Your stomach churns and you worry that your first professional photoshoot won’t go the way you’ve planned. Did you think of every contingency? Do you have all the props you need? Will all your hard work and planning pay off? According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are around 41,600 professional photographers […]
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Contracts are crucial to your work as a professional photographer. They set expectations for everyone involved. Plus, helps pave the way for a mutually beneficial relationship that may result in repeat business for you. However, you must send contracts to your clients in a way that’s convenient for them as possible and doesn’t cause unnecessary […]
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Photographers and creatives all over use FilterGrade presets for many different types of things. Whether it be learning how to edit, saving yourself time, or any other reason, there is no reason to dislike presets. They are very beneficial and can help you learn how to branch out and create your own unique style. Everyone […]
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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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There is something about that vintage, scratchy, grainy film look that we just can’t seem to get enough of. With many trying to recreate this vintage look and feel, many apps have sprung up claiming to easily take your video footage back to the 80s. Because of this, we came up with a list of […]
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As a videographer, creating commercial videos that make an impact is all about getting the foundation right — this means your hardware needs to be up to industry standard. In this article, we explore five must-have bits of kit that enable you to do your job to the best of your ability: Professional camera: to […]
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In a world where everyone has a camera with them at all times (phone camera), not often do you take time to sit and appreciate an image any more. Many types of visuals, photographs especially, have become so easy to consume, that we often forget what went into creating them. Today, we sat down with […]
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Lighting is one of the most crucial aspects of videography. Without the proper lights, your footage can appear dark, overblown, or plain & flat. Aside from needing to properly illuminate a scene, special effects, setting the mood, and drawing the viewer in all rely on the lighting you use. Not all lights are the same […]
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So, you’ve spent hundreds of dollars on a fancy microphone and you’re ready for your Twitch stream to sound absolutely incredible. And then the worst happens – your chat tells you that your microphone sucks. How could that be? You spent a ton of money on a microphone that your favorite streamers use, and they […]
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Another sad day in the film community…. Fujifilm announces that they will be discontinuing their Fuji Pro400h film stock. Just the other day, Fujifilm announced on their website that they will be discontinuing their Pro 400h film stock. In their statement, they cited the reason being that Fuji Pro 400h requires, ‘specialized raw materials and […]
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