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Digital Media Storage: How Much is Enough?
One question that many young and aspiring filmmakers ask is how much digital media storage is enough for their film project? While computer technology and digital media storage has increased exponentially through the years and most average home computer users will rarely, if ever, max out their storage, digital film files, audio files, and images will tend to take up a tremendous amount of space, more... (posted by Rick 1 year 56 days ago.)
One question that many young and aspiring filmmakers ask is how much digital media storage is enough for their film project? While computer technology and digital media storage has increased exponentially through the years and most average home computer users will rarely, if ever, max out their storage, digital film files, audio files, and images will tend to take up a tremendous amount of space, more... (posted by Rick 1 year 56 days ago.)
A Television Director's Greatest Fear
A Director’s role on a television production is that of a leader. Your production crew will accept your leadership as a ship’s crew accepts the guidance of the Captain. In essence you are the one steering the ship. As the person setting the course – what is your biggest challenge? What is the number one concern keeping you up at nights? As a person who has directed numerous shows I can tell you... (posted by Rick 1 year 56 days ago.)
A Director’s role on a television production is that of a leader. Your production crew will accept your leadership as a ship’s crew accepts the guidance of the Captain. In essence you are the one steering the ship. As the person setting the course – what is your biggest challenge? What is the number one concern keeping you up at nights? As a person who has directed numerous shows I can tell you... (posted by Rick 1 year 56 days ago.)
TV Production Tip - 4 Keys to Proper Cable Coiling
Okay, you’re getting ready to begin filming your new movie, or your TV spot, or even your video short, and that means you are going to have to deal with cables. Anyone who has been involved in filmmaking before knows that cables are one of the greatest Achilles’ Heel to most directors, producers, and film crew. Yet proper cable coiling is absolutely essential to maintaining the integrity of... (posted by Rick 1 year 56 days ago.)
Okay, you’re getting ready to begin filming your new movie, or your TV spot, or even your video short, and that means you are going to have to deal with cables. Anyone who has been involved in filmmaking before knows that cables are one of the greatest Achilles’ Heel to most directors, producers, and film crew. Yet proper cable coiling is absolutely essential to maintaining the integrity of... (posted by Rick 1 year 56 days ago.)
How To Build an Effective Announce Booth
When planning to build an announce booth, some considerations need to be made. The first may be what defines an ‘effective’ announce booth? After all, as many different types of film directors and producers there are in the world, there are nearly as many different definitions for the word ‘effective.’ There is also the consideration of cost versus ultimate usage. Is this announce booth... (posted by Rick 1 year 56 days ago.)
When planning to build an announce booth, some considerations need to be made. The first may be what defines an ‘effective’ announce booth? After all, as many different types of film directors and producers there are in the world, there are nearly as many different definitions for the word ‘effective.’ There is also the consideration of cost versus ultimate usage. Is this announce booth... (posted by Rick 1 year 56 days ago.)
Videographers - Should Your New Camera Use Tape or Hard Drive?
One question that should arise when purchasing a new camera is whether to choose one that uses tape (as in HD tape) or go for the current technological advancement of hard drive recording? While on the surface, going with a new camera that uses tape may seem to be a limitation, there are many experts in the industry who advocate for tape usage over hard drive. A minor inconvenience Young... (posted by Rick 1 year 56 days ago.)
One question that should arise when purchasing a new camera is whether to choose one that uses tape (as in HD tape) or go for the current technological advancement of hard drive recording? While on the surface, going with a new camera that uses tape may seem to be a limitation, there are many experts in the industry who advocate for tape usage over hard drive. A minor inconvenience Young... (posted by Rick 1 year 56 days ago.)
Web Streaming 101
You’ve gone to film school, you’ve studied, and now you’ve put together a short film or video that you’re ready to share with the world. Now you need to take a simple course in Web Streaming 101. That’s right, the world has changed drastically during the past ten years, at least where it pertains to sharing videos on the World Wide Web. Web Streaming 101 is essential for any serious filmmaker looking to put... (posted by Rick 1 year 56 days ago.)
You’ve gone to film school, you’ve studied, and now you’ve put together a short film or video that you’re ready to share with the world. Now you need to take a simple course in Web Streaming 101. That’s right, the world has changed drastically during the past ten years, at least where it pertains to sharing videos on the World Wide Web. Web Streaming 101 is essential for any serious filmmaker looking to put... (posted by Rick 1 year 56 days ago.)
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