by Justin Osborne | Stage 32 Being a creative professional is more complicated than most people think. Whether you’re a writer, actor, or producer, your productivity levels are directly proportional to your organizational skills. Becoming an organized individual isn’t just about working in clean environments or managing time properly. It is also about organizing your thoughts, […]
Read more "20 Tips for Getting More Organized in the New Year"by Stage 32 | Jordan Barel When putting together a deal as a writer or producer there are many things to think about when it comes to your contracts – between option agreements, purchase agreements and negative pickups it’s important you understand what deal you’re getting yourself into before you start development. We will cover […]
Read more "Film Contracts: What You Need To Know (with 5 Downloadable Templates)"By Sean Berry | Videomaker The film industry is one of the most competitive industries out there. If you want to sell your movie idea, you need to know how to write your film pitch in a way that’ll leave a lasting impact on the listener. Film pitches should excite the listeners! The main objective when […]
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Read more "Artists Are Not Like Athletes…"by Leet Resumes Leet Resumes will take your old resume and crank up the volume where it’s needed, so employers start paying attention to you. Did we mention it’s a free service? Resume Examples Before and after examples from Leet Resumes showing how even “nice-looking” resumes can set you back in telling your story… WRONG […]
Read more "Free Professional Resumes, Resume Writing, Resume Templates, Guide and Advice"Hello! I’d like to invite you to our community, The Creative Community. It takes less than a minute to join and together we’re sharing our stories, experiences, and ideas. I know you’ll love it. See you here!Jeff Riegel Click to join The Creative Community. Or at lest check it out. It’s run by my very […]
Read more "I’d like to invite you to The Creative Community"by filtergrade.com As technology becomes more accessible and tutorial videos become more common, the video editing field has become much more competitive. If you don’t have existing connections or the ability to network effectively, you will need to use every resource available to you. In this blog, we’ve compiled 10 places for you to look […]
Read more "Video Editing Jobs: 10 Places for Editors to Find Work"BY JOE FREDERICK, Premiumbeat From writing to starting your own YouTube channel, here are 3 ways to diversify your revenue stream with a new side hustle. Make sure you develop a second source of income alongside editing, and make it something that links to your existing skill set. If you’re a freelance video editor, check out […]
Read more "Three Side Hustles That Are Perfect For Video Editors"by Larry Jordan – LarryJordan.com Pricing is hard – but it isn’t cookie-cutter either. This article first appeared in MotionArray.com. This is an excerpt. Ask any freelancer what part of their job they hate the most and chances are a good chunk of them will point to the inescapable chore that is pricing. Pricing your own […]
Read more "What Do I Charge? A 3-Step Pricing Formula for Videographers"by Tanner Shinnick, PremiumBeat.com (This is an excerpt.) Typically, a sizzle reel is a three to five minute summation of your story’s main plot points, narrative approach, direction, and introduction to your main characters. Unlike a stylish, marketing-motivated trailer or demo reel, a sizzle is a cohesive, narrative visual approach that gives your audience an ultra-clear look […]
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