Jim Donnelly
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How to Cut Film Production Costs Without Compromising Quality: Nine Sure-Fire Strategies to Save Money
No matter how much cash you and your team have to spend, however, it always makes sense to try to cut costs on your next film production without taking a hit on the quality side, of course. Here’s a list of nine cost-cutting strategies for film production that can do exactly that.
Jim Donnelly
May 18, 2023
What is a Video Finishing Artist? Finishing Workflow Explained
You've probably heard the saying "dot your I's and cross your T's." It's an idiom that expresses the value of being precise and meticulous. This applies to every department in post-production, but it's especially true for finishing artists.
Jim Donnelly
May 10, 2023
Lights, Camera, Sustainability: Exploring Sustainable Trends in the Film Industry
In 2021 a consortium of media and entertainment companies known as the Sustainable Production Alliance (SPA) released its first report on the carbon footprint of the TV, film, and streaming industries. Unfortunately, the results were not positive.
Jim Donnelly
Apr 19, 2023
Understanding The Virtual Production Workflow
The adoption of virtual production in media and entertainment continues to rise, with a recent industry survey on virtual production indicating that nearly half of respondents use or will use the technique within the next two years.
Jim Donnelly
Mar 29, 2023
Understanding the Differences between Online Storage, Nearline Storage, and Offline Storage
Many different terms exist when describing the array of available digital storage options. But all storage options and technologies for video production fall under one of three basic categories: Online storage, nearline storage, or offline storage.
Jim Donnelly
Mar 9, 2023
Storage & Back-up Workflow for Filmmakers
To get a better understanding of the types of storage options available to filmmakers, best practices and tips when storing files, and some examples of existing storage workflows, read our guide on video storage workflows for production teams below.
Jim Donnelly
Feb 28, 2023