hanged on the wall, etc. btw - every scene is so authentic and truly makes the show such a success!

Hey Craig,

I was curious what camera's you guys use to shoot the show?

What all is involved in setting up the shoots, from lighting, lenses, and audio.

I love Heartland because how incredibly well this show is done for a lower budget. Things from music selection, scripting, acting, scenery, fluidity, and directing style are all done extremely well.

Heehee, does this mean I get to ask Craig a second question? No? What do you mean, that counts?? Nooooo....

Well, if I could, hypothetically, ask a second question, without hypothetically eliminating myself, it would be: how do you control the colors in each scene? For example, using warm colors in a happy scene, and dark and cold ones during a sadder moment. Or to what degree do you use color to establish mood in different settings? Of course, this question is very, very, hypothetical, in the case I can ask another question... ;)

Hey Craig! You do an amazing job with all of the Heartland episodes. XD My question for you, is have you ever been pleased with how an episode of Heartland turned out after your adjustments, but you didn't like it after it aired? Any disappointments?

Thanks!

I just wanted to now if the show has a personal e-mail. Like some kind of email that goes exactly to the show characters in real life. so that you can ask questions to Amber or Graham or whatever ,thanks.

Thank you, BW, for extending the question time! I didn't get round to asking a question the first time...

As there are multiple directors for Heartland, do you find yourself trying to achieve different looks for each episode based on their perception or does that not affect anything?

Sorry I couldn't come up with a more interesting question!!

I am 11 years old and I watch heartland so I can tease my sisters!
I like making movies with the webcam and join still shots to make cartoons and just got a sony handycam for my birthday and get my friends to act in scenes we make up
what would be the next step for me..what kind of camera or computer program should I ask for so I can make better movies?
thanks

Hey Craig,
I'm interested in doing photography and filming as a career when I'm older. So, I was wondering the qualifications you need to do, to do such an amazing job as you do. Do you know any particular universities or degrees excel that in that sort of thing? I think you're doing a fantastic job!

Craig - Heartland is so beautiful to watch with all the scenery. You must love filming it. I have an odd question that I thought of...

Since you work on every episode but the directors change every two episodes is there much adjustment you have to go through to get used to
the style of each different director, or are they that different from each other to work with? Thanks for answering and Heartland rocks!!!!!