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Remember those old-school tobacco ads? The ones where suave gents and glamorous ladies made puffing on a cig look like the height of cool? Fast forward to today, and the scene has shifted. The props have changed from cigarettes to smartphones, but the twist? We’re
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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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As we step into 2024, the graphic design landscape is seeing a vibrant mix of retro vibes and modern minimalism, proving once again that in the world of design, everything old can be new again. From the resurgence of duo tones to the embrace of
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Lights, cameras, action! Lights, cameras, action! Welcome to the exciting world of video production in Knoxville, Tennessee, where technology and innovation collide to create captivating visual experiences. In this digital age, we’re witnessing a revolution that has transformed the way videos are created and consumed.
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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
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Time is important for all video production pros. Producers use time to keep everyone on schedule and get us to our much-needed lunch breaks. Editors manipulate time to quite literally speed up or slow down the pacing of a video or a commercial. Writers have
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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
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Effectively managing social media accounts isn’t easy, and organization is key. Whether you manage multiple channels for a variety of clients, or you’re just trying to make your cat Insta-famous, planning and keeping track of all your content is vital to a solid social media
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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
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