These days, films are all about action. Anyone who watches movies or films knows that today’s productions feature dynamic action sequences to entertain viewers and captivate audiences. So how does a film crew get the shot? Film crews understand that it takes great plans, skills and equipment to pull it off. The assistance of a …
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For audio technicians, it is an important job to ensure that any conference meetings that take place do not hit roadblocks. Although an audio technician pays a lot of attention and helps to prevent these mishaps, it’s also important to know how to troubleshoot these problems. This is why it is important for an audio …
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A sound technician helps to create the best audio for any production. When it comes to live shows, that role takes on a greater significance with more challenges. Using their education and job experience, a sound technician can meet these challenges and ensure a quality sound. However, correct technique and access to the right tools …
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Filmmaking isn’t a job to be taken lightly. It is an intensive process that demands a great deal of energy. Having an education in video production helps create an important wealth of knowledge, which every film crew needs. In many cases, this is where a unit production manager comes in. When it comes to filmmaking, …
Filmmaking is one of the most exciting ventures someone can do. But before any production begins, there is one process that needs to be completed– the art of creating a budget. When a production team puts together a film’s budget, it is an extremely intricate process. For example, a film budget allocates for many factors …
Today’s cinematography has changed considerably, even within the last five or ten years. A major change is the type and availability of equipment used, which recently includes cell phone cameras such as the iPhone. With convenience and ease, the iPhone allows both professionals and amateurs alike the ability to record, share, and edit their own …
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Of all the numerous roles that one can fill on a motion picture production, it’s an undeniable fact that one of the more intriguing positions both in the function and the name on set happens to be that of the Foley artist. The Foley artist has a distinct history in the film industry, and with …
In order for a film to be successful, there has to be team cooperation. Whether the team members are actors, film crew, transport or craft services, all roles must communicate to create a successful production. Although all roles are important, all of this isn’t possible however without the collaborative efforts of three roles. The trio …
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A film team looks for a premium level of sound when they create a motion picture. The audio helps to tell the story through dialogue, as well as the ambient sound. With that in mind, having the right equipment is important, and among that equipment are microphones. Single or Double System Recording Mainly, the distinction …
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Meet Connor Schwefel, a March 2019 graduate from IPR’s Digital Video & Media Production Bachelor of Fine Arts program. When asked why Connor chose IPR he said, “I chose IPR because I knew going to a traditional university would not work for my style of learning.” He likes making movies and had a YouTube channel …
