Video creation is a popular field of work for freelancers today and covers a wide range of opportunities. In prior decades, the cost to produce a single video meant this career was out of reach for many budding filmmakers. Today, advancements in camera hardware and editing software have made it much more affordable for anyone […]
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Hey everyone, welcome to FilterGrade. Today we’re talking about video editing, and specifically editing vlog-style content for YouTube. Vlogs are slices of life, where you film your day or a specific adventure you went on, or perhaps talk about a specific topic. They’re narrative and can often feel a bit raw. But that being said, […]
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128GB SD cards and flash drives are readily available and affordable. These SD cards are great for cameras when recording large amounts of video. It’s also great to use a 128GB USB drive to move video files quickly across devices. But just how many hours of video can you store on a 128GB storage device? […]
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I get it – it’s fun to turn the camera on and just start rolling. But a lot of planning goes into almost any video production, from a simple YouTube video to a full-scale movie. While the filming may be the fun part for many, there are a lot of steps for writing a video. […]
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Handling a single video project as an individual is fairly easy. Depending on your organizational preferences, you might be able to have files scattered across your computer and data in a multitude of places. But when you scale up to having to manage large video projects in multiples, or multiple employees helping you with your […]
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Shooting documentary shorts or featured interviews about a person or business is a great way to share someone’s story in a visual, emotional way. Think about the about page on someone’s website – probably a few paragraphs of text and a photo or two; pretty boring if you ask me. Now think about if you […]
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An incorrect frame rate can cripple a project. So in this FilterGrade video, we’ll be covering all of the different frame rates used for movies, TV, and digital videos, and when it’s appropriate or required to use them. If you find this video helpful, make sure to hit the like button. Cover photo from Authentic.co. […]
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Shooting video, unlike photography, requires different movements and motions to help create different realities inside the film. Where shutter speed will play a massive role in the ‘motion’ of a photograph, the movements you use while filming your video will help you tell your story in a unique way. In this article, we’ll be covering […]
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Alfred Hitchcock is a legendary director whose name is associated with incredibly iconic films such as Rear Window, Psycho, and The Birds, just to name a few. While art is subjective, Hitchcock’s methods and opinions have been discussed at length over the years. While these 5 lessons we’re sharing today are not rules that are […]
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Drones were originally primarily built for military purposes, but these unmanned aerial vehicles or UAVs have become essential tools for many businesses across various industries. A multitude of businesses now consider drones an integral part of their marketing strategies. For example, instead of sending photos of a property their prospective clients are interested in, real […]
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