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Dr. Joe Hall – Associate Professor & Area Coordinator, University of Central Florida

Looking to further your education? Maybe get a degree that will help you land a job in the entertainment industry? This interview with Dr. Joe Hall, Associate Professor & Area Coordinator, University of Central Florida might be for you.

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First stop on the camera tour: the lens

The camera’s lens is probably more expensive than that car you’re driving now. Here’s a detailed look at all of those buttons, switches and moving parts so that you don’t accidentally ruin your career.

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Tim Bartlett – General Manager of Adrenaline Films

Tim Bartlett and I discuss the role of General Manager for a large-scale production company and the importance of interning in the entertainment industry.

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Cameras – an inside look

In order to be a great camera operator, you must first understand how your equipment works. In this post you will learn a little about the inner-workings of a professional 3-CCD camcorder. It’s not as fun as shooting a skateboarding video, but it may help you figure out what to tell the manufacturer when fall on your camera and it stops working.

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Component, Composite and Digital

Do you know the difference between composite, component and digital signals? Are you sure? I’ll bet you might learn a thing or two about how to properly hook up those colorful cables that you see lying around the edit suite . . .

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The basics of editing

Getting the itch to start cutting some cool videos? Before you jump into the editing hot-seat, take the time to learn some of the basics.

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“A” is for audio

Without good audio, your production is pointless. Make it a point to always consider audio BEFORE you begin any production. Your editor will thank you.

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Your PA backpack – what to bring with you to the set

It is important to be prepared for any situation so try to keep a backpack loaded with the stuff that you need to survive the grueling workload of a PA. This article highlights the things that are essential for you to bring with you each and every day while on set.

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Getting to know the C-Stand

One of the building blocks of production equipment – the C-stand. This article will talk about the basics of properly using a C-stand.

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The art of wrapping cable

Learning how to wrap cables is usually the first thing a new crew member learns. It is a skill that is universal in the production community and may help keep your apartment tidy as well.

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