Archive for the ‘Filmmaker resources’ Category

2
Jun

Looking for free PSD GRAPHICS? Well look no further

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Have you ever found yourself in a fuss searching for free psd graphics and images? If so, check out this great site: www.psdgraphics.com. It has all sorts of things: templates, tutorials, backgrounds,psd files. Good stuff and for free!

22
Apr

Videoagency launches its new corporate website

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Videoagency logo

We are proud to announce the launch of your new corporate website at www.videoagency.tv

Videoagency now offers three important services to its clients all over the world:

Video production: Videoagency produces high quality internet videos at low cost, allowing business of any size to create videos that meet their budget and requirements. We have one of the largest filmmaker networks in the world and can dispatch a professional to you locally. Our video production is also available as a white label product to companies who which to offer video production services directly to their clients directly.

VSEO: Video Search Engine Optimization is a development in classic SEO that enables you to leverage on video as a ranking tool. With all the major search engines integrating videos directly in the search results, it is now more important than ever to optimize your videos for visibility to the search engines. Videoagency is pioneering a VSEO strategy which is now available to our clients to help them get the most out of their internet videos.

Digital Asset Management: Taking into account the importance of videos on the internet, Videoagency has developed a tool for companies (such as advertising agencies, media companies and SEO agencies) who need to manage a large number of videos from different sources and clients. The tool will let you upload videos on any video platform, manage the metadata around them. Furthermore, the advanced reporting tools will allow you to track the success of your video campaigns and calculate their ROI more accurately.

Message for all filmmakers: As before, you can register and join our network fro free on: http://www.videoagency.tv/filmmakers.html

Visit www.videoagency.tv for more information.

4
Apr

Internet opportunities for independent filmmakers

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A recent conference moderated by Scott Kirsner (Editor of CinemaTech) outlines how independent directors, producers and filmmakers can navigate what he refers to as the “emerging landscape of digital cinema and digital distribution”.

A great insight for filmmakers to see the opportunities and challenges that the internet is bringing to their industry. Below are two videos covering the key points made at the conference:

Other participants to the conference:
Ted Mundorff, CEO of Landmark Theatres
Lance Weiler, founder of Workbook Project
Josh Green, VP Distribution at Emerging Pictures
Russell Wintner, President at WinterTek Inc
Christian Zak, VP Indepedent Feature Services at Technicolor

12
Mar

How to optimize your blog for video content

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Ever wondered how to host your video files online? Well here is an article that will provide the answers to your questions: Lorelle on wordpress.

As Lorelle confirms “The visual and audible web is here today, and videos, podcasts, music, and all types of multimedia are flooding the Internet bands.” The aim of her blog is to inform bloggers worldwide about up and coming technologies as well as helping them understand how best to optimise their site…

Perhaps you could learn a trick or two about how to optimise your blog for video?! The article includes some great tools for filmmakers who might want to publish their show reel on their blog.

Lorette offers an extensive list of video WordPress Plugins for do-it-all video sources, self-hosted videos, off-site hosted videos, video galleries, and Flash video players.
For example:

- EmbedTheVideo Wordpress Plugin (This feature allows you to embed a variety of video formats including on-site and off-site hosted video files, and also provides you with a number of customisation options.)

- vPIP Wordpress Plugin (This feature enables pages to be loaded quickly as the embedded video loads after the link is clicked. If you host large video files, this might be an alternative to waiting for long page loads.)

She also highlights other interesting features such as how you can enable viewers to respond back to your videos with audio and video comments…

Check it out here!

18
Feb

Free Resources for HD Filmmakers on a Budget

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Avid, the world leader in digital media creation tools, has published a series of guides and resources specifically for those who use (or would like to start using) HD for their video work.

“Understanding HD: Your Comprehensive Guide to High Definition on a Budget”:
Part 1” “Part 2” “Part 3

“The Lifecycle of a Project: Shooting High Definition on a Budget”:
The Camera” “Shooting” “Editing with HDV

I stumbled upon these resources in ReelSEO’s Tips Section where you will find many other useful articles and resources for filmmakers.

7
Feb

MegaVideo tells YouTube users: “we love you more”

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MegaVideo, one of the newest video sites, has challenged YouTube users to switch to their service. This is a bold statement that is giving them a lot of media attention. Even if YouTube users decide not to switch to them in masses, the PR storm will surely increase awareness.

To back up their ambitions, they have released a video that gives YouTube users 10 reasons to start using MegaVideo. You can see this video below.

The top reason for switching to MegaVideo, according to them, is that you earn money on your video with their rewards program. With an AdBrite publisher account, you can earn ALL the revenue generated by advertising in your video. Also, there is no maximum playtime for uploaded videos.

All in all the offering doesn’t seem bad at all. Who knows if it will help filmmakers and videoagraphers make money. We’ll see what YouTube users make of it over the coming months.

6
Feb

Four great resources for filmmakers

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Since I spend a lot of time reading about the filmmaker profession I frequently stumble upon some real gems on the internet. Here are four websites which I find particularly useful and would like to share with you.

www.loftcity.comShowcase your work online, produce online and win grants
Loft City call themselves the “First online TV & Film Studio”. Essentially it is a great platform from which to showcase your work, in the form of your personal online ‘loft’. You can also use their online virtual studio to edit your work. What is perhaps more interesting is that you can collaborate and produce together with other filmmakers from all over the world. You will be keen to know that they have issued a Call for Production in the areas of ‘New Frontier Video’, ‘Silent Movies’, ‘Viral Ads’, ‘Web & Mobile Miniseries’ and ‘Big City Life Documentaries’. This is your chance to win grants of up to US$ 3000! Hurry, though, because submission deadlines are as soon as March 20th.

www.filmmaking.netFilmmaker community and essential resources
Filmmaking.net is a well-structured, clean site, full of resources for the new and independent filmmaker. What stands out most on this site is the “Internet Filmmaker’s FAQ” where you can find the answer to practically any question related to filmmaking. The categories range from ‘actors & casting’ to ‘visual effects’. Apart from the FAQ, the site is packed with information including events, festivals, competitions and also the ‘Toolshed’ where you can buy and sell pro equipment.

www.reelseo.comVideo Search Engine Optimization
As many of you might already know, SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is currently one of the hot topics on the internet. However, it mainly revolves around the optimization of text content… ReelSEO brings you expert advice on video SEO, a very young area of expertise indeed. If you distribute your work online, this is the best place to learn how to optimize your videos’ visibility.

www.studentfilmmakers.comGreat resources also for pro filmmakers
Although the title mentions student filmmakers, the site actually offers resources and tools useful to professionals too! For example, there is a dedicated filmmakers’ network with which you can meet and chat with other filmmakers and videographers from all over the world, student and pro. If you like to participate in local or national film contests and awards, this is the place to find out where and when they take place. Finally, the forums offer countless practical tips on subjects from lighting to directing to stunt production.