As a kid I always wished for more than I deserved, I think we all do that, but I was never disappointed. When you are around friends and family and celebrate the day you were born, it is the best feeling in the world.
May 31st, is my birthday and I have an [...]

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I got a few emails from my last post and I thought now would be a great time to discuss this topic.
What should I charge for my services?
Right now my rate for any service is $50 an hour, with a minimum of $200 to shoot.
10 years ago you had videographers charge [...]

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KeyXL has a great list for keyboard shortcuts for Final Cut Pro.
They also have keyboard shortcuts for many other useful applications.
I’ve printed out the list and have it by my side. Each week I pick up 3 new shortcuts that I had no idea about. I’ve always been a [...]

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I have a shoot Thursday morning at 10 with a client that needs a video in order to fulfill his posting on a popular listing service. In order for his info to be listed the video needs to be done. Here is the catch. He just moved to the area and doesn’t [...]

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I’ve had the pleasure to be behind the scenes and experience the passion this crew has. The stories that are told are in your face and are visually stunning. There is a lot of purpose behind it. I’m not at a level where I can hire a crew to tell a story [...]

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The brilliant mind of Rick Burnett of Asylum Studio Productions has made it his goal to put together a site where NC filmmakers can go and meet, create and collaborate on projects happening in the great state of North Carolina. Called NC Film Connection.
Have a project? Post it. Want to work on [...]

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I don’t expect anyone to get me these, hence the title wish list. Here we go.
TwoneilHD Static 35mm Adapter

I own a HV20, it is a great HDV camera and I use it quiet a bit. I’d love to add some additional lenses and some depth of field to my videos. Make them [...]

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I invite all voices to please join in on this conversation. I really need some solid evidence in order to back your opinion. Let’s discuss it like this… First and foremost, which camera should I shoot with? Next, what budget range should you shoot with the Red or 35mm film?
The Red [...]

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So I was sitting down with Blake and Micah and we were thinking of a way to get Beat Down Boogie, our next feature, off the ground. First thing for us to do is to shoot a teaser and short film. Next is to fly our actors out to Greensboro for the shoot. [...]

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I took a PA job. When I was younger I dreaded being a Production Assistant (PA) because I had so much talent and everyone should listen to me. Now at my ripe age of Manhood, and a bit of humility…I’ve decided to accept a PA position with a production team coming through Greensboro, [...]

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