May 2013
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Opening the Cannes Film Fest: Gatsby & Spielberg
With the Cannes Film Festival kicking off today, France is definitely ready to be the center of attention. As the red carpet rolls out for some of the world’s most awe-inspiring films, actors and cinematographers alike, this years Cannes Film Festival might be one of the most important yet!
Luhrmann’s 3D adaption of The Great Gatsby, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, is this year’s...
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Behind the Scenes: Lion Ark, a Remarkable Animal...
Lion Ark is a vivid behind-the-scenes account of one of the most ambitious animal rescues ever seen.
It all starts off with a shocking undercover investigation leading to a ban on animal circuses in Bolivia. But the circuses defy the law. The team behind the investigation return, track down the illegal circuses and save every animal. Follow the confrontations, heartache and risks the team face,...
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A Directors Choice: Sony F55 vs. Canon C500 vs....
Review by Jeremy Pinckert
I recently needed to prep for a shoot where we had to match RED ONE 4K footage from 2010. The discussion came down to which 4K camera to use for this video shoot, and at first I was stuck choosing between the Sony CineAlta PMW-F55, the Canon Cinema EOS C500, and the ARRI ALEXA camera systems. Read further to follow our thought process, and see the final results captured...
“I got tired of being in a dark room while the rest of the crew went off making...”
– Ray Harryhausen
The legendary Ray Harryhausen, the VFX and stop-motion pioneer, has passed away at the age of 92.
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April 2013
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Stock Photography: Then & Now
by Ron Avery
In the 1970s, my dad, photographer Sid Avery started making fine art prints to sell at galleries. He had to dig the originals out of storage where they were collecting dust. It was the first time in decades that he had seen some of these images. It was during this process that he discovered that he only had 20% of the images he ever shot. It turns out that the magazines or clients...
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Review: AKG C451 '65th Anniversary' & D12VR...
Reviewed by Chris Sanchez
AKG recently sent me a pair of their new 451 ‘65th anniversary edition’ models as well as a D12VR to evaluate in studio. While not strict re-issues per se, these beautifully made microphones combine vintage and modern features to continue the legacy of these two great product lines. AKG introduced the original D12 in the mid 1950s, and it has been a...
Summer Flicks Preview: What makes a Blockbuster...
by Jeremy Pinckert
As we enter the beginning of Summer Blockbuster Season, there looks to be a large amount of big-budget movies coming out in 2013 which are adapted from either books, comic books, or earlier TV series. Logic tells us not all of these films will be successful or worthy of your viewing time. With so many options you’ll either break the bank and gain 15 extra buttery-popcorn...
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Tribeca Film Festival Forum
by Nina Streich
A new highlight at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival was the two-day Forum about “Growing Your Festival Brand” moderated by former TFF Executive Director, Nancy Schafer.
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Day 1 brought together a panel of representatives from online distributors and platforms that offer opportunities for film festivals to move beyond their bricks-and-mortar environments.
Fandor,...
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Transmedia at Tribeca Film Festival
by Nina Streich
An innovative event at the Tribeca Film Festival was “Storyscapes,” a selection of transmedia collaborations. Sponsored by Bombay Sapphire in a warehouse space just north of Tribeca dubbed the “House of Imagination,” the presentations were varied and imaginative.
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“Sandy Storyline” includes accounts of the storm and its aftermath in various media – audio, video,...
Moving-Image Storytelling in the Modern Mediascape
by Katrina Diamond
The panel kicked off with a 5-min. montage of great movies, then dived right into questions.
This ‘The State of the Crafts’ session at NAB was a panel of the following speakers:
* Richard Crudo, ASC - Vice President * Stephen Lighthill, ASC President, “The Spirit of ‘76”, “Earth 2”, “Nash Bridges” * Dean Cundey, ASC * David...
How Music Supervisors Set the Mood
by Katrina Diamond
Moderator: Randy Thornton, CEO & President of Warner/Chappell Production Music
Speakers: * John Houlihan: Music Supervisor, “Training Day,” “Austin Powers,” “Vegas”; VP, Guild of Music Supervisors * Jeff Lusk Music Supervisor and Sound Designer, Warner/Chappell Production Music * Alexandra Patsavas Chop Shop, Music Supervisor,...
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5 Must-See Events at the Tribeca Film Festival
It can be slightly overwhelming wrapping your head around all the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival has to offer. From checking out the 60 short films screening to listening to Clint Eastwood and learning about “The Future of Film”, this year’s festival seems like it will be full of yet another week of amazing attendees, panels, events and of course, star-studded cinematography in the...
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Live from NAB, it’s Saturday Night Live [Editors]!...
by Katrina Diamond
Session Notes from “How SNL Produces Short Films in 48 Hours or Less” at the NAB Show.
Speakers: George Winslow, Rhys Thomas, Stacey Foster, Alex Buono, Adam Epstein
(Basically, the SNL Film unit produces killer shorts in less than the time it took me to write these session notes).
First, they kicked off the session with a montage of some of the best recent...
Small Business Videos Worth the Watch: Part I
Everyone knows one of the factors in exponentially growing a business, is to create a great video defining it. With a little research and time, it’s clear to see why we chose a few of these small biz videos to feature as great examples of companies that know how to get their message across for all to see and hear, but also truly get results and ultimately, sales.
Think your small biz video...
"What It is! '70s Analog Funk" Loop and Sample...
reviewed by Chris Sanchez
Great 70s sounds, and not just for Funk!
I’ve been writing music for television shows and commercials since 1999, and in this line of work it’s invaluable to have a strong library of royalty-free loops and samples at your disposal. I’ve purchased dozens of such products over the years, and two of my all-time favorites are “Mick Fleetwood: Total...
“So on this day of reflection I say again, thank you for going on this journey...”
– The last sentence of Roger Ebert’s last blog post. (via nedhepburn)
R.I.P.
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The Art & Music of Sound for Games
GDC Session with speaker Rod Abernathy, Rednote Audio.
Rod Abernethy is known throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas for his cutting-edge approach to music composition for video games, television and film. Credits include: Sound Dead Space, Rage, Wheelman, Alpha protocol, Hobbit, King Arthur and Transformers, Madagascar 3, and more! Rod’s music has also been featured in programming for...
March 2013
6 posts
Q&A with Josh Apter, Creator of The Padcaster
by Michael Valinsky
PADCASTER PRODUCT TOUR from Manhattan Edit Workshop on Vimeo.
Q: So, what exactly is The Padcaster?
A: The Padcaster is a rugged iPad case turned mobile production studio that transforms your Apple tablet into an all-in-one moviemaking machine. This sturdy, customizable case lets videographers attach lights, mics and other filmmaking accessories and enhancements to the...
Lost Remote Show Attracts Network Executives &...
Learn the social media secrets of top networks at Lost Remote- The NYC Show, April 24 in New York City. Executives and professionals from HBO, NBC News, CNN, The CW, MTV, Bravo, and USA Network will address attendees on the importance and future of social TV.[[MORE]]
Lost Remote is the first and largest industry site dedicated to Social TV and you don’t want to miss their first-ever conference...
2013 NAB Survival Guide: Trade Show Cliff Notes
Everyone remembers their first time attending the NAB Show, and for those who have not yet attended, we are here to help. Although it may seem like a lot to take in, with renowned speakers, state of the art broadcasting equipment, sessions, networking events, the list goes on…there truly are not enough hours in the day to cover it all. With 1,500+ companies, hundreds of skill building sessions and...
Sennheiser's New "Blue Stage" app for iPad Rocks
Blue Stage by Sennheiser will turn you from the average sound buff into a fully-fledged sound connoisseur in no time, and the best part is, the app is free.
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Q: Can you tell us a little bit about “Blue Stage” app and why it’s such a hit?
A: Blue Stage is a monthly magazine on all matters...
Chips Ahoy, Golden Grahams and Resolve: Color...
As the lead colorist at BENT Image Lab, Jalal Jemison has it pretty sweet, especially when it comes to grading commercials for Nabisco’s new Ahoy! Extras cookies and General Mills’ Golden Grahams® cereal. BENT Image Lab is a Portland, Oregon based production company and creative laboratory, known for melding art, design and storytelling. It is a place where the brightest ideas are driven with an...
Top 5 ways to gain inspiration for your video...
Deciding to produce video content is a big deal. It involves entering a new realm and once you are in it, there is no going back. There is no going back because once you have seen the benefits it would be daft to walk away from it. However, that doesn’t mean it is always easy. The most difficult part of video production for me is coming up with the initial idea. Once I know what I am working with,...
February 2013
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Revolution Productions: Creating Video Marketing...
LexisNexis is the world’s largest and most comprehensive electronic database for legal and public-record related information. An estimated 60,000 organisations within the UK currently use its services. So when Revolution Productions realized their client, LexisNexis needed video to strengthen their marketing strategy, they went straight to work doing just that.
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Q: Why and when did your...
How to Capture Star-Studded Clients & Images
With his answer to our first question alone, you can tell why Matt Beard is the photographer most any production company, client, and celeb would not mind having by their side. Making sure every image is picture perfect is not only a job to Beard, but a passion. From working with Maroon 5 to Cirque du Soleil, his range of artistic approach spans across Los Angeles and beyond.
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How To Get The Perfect Aerial Shot
by Danny Groner, Shutterstock
Setting the scene for any video can be tricky. You need to orient the viewer to what they’re about to see, and you’ve got to do it quickly or run the risk of creating an unwanted distraction at the top of your production. Many TV shows open up with a series of punchy establishing shots, first of a cityscape, then of a building within it, then the office...
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The Science & Art Behind Successful Online Videos
In an age of dwindling attention spans, online marketing is trickier than ever. Here’s the truth: People may find your company online, but most of them will leave your website in about eight seconds. (And, if they actually read what you’ve written, they’ll only remember 10 percent of it.)
There’s a better way to use your marketing budget. Putting your company’s message into a video means...
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5 Employers We Love
by Katrina Diamond
In the spirit of Valentine’s Week, we decided to sprinkle our love onto some of the loyal companies who make our site possible: the employers who consistently hire from ProductionHUB.
While there are literally hundreds that caught our eye this month, here is a quick list of those who seemed to captivate ProHUBBers from across the globe.
Psst: they are still hiring (wink,...
NATPE 2013: Workshops, Panels & Celebrations
by Katrina Diamond & Steve Rotz
The 2013 NATPE Market & Conference in Miami is the only American program market serving the worldwide television community, and is known throughout the world as a key media event to attend. In addition to double-digit overall gains in attendance this year, NATPE welcomed 1,000+ domestic and international buyers to the milestone 50th Anniversary too,...
January 2013
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Open Your Eyes to the 2013 Florida Film Festival!
by Jessica Nin
It was a great turnout last night at the Florida Film Festival annual Kickoff party. Not only was the Enzian Theater’s Eden Bar packed with new drinks and appetizers, but great locals from the industry too! Whether film enthusiasts, filmmakers or press, all were welcomed with open arms. Special shout-out to Deeb Studios who showed off their new promo for FFF ‘13.
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Create an Emmy Award Winning Production for Your...
by Katrina Diamond
Kinetic Media believe it’s OK to brag a bit when hard work is recognized, and we agree! (Plus, having an Emmy statue sitting in their office is definitely worth a few bragging rights.) Learn the importance of story telling & making your production company flourish while discovering production trends from experts who know how to get the creative juices running, while...
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How to Produce a Big-Game TV Ad in 3 Days or Less.
Most Super Bowl ads are exquisitely planned, taking months of pre-production involving the best creative minds in the business. They also are blessed with stratospheric budgets. But what happens when your client calls you to produce something for the big game, and it’s only weeks away? Put down that Ambien, there’s no need to fret — this survival guide can help you rise to the...
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Sink or Swim? with Rhythm & Hues @ TAP! Conference
by Katrina Diamond & Jessica Nin
Walt Jones, of Rhythm & Hues knows all about creating content and selling it.
Founded in 1987, Rhythm & Hues houses some of the world’s top creative talents and best technologies, delivering outstanding, award-winning visual effects and animation. Credits include: Life of Pi, Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Django Unchained and many more feature...
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5 ProHUBBers who Know How To Create Savvy Websites...
by Jessica Nin & Kim Karel
So many great ProHUBBers, so little time. With thousands of all-star production professionals, companies and artists on ProHUB, it’s refreshing to come across a few whose creative talents are not only seen behind-the-scenes but on their own websites as well. This month, we chose the Top 5 ProHUBBer websites that caught our attention. Who knows, maybe...
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Lighting Up Sundance 2013 with HIVE
by Jessica Nin
The production pros at Hive Lighting are definitely not first timers when it comes to lighting things up (illuminating shows and films such as “Think Like a Man” and Nickelodeon’s “Victorious”) although it will be their first time lighting up the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. The professionals at Hive Lighting have always been fans of Sundance and are great...
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Stock Up on Filmmaking Tips & Footage
by Katrina Diamond
Creating and shooting stock footage takes time, creativity and above all, a good eye. But how do you sell your images after the creative process? Two-time Emmy Nominated Videographer Jeremiah Baumbach shares a few of his tips towards creating and selling successful images in the production industry.
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Q: How did you get started in shooting stock footage?
A: I’d been...
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30 Underrated Film Festivals Around the Globe
by Jessica Nin
Everyone’s heard of Sundance, Tribeca and Cannes. What everyone doesn’t know is that there are great festivals out there just as inspiring, that are sometimes overlooked or underrated. We’re not saying you shouldn’t try and submit your work to some of the more “popular” film fests, but the other fests need love too! (Plus, it’s a great way...
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Create a Lasting Memory Through Music
Think of the Hollywood hit “Ghost” starring Patrick Swayze and Whoopi Goldberg — what song comes to mind? Chances are you will remember “Unchained Melody” and the emotions it evoked in you more than the storyline or dialogue. That’s the power that music brings to movies. Harness it by considering the following when selecting music for your next film or video.
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December 2012
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Best Holiday Commercials on our Nice List
by Jeremy Pinckert, Explore Media As professionals in the media industry, we tend to view television and online video advertising with a different set of eyes. But just like everyone else, we too get caught up in the emotion and magic of the season. Here’s the best holiday commercials on our “Nice List” for 2012.
#5 Apple + Best Buy “Finding Santa”
This ad gets...
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Spruce Up Your Reel for the New Year
by Steve Rotz
* Reel them in ASAP. Make sure you update your reel with your most recent project(s) on display. Employers love seeing your latest work and having an up-to-date reel shows you take the time to create new projects and take pride in showing off your hard work. Always try to show off your projects from after college. Doing this shows that you have experience outside of a classroom...
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ProHUB's Pick of Great Tech Gifts for the Holiday...
by Steve Rotz
‘Outside of the box’? This year, there are plenty of tech gifts that come inside the box for when you are playing Santa to your favorite production professionals. Skip the socks and pajamas - from a washable keyboard to a CIA Camera and iPhone-controlled drone, we hope our annual Holiday Gift Guide helps you finish your shopping for your “nice” list with time to spare.
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Evolve Digital Cinema: Always Pushing the Creative...
by Jessica Nin
Evolve Digital Cinema has two simple goals - to create the best visual media within their power & to always learn, grow and continue to evolve themselves and their work. Evolve Digital Cinema / IMG is a boutique creative production agency that produces digital film, TV, HD Video, Photography and Graphic Design. With a recent Emmy win for a National Geographic video they created,...
November 2012
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Video Tips: Get Hooked in Five Seconds
by David Redish, Co-founder of Slice Media
Art must be compelling to its audience. Otherwise, it’s a flop. Video advertising, as a medium, is no exception. Even a 30-second ad can feel too long to some viewers. To keep people watching, it’s integral to engage them within the first five seconds.
Think of a 30-second ad as a first impression, and the opening five seconds as the handshake. You want...
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Nonprofit / Charity Videos Bringing Quality to the...
by Steve Rotz
With the holidays right around the corner, we decided to share a few more Nonprofit / Charity videos that made us a bit more grateful for some of the small things we tend to take for granted. Some videos are light-hearted, while others are hard-hitting. These organizations submitted their videos to help increase awareness of all their wonderful causes and we are very thankful for...
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Popular switches to Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 for...
Award-winning creative company produces epic work using a variety of footage and an Adobe centered workflow
Imagine some of the world’s most progressive snowboarders risking their lives to shoot in beautiful remote locations all cut to great music. This year, Burton Snowboards chased winter to produce an original film to kick off the season, inspiring both core riders and newcomers to the sport....
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National Geographic Photographer David McLain... →
by Dan Carr
Whilst attending PhotoPlus Expo recently I had the chance to sit down with National Geographic photographer David McLain and his business partner, a New York based colorist, Jerome Thelia to talk about their recent short The Calling which was shot entirely with Sony’s new full frame DSLR, the A99.
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The 25 Best Film Schools Rankings →
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Hollywood talent as diverse as Martin Scorsese, Lisa Cholodenko, George Lucas and Joss Whedon got their start at a film school, all of which are named and ranked here on The Hollywood Reporter’s inaugural list (comprised with help from industry insiders) of the world’s best.
Shoot for the stars, aspiring filmmakers…
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