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Social Media Strategy For Filmmakers: 5 Awesome Ways Filmmakers Can Use Social Media
April 3, 2017
If you're going to be using social media, your social media strategy is very important. As a filmmaker, or other creative, you need to read this guide.
social-media-strategy
9 Tips For Making Travel Films That Rock
March 20, 2017
How does it feel to travel the world making travel films? Here are our top tips on travel filmmaking and how to get the most of of your filmmaking travels.
travel-films
How to Become Self Employed: 9 Tips For Starting a Business & Becoming Self Employed
March 6, 2017
Want to break out of your boring life and become self employed? This is the article for you! Learn how to become self employed and start a business.
how-to-become-self-employed
The Best of Filmmaking & Video Production February 2017
March 2, 2017
February 2017 was a busy month in filmmaking and video production. These are the best posts from around the web in February 2017.
the-best-of-filmmaking-video-production-february-2017
Zacuto Z-Finder Review (Includes Zacuto The Enforcer Review)
February 20, 2017
Here's my review of the Zacuto Z-Finder and Zacuto's The Enforcer stabilization rig. Learn everything you need to know about these Zacuto gear items.
zacuto-z-finder
Working For Yourself: 9 Ways to Get More Out Of Freelancing
February 13, 2017
Working for yourself is tough. Use this guide to learn the dos and donts and potential stumbling blocks of working for yourself.
working-for-yourself
Unpaid Invoices? 7 Tips When Clients Don't Pay
February 6, 2017
Unpaid invoices? There will be times when a client doesn't pay. Doesn't matter why, what matters is you get your money and get those unpaid invoices paid.
unpaid-invoices
A No BS Guide to Marketing, Part 2: Creating Customer Archetypes
January 16, 2017
This guide to marketing will help you create avatars of your ideal customers, so that you know exactly who you're marketing your video business to.
guide-to-marketing
Marketing is Not Hard: The 6 Steps to Cutting the BS and Finding a Strategy That Works Everytime
January 12, 2017
Marketing your video business effectively is one of the most important parts to having a successful and thriving video production company.
marketing-is-not-hard
5 Tips to Using a Visual Presentation to Promote Your Film
January 5, 2017
A visual presentation is incredibly important. Here are 5 tips to learn how to create a visual presentation to promote your film. Film is a visual medium.
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Getting into Filmmaking: 5 Reasons Why You Need to Start Filming Right Now
December 26, 2016
This is our detailed guide on getting into filmmaking that covers everything you need to know, as well as tips, tricks & techniques.
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What is The Future of 4K Resolution in Filmmaking?
December 12, 2016
The future of 4K resolution is much debated. This guide to 4K resolution in filmmaking helps you learn what you should and shouldn't be doing.
4k-resolution
7 Ways Mise-en-scene Will Make You a Better Filmmaker
December 7, 2016
Mise-en-scene is something that every filmmaker should know about. Use our handy guide to all things mise-en-scene.
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How to Charge More Money For Videos: Get $10K For Every Video, Part III
November 24, 2016
Getting more money for videos is tricky as a video production owner. Use this guide to learn how to get more money for the videos you make.
money-for-videos
11 Key Takeaways: Your Video Business Roadmap
November 21, 2016
Having a business roadmap is hugely important when you're starting your video production business. We all need a roadmap to find out where to go first.
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109 of The Best Filmmaking Tools & Resources in 2026
November 18, 2016
Here's my big list of filmmaking tools and resources. Want to get ahead of the competition. Arm yourself with these filmmaking tools and resources.
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How to Charge More For Video Production: Get $10K For Every Video, Part II
November 14, 2016
Learning how to charge more for video production is tricky, but this article gives you tips and trick to charge more for video production.
charge-more-for-video-production
How to Charge More For Video: Get $10,000+ For Every Video, Part I
November 7, 2016
Learn how to charge more for video with this detailed guide on how to raise your prices and charge what you're worth for the videos you produce.
charge-more-for-video
The Best of Filmmaking & Video Production October 2016
November 4, 2016
October 2016 was a busy month in filmmaking and video production. These are the best posts from around the web in October 2016.
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5 Tips to Make More In the Video Production Editing Suite By Doing Less
October 24, 2016
Video production editing is a tricky thing to get right. Read this article to learn our 5 tips to make more from doing less with video production editing.
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5 Unique Methods For Keeping Your Video Production Business on Track In a Bad Economy
October 17, 2016
What do you do in a bad economy? How can your video business survive in a bad economy? Read this guide to avoid going out of business.
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Becoming a Filmmaker: 9 Things No One Tells You
October 13, 2016
Becoming a filmmaker is hard, but with these tips, you can make things easier. These are the things I wished I knew about becoming a filmmaker.
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How To Sell Video Production Equipment to Make Money
October 10, 2016
How do you sell video production equipment? This article outlines why and how to sell video production equipment and makes it easy.
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The Best of Filmmaking & Video Production September 2016
October 6, 2016
September 2016 was a busy month in filmmaking and video production. These are the best posts from around the web in September 2016.
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Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software - What It Is And Why You Need It
September 26, 2016
CRM or Customer Relationship Management is the best way to organize your leads and prospects and form a sales pipeline for your video business.
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3 Steps to Landing Filmmaking Clients
September 15, 2016
Filmmaking clients are there to be found. Do you know how to win them over once you find them, though? Read this article to learn more.
filmmaking-clients
5 Best VOD (Video On Demand) Platforms and How to Distribute in 2026
September 1, 2016
VOD (Video on Demand) is all the rage. But how can you use it to sell your film? Read this guide to learn about the different VOD platforms.
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7 Tips On How To Conduct An Interview in Your Video Production Business
August 29, 2016
This article shows you how to conduct an interview in the right way. Many people struggle with how to conduct an interview. Learn the right methods here.
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5 Ways to Stop Being Your Own Worst Enemy
August 18, 2016
Are you your own worst enemy? Master these tips and tricks to stop being your own worst enemy and find the success you crave.
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15 Tips to Start & Grow an Animation Video Company
August 15, 2016
Learn how to start and grow your Animation video company with our guide to the best ways to start and profit from animated videos today.
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5 Tips to Avoid Information Overload in Your Video Business
August 8, 2016
Information overload is the death of all productivity. Don't fall into the trap of constantly having to read and learn more. Start taking action!
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The Best of Filmmaking & Video Production July 2016
July 28, 2016
July 2016 was a busy month in filmmaking and video production. These are the best posts from around the web in July 2016.
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How I Messed Up 3 Film Interviews...And How You Can Avoid Doing the Same
July 18, 2016
Film interviews - here are our top tips for how to come across confident and ace your next film interview. Learn from these mistakes and do it right!
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8 Steps To Find Prospects By Buying Lead Lists For Your Video Business
July 4, 2016
Lead lists are a great way to find new prospects that are highly targeted to what your video production company offers. Read this guide to learn more.
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Working With Videographers: Notes From a Wedding Photographer
June 20, 2016
Wedding photographer - what's it like to work with a videographer from a wedding photographer's perspective? This is an important read for any videographer.
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9 Business Apps I Use Everyday In My Video Production Business
June 6, 2016
Here's a list of the key business apps I use regularly in my business. Get some ideas and discover something new that might change your business and life.
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Starting Videography: How To Start Getting Real Jobs In The Industry
May 30, 2016
Starting videography - the way you set out trying to get jobs from the start is really important. Let this article help guide you with starting videography.
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5 Don'ts of Crowdfunding Videos on Kickstarter, Indiegogo and Others
May 23, 2016
Crowdfunding videos are the perfect way to promote a client's product or service and the best part is you can get money via great crowdfunding videos.
crowdfunding-videos
10 Reasons Why Most Filmmaking Partners Are Bad For You
May 12, 2016
Filmmaking partners are your business partners in any kind of filmmaking or video production company. This articles teaches you how to choose them wisely.
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Understanding Video Distribution: So You Finished Your Video, Now What?
May 9, 2016
Video distribution is hugely important once you've finished the video you've created. Modern technology has changed video distribution a lot recently.
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6 Steps To Warm Calling People to Get Leads For Your Video Production Business
April 11, 2016
Warm calling is a great method to get leads for your video production company. Not to be confused with cold calling, warm calling is much more productive.
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11 Tips to Grow Your Video Production Company
April 4, 2016
Grow Your Video Production Company. This is our detailed guide that covers everything you need to know, as well as tips, tricks & techniques.
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Vimeo vs Youtube: Which Video Sharing Site Should You Use?
March 28, 2016
Vimeo vs Youtube? What are the pros and cons for using Youtube and for using Vimeo? Find out which you should use and what the best strategy is.
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3 Key Tips To Making Next-Level Travel Videos
March 24, 2016
Travel videos are getting more popular these days with the rise of very affordable filmmaking gear. Learn how to make awesome travel videos with this guide.
travel-videos
Hiring A Video Production Assistant For Your Production Company
March 21, 2016
Video production assistant - when your video production company gets busy, you're going to want to employ a video production assistant. Here's a guide.
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7 Types of Video Production Equipment You Need To Start Your Video Business in 2026
February 29, 2016
Video production equipment is essential for starting and growing your video production company. Get the lowdown on gear with this detailed guide.
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Why You Need An Intro Video on Your Video Production Company's Website
February 15, 2016
Intro video - your website needs an intro video to describe and promote your service to potential clients. Here's the lowdown!
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The Best of Filmmaking & Video Production January 2016
February 5, 2016
January 2016 was a busy month in filmmaking and video production. These are the best posts from around the web in January 2016.
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The Nuts & Bolts of Insurance For Filmmakers and Video Production Companies
December 14, 2015
Insurance is a key component of a well set up video production company. Use this detailed guide to understand insurance in filmmaking and videography.
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The Best of Filmmaking & Video Production November 2015
December 2, 2015
November 2015 was a busy month in filmmaking and video production. These are the best posts from around the web in November 2015.
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The Legal Side of Filmmaking and Video Production
November 30, 2015
Legal side of filmmaking - a concept that lots of people either don't understand or don't pay enough attention to. Master the legal side of filmmaking.
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Social Media Optimization for Your Video Production Business
November 6, 2015
Social media is incredibly important for all businesses these days and especially the world of video production business where you use video in social media
social-media-optimization-video-production-business
Filmmaker Tips: 8 Mindsets For a Fantastically Successful Video Business
March 11, 2015
To be fantastically successful with your video business, you have to have a strong and solid mindset. This list of filmmaker tips shows you how to do that.
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Goal Setting Tips: Working To Maximize Your Success, Part I – Goals & Motivation
March 11, 2015
Motivation is so important if you want to be successful as a video business owner. This guide shows you the goal setting tips you need.
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How Much to Charge for Videography – Crafting Your Message, Part II: Your Prices
March 11, 2015
Packaging, pricing and making offers that your potential clients can't resist are all central components in knowing how much to charge for videography.
how-much-to-charge-for-videography
How To Sell Video Work: How To Close The Sale, Everytime Part II
March 11, 2015
Knowing how to sell video work is one of the most important things you'll learn as a video business owner. We'll let you know how to sell your services.
how-to-sell-video-work
Productivity Tips – Working To Maximize Your Success, Part II: Finding More Time
March 11, 2015
This guide gives you productivity tips to stop procrastinating and find time. Time is massively important and is a precious resource.
productivity-tips
Videography Marketing – Crafting Your Message, Part I: Your Audience
March 11, 2015
Audience is the starting point for your videography marketing efforts. Once you know your audience, you can craft your marketing and win video clients.
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Quick Start Guide Part 4: How to Start Videography Business – Getting Paid & Growing
March 10, 2015
Getting paid is central for how to start videography business. If you're not getting paid, then you don't actually have a working video business.
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Quick Start Guide Step 3: Videographer Workflow – Getting Your Work Done
March 10, 2015
Getting work done is crucial to any successful video business. Forming effective methods in your videographer workflow will maximize your business.
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Quick Start Guide – STEP 2: Video Production Marketing
March 9, 2015
Figuring out your video production marketing is key to getting clients. It's time to learn how to get yourself out there and find your first clients.
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Why I Started This Site & Wrote These Guides
March 2, 2015
This is the Introduction to Filmmaking Lifestyle's course about starting your very own video production business. This is the start of our Video Business…
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Business Value: What Are You Presenting To The World?
February 20, 2015
Business value is one of the most important concepts to understand when improving your business and the way you interact with potential clients/customers.
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The 3 Types of Filmmaking Confidence
September 27, 2014
Filmmaking Confidence is something that you know exists when you have it. In order to achieve Filmmaking Confidence, start by reading this guide.
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The World We Live In and How To Spearhead The Digital Resistance
September 8, 2014
There's a war going on in the digital space. It's a war for attention and if you want to get eyes on your stuff, then you're going to have to work hard
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Positivity, Your Identity and How It Relates to Filmmaking
August 22, 2014
Here is a way to boost your filmmaking by improving yourself and thinking more positively. It's time to master positivity!
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The P-Word And What Outcomes We Can Expect When Mastering The Business of Filmmaking
August 18, 2014
What kind of outcomes can you expect when beginning a journey towards improving your filmmaking and business?
pword-outcomes-expect-mastering-business-filmmaking
The Right and Wrong Mindsets For Filmmaking And Business
July 24, 2014
This post examines some of the right and the wrong mindsets in filmmaking and business. Knowing these is so important if you want to take your skills to the…
wrong-mindsets-filmmaking-business
How To Find Your Voice, Your Market And Elevate Your Career In Filmmaking
July 22, 2014
Do you want to learn how to find your voice in filmmaking? Starting with understanding your passion is a fantastic start.
find-your-voice
Media, Reality TV and It's Effect on Your Filmmaking and Business
July 17, 2014
An important thing to consider is the media and reality TV's hold over you. Are you taking in too much of there and becoming socially conditioned?
media-reality-tv-effect-filmmaking-business
9 of the Very Best Principles For Taking Your Filmmaking Skill To The Next Level
July 16, 2014
This is an article about the mindset of filmmaking and how it can help you, your business and your creative process. We talk about these principles and how they…
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Working With Clients – How To Deal With Clients As a Freelancer
July 14, 2014
When you start freelancing, one of the first things you'll need to get good at is working with clients. Learn how you can raise your client work game.
working-with-clients
6 Promotional Strategies To Get Your Local Community Talking About Your Film
July 11, 2014
If you want to get your film on the lips of everyone in your local area, then you need to know about these promotional strategies
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Becoming Outcome Independent In Your Filmmaking And Business
May 11, 2014
One of the keys to a great mindset with filmmaking and business is learning to become outcome independent.
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Filmmaking and The Fear of Failure
May 3, 2014
We often hear about the fear of failure in business and success and not really know what it means. I hope this article clears that up.
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Productivity and Getting Things Done
May 1, 2014
Let's take a look at productivity and how getting things done is like being given a jet pack towards achieving your goals.
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Why There's No Time Like The Present
April 18, 2014
You may have heard the phrase, There's No Time Like The Present, but here's a guide to taking action on that idea.
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How To Think The Right Way As a Filmmaker
April 12, 2014
It's important to think the right way as a filmmaker and business person. This is a guide on how to do just that.
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Body Language & Posture For Filmmakers
April 2, 2014
If you didn't realize that body language and posture is massively important for your filmmaking career, then you need to read this article.
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Filmmaking and The Law of Abundance
February 18, 2014
The Law of Abundance is important. If you want to master business and filmmaking, you need to consider scarcity and how it relates to the Law of Abundance.
filmmaking-law-of-abundance
The Do's and Don'ts Of Health and Fitness For Filmmakers
January 18, 2014
This is the fourth part in a series about health and fitness for filmmakers and videographers.
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Fitness For Filmmakers Part II
January 14, 2014
This is the third in a series on fitness for filmmakers. We hope you get something great out of this series!
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Health and Fitness For Filmmakers
January 11, 2014
Let's get your health and fitness in place so that you can dominate in your business and filmmaking life.
health-and-fitness-filmmakers
Should I Go To Film School? Part IV
January 11, 2014
Should i go to film school is a question that comes up a lot. Read this guide t get the lowdown on if you should go to film school.
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Should I Go To Film School?
January 9, 2014
Are you thinking about going to film school? You need to read this article right now!
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Why You Should Give People Money In Order To Get Better With Filmmaking
June 15, 2013
Here's a strange concept - give other people money in order to get better at business? Does that make sense? Read on to find out.
give-people-money-order-filmmaking
El Principios - How Robert Rodriguez Got His Start
July 21, 2012
Robert Rodriguez is a true filmmaking legend. A man who went against all odds to make the film he wanted to make
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Why Do We Read So Much?
July 2, 2011
Why do we read so much is a question I often ask myself and I'm sure you have, too. There's a lot of information out there. Which information do you need?
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Spike Lee's Gotta Have It: A Look At The Making Of The Film
June 24, 2011
Spike Lee is one of the greatest living filmmakers for a variety of reasons. Find out why inside
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Implementing Habits: How & Why To Use Habit [With Examples]
May 15, 2011
Why do you need to implement habits? This article tells you why and how it can benefit your filmmaking
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Why Using People's Names Helps Your Filmmaking
May 1, 2011
One of the biggest changes you can make in how you interact with people is to use their names
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Definitions of the Journey and Some Advice
March 8, 2011
We're all on a journey in our filmmaking lives. How does self-development point the way to your path for filmmaking success?
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