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Video Production Business – Getting Started and Some Filmmaking Pearls of Wisdom

First off, Don't be mistaken. This is not an article on how to start up your new video production company as I'm just getting started myself. What it is though is a look at what I'm learning when it comes to "getting out there" and a bit about my experience as a film producer.What have I learnt so far you may ask? Well for one thing I'm not very computer savvy so when it came to sorting out my Facebook page, Twitter and LinkedIn accounts for my … [Read more...]

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The Benefits of Getting to Watch Free Movies Online Without Downloading or Surveys

Article by Vid Find The internet has really grown a great deal in the past couple of days. People no longer just use the internet for purposes of communication alone. The internet has been realized to be a very effective platform for undertaking a wide range of functions. Business owners, students, lecturers, managers, entertainers and kids are just but some of the categories of people who … [Read more...]

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Getting Legal Forms Online

Article by Greklina There are websites on the internet that facilitate you to gain access to different legal forms online. These forms were originally designed and examined by lawyers. With the help of some tools available at these sites, you can even create your own forms. You can also finish those forms according to the latest standards and requirement. Different forms that you can get via … [Read more...]

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Getting Started In Filmmaking – Goals And Plans For Success

Why You Need A PlanI have said many times that the biggest mistake for first-time filmmakers is trying to do too much in the beginning. Don't make this mistake. The first thing is to ask yourself the simple question: Why am I doing this?Look into your heart and consider the things you really care about. There is no wrong answer and your plans may change over time but it is important to try to come up with an answer to this classic question. Then … [Read more...]

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Secrets To Getting Steady Work In The Film Industry!

Today I was in high demand. I've been running around doing pitches and presentations. It's great to have the phone ringing constantly. In fact, as soon as I got out of one pitch session I got a call from another company who luckily was just around the block. So I ran right over to them.After I was finished I then had to jump on a train to head downtown to meet with a major media company who is developing video for the Internet. They are doing … [Read more...]

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Importance of Getting Trained in Film Schools

by The Library of Congress The Film industry is in fact the broadest and most creative field. There are many movie schools available in the world to appreciate the dreams of people interested in movie making industry. Movie school trained people have much scope in movie making industry. After successful completion of the course in art schools, you can find employment with film Production Companies, Film Studios, Government film making … [Read more...]

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Low Budget Filmmaking – Getting Down to Basics

Low budget filmmaking is a process that can at times be arduous, but the pay-off is one of the most creative forms of fulfillment that can be achieved by a modern day storyteller. It is with this concept that we will cover some of the most basic steps of low budget filmmaking. Keeping these rules in mind will prove to be a savvy move.Spend sometime and get to know your camera and its features before your shoot. Practice shooting simplistic … [Read more...]

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Getting Media Attention For Your Indie Film: You Can Get Good PR Even Without a Studio Budget

For those lucky indie filmmakers who find distribution, most often their distributors will contribute a little, or a lot, of money to help publicize the film.But before that happens, indie filmmakers are on their own. And often, publicity is the last thing on a filmmaker's mind."What you hear all the time is 'I was so overwhelmed with the movie, I didn't think of those things,' " says Margot Gerber, a publicist for independent films as well as … [Read more...]

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Getting Started In Filmmaking, Goals And Plans For Success

by State Library and Archives of Florida Article by Jerry "the Prof" Anderson Getting Started In Filmmaking, Goals And Plans For Success - Entertainment Search by Author, Title or Content Article ContentAuthor NameArticle Title Home Submit Articles Author Guidelines Publisher Guidelines Content Feeds RSS Feeds FAQ Contact Us … [Read more...]

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