I don’t know about you, but I HATE cold calling. I hate having to try and pitch myself - I just feel like a sleazy salesman.…
Andrew BartlettSeptember 16, 2021
Writing great story starts with knowing your hero. Before you start writing your story, ask - Who is my hero? Your answers to these questions…
John-Clay BurnettMay 13, 2021
5 Tips When Thinking about Production Design Why is production design important? Whether doing a narrative or commercial film project, every detail and color in…
Sarah BurnettMay 13, 2021
What do you do when you want to use footage from a client project as stock footage? How can you approach the conversation and what…
Bethany MeckleApril 12, 2021
How do you decide when to purchase gear and when to rent? What gear is worth spending the money? Is it something you can bill…
Bethany MeckleApril 6, 2021
We often get asked what to do when you don't seem to be getting work. Or, when you're getting work but not the type of…
Bethany MeckleApril 1, 2021
When filming a real-life process, it is helpful to talk through the process from beginning to end and break down into steps. What are some ways you…
Bethany MeckleMarch 22, 2021
While directing an interview, how important is it to provide a comfortable atmosphere for the interviewee? How do you make them comfortable with talking to…
Bethany MeckleMarch 19, 2021
In this video, Seth Rice shares why it is important to have hobbies outside of your industry. Follow along as we discuss the benefits hobbies…
Bethany MeckleMarch 9, 2021
Stonewall Farms Brand Film How do you create a video that helps your client stand out from the sea of other options? How do you…
Bethany MeckleJanuary 11, 2021
Any process is only as strong as its weakest link. If you put tons of time, money and resources into shooting your film or commercial…
Andrew BartlettDecember 18, 2020
LEAP: Character Challenge Adventure Park The Motion University team, led by Andrew & Hannah Bartlett, made an adventure promo film for the Character Challenge Adventure…
Bethany MeckleNovember 13, 2020
How does social media affect your personal brand? How do you use social media intentionally and in a positive way? This week we look at…
Andrew BartlettOctober 12, 2020
What is your basic pre-production workflow for an interview-based client project? How does that differ from what you would do for a different format of…
Andrew BartlettSeptember 15, 2020
What do you do when a client returns to you for more work, but your rates have changed? If you've have experience with this situation,…
Bethany MeckleSeptember 9, 2020
What are the three most important pieces of an editing workflow? What are some key ways to stay organized while editing? What systems or processes…
Bethany MeckleSeptember 1, 2020
How do you respond when you realize your client had a different expectation that you did? What are some ways to avoid miscommunication during pre-production?…
Bethany MeckleAugust 3, 2020
While working on set, how do you provide value to your department head and director? What are some ways you have found to go above…
Bethany MeckleJuly 21, 2020
When working for a client, how do you plan enough time and money during pre-production? How do you budget resources to ensure a quality project?…
Bethany MeckleJuly 15, 2020
