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Not All Power is Created Equal: Batteries for Any Situation
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Not All Power is Created Equal: Batteries for Any Situation

As new technologies continue to emerge, Core SWX realizes that power solutions cannot be a one-size-fits-all commodity. There is no single battery for every situation, but instead a myriad of choices…
Thursday, 11 May 2017 · 5 min read
8 Tips for Production Assistants on What Makes a Great PA
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8 Tips for Production Assistants on What Makes a Great PA

Just starting out in the world of production and not sure where to begin? A lot of people new to the industry (or "green" as we sometimes call it) get their feet wet as a Production Assistant. This i…
Monday, 08 May 2017 · 6 min read
5 Tips for Nailing the Customer Testimonial Video
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5 Tips for Nailing the Customer Testimonial Video

As a corporate video producer, the customer testimonial video is one of the most often-requested types of video from clients. Most companies have a need for testimonial content since it adds valuable…
Tuesday, 02 May 2017 · 5 min read
10 Tips to Getting Great Corporate Video Interviews
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10 Tips to Getting Great Corporate Video Interviews

Over the years our seasoned directors, producers and videographers have directed hundreds of interviews with top corporate leadership in Miami and South Florida. But a recent trend is for internal c…
Wednesday, 12 April 2017 · 6 min read
3 Ways to Perfect Your Demo Reel to Knock out Your Competition
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3 Ways to Perfect Your Demo Reel to Knock out Your Competition

The video production market is tough. If you want to become a client’s go-to crew, you have to convince them to pick up the phone or book you in the first place. And you have 30 seconds or less to do…
Wednesday, 29 March 2017 · 3 min read
Hey Freelance Writers, This is How You Should Decide Your Rates
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Hey Freelance Writers, This is How You Should Decide Your Rates

Being a freelance writer, I’ve always been sensitive about my rates. I never want to charge too much and scare clients off, but I also have bills to pay. How do you quantify your skills? What do you …
Wednesday, 29 March 2017 · 4 min read
3 Key Video Advertising Predictions For 2017
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3 Key Video Advertising Predictions For 2017

Let’s be real: The days of 30-second ad spot dominance are over. The rise of online video is allowing advertisers and marketers more chances to get creative with their video advertising, and 2017 is …
Wednesday, 15 March 2017 · 3 min read
Want a Great Sounding Film? Don't Skip These Key Details
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Want a Great Sounding Film? Don't Skip These Key Details

If I had to pick one constant among independent film festival submissions it would be unintelligible dialogue. The cause of desperation of every director; the bane of every mixing engineer’s existenc…
Tuesday, 14 March 2017 · 9 min read
Audio Network Presents NowNextFuture
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Audio Network Presents NowNextFuture

Audio Network has introduced NowNextFuture, a brand new platform for showcasing their artists and composers’ debut releases. NowNextFuture celebrates incredible new music, with no genre limitations. …
Sunday, 05 March 2017 · 2 min read