One of the significant advantages Final Cut Pro X has had over its non-linear editing rivals is the ease with which you can edit multicam footage. The powerful synchronisation and playback features make it simple to create and edit sequences from up to 16 angles. In this article, we’re going to use the example of
Networking… a dreaded word for many. Film & TV Networking is a huge part of building your freelance career, and you have to be ready to do it at any time. But how do you turn an opportunity into a job? In this article we explore the dos and don’ts of networking. The dos Networking
Filmmaking is expensive, we know this, but we don’t realise until we’ve spent the same amount of money on gear as we would on a mortgage just how expensive a career choice it is…we’ve all thought ‘wouldn’t it be nice to be a writer, I’ll just buy pens and paper’. But unfortunately, the love of
Use our unique referral code FreelanceVideoCollective when you sign up to Kitmapper to get 10% off your first rental! With the emergence of online rental sites like AirBnb, freelancers have been looking hard to find a platform to make the process of renting Film & TV equipment smoother and easier. Somewhere users can lend equipment
It doesn’t matter whether you are a corporate, narrative or documentary filmmaker, knowing how to shoot for the edit is a vital skill in streamlining your work process and saving your hair from falling out. Storytelling is most prominent in editing; the ability to pull a narrative together or draw out emotion comes mainly through
The life of the filmmaker is never far from chaotic. Scheduling, budgets, logistics… everything is sent to test your organisational skills. In this article, we’re going to address the final stage of production where all that initial effort and subsequent shooting hopefully pays off. In my experience of nearly 15 years making creative, corporate and
The world of paid and free video editing software can be confusing and intimidating, especially when on a time constraint. Brand loyalty, previous experiences and level of complexity required are all factors that can influence your decision. Committing to a purchase of software shouldn’t be done lightly, so it’s reassuring to know there’s plenty of
If you’re looking for training to take you into a career in the film and television industry, you’re probably looking for something practical, right? And if so, you’ve probably realised that a lot of the traditional courses are theory-based, not to mention protracted and expensive. If the length of university degrees are putting you off
As a videographer, you will undoubtedly at some point in your career, be required to film an interview. Talking-heads, vox pops, testimonials et al. are bread and butter to any corporate and commercial filmmaker. More often than not, however, the subject will be a person unfamiliar with being on camera. Below are my top five
As web video gains momentum, stock video is becoming an essential part of every video editors toolkit. We are constantly asked by freelancers if we know of any good HD stock video websites to use for their last minute corporate shoot or music video. The majority of the time, if you use a professional production
