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The Art (And Science) of the Interview
Production Craft & Techniques

The Art (And Science) of the Interview

Sooner or later, every commercial filmmaker comes across a project that, for one reason or another, requires him or her to conduct an interview. Whether it’s a brand film, documentary, or testimonial…
Monday, 28 November 2016 · 5 min read
How to Optimize Your Videos for Maximum Exposure
Production Craft & Techniques

How to Optimize Your Videos for Maximum Exposure

According to statistics, more video content is uploaded every 30 days, than all the video created by three major U.S. Networks combined in the last 30 years! If we turn our focus to online platforms …
Tuesday, 22 November 2016 · 4 min read
Making the Case for an Unsung Hero Tripod
Gear & Production Technology

Making the Case for an Unsung Hero Tripod

When my star ProductionHUB Content Manager Bri called me a few weeks ago and mentioned something about doing that “tripod product review” I have to admit I was pretty skeptical. Ok, very skeptical. B…
Wednesday, 16 November 2016 · 5 min read
The Car’s the Star: Roles Automobiles Play in Classic Films
Production Craft & Techniques

The Car’s the Star: Roles Automobiles Play in Classic Films

Movies are brilliant, they allow us to get away from it all and live in a fantasy world for an hour or two. Whether we’re watching aliens take on our favourite chisel-jawed actor in a battle for the …
Tuesday, 15 November 2016 · 5 min read
7 Steps for Lighting a Scene Effectively
Production Craft & Techniques

7 Steps for Lighting a Scene Effectively

We all have different approaches for how we light a scene - from what lights we use to what lenses we choose; and from where we place talent to where we place the camera. We determine the elements an…
Monday, 07 November 2016 · 5 min read
 5 Wicked Mistakes to Make While Filming
Production Craft & Techniques

5 Wicked Mistakes to Make While Filming

Picture this, you get home from a grueling shoot and realize to your red-faced chagrin that you have absolutely nothing to work with. The audio is shoddy, the shots are overexposed, the focus is wrec…
Wednesday, 26 October 2016 · 4 min read