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, …
When deciding on a digital video and media program to dedicate the next few years of your life to, it should be a given that it is important to have a good understanding of what it is, exactly, that you are getting into. Don’t be afraid to ask a lot of questions. Digital Video & …
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In our last article, we talked about tips to help enhance your next video production. On the other hand, there are plenty of tips about what not to do in video editing. There are also quick fixes that can help save video editing or video production follies. The category of “things to avoid” can easily …
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Video production is one of the most effective tools for business or product marketing, sales, entertainment and event archiving. Anyone can benefit from video production. How much they benefit, however, depends on the quality of the video. Whether they are producing a commercials, live production, or music videos, quality boils down to content and video …
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When you take in a film, television show, see a memorable advertisement, or even play a video game, there are a lot of people that work to create the media. One example would be that of a motion graphic designer. Anytime you see any of the media listed above, you are seeing someone’s work in …
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Historically speaking, movie-making is still fairly new. Just a few generations ago, the idea of watching images move on a screen instead of live people acting it out as part of a stage production would have seemed like magic. Over the centuries, movie making has evolved from lantern shows to digital movie masterpieces. Learning the …
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Every level of media production goes through many stages of development. Regardless if a production is a high-budget Hollywood feature or a simple commercial, there are many factors a to consider before filming. With even smaller productions, production is expensive. A lot of prep-work happens during the process to make sure things run smoothly. Planning …
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Producing content for the web, such as pages, templates for interactive websites and front-end systems, is a highly involved process that calls for experience working with several pieces of commonly used software. Whether you’re planning to build a large website or preparing to start a career making sites for others, it’s helpful to familiarize …
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Looking to start your future in digital video? As you begin learning about the industry, you may see jobs such as grip, key grip, best boy, or gaffer. If you’re not familiar with these titles, you might be asking yourself what a grip, best boy, or gaffer does. After laying a solid foundation at a …
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Interested in digital video and media production? An associate producer may be an entry level role in this industry. The associate producer is the producer’s right hand and supports them with whatever is needed. As an associate producer you’ll need good multi-tasking skills, be deadline sensitive and make sound decisions. You will also need to …
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