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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....
Virtual Reality Is A Sleeping Giant
Virtual reality could be the biggest shift in the way we consume our content since the proliferation of the smartphone.
Will iPhones Ever Replace DSLRs?
Will iPhone cameras ever actually replace high-quality digital cameras, or is that just more fear-mongering on the internet?
Will 8K Video Ever Become The Standard?
Things move fast in the current video content production world, in terms of both trends and available technology. So where is 8k video?
The 5 Best AI Tools for Filmmakers
In the world of filmmaking, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer. Here are the 5 best AI tools for filmmakers
How Elevate Your Filmmaking Experience With Cinematic Stock Footage
One powerful tool that has revolutionized the filmmaking industry is cinematic stock footage. Here's where to find it.
3 Factors to Consider When Buying Royalty-Free Video Clips
By focusing on these three factors, you can hone in on the right resources and the right video clips for your needs.
How Will Artificial Intelligence Impact Video Editing?
AI Technology is here, and it’s here to stay. Here's how creatives and filmmakers can use it to their advantage.
4 Recession Tips For Your Video Business
While a recession could force you to do things a bit differently for a while, it doesn’t mean the end of your company and livelihood.
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 2023
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...