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Short Film Friday: Ben Pickle

June 18th, 2010 · No Comments

From the talented Nic Berry and his fantastic crew in Raleigh, NC area comes a fantastic short film. Winner! Best Short at The Ava Gardner Film festival!! Official Selection at numerous festivals including The Kent FF, Magnolia FF, NC Comedy Arts Festival, The Strange Beauty FF and Captain Zorikh’s New York City FF. Ben P. [...]

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Short Film Friday: Iceland, Eyjafjallajökull

May 21st, 2010 · No Comments

Absolutely stunning. Sean is looking for a sponsor so he can get more beautiful images and share with the world. A little about the shoot from the filmmaker Sean Stiegemeier… So I saw all of these mediocre pictures of that volcano in Iceland nobody can pronounce the name of, so I figured I should go [...]

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Easily Make a Skater Dolly

May 12th, 2010 · 1 Comment

Big thanks to Rob Imbs over at lovelyjunkie.com for this great how-to video.

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Every Film Contract That You Can Think of…and Then Some

April 29th, 2010 · No Comments

Film Contracts.net they have it all from Accounting to Vehicles and Transportation. • Accounting • Authorizations • Breakdown • Budgeting • Call Sheets • Cast • Check Lists • Cinematography • Crew • Deal Memos • Equipment • Insurance • Lighting • Locations • Post-Production Forms • Pre-Production Forms • Production Forms • Production Logs [...]

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Review: SUGARfx HUD

October 12th, 2009 · 1 Comment

What is SUGARfx HUD? A unique set of plug-ins to make your video look like it’s being seen through binoculars, weapon sights, old cameras and a wide range of high-tech gadgetry. The trial, unlockable version of HUD comes with the standard FxFactory installer. The Review HUD comes with 3 filters, Binoculars, On Screen Display and [...]

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Letters From The White House

August 4th, 2009 · No Comments

I love the fact that we are able to be a part of this process. Even if it is an illusion, the White House understands about marketing and how to keep in touch with Americans and people that want to be a part of this unique process. I produced a similar project at my last [...]

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Final Cut Pro Tutorial: How to Multiclip Edit

June 26th, 2009 · 4 Comments

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Conversation With Harvey Robinson of Monkeywhale.com Part 2

May 14th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Check out Part 1 here. And always check up what Harvey and the gang are up to at Monkeywhale.com. It was a pleasure Harvey…looking forward working with you in the future.

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Conversation with Harvey Robinson of Monkeywhale.com Part 1

May 9th, 2009 · 4 Comments

I did it again. Once I start talking I can’t stop. So I split the conversation up. Harvey is a real low key seriously talented kat. But don’t let all this serious artistic video fool ya. He has a dry sense of humor that makes Death Valley seem humid. Check out part 2.

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What To Charge For Your Services

May 5th, 2009 · 3 Comments

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 $750 [...]

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