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Another excellent demo of the power and possibilities that color correction and grading can provide for enhancing and even transforming a scene. Think photoshop-level editing but for motion picture. Thanks for sharing Ross Baker, great work! #postproduction #colorcorrection #colorgrading #colorist

Testimonials don't perform well as ad creatives. But fake testimonials, meticulously scripted and acted out by professional actors? That's a whole other story. Below: My latest production for Faddom

Celebrating Balance: Full BTS of our latest shoot! Here's a mega shoutout to all the amazing parents and multitaskers who rock at what we call: 'Work-Life Balance', but what we should really call: 'Work - Managing kids - Cooking (ahem) healthy meals - Exercising - Cleaning - Family time - Social lives - Hobbies - Partner time - Pet care - Food shopping - School runs - Elderly care - Education - Sleep (Ha!) - Appointments - AND Mental health...Balance.' You're incredible! 🙌 Flexible hours and remote work options make this possible, proving a healthy work-'everything-else' balance is achievable. Creating content like this takes teamwork and creativity. From planning to shooting and editing, it’s a group effort that we're proud to share with you. Big thanks to the team for making it happen! p.s. SO glad my SFX and dustpan skills made the edit Mekelle Mills 🤣 #WorklifeBalance #FlexibleWork #TeamCelebration #ParentPower #BehindTheScenes #VideoShoot #WorkingParents #RemoteWork #HealthyBalance

ONE MINUTE OF SILENCE! Nope, nobody died, but you must observe it. Some of you must have heard the AD call for a one minute of silence after the wrap of a scene. Yeah, very annoying!😂 The pain of standing there is the longest ONE MINUTE in existence...doing nothing. But in real sense, you're doing something very important. In filmmaking and television production, room tone is the "silence" recorded at a location or space when no dialogue is spoken. It is similar to ambience, but is distinguished by a lack of explicit background noise. Trust me, that one minute silence is VERY IMPORTANT. Please don't mess it up. Just don't say anything. Stand still! Don't move your slippers, don't laugh. Trust me, those sound guys can hear you!😂 They hear everything! Someone might want to ask, "why can't they just do it after everyone leaves?" Ehnnn?!!!😳 It's a taboo o! Hear me out... Every location has a distinct presence created by the position of the microphone in relation to the space boundaries. A microphone placed in two different parts of the same room will record two distinct presences. This is because of the unique spatial relationship between the microphone and boundaries such as walls, ceilings, and floors, and other objects in a room. VERY IMPORTANT! That one minute of silence is used to help create the film sound track, where it may be intercut with the dialogues to smooth out any sound edit points. In the sound edit, it occupies the same track as the dialogue to which it applies. The next time you're on set, don't forget that one minute of silence 😁 But wait... What if room tone is the first thing done before the scene is shot. Immediately after the first set up. Then all the gear is in its original place. That would save the anxiety and impatience of the crew wanting to leave immediately😂 My name is Emmy Williams and I'm a Producer that understands the process. 📽️: CheapoMedia #EmmyWilliams #Filmmaking #RoomTone

It’s a terrifying thought—the possibility of making a masterpiece, only to face roadblocks over rights issues. When bringing your #creative projects to life, understanding media clearances is essential! Whether it's using that perfect track in your latest #film, showcasing a well-known brand, or featuring a landmark location, obtaining the necessary permissions is vital to avoid legal setbacks. Dive into our latest #KrakenCove blog post and learn how to navigate the often-murky waters of staying in the clear. https://lnkd.in/gz7uuFnb

Media clearances—they're more than just paperwork, they're your ticket to safely showcasing your creative vision. Whether you're featuring a popular brand or capturing the perfect dramatic shot of an iconic city landmark, knowing the ins and outs of securing permissions is crucial to keeping your #videoproduction on track and avoiding costly setbacks. Our latest blog post breaks it all down, exploring what needs clearance, who to ask, and how to say please when it comes to IP. Don't miss it! #KrakenCove

How to create a production video on a tight budget? No excuses. Borrow a camera from a friend, rent an Airbnb for the shoot, and enlist your co-founder and friends as actors. It's that straightforward – you don't have to spend a dime when you're just starting out. We filmed this in Paris in 2019, featuring our co-founder and best friend, Karim ElHassan, along with his friend as actors. No paid actors, we wrote the script, planned the setting, and filmed it all ourselves. This video incurred zero costs, only requiring time and creativity, yet it generated $250,000 in pre-order sales. You can achieve it; everything becomes possible when you commit to it wholeheartedly. Old video but gold, P.S. our prototype was so amateur 😊.

Absolutely, visuals have the power to convey powerful stories and evoke emotions without using words.    We also have to remember that the interpretation of visuals can be subjective, so it's essential to consider your target audience and the message you want to convey.   Whether in photography, design, or other visual mediums, telling a compelling story visually requires a thoughtful approach to composition, symbolism, and narrative structure.   #VisualStoryTelling #MotionGraphics

Here’s article from Hollywood reporter on the changes to this years cohort.

❓Have you ever wondered which secret weapon top filmmakers use: green screens or LED walls? What are the pros and cons of both? We made a video to answer those questions and more. ✨ Here's a little sneak peak of our new video, "Green Screens vs. LED Walls - Pros and Cons of the Leading Virtual Production Platforms". Whether you're a filmmaker or a content creator, this is a must-watch for anyone curious about the top virtual production platforms in the industry. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gE9Ve-Mn #VirtualProduction #GreenScreen #LEDWall #ProCyc #Filmmaking #ContentCreation