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This is the 21st instalment of this feature here on Filmmaking Lifestyle, where we chart the best-of-the-best from around the filmmaking and video production world. This article covers the best posts from June 2017.
Every month, I post a round-up article featuring the best things I’ve found around the web on filmmaking and video production. If you missed one, we have a complete archive here.
We’re talking articles, videos, infographics, all sorts. Anything that stands out to me and that I think is worth keeping in an archive, I’m going to include in these reports.
I post these articles at the end of each month, along with all the regular posts you get on Filmmaking Lifestyle.
The Best Posts Of June 2017
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Apologies for the later than usual update with this roundup post. Still swimming in construction work at my new place. Lots going on!
Also had an old friend come to stay with me (from the US) for a few weeks. Great to catchup and talk filmmaking stories of old (and new!)
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With the general admin stuff out of the way, let’s get to the links this month!
Filmmaking & Video Production
Let’s leadoff with a pretty cool article that features Oscar-Winning Hacksaw Ridge Editor Tells Us His Editing Secrets.
Want to get some stuff featured on Netflix? Here are the Production and Post-Production Requirements.
We’ve been busy here on Filmmaking Lifestyle. To start out the month, we had an article on productivity habits that will give you more energy and improve your video work.
Next up, we featured a unique Case Study that I did that charts how I [got an 89% response rate from client outreach](https://filmlifestyle.com/client-outreach).
We also had articles on camera stabilizer systems and your video business energy level.
To round out the month, we had a slightly unusual article that discussed future trends and technology, with particular reference to everyone’s favorite billionaire, Elon Musk.
You’ve streamlined delivery — now fill the pipeline
Great templates save hours; this guide helps you pair them with positioning and outreach so the right clients actually see your work.
Check out Adrian Thompson’s new app Plot. As he puts it, “Got sick of Storyboard templates… so I made an app! What do you think?”
The guys at Lessons from the Screenplay are pretty awesome. Here’s their [Watch on YouTube](
) on True Detective vs. Se7en — Creating Light Amongst The Dark.
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Software, Hardware & Visual Effects
Here’s an article on The Truth About ‘Shot on iPhone’-Style Ads.
This is pretty cool. [Watch on YouTube](
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In need of a laugh? This is ‘Go make something. A PSA.’
A user on Reddit called Zushii “created over 40 graphics to use for making lighting diagrams.”
Over exposed sky? [Here’s an easy way to dynamically replace the sky](
"YouTube title: Easy Sky Replacement in Premiere Pro (Creative Cloud Tutorial)") in Premiere Pro:
Picture Of The Month
This month’s Picture of the Month is a meme and it comes courtesy of UrineSample69 at Reddit Filmmakers:
Video Of The Month
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Find anything else out there that you feel is worth mentioning? Let us know in the comments below!
Until next month’s article, make sure you stay shooting! Adios!
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