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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....
4 New Year’s Resolutions For Filmmakers
We think 2023 will be the biggest and best year yet for independent filmmakers, and here are 4 New Year’s Resolutions to make that happen.
5 Digital Tools Every Filmmaker Needs
We’ve talked a lot about gear, but the digital realm is just as important. Here's what the average filmmaker shouldn’t live without.
Top 6 Ways To Make Money As A Professional Filmmaker
There has never been a better time to be a professional video creator than right now. These are the 6 best ways to make money as a filmmaker.
The 5 Best Drones of 2022
Drones are arguably the most influential and fastest-evolving category of filmmaking equipment to hit the market in the last decade.
The 3 Best Ways To Land New Video Clients
In today’s hyper-competitive video production market, bringing new clients in the door is getting harder and harder.
5 Best DSLRs And Mirrorless Cameras
The small, handheld design of today's DSLRs and mirrorless cameras make them a popular choice for both photographers and indie filmmakers.
The Complete Guide For Video Production
From small web videos to feature films, every video production goes through a process. Today, we’ll break it all down for you.
The 5 Best Cinema Cameras Of 2022
If you feel like there’s a new cinema camera being released every other week these days, you’re not far off! Here are our favorites.
The Fastest Ways to Create Additional Revenue with YouTube: 4 Ideas That Actually Work
Do a YouTube search for "how much I made in 2021" and you may be surprised to find how many YouTubers make good money with their videos.
When Do I Need A Talent Release?
The legal side of filmmaking can seem completely foreign. One of the most common things in this area is the talent release form.
How To Budget A Video Project
So you've got your first paid video production gig as a filmmaker. Now, the question is how do you budget it?
Why Is Widescreen More Cinematic?
What makes widescreen aspect ratios so cinematic? Well, it all has to do with the way that we’ve grown accustomed to viewing video content.
Why Use Stock Footage?
If you're confused about why directors, producers, and editors make that decision to use stock footage, this is the article for you.
The 11 Most Popular Uses Of Stock Footage
Stock footage has tons of different uses. And today on the blog, we're going to outline the 11 most popular ones.
What Is Stock Footage?
Cameras, COVID, and the chronicles of stock footage; this article is the history of stock footage, explained.
3 New Video Content Trends You Need To Keep Up With (And 2 You Need To Leave Behind)
Today, we’ll help sort through the noise, and identify 3 new video trends you need to keep up with (and 3 you need to leave behind).
Making A Spec Ad With Stock From Scratch
In this video, we're going to be cutting a branding spec ad for Alaska Airlines, using only stock footage and music from Filmpac’s library.
Turn Your Side Hustle Into A Business With These 5 Tips
There has never been a better time for you to turn your side hustle into a way to make a living. We'll share some tips to take that big step.
No Film School Feature: An Exploration into the (Surprisingly) Bright Future of Stock Footage
What if you were told that stock footage is a cool thing that film and video professionals should check out. What is this—1999?
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?
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...
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...
5 Highlights from 2021
A brief recap of all major additions and website improvements and enhancements from 2021 from the Filmpac team.
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.
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.
Client Communication: 4 Lessons Learned
Communication has been key to my success as a freelancer, and it has allowed me to keep good high paying clients for a long time.
An Unhappy Client: A Real Life Story
About a year into full-time freelancing, I was ready to try to go after some bigger projects. What happened next changed everything for me...
Top 10 Voice Actors Ready for Hire
The 6 Best Stock Music Sites of 2021
This article compares the best stock music platforms of 2021, each with it's own pros and cons. We hope you enjoy this read!