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A Directors Choice: Sony F55 vs. Canon C500 vs. Arri Alexa
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A Directors Choice: Sony F55 vs. Canon C500 vs. Arri Alexa

by featured blog contributor, Jeremy Pinckert I recently needed to prep for a shoot where we had to match RED ONE 4K footage from 2010. The discussion came down to which 4K camera to use for this vi…
Thursday, 09 May 2013 · 3 min read
Stock Photography: Then & Now
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Stock Photography: Then & Now

above image: Ernest Borgnine & Sid Avery by Ron AveryIn the 1970s, my dad, photographer Sid Avery started making fine art prints to sell at galleries. He had to dig the originals out of storage wher…
Tuesday, 30 April 2013 · 5 min read
Summer Flicks Preview: What makes a Blockbuster Vs. a Bust?
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Summer Flicks Preview: What makes a Blockbuster Vs. a Bust?

by featured blog contributor, Jeremy Pinckert As we enter the beginning of Summer Blockbuster Season, there looks to be a large amount of big-budget movies coming out in 2013 which are adapted from …
Friday, 26 April 2013 · 5 min read
How Music Supervisors Set the Mood
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How Music Supervisors Set the Mood

by Jessica NinModerator:Randy Thornton, CEO & President of Warner/Chappell Production Music Speakers: * John Houlihan: Music Supervisor, “Training Day,” “Austin Powers,” “Vegas”; VP, Guild of Music…
Thursday, 18 April 2013 · 8 min read
Small Business Videos Worth the Watch: Part I
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Small Business Videos Worth the Watch: Part I

by Katrina Diamond & Jessica NinEveryone knows one of the factors in exponentially growing a business, is to create a great video defining it. With a little research and time, it’s clear to see why w…
Tuesday, 09 April 2013 · 5 min read
Q&A with Josh Apter, Creator of The Padcaster
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Q&A with Josh Apter, Creator of The Padcaster

PADCASTER PRODUCT TOUR from Manhattan Edit Workshop on Vimeo.Q: So, what exactly is The Padcaster? A: The Padcaster is a rugged iPad case turned mobile production studio that transforms your Apple …
Thursday, 28 March 2013 · 3 min read
The Science & Art Behind Successful Online Videos
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The Science & Art Behind Successful Online Videos

In an age of dwindling attention spans, online marketing is trickier than ever. Here’s the truth: People may find your company online, but most of them will leave your website in about eight seconds.…
Thursday, 14 February 2013 · 5 min read