Robert Rodriguez on Digital Filmmaking at UT
Robert Rodriguez visits the UT campus to host a conversation with students and inspire what he calls, “the next generation of innovators.” covering the push
Get Camera Ready on Kickstarter!
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Experimental Filmmaker Kelly Sears Speaks at 29th Street Ballroom in Austin
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Moviemaker Dialogue: Cinema at Your Fingertips
On May 3rd, 2012, Austin Film Society will be hosting a special moviemaker dialogue panel featuring three local filmmakers who will the rise of streaming
Caine’s Arcade: Documentary Story Elements
Even in documentary production, story elements are essential to keep the audience engaged. How can you “plan” a story when you are documenting real life?
The Storytelling Formula
At Cognitive Films, even though we primarily concentrate on documentary video production, we do our best to apply storytelling principals in both the planning phase and
48 Hour Stories: Badgerdog Literary Publishing
The Reel Change Film Frenzy is officially over. I am happy to report that our video was turned in on time, with minimal hiccups. We
The Austin Reel Change Film Frenzy is Upon Us
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The Five Elements of an Interesting Business Story
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How Video Can Help Your Website Rank Higher
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Top 30 Highest Grossing Movies Filmed in Austin
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7 Great Content Ideas for Ongoing Video Campaigns
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Learn Film & Video Production in Austin, Texas
With a myriad of film festivals and abundance of like-minded professionals, Austin is a great city to make movies. The city offers plenty of educational
How Pottery Barn Uses Web Video to Engage
How Pottery Barn Uses Web Video to Engage When it comes to marketing online, nothing can touch the level of engagement a well produced video
10 Common Website Video Mistakes to Avoid
10 Common Website Video Mistakes to Avoid Video is powerful when done correctly. If you are thinking about integrating a video into your website, make
Austin Event: DIY Video Production for Nonprofits
Austin Event: DIY Video Production for Nonprofits The City of Austin Cultural Arts Division offers quite a few free workshops for creative professionals. If you
Peter Guber on How to Tell Authentic Stories
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New Vimeo Pro Video Hosting for Business
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How to Prepare for a Video Interview
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12 Surprising Things Holding Back Online Video Advertising
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Austin Event: Storytelling Through Film
Austin Event: Storytelling Through Film In October 2010, with the support of Humanities Texas, we were able to provide educators with the opportunity to participate
High Dynamic Range Video?
HDR photos are everywhere these days, even on the iPhone. In photography, the HDR effect is achieved by capturing 2 or more (usually around 3-5)