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Jared Abrams and the Board of Education

October 15, 2011 By Ron Dawson

Jared Abrams and the Board of Education

No, this is not a title for a groundbreaking Supreme Court ruling. It’s a reference to today’s guest guest and the documentary film he’s shooting. Jared is a seasoned filmmaker and cinematographer (and he can really call himself that as he’s worked extensively with actual 35mm films). He’s co-founder of Wide Open Camera in Los […]

Never Judge a Client by Their Cover

October 14, 2011 By Ron Dawson

Never Judge a Client by Their Cover

It’s happened to all of us at least once. That prospective client comes driving up in their Mercedes Benz S-Class and you start seeing dollar signs. Don’t start planning the big vacation just yet!

Should You Ever Cut Pricing Deals with Your Prospects or Clients?

October 13, 2011 By Ron Dawson

Should You Ever Cut Pricing Deals with Your Prospects or Clients?

How do you respond when you get that inevitable question from a prospect, “Hey, if you cut me this deal, I’ll get you more business.” Today we look at another provocative topic about pricing.

Practical Tips for Finding Time to Practice

October 12, 2011 By Ron Dawson

Practical Tips for Finding Time to Practice

We all know that “practice makes perfect.” But how do you find the time to actually do it? Today we cover some great tips on how.

Are the Myriad of Names in Filmmaking Helping or Hurting the Industry?

October 11, 2011 By Ron Dawson

Are the Myriad of Names in Filmmaking Helping or Hurting the Industry?

So what are you anyway? A videographer? Fimmaker? Cinematographer? We have so many names we call ourselves, it’s no wonder clients (and colleagues) are confused.

Hasty Decisions That Cost Me $100,000

October 10, 2011 By Ron Dawson

Hasty Decisions That Cost Me $100,000

Andy Bondurant of The Collective shares a very important lesson about making hasty decisions. A lesson that had cost him and his partners $100,000. You’d be wise to heed this advice.

A 16 Year Old’s Take Away from PressPausePlay

October 9, 2011 By Ron Dawson

A 16 Year Old’s Take Away from PressPausePlay

The poignant thoughts of a 16 year old’s take on the award-winning documentary “PressPausePlay”.

Make Stuff For Your Friends

October 8, 2011 By Ron Dawson

Make Stuff For Your Friends

I guarantee you that this bonus-clip interview of Moby from the award-winning doc “PressPausePlay” will be the best ten minutes you spend today. A valuable lesson for all creatives.

Featured Filmmaker Friday – Steve and Laura Moses

October 7, 2011 By Ron Dawson

Featured Filmmaker Friday – Steve and Laura Moses

Today on the show we have 25+ year video veterans, 5-time EventDV Top 25 all-stars, Steve and Laura Moses of Vantage Point Custom Films. Loads of great knowledge and a lot of fun too!

Let’s Commit to Be Insanely Great…In Life

October 6, 2011 By Ron Dawson

Let’s Commit to Be Insanely Great…In Life

In a sea of millions of blogs remembering the life and contributions of Steve Jobs today, even if just one of you reads this special tribute, it will be worth me writing it.

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