In today’s highly competitive economy, I’m always shocked when business offer terrible customer service. It seems to me that some things are just no-brainers. For example: This past Saturday I went to Autobell car wash with a Groupon print out. They guy there told me that I didn’t print out the right certificate (I printed […]
Developing a Signature Style – Part 2: The Practice
Yesterday I talked about the components that go into creating a signature style and look to your work. Remember, we said this was important if you hope to earn a living from your craft because it will help differentiate you, and in many cases will allow you to charge a premium. Today I want to […]
Developing a Signature Style – Part 1: The Components
As a filmmaker or photographer looking to make a living in your craft, one of the most important things you can do is develop a signature style. That is to say, an aspect of your work that helps you stand out from the pack. Something unique that you will be able to charge a premium […]
A Song that Will Take You on an Emotional Journey
There are moments in life when you hear a song and it takes you to a place that is hard to explain. It evokes feelings of happiness, sorry, and joy all at once. The music from the band Clocks and Clouds does that. I love what they say on their site” The group has given […]
I’m Starting a Boudoir Business for Teen Girls
I’ve been thinking a lot lately how popular the boudoir business is getting in the wedding industry. Then I had a revelation. Why not start one for teen girl portraits? That would totally set me apart, dontcha think?
Crossing the 180 #21: Bradley Jackson
This week I continue my Doorpost Film Project series with the writer/director of the film that just this week took home the grand $100,000 prize. I have Mr. Bradley Jackson, creator of “The Man Who Never Cried.” In this episode, Bradley talk about his career, the making of the film, his success as a filmmaker […]
Nine REAL Tips for Story Inspiration
It occurred to me that in my post yesterday about the importance of telling a good story over the obsession of making your videos look “cinematic,” I didn’t offer up any solutions for how to do that. It’s great to say “tell a great story!” But, what if that is something that’s hard for you. […]
What does “Cinematic” Mean Anyway?
If you haven’t guessed by now, my last two posts were satirical looks at filmmakers’ desires to make their videos cinematic. The “tips” I suggested were tongue in cheek, but the truth is, many videographers and filmmakers do those things to make their videos feel like movies, i.e. “cinematic.” (Ahem, even a certain African-American blogging […]
Five More Cinematic Tips – A Sequel
Yesterday I gave you five tips for making your videos more cinematic. I thought of five more. Get your notepads ready.
Five Tips to Make Your Videos More Cinematic
As HD DSLRs make “movie making” easier and easier for people, it occurred to me that there are a lot of videos out there that are just crap. So, I wanted to give you all some advice on how to make your video more “cinematic.” You’re gonna want to take notes on this one.