Featured
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....
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.
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.
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.
Drones are arguably the most influential and fastest-evolving category of filmmaking equipment to hit the market in the last decade.
In today’s hyper-competitive video production market, bringing new clients in the door is getting harder and harder.
The small, handheld design of today's DSLRs and mirrorless cameras make them a popular choice for both photographers and indie filmmakers.
From small web videos to feature films, every video production goes through a process. Today, we’ll break it all down for you.
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.
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.
The legal side of filmmaking can seem completely foreign. One of the most common things in this area is the talent release form.
So you've got your first paid video production gig as a filmmaker. Now, the question is how do you budget it?
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.
If you're confused about why directors, producers, and editors make that decision to use stock footage, this is the article for you.
Stock footage has tons of different uses. And today on the blog, we're going to outline the 11 most popular ones.
Cameras, COVID, and the chronicles of stock footage; this article is the history of stock footage, explained.
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).
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.
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.
What if you were told that stock footage is a cool thing that film and video professionals should check out. What is this—1999?
If you're a filmmaker, you’ve probably come across the term “Royalty-Free”. But what does this really mean?
“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...
There are many ways to edit videos on both mobile and desktop applications, however, if you’re looking for professional, powerful software...
A brief recap of all major additions and website improvements and enhancements from 2021 from the Filmpac team.
A personal story of using a highly curated stock footage library to build efficiencies in my video editing business that changed everything.
17 of our generation's most inspiring DPs, directors, and filmmakers who have pushed the limits in creativity, innovation, and storytelling.
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.
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...
This article compares the best stock music platforms of 2021, each with it's own pros and cons. We hope you enjoy this read!