Jim Donnelly
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Why VFX Artists are Unionizing
When visual effects (VFX) workers at Disney filed for unionization under the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) in late August, many observers said it was the beginning of a potential momentum shift in the industry.
Jim Donnelly
Oct 18, 2023
How to Automate Footage Upload Requests with MASV, Zapier, and Monday.com
In video production, the faster an editorial team gets access to media, the sooner they can start working. This requires on-set video crews to get the media off camera cards and to an editor’s hands. Due to the nature of video production, this is easier said than done, as on-set crews are often working long hours against extremely tight deadlines.
Jim Donnelly
Sep 22, 2023
A Guide to Cloud Disaster Recovery For Video Production
A disaster recovery (DR) plan is essential for filmmaking or post-production operations. Not having such a plan courts the possibility of catastrophic data loss, reputational damage, damaged client relationships, and increased expenses. Read on for a comprehensive guide to cloud disaster recovery for video production.
Jim Donnelly
May 29, 2023
How to Cut Film Production Costs Without Compromising Quality: Nine Sure-Fire Strategies to Save Money
No matter how much cash you and your team have to spend, however, it always makes sense to try to cut costs on your next film production without taking a hit on the quality side, of course. Here’s a list of nine cost-cutting strategies for film production that can do exactly that.
Jim Donnelly
May 18, 2023
Lights, Camera, Sustainability: Exploring Sustainable Trends in the Film Industry
In 2021 a consortium of media and entertainment companies known as the Sustainable Production Alliance (SPA) released its first report on the carbon footprint of the TV, film, and streaming industries. Unfortunately, the results were not positive.
Jim Donnelly
Apr 19, 2023