Educational articles How to improve your work with client feedback It’s that tricky balance – delivering precisely what a client has asked you to create whilst showcasing your personal style and flair in it too.
Educational articles Shooting for the edit: You’ll thank yourself later If you’re shooting on-the-go, it pays to be particularly focused on that later edit whilst you’re trying to get the right shots.
Educational articles The optimum time to post on social media channels Having a social media strategy is more than just choosing what to post, but also when to post. But when are the best times to post on the different platforms?
Educational articles Two in-camera transitions you need to know Good transitions can make even the simplest of videos look professional. Here's a look at two in-camera transitions you can use to spice up your videos.
Educational articles 5 essential Adobe Premiere Pro effects Adobe Premiere Pro is one of the all-time great editing software. But if you’re new to this whole editing thing, here are 5 essential tips and tricks you should know.
Educational articles How to create a hyperlapse with any camera Hyperlapses can be incredibly visually pleasing and to create one you need both time and patience. But one thing you don't need is a fancy camera.
Educational articles How to stay motivated as a YouTuber Being a YouTuber requires a lot of self discipline and creativity, but sometimes it can be hard to keep the motivation up. Sometimes, you naturally break out of it but sometimes you need a bit of help to get back on track.
Educational articles Creating the perfect YouTube intro One thing nearly all successful YouTubers use is a YouTube intro.
Educational articles How to nurture your creativity in 7 ways “Does this spark creativity?” – have you thought about Marie Kondo-ing your creative process?
Educational articles What to consider before signing a brand deal Brand deals are an important part of any creators life if they want to make their creations their career.
Educational articles 8 tools and resources every YouTuber should use As a YouTuber, you already wear a ton of different hats. You create content, edit, do thumbnails and act as your own community manager
Educational articles The nuisance and necessity of networking Being given a name tag and told to ‘mingle’ with others in your industry. Arriving at a launch event and not knowing a single person, standing with a drink in hand.
Educational articles 5 quality check-ups before finalizing your edit Editing video is often the most important part of a production as it’s where your vision comes to life.
Educational articles How to hook your viewers with a pro video intro One of the most overlooked aspects of any video is the intro shots, filmmaker Ben Hess explains how to captivate and engage viewers right from the start.
Educational articles Top tips for epic sound effects: Video tutorial In this video, California-based director, filmmaker and cinematographer Ben Hess explains how proper sound design and the right sound effects can be the difference between a good video and a great one.
Educational articles Support your favorite artists by sharing your favorite tracks Sharing is currency and credit is absolutely key. Check out the new function in the Epidemic player, which allows you to share your favourite tracks.
Educational articles 5 clever ways to market a video production business You’ve earned your stripes, perfected your craft and now you want to spread the word and start marketing your video production packages.
Educational articles Shooting outdoors? Here's what to keep in mind Shooting outdoors presents fantastic opportunities for video producers but could also come with the problem of light.
Educational articles 6 tips on how to communicate with your followers on social media today “Social media creates communities, not marketplaces”, as Don Schultz has said and he’s so right – you’re engaging with people on a human-to-human level on social media, and that’s why it works so well.
Educational articles How to create an email newsletter that actually gets clicks Newsletters have bombarded and spammed our inboxes, with updates and discount codes in your face via the smartphone in everyone’s pocket. So, how do you stand out?
Educational articles Details that make your videos pop California-based director, filmmaker and cinematographer Ben Hess talks about how picking up even the smallest details really combine to make a captivating visual storyline.
Educational articles 5 camera transitions you need to know Dean Rojas explains five key in-camera seamless transitions to take your filmmaking to the next level in this episode.
Educational articles 10 steps for influencers working with brands to make big money Brands want to work with bloggers, influencers and YouTubers. Once you’ve built a name for yourself on your platform, how do you start working with brands and how do brands choose bloggers or YouTubers to work with?
Educational articles How to get your first 500 views Your first year as a YouTuber is one of the hardest years you will experience. Hang in there and you'll soon see the results coming!
Educational articles Considerations before starting a video production company If creating videos is your passion, at a certain point you’re likely going to consider starting a video production company. There are a lot of considerations that have to go into this decision.