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A Look Behind-the-Scenes of the Filmpac Story

6 years ago, I had a dream and began working on a wild idea: Filmpac. I had been a freelance videographer and filmmaker for some time....

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How Do You Shoot Vertical Video?

With the rise of content primarily consumed on a phone screen, shooting vertical video is an important skill for any filmmaker to have.

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What Does “Royalty-Free” Really Mean?

If you're a filmmaker, you’ve probably come across the term “Royalty-Free”. But what does this really mean?

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What Are Music Stems?

Stems are simply isolated audio files of the different components of a song, so you can alter a track to better fit your edit.

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Free 4k Clip: Vintage Projector

There are few things more synonymous with vintage filmmaking than the projector. Here's a free 4k clip download of one.

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How Do I Get Shallow Depth of Field?

Shallow depth of field aka background blur aka bokeh (I’ll use these terms interchangeably) is decided primarily by 3 factors as follows:

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How Do I Get Cinematic Looking Footage?

“Cinematic” is a pretty broad term that us filmmakers love to throw around. Let's dive in and see if we can identify how to get that coveted look...

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What is the Best Video Editing Program?

There are many ways to edit videos on both mobile and desktop applications, however, if you’re looking for professional, powerful software...

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Artist Spotlight: Caleb Etheridge

A name that has become synonymous with cinematic music, Caleb Etheridge has an unmistakeable, captivating sound.

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Our Top 10 Songs of 2021

We launched our highly-curated stock music library last year, and we wanted to look back and reflect on some of 2021's most popular songs.

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Artist Spotlight: Ryan Binhammer

Ryan Binhammer's energetic scores, which embrace elements of electronic, pop, indie, and hip-hop, have been licensed across the globe.

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Artist Spotlight: Bryant Lowry

Bryant Lowry is a musician, composer, and producer based in Nashville, who's not afraid to cross the boundaries of traditional genres.

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Free 4K Clip

We hope that this clip, and the rest of our tech collection can help tell your stories, documentaries, films, etc. in an effective way.  

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5 Highlights from 2021

A brief recap of all major additions and website improvements and enhancements from 2021 from the Filmpac team.

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The 5 Most Useful Audio Effects In Premiere Pro

There are tons of great audio effects in Premiere Pro. In this video, we break down some of our favorite ones, and how you can use them.

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Understanding Sample Rate, Bit Depth, and Bitrate

There are plenty of technical terms in video production. This video focuses on understanding sample rate, bit depth, and bitrate.

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Which Type of Microphone Is Best For Filmmaking?

WHich type of microphone is best for filmmaking? There are tons of different types of mics, so we'll break down which is best for you.

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How Loud Should My YouTube Video Be? Meters and Decibels, Explained.

It can be hard to figure out how loud your YouTube video should be. Here, we break down meters, decibels, and give advice on setting levels.

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How I Made 6+ Figures: Editing Stock

A personal story of using a highly curated stock footage library to build efficiencies in my video editing business that changed everything.

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Best Headphones vs. Best Monitors: Which Should You Use For Mixing Audio?

Many filmmakers have trouble choosing between monitors and headphones for mixing audio. In this video, we weight the pros and cons of both.

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Understanding ADR

If your set is too noisy to record dialogue during filming, you can record it afterwards in a studio, using a process called ADR.

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5 Cinematic Ways To Manipulate Audio

In this video, we share 5 simple way to manipulate your audio effects, so they'll sound much more cinematic.

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5 Tips for Recording Clean Audio In The Field

Recording bad audio can sink a video project. This is a big-picture approach to help you capture better audio in the field.

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Foley, Explained

You've probably heard the term "Foley" if you're a filmmaker. Here, we explain what Foley is and how it differs from other sound effects.

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17 Inspiring DPs and Directors of 2021

17 of our generation's most inspiring DPs, directors, and filmmakers who have pushed the limits in creativity, innovation, and storytelling.

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Understanding PROs, Cue Sheets, and Royalties

PROs, cue sheets, and royalties can be confusing terms for content creators. Here, we explain and break these terms down.

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5 Tips For Recording Your Own Sound Effects

Sometimes, it's better to record your own sounds than to use pre-recorded ones. In this video, we'll help you record your own sound effects.

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How To Deliver A Great Sounding Video

In this video, we'll show you how to deliver a great sounding audio mix that translates well across multiple listening devices.

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5 Tricks To Seamlessly Edit Dialogue

Interviews can be tricky to cut down. This video outlines 5 useful tricks to seamlessly edit dialogue that every filmmaker should know.

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7 Useful Sound Design Tips Every Filmmaker Should Know

Your audio is very important. This video outlines 7 useful sound design tips that every filmmaker should know.

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