Alright, let’s dive into the latest scoop: Nikon, the legendary camera maker, is joining forces with RED Digital Cinema, the trailblazers behind those stunning professional-grade cinema cameras. This move is sparking conversations everywhere, especially at a time when Sony has been ruling the camera kingdom.
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2022 Letter from the President
Here we are in 2022, celebrating our seventh year in business and my fifth year of being the sole owner of Big Slate Media. Each year, I write this “update from the president” with the hopes of keeping our team, family and friends in the
Read MoreA Note from Jonathan: Looking Back on 2020
I actually thought about the contents of this letter in early May 2020. It was the worst month of business we had been through since starting the company. We weren’t shooting any projects, we were working from home and the crew was just about out
Read MoreYouTube Channels Getting Us Through Quarantine
Binge culture isn’t just reserved for Netflix and Hulu. It’s just as easy to go down the YouTube rabbit hole and find yourself watching hours and hours of videos. At least, that’s what our team of twenty-somethings is doing a lot of these days. During
Read More2020 Knoxville ADDY Award Winners
We’ve officially reached Don Draper status… meaning we accepted some advertising awards with an Old Fashioned in hand. Each year, the American Advertising Federation (AAF) facilitates and hosts the ADDY Awards, the world’s largest advertising competition. The awards represent the true spirit of creative excellence
Read MoreReflecting on 2019, A Message from Jonathan
I’ve been struggling with how to start this post because I want to be careful about how it comes across. We’ve had an amazing year, and I love sharing the success of this company, the team and our clients with anyone that will read it.
Read MoreOur Favorite Movies of the Decade – Straight from the Slate
Ah, the 2010s – a decade of binge-watching, dabbing, influencers and memes. As this insane decade comes to a close, many are reflecting on the biggest and best in entertainment from the past 10 years. Some argue that it was prime time for television (with
Read More5 Traits of a Solid Video Production Pro
Video production folks are an interesting breed, but what makes the best of the best? People in the production industry are, well, people! They have their own personalities, processes and quirks. However, there are some general characteristics that can really help a production professional stand
Read MoreJoker & Other Frightening Movies Made By Funny People – Straight from the Slate Series
BY: SAM PARKER Originally, in honor of #SpookySZN, I was tasked with writing a review of the newest “not comic book movie, comic book movie,” about the not Jared Leto, not Heath Ledger, not Batman-fighting (technically), failed sadistic comedian played by Johnny Cash and written
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