2022-02-23 16:47
Photography is a skilled art. It is a great way to turn a passion into a business. To show off your skills for a portfolio, you can upload them to your social media, print your photos, and c… Read More
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Black Chip Collective Blog
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A filmmaking and video production blog that discusses the art and the business of TV, video, and film. Provides news, tips, and tools of the industry.
2022-02-08 22:06
Hiring high-quality employees in any industry is a massive challenge. But hiring high-quality, hardworking individuals in the entertainment industry poses its own challenges that need to be… Read More
2021-12-03 20:33
Professional videography is a prestigious career, but it takes a lot to get settled in and start being more of a success within the industry. One of the most commonly overlooked things you n… Read More
2020-04-06 18:50
The rapid rise of the freelance economy has led to growth across the job spectrum. One such example is freelance videography, a field that is growing for many reasons, including its relative… Read More
2019-10-15 02:45
Gaff tape is an indispensable tool in the entertainment industry. If you have been on a filming set, you may wonder about the industry-standard matte black tape that shows up everywhere. Do… Read More
2019-09-20 03:24
Being a freelance videographer allows you to not only express your creative vision but also to help your clients to express their visions as well. The best videographers make a business intr… Read More
2019-07-11 21:28
You have probably heard about the benefits video can provide for businesses, such as higher conversions and trust among potential customers. Video also increases employee retention rates and… Read More
2019-07-01 04:32
Those who work as freelance videographers enjoy the flexibility that comes with being self-employed and not having to work in a cubicle. Although you may attract plenty of clients based on y… Read More
2019-04-16 17:44
If you want your business to stand out from the rest, you need to show that you’re an authority in your industry. A lot of retail centers sell cameras and other electronics, but when c… Read More
2019-03-23 15:36
Over the past decade, the amount of video production work opportunities available to people without a full-time job has improved considerably. Today, there are many different types of video… Read More
2019-02-13 00:49
The latest trend in the field of digital advertising is video marketing. Nowadays, several entrepreneurs are using video content for the promotion of their brands. The reason for this is the… Read More
2018-11-20 23:31
Deciding to embark on a freelance video production or video editing career can be exciting. It can lead to the type of creative and financial freedom that you might have never imagined. Whil… Read More
2018-08-17 19:35
If you are not using animated or film video marketing, you are likely losing leads and conversions. While video marketing is imperative to a successful marketing strategy, you must determine… Read More
2018-04-11 09:00
Imagine a full production or post production team is a jigsaw puzzle. Your potential client is missing one piece. That could be you. IF you can make yourself fit the puzzle rather than expec… Read More
2018-02-28 09:00
Everybody wants to be the boss. Or rule the world, if you ask Tears for Fears. But how do you get there? And, more importantly, what experience prepares you for these top positions?TV/Studio… Read More
2018-01-24 09:00
Many estimates project that 50% of the working population in the US could be freelance by as early as 2020. Yet Washington, ever lagging behind the real world, has produced few allies for th… Read More
2017-11-29 19:47
I’m not an attorney. I can’t write your contract for you. And if I was an attorney I probably still wouldn’t, because that sounds painfully dull. But I know enough to know… Read More
2017-11-08 00:54
I’ve always said that I don’t care about software competencies, I just want the best editors. Most editors can pick up the basics of a new NLE in a day and have a strong command… Read More
2017-11-01 09:00
Two weeks ago social media exploded in cries of ‘Me Too’ in an effort to show the magnitude of sexual harassment and assault. And I stood up and said Me Too with them.Sexual hara… Read More
2017-10-26 00:39
Now Hiring: Director of Photography for 10 day projectRequire 10 years of experience and must own Alexa or better.Total Budget: $40If you’re in the industry, this probably made your bl… Read More
2017-10-20 16:12
2017-09-22 19:04
2017-09-08 17:23
2017-09-06 09:00
Watch virtually any movie trailer and you’re going to see a whole lot of nothing. That is to say, you’re going to see a black screen pretty frequently. It’s used to set a t… Read More
2017-09-01 09:00
2017-08-30 09:00
The runaway success of Game of Thrones was hardly assured, considering it’s spiritual predecessor, Rome, got nixed due to high budgets and middling ratings. But Game of Thrones has bec… Read More
2017-08-25 16:03
2017-07-28 09:00
2017-07-26 09:00
Being a creative professional pretty much guarantees that at some point you’ll be asked to work for free. You’ll likely also get the ‘do it for the expooooosuuuuureee&rsquo&hell…Read More
2017-07-21 19:26
2017-07-19 17:00
Three announcements in a row? We must really have nothing to write about.After months of building or national infrastructure, Black Chip Collective is announcing our national expansion. Our… Read More
2017-07-12 17:26
Two announcements in a row? These are crazy times.The production arm of Black Chip Collective, Black Chip Studios, is being dissolved. The process started the beginning of this week, July 10… Read More
2017-07-05 20:45
Congratulations to the Black Chip Collective team! The business was selected as a Semi-Finalist in Miller Lite’s ‘Tap The Future’ competition- a national entrepreneur conte… Read More
2017-06-30 22:29
2017-06-28 09:00
I was once talking with an animator about the film ‘The Life of Pi’. We were discussing the extraordinarily high quality of the CG.“It’s all specialty,” he said… Read More
2017-06-22 00:24
When you find crew that you like, you tend to try to work with them as much as possible. Partly because you learn to trust your crew to operate autonomously, partly because it is useful to h… Read More
2017-06-16 15:40
2017-06-14 21:00
If you’ve ever uttered the word ‘exposure’ or ‘it will be good for your portfolio’ to an experienced creative pro, you’ve probably been thoroughly choked… Read More
2017-06-07 09:42
Film students are perpetually asking what the best production gear is to get at any given price point. Yet almost none of them stop to question whether or not they should be buying gear at a… Read More
2017-06-02 09:00
2017-05-31 09:00
I usually call it documentary-style TV because ‘reality tv’ can leave such a bad taste in peoples mouths. And it shouldn’t. There isn’t anything wrong with reali… Read More
2017-05-26 09:00
2017-05-24 09:00
The EP of Black Chip Studios on Stegela’s podcast, ‘Success Talks‘: http://blackchipcollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Daveon2017-04-26at16.52—Edit—Mono… Read More
2017-05-19 23:59
2017-05-17 01:38
Stock footage gives editors the opportunity to say “Hey cinematographers, we don’t need you! Take your expensive toys and your sunlight and get lost!” But more likely you j… Read More
2017-05-12 09:00
2017-05-10 19:41
In videos, in motion graphics, and on our websites, video professionals use stock images every bit as much as stock video. It is, however, a cost that adds up quickly. We’ve collected… Read More
2017-05-05 21:43
2017-05-03 17:09
It’s hard to overstate the importance of music in post production. Particularly in short form projects, music sets the tone and can inspire the style. While custom music is wonderful a… Read More
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