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Budgeting Time and Finances For Quality Work

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 Meckle
Bethany MeckleJuly 15, 2020
Career

The First Client Meeting

When should I ask a client technical questions? How do I communicate clearly with a client when we first start talking? This week we are…
Bethany Meckle
Bethany MeckleMay 5, 2020
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Cinematography – Film Career Community Panel

From working with directors to crafting a look, our cinematography panelists answered questions about this technical landscape. Spencer Weaver, William Hellmuth, and Evan Bourcier joined…
Bethany Meckle
Bethany MeckleFebruary 6, 2020
Career

Working On A Variety of Film Sets

Have you worked on a variety of film projects, or primarily focused on one type of work? Are there benefits to working on projects outside…
Bethany Meckle
Bethany MeckleNovember 21, 2019
Career

What is Professionalism?

When you hear the word "professional," what comes to mind? This week we are looking at a question from a student about professionalism. STUDENT QUESTION: What…
Bethany Meckle
Bethany MeckleNovember 8, 2019
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Creating an Effective Call to Action

W hen creating a promotional video, the goal is usually to get a response of some kind from the viewer, such as to buy a…
Bethany Meckle
Bethany MeckleSeptember 17, 2019
Career

How Courtney got 20k+ Views on Her Video in 24 Hours

H ow can I get clients? How do I get views on my films? These are questions a lot of us ask as we’re building…
Hannah Bartlett
Hannah BartlettAugust 21, 2019
Career

How John-Clay Started His Film Career

D o you have a passion for filmmaking but just aren't sure how to make a living? Are you unsure of the next steps to…
Hannah Bartlett
Hannah BartlettAugust 16, 2019
Career

Advice on How to Be a Great Production Assistant

H ere is some great advice on how to be a good PA from “The Production Assistant’s Pocket Handbook.” THE BASIC IDEA IN FOUR WORDS…
Bethany Meckle
Bethany MeckleMay 27, 2019
Business & ProfitabilityCareerFood for thought

Failure Is Your Secret Weapon

F ailure hurts. It looks bad, people laugh at you for it, and it’s not easy to face up to. Failure seems to reflect badly…
Jonathan Bartlett
Jonathan BartlettMay 24, 2019
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