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Business is big business. There is so much to learn. It could be in management or marketing or social networking. You'll find all the latest developments in these interesting articles. You can improve in the areas of presentation, productivity and sales. You'll learn how to communicate better and save time and money from such things as outsourcing. It's a bundle of ideas in a bundle of brilliant articles.

Top 5 Do's And Don'ts For A Camera Operator

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Gen Wright

One of the most important positions on a shoot is the camera operator. They are responsible for knowing so much more than other parts of a production team. The sheer number of terms and camera operating insights that a camera operator needs to know is vast. Combine this with the fact that they need to be good at taking direction.

Videographers - Proper Green Screen Lighting Techniques

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Gen Wright

With the continually evolving world of compositing technology, green screen lighting techniques are becoming more important with each passing year. When we discuss chroma key lighting techniques, there are many things that need to be considered in order to achieve the best results, quality, and setup for the actual image overlays to be completed in the production and editing departments.

Tips For Pitching A Tv Program Concept

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Gen Wright

There are several steps that come into play when you are going to pitch a program concept to a network. Earlier I posted an article regarding "Ideas Networks are Looking For." While it is important to understand what networks do and don't want at a particular time, it is separate from actually pitching the program itself.

Tips On Proper 3 Point Lighting

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Gen Wright

Not to be repetitive - and most production people know this, but one of the most important aspect of videography is lighting. It is important to have a solid understanding of the aspects of proper 3 point lighting.

3d Television - Is It Here To Stay?

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Gen Wright

For anyone who has been around for a while and has been paying attention to the technological front, then they know that 3D TV isn't a new creation. In fact, there have been numerous variations of the 3D TV and all of them in the past have failed to catch on and become relevant in the television market.

Tips For Directing Children On Tv Shows

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Gen Wright

Kids are natural actors. Almost every child in the world loves to act at some time or another. Playing is a part of their inherent programming and is one of the essential tools that they have at their disposal to learn about the world around them. With that being said, directing children on TV shows, or any film venture for that matter, can be both challenging and rewarding, but there are things that you must keep in mind first and foremost.

The Top 5 Tv And Film Graphic Programs

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Gen Wright

When a musical group heads into the studio to record a CD, they don't just play their instruments, lay down their tracks, and then mix the final cut and call it a day. There's a great deal that goes into getting all those recorded tracks ready for the final mix.

A Tv Director's Biggest Decision

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Gen Wright

During the course of a live television show the director cutting the event will make hundreds of decisions over the span of a 2-3 hour program. One of the biggest decisions this individual will have to make is whether the transition between shots will be a cut or a dissolve.

Unlikely Sources For Television Production Funding

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Gen Wright

One of the greatest challenges that any filmmaker can face is coming up with the funds necessary to bring the film from inception to completion. When it comes to television production funding, there are the general, most common practices, such as finding a major television studio to buy the script -which can leave you on the outside looking in - or you can seek out an alternate source of funding in order to maintain control of your script.

Production Managers - The Importance Of Craft Services

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Gen Wright

While it may be too easy to forget about all of the little things when it comes to taking care of your film crews during shoots, especially when you know that you have to provide catering of hot meals every six hours, craft services are still important. Crew members, from lighting to camera work and everyone in between, can become a bit cranky if their needs are not met, or they feel that they are being neglected. In this article you'll learn some important tips to remember on your next film ...