After spending a good chunk of change on a capable video camera, audio equipment, and videography education, aspiring filmmakers and videographers will hit their first roadblock into the business. It’s an age-old question across many creative fields, and is something that a lot of people still struggle to find a definite answer to. Before we jump in, let’s start with a pre-requisite to this article…
Photography businesses took a hit — just like many industries in the midst of a global pandemic. Things were looking a little bleak for many creatives, and you may be feeling more financial stress than any bad season you’ve had since going pro. But that doesn’t mean all hope is lost for your career as a professional photographer. Last week we walked you through our…
I’ve used Micro Four Thirds since it’s inception in 2009, let’s get that outta the way because I feel like a lot of “guides” you find are from people who’ve never actually used the system and or are doing it as part of a sponsorship. So you just bought this beautiful Micro Four Thirds camera, but you find that your photos aren’t quite where you…
You’ve got all the gear you need to get started. You know the difference between shot lists and call sheets. You’ve finally sprung for that Adobe Creative Cloud subscription. There’s a fresh Facebook page with your new company logo on it. You’ve been through our guide on “How to Start a Video Production Company from Zero” and “37 Videography Tips for Beginners, New Filmmakers and…
The last couple of years had been rough. The lockdowns, health restrictions, postponed events, social distancing, and all the radical changes that we’ve had to live with had also inevitably changed how we run our business. On the face of it all though, we came up with cool new ways to keep going as a creative professional in what they’ve coined as the “new normal.”…
Cameras are a very personal thing, what might be perfect for one person, might be average to another. Do your own research and figure out what might be good for you. I’ve used plenty of gear over the years, primarily focused on getting the best bang for my buck, so I’m just going to list some of my faves, if you have any questions about something…
We know the past few years have been quite difficult for the camera industry, it’s been an uphill battle after the pandemic, and of course the battle against smartphones. But it seems the dust has settled from DSLR vs Mirrorless argument. According to the above graphic from CIPA, it’s not even close as MILCs total for 51% of shipments, however more critically they hold 77%…
