The corporate world moves fast, and many businesses thrive on instant results on a daily basis. One of the ways that businesses take advantage of a myriad amount of tools is through video conferencing technology. Over the decades, video conferencing has grown from a luxury tool to a necessity for companies. As a result of …
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Being on a film or television set means that there is an abundance of situations that will provide both exciting thrills and challenges. Depending on your role, you may experience more excitement than others. One position that sees more than their fair share is that of the 1st assistant director, or 1st A.D. The 1st …
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Movie and television crews encompass a wide variety of roles, with some often being overlooked. Although some may seem obscure, there are positions that make viewers curious. One of those roles happens to be the dolly grip. Although its name may sound funny, being a dolly grip is no joke. In fact, it’s one of …
There are few things that can ruin a film set or production–like improper lighting. Whether on a film set or a theatrical production, lighting is an integral to a production’s success. Lighting technicians undergo education and training through video production schools to become electrical lighting technicians. While the duties may vary depending on the production, …
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Written by Maria Barr, Digital Video and Media Production student and Krissy Jackson, IPR Social Media Specialist The Duluth Superior Film Festival (DSFF) is an ambitious and innovative event that delivers film, music and art to the Twin Ports region. In its decade-long history, DSFF has developed an exemplary reputation for presenting a distinctively imaginative …
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The world of digital media distribution is a a fast-paced environment. Not only do digital media professionals need to adapt to changes in technology and the storage of digital media content, but also format changes themselves. High definition (or HD) has long been the standard for all content, but quality demands from producers in response …
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Written by Maria Barr, Digital Video and Media Production student Every year IPR has the pleasure of taking on the EDU Film Festival. The festival is intended for high school filmmakers across Minnesota to have a platform for sharing their work. This year we sat down with lead coordinator and IPR alumna Jaki Velez to …
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Some people think that audio visual technicians just set up microphones and repair lights. The truth is far more intricate! An audio visual technician has a wide array of duties depending on the production. Although the role can be challenging, it is also a highly fulfilling career. Audio visual technicians also need an amount of …
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Films are artistic endeavors and the result of many people working together to bring a vision to life. Many moviegoers stick around through the credits thanks to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but the credits reveal all of the hard work the teams. One role that always sparks a bit of curious interest? The best boy. …
Has this ever happened to you? You’ve just seen a great movie — so great you don’t want to leave the theater. You stay in your seat as the film production’s credits roll. You note the name of the director, the writers, maybe an actor you liked. And then all these strange words come up, …
