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Advice for Success in the Animation Realm
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Advice for Success in the Animation Realm

With clients like Apple, Marvel & McDonalds, Epic Digital knows a thing or two about how to create a successful business in the animation world. Learn the necessary skills to become a successful anim…
Wednesday, 02 April 2014 · 6 min read
How to Plan a Live Event Everyone Will Be Talking About
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How to Plan a Live Event Everyone Will Be Talking About

By Paul SimmsEvent-planning can be daunting, and nearly everyone makes mistakes whilst they are learning the basics. However, by taking note of certain advice, you can hopefully make sure that everyt…
Thursday, 20 March 2014 · 3 min read
Don't Foul Out During Your Next Internship
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Don't Foul Out During Your Next Internship

Next time you leave an internship, make sure it's with a job; and if not a job, an amazing recommendation. Here are 10 tips on how to become an all-star intern most any company will want to draft i…
Tuesday, 18 March 2014 · 5 min read
How to Host the Best Oscar Party Ever
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How to Host the Best Oscar Party Ever

People in the production industry come in many varieties. But what we all have in common is that we never miss the Oscars… or a party. From thrilling recipes to dramatic decor, here are some star…
Friday, 28 February 2014 · 3 min read
5 Tips for Working in High Frame Rates
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5 Tips for Working in High Frame Rates

Do you know how to light when shooting at up to 80,000 frames per second?Learn from Matt Drake and his DP Matt Novello, the team behind Bullet Theory Films. They recently shot a commercial for Sinter…
Thursday, 27 February 2014 · 3 min read
5 Tips for Working with the MoVI
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5 Tips for Working with the MoVI

by Daniel Hurst It's been a few months since we first got our hands on the MoVI and it has been a great tool on many of our recent stock shoots (check out the Shutterstock behind the scenes video …
Wednesday, 12 February 2014 · 3 min read
How to Boost your Business on ProHUB
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How to Boost your Business on ProHUB

Below are 10 helpful hints on maximizing your exposure and boosting your business in the industry.
Tuesday, 11 February 2014 · 2 min read
NATPE Talks: 10 Commandments of Content
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NATPE Talks: 10 Commandments of Content

by Jessica NinScott Donaton, Global Chief Content Officer, Universal McCann and Editor/Publisher, Ad Age UM Studios is the center of content and creativity at global media agency UM, developing an…
Wednesday, 29 January 2014 · 3 min read
How to Gain a Product Placement Partnership that Works
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How to Gain a Product Placement Partnership that Works

To kick off the fifth season of Cougar Town premiering on TBS, the hit series has partnered with Pinot’s Palette, pioneer of the upscale social art and wine experience, on an unprecedented promotion …
Friday, 24 January 2014 · 3 min read
3 Tips for Capturing Outstanding Red Carpet Footage
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3 Tips for Capturing Outstanding Red Carpet Footage

Early 2014 signals the arrival of awards season. Starting with the Golden Globes on January 12, the Grammy’s on January 26, through the Academy Awards on March 2, the stars are out in full regalia, a…
Monday, 20 January 2014 · 2 min read
Video Production for Beginners
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Video Production for Beginners

Getting started with video production is a daunting task, particularly if you simply have no idea where to begin! Here at Skeleton Productions, we have helped many young producers develop their craft…
Friday, 10 January 2014 · 3 min read