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Final Cut Pro Tutorial: How to Multiclip Edit

June 26th, 2009 · 3 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 · 3 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. [...]

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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 [...]

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Upcoming Conversation with Harvey Robinson of Monkeywhale.com

April 21st, 2009 · No Comments

I came across Harvey Robinson’s path through the .matrix Project and was wowed by the beautiful storytelling that he presents in his videos. Monkeywhale is not just Harvey but a collaboration of artists that formed a production company in Greensboro, NC. He is a machine when it comes to creating and I for [...]

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How Should I Shoot This

April 1st, 2009 · 7 Comments

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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Saving The Monkeywhale

April 1st, 2009 · No Comments

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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Filmmaker on Vacation

March 19th, 2009 · No Comments

The music plays perfectly with the visuals. I love how he crafted his vacation video. Simply beautiful. This video has inspired me to shoot a little on my next trip. I won’t have the DIY35mm DOF adapter with it but oh well I’ll give it a shot.

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Tags: Art · Video

Filmmaker Needs Our Vote For a Job

February 22nd, 2009 · No Comments

Jeremy Wallace, a reader of this blog and I can say a friend of mine is applying for the “Best Job in the World.”
The Caretaker of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef is a newly created position. There are a few minor tasks that need to be taken care of, but the most [...]

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Every Film Contract You Can Think Of

January 20th, 2009 · 1 Comment

I can’t remember the reason why I stopped by this website, but I’m glad I did. It has every kind of production form and contract you can think of. I haven’t purchased it yet but when I’m get closer to shooting and producing my own TV series you can bet I will make [...]

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