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| | | | In certain snooty film circles, the term "stock footage" is used with derision, like how some craft beer snobs might sniff disdainfully at the mention of Coors Light. In those circles, there is a perception that using stock media in your project is a cheap, hacky move that a real professional would never make. That is, of course, total nonsense. | It's certainly true that the thoughtless overuse of stock footage, especially in cheap B-movies, has given stock media a bit of a bad reputation. But it's unfair to tar and feather all stock with the same brush. Consider this: Almost every professional video project you have ever seen — from Hollywood blockbusters to TV commercials and corporate presentations to wedding videos — has used some form of stock media or another. Far from a hacky crutch, stock media can be to filmmaking what mortar is to a brick wall. It's an essential structural element that can tie your entire project together. | | | Take on 2025 with $10,000 | | You've got big goals for 2025. And HoneyBook has the tools, resources, and bonus prizes to take you there. Join HoneyBook in January for a chance to win. | Start for free for a chance to win | | Lessons from the field | | A film production often has a director of photography, art director, casting directors, and more. Each is responsible for their own individual departments. However, the captain of the ship is known simply as the director. What is a director? What exactly does the director do? Are all directors the same? This article aims to answer those questions and more, as we explore: the role of the director. Read more. | | We encounter Twitch tags every time we tune into a stream, but what are they, and what do they do? In this article, we'll explore the different types of Twitch tags and see how you can use tags to help more viewers find your stream. Read more. | | The master shot has been an important part of film production. In fact, the first few narrative films were made mostly from a series of master shots. At the time, those films consisted of a locked-off camera filming without any panning or tilting. In other words, there was no "film language" to speak of. Obviously, cinema has evolved since then. The film industry has established a production protocol that captures every scene from various angles, depending on the scene's length, number of characters and actions. Read more. | | | | Today's top stories | Razer revealed its new Blade 16 laptop. It features a QHD+ 240Hz OLED display and is thinner than the previous model. Insta360 teamed up with Peter McKinnon. They've released a special Insta360 X4 Pro Bundle. Getty Images is merging with Shutterstock. Together, they are creating a $3.7 billion stock-image platform in the coming age of artificial intelligence. OnePlus announced the OnePlus 13R smartphone. It's a more affordable option than the OnePlus 13. OM System CEO released a letter stating a new camera is on the way in 2025. Additionally, the letter revealed that new lenses are coming as well.
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