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The Poor Film Student’s Guide to an Affordable Education

4 MIN TO READ   The film student. Together, the words paint a vivid picture of a college undergrad. Wildly creative, passionate, a wee bit eccentric, and poor. Very poor. Dedicated to their craft, the film student spends their days in class, their nights immersed in projects, and the infancy of their mornings serving smothered hash browns or filling stained mugs with coffee in…

SproutVideo now available through Embed.ly

< 1 MIN TO READ SproutVideo has always tried to make video hosting as simple and intuitive as possible for our customers. In that spirit, we’re pleased to announce that SproutVideo videos are now available through Embed.ly. Embed.ly is a service that makes it easy to embed content, such as video, images, audio and more, from nearly any site on the web. Embed.ly is used…

The Ultimate Guide to Ensuring a Great Video Interview

7 MIN TO READ Good film interviewers are storytellers. They ask the right questions in just the right way, weaving together a seemingly spontaneous narrative. The best interviewers also make their audience think – they’re debaters, researchers, orators, and thoughtful listeners. Consider Martin Bashir and Larry King. They may make strange bedfellows, but they are both examples of engaging interviewers, having built careers by…

Production Tips for Your Summertime Shoots

5 MIN TO READ Summer. “What an amazing opportunity to do some videos,” you think. With all the good weather, sun, popsicles, fireworks, and pets doing watersports, summer can be a great time to do some filming. Let’s back up a bit: sun, weather, and water. These are all elements to consider when planning your summer shoot. Here are a few tips to help…

10 Script Editing Tips for Online Video

4 MIN TO READ Good for you! Your script is written. The journey is almost over. Editing your script is the final, very tall hurdle. Editing can be a gut-wrenching process. But, out of the ashes a better script will rise. Really, it will rise. Here are a few tips of wisdom to make the process less daunting. 1. Vacation Walk away from your…

How to Host Online Video Contests

5 MIN TO READ Online video contests are a great way to get amateur filmmakers interacting with your brand. However, getting people to send you videos is not as easy as it may seem. Here are a few considerations when asking people to send videos your way.

Ten Traits Required to be an Online Video Influencer

7 MIN TO READ Stars are not just a Hollywood byproduct. Today, the line between celebrity and average citizen is being blurred online. Online video influencers have moved beyond their devoted niche followings, becoming mainstream media fixtures. Meanwhile, celebrities are getting in on the action, and developing large followings of their own with online video. Hailing from different backgrounds, covering vastly different territory, and…