#WiseMindFilms linked uo with Actor Tray Chaney to put together his most recent #Actorsreel You know him from the hit show #thewire, the movide Streets(w/MeekMills) and most recently Tray is apart of Bounce TV's hit show Saints and Sinners. Check out the reel below:
Using leading lines to your advantage
Leading lines are everywhere. Literally everywhere if you know what your looking for. This composition technique is used a lot and sometimes it's so subtle you don't catch it right away. So what are leading lines? Well basically when shooting photos or videos it's when the creator uses "lines" to draw the viewers attention to... Continue Reading →
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7 video Lighting tips for YouTubers and Filmmakers
Lights, camera, action.. The first word in that phrase is critical to any production. We often see quality content go down the drain, simply because it was too bright or too dark. Finding that sweet spot of a balancing act is not as hard as we think. With some knowledge, practice and creativity you can... Continue Reading →
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Film industries dirty little secret?
You have to deal with insurance! Yes filmmaking is and should always be about the art and he creative process. But insurance comes into play when trying to make the film come into fruition. This is the part of filmmaking that is not often discussed but should be apart of every creatives curriculum. The lates... Continue Reading →
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How to Find the Best Camera
Finding the best camera is difficult for a first time filmmaker. So many options, so many features.....so much MONEY!! There's always a few things to remember when making that first purchase or upgrade if your already a filmmaker. Never forget that although some gear can make a difference in quality and look of finish product,... Continue Reading →
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First Time Filmmaker Tips | w/Pixar’s Pete Docter
In another round of Filmmaking tips for #firsttimefilmmakers we found another great selection of tips and advice from Pixar’s Pete Docter. He has been a part of Pixar’s team from the genesis and worked on a ton of animated goodness including, Monsters Inc., Toy Story 1&2, and Up just to name a few. In... Continue Reading →
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iPhone Filmmaking | First Time Filmmakers
One thing that can bog down a filmmaker is not having gear, or in our minds we tell ourselves we don't have the "right gear". Filmmakers everywhere are starting to shatter that notion and more and more content is being geared towards "Fuck Gear and just Create"! Ok nobody has said that exactly but I... Continue Reading →
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6 Filmmaking Tips From Antoine Fuqua | via Film School Rejects
Antoine Fuqua shares some very insightful tips on filmmaking that truly make sense. The dope thing about this article is they dive into his work and use his story as the examples for each of the tips he gives! These are solid tips that go beyond the standard cliche of "work hard" and "be consistent"... Continue Reading →
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Music for YouTube videos
Finding the right sounds for your video can be as tricky and coming up with the title. If your not a musician and musically inclined this can be even tougher. You know what you want it to sound like but after endless amounts of searches and signing up for free trials your left with not... Continue Reading →
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Jay-Z files paperwork to launch Marcy Venture Partners | How the hustler survives
Jay-Z's quest for dominance doesn't go unnoticed. No matter how quiet he tried to be about his power moves. Dominating the HipHop industry for years, Jigga's penchant for making money was evident through his roles in Roc-a-wear, films, and overall brand appeal. Once just an artist Jay manifested himself to be a mogul. Taking over... Continue Reading →
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