I am not able to fully grasp the perspective of being behind-the-scenes.  The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines it as “working or happening privately without being known or seen by the public”.  Behind-the-camera I relate to, and in-front-of-the-camera I get, as I have spent nearly 35 years working in radio, TV, and motion picture production.  So to … Continue reading Behind-The-Scenes

I didn't write this, but I absolutely love this!  It is so what my girlfriend and I are all about, and it relates to my book, The Boom Operator too.  It's via Kate Rose on the website; Elephant Journal....http://www.elephantjournal.com/2015/08/you-dont-need-a-man-you-need-a-goddamn-warrior/   It was posted on Aug 12, 2015.  Enjoy! To my sweet wild woman, I know … Continue reading You Don’t Need a Man, You Need a Goddamn Warrior

Hi, I’m Robert Maxfield.  For over 30 years I’ve made a  career out of recording sound for radio, television, documentaries, TV series, and motion pictures.  At no time did I ever read a book or watch a tape on how to do what I do.  Everything I have learned was on-the-job-training.   It was fun, … Continue reading My Upcoming Course in Denver

Now, I’ve never been one of those ‘No Pain, No Gain’ steroid eating workout types. I’m really not that good at ‘pushing’ myself. But, I have always been above average at getting myself out there to get some exercise.   So, I am in no position to say you should push yourself to the limit … Continue reading Just Move Baby

I wrote in a chapter of my book, The Boom Operator, about how in film production we use cranes to elevate the camera up high in the air when a person has entered a new location, exited a scene, and/or crossed a plot threshold in the story? Well, the cranes we typically use only take the … Continue reading Perspective

I don’t know about you, but when I went through my own personal apocalypse there didn’t seem to be any God, or universal being around to help me. I was by myself. I felt like a stumbling zombie whose existence was being trapped in some unfamiliar maze where nobody was in charge. I lacked all … Continue reading There’s no One Way!

It’s that time again when we all face that inevitable fact that everyone, well most everyone with a knowledge of said fact, ponders the idea of committing to a goal for this new year.  And yes, many of us create more than one goal. Me?  No, I have not come up with any resolutions.  I … Continue reading Here’s to 2016

Why would anyone want to step out of my life as a child?  It was just like the perfect world of American dreams depicted in Norman Rockwell’s paintings and illustrations.  I grew up during the later part of his era, and in fact, Norman passed away just two years after I graduated from high school. … Continue reading Life in An Ordinary World

- by Saint Nikole from Australia Nikole:   Robert, you’re widely known for being the Boom Operator on The Walking Dead, but others would be surprised to know that you are much more than that;  you’re a speaker, writer, and photographer.  What motivates you to wear so many career hats? Me:   I’m glad to hear I’m … Continue reading I’ve Been Interviewed by a Saint!

Givings Aside Adjacent to the traditional giving, receiving, and thankfulness this day presides...this is a time to feel.  It’s Thanksgiving Day, and it’s for more than just remembering our forefathers, and giving gratitudes to the people we love, and are loved by. It’s much more than that, and it certainly deserves notable attention.  It’s time … Continue reading Givings Aside