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Gold Mount VS V-Mount Batteries: Which Is Better And Why?
Gold Mount VS V-Mount Batteries: Which Is Better And Why?
Production , Crew

When Anton Bauer created their signature gold mount battery in the early seventies, they created a favorite among Americans that hasn’t weaned since. Many claim it has a superior locking system utilizing 3 gold pins; however, Europeans and others around the


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Freelancers Beware: 5 Ways To Protect Yourself From Getting Burned
Freelancers Beware: 5 Ways To Protect Yourself From Getting Burned
Video Production Services , Techniques

Being a freelancer is hard enough without having people always trying to screw you over. So what are some tips to make sure that never happens? Tell me if this has happened to you. You are really excited to work a new freelance job and when you show up things


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Reasons Why You Need To Sell Your FS7 And Pick Up The Sony FX9
Reasons Why You Need To Sell Your FS7 And Pick Up The Sony FX9
Production , Gear

Many Sony FS7 owners have been dreading the day when their camera would be labeled obsolete -- And that day is fastly approaching. It’s never fun to watch your camera investment lose money, so hopefully you’ve gotten enough work to pay it off and then some.


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Asteras VS Quasar: The Pros And Cons
Asteras VS Quasar: The Pros And Cons
Techniques , Gear

When the first wireless LED tubes appeared on the scene, it opened the doors to all sorts of new creative ways to light up a scene or event. -- Or just take BTS shots of grips mimicking light sabers. But there was still something missing…


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Choose A Role And Master It: A Message To Beginner Filmmakers
Choose A Role And Master It: A Message To Beginner Filmmakers
Techniques , Crew

There are a ton of jobs available on a film set, but which is the right one for you to master?


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The RED Monstro VV vs. Arri Alexa Mini LF
The RED Monstro VV vs. Arri Alexa Mini LF
Gear

There's always been a lot of debate across the internet among cinematographers and enthusiasts regarding RED Vs. Arri and which brand is superior. RED DSMC2 Monstro VV and the Arri Alexa Mini LF are headed toward the same debate because they are both large


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5 Ways to spot incompetent video production companies
5 Ways to spot incompetent video production companies
Video Production Services

Video content will reign supreme for the foreseeable future. It’s incredibly important for you and your company to keep up in a changing world. To capture the attention, business, and loyalty of your website’s visitors, it’s important to consistently create


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Camerawomen in Today’s Filmmaking Landscape
Crew

Filmmaking and television are grounded in bringing a perspective to an audience on a story level. But the way those stories are told is through visuals and framing. What happens when you add more diversity to your camera department? Now, more than ever, women


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When and when not to use a DIT on set
When and when not to use a DIT on set
Crew

Today’s Digital Image Technician (DIT) should not be a familiar face to most production crews making corporate videos, conducting live feeds, or working on any kind of production with a budget under 20k. Spending a lot of production money on a DIT in those


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How to choose the right cast & crew for your next video production
How to choose the right cast & crew for your next video production
Production , Crew , Talent Acquisition

Have you ever had to hire anyone? What’s the first thing you look for on a resume? What if you’re hiring someone outside your expertise? Or without a recommendation?


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Arri Alexa XT brings “Free State of Jones” to life on the big screen
Arri Alexa XT brings “Free State of Jones” to life on the big screen
Gear

When you think about the 1800s and the Civil War, a digital camera probably doesn’t come to mind. But the future of Hollywood is here, and it's taken the form of the Arri Alexa XT. Out of all of the film’s that have touched on the war between the Confederacy


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What are common rates for camera operators, dp's, & DIT's
What are common rates for camera operators, DPs, & DITs
UPM , Crew

Motion picture production work can be a great way to pave your way toward loftier Hollywood dreams or just get your hours on set to join one of the many technical unions. To make either of these dreams come true, you need to know what you’re worth. But that’s


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