Production Craft & Techniques Blog Posts

What tips and tricks are needed to gain new video clients? Would it be updated equipment, resume, reels? Read up on tips from a few industry pros to find out!

With so many blogs out there, we found five top blogs any video production professional should have bookmarked on their laptop & mobile devices. These blogs can help you increase knowledge in the vid…

Documentary films are becoming more and more popular. From feature length to episodic documentary TV shows to short Docufilms for non-profit or corporate clients, there are opportunities for filmmak…

I was fortunate. The director of my first two feature documentaries insisted that we shoot the projects on film. The texture, emotional quality, and pure beauty of capturing life with camera negative…

Making sure you have the basics covered is a must, yet over and over again we sometimes see the basics missing in the work we come across. Whether it's in a documentary, a short or simply your demo r…

Creating a script for your story (and soon-to-be film) is essential to its success, that's why prepping yourself beforehand is key- just like everything else in this industry. So, next time you get a…

In what can be a fickle industry, establishing yourself as a leader in the world of photo production is no small feat. Having paved the way for the photo industry in Brooklyn over ten years ago, Fas…

by Katie BarclaySports photography has a reputation for requiring a diverse set of skills. Not only do you need to be able to shoot in unpredictable lighting, you also need to be able to know how to …

by Stephan Guarch & Edgar Cohen Aerial photography and videography are nothing new to the production world. But how we achieve those shots certainly has in the last 12 months. Drones have exploded…

by Jason DeSimone Starting your own production company is no easy task, and making sure you have all your ducks in a row is essential. Here are a few quick tips from pro, Jason DeSimone, who knows…

by Beau Benson, Designer and Animator, Digital BrewCreating a demo reel isn't easy. You have to capture the clients attention quickly, while still showcasing your talents enough to get a phone call b…

With wedding season upon us, knowing the basics of shooting a successful cinematic wedding is a must have on any production pro's registry. Learn some quick tips on your way to the chapel that might …