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Things self-distributing documentary filmmakers can do to integrate social media into their distribution efforts
Written by David Tames on October 22, 2009
Filed Under Business, Distribution, Documentary, Sticky
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Here are some things you can do to integrate a social media component in your distribution effort. 1. Get your own web site with integrated blogging functionality if you don’t already have one. If your current site does not have a blog, add one. The easy way to get started is to get a...  Continue Reading...

Comparison of four professional LED lighting instruments under $1K
Written by David Tames on July 19, 2009
Filed Under Camera, Documentary, Filmmaking, Gadgets and Devices, Lighting, Reviews, Sticky
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Over the past couple of years I’ve had a chance to use or take a close look at various LED lighting instruments available in the marketplace. Today you will find lots of inexpensive lights suitable for on-camera use available for anywhere from $50 to $500 from a variety of vendors....  Continue Reading...

Practical Sound Recording and Editing Techniques For Better Video
Written by David Tames on August 15, 2008
Filed Under Documentary, Events & Screenings, Sound, Sticky, Tools, Video Production
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Here are some resources associated with my session, “Practical Sound Recording and Editing Techniques For Better Video” recently given at the 4th Annual New Media Expo held in Las Vegas. Presentation Slides Here’s a copy of my presentation slides, available in two flavors. Sound-Better-Video-4NME.pdf A...  Continue Reading...

Kevin Anderton knows: keep it short, make it funny, and get it online
Written by David Tames on July 7, 2007
Filed Under Distribution, Filmmakers, Filmmaking, Interviews, Sticky, Video on the Web
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There’s been a lot of talk lately about D.I.Y. distribution among filmmakers. The discussion is fueled by the realization that the Internet with social networking and video delivery tools presents new opportunities to connect with an audience. Which reminds me how much things have changed...  Continue Reading...

Making Media Now (slides from Opening Remarks)
Written by David Tames on June 2, 2007
Filed Under Books, Business, Filmmaking, General, Media Literacy, Sticky, The Media, Video on the Web, Web
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Here are my slides from the Opening Remarks I made at the Making Media Now: Filmmaking in Transition conference held yesterday at Boston University. A special thanks to Jennifer Kaplan, Bonnie Waltch, and all the people and sponsors who made this lively and engaging event possible. Continue...  Continue Reading...

New Technology Presentation at Rio International Film Festival
Written by David Tames on September 30, 2006
Filed Under Business, Events & Screenings, New Media, Presentation, Sticky, Video on the Web, Web
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On Thursday, September 28th I moderated a Rioseminars Panel at Festival do Rio 2006 (Rio International Film Festival) titled “New Technologies / Digital Market” with Irina Neves (COO, Cine Mobile), Fabio Lima (COO, Rain Network), and Martha Cavalheiro (Marketing Vice President,...  Continue Reading...

Ten Documentary Films
Written by David Tames on August 27, 2006
Filed Under Documentary, Films, Media Literacy, Sticky
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I was reading a post tonight on DVXuser that asked: What’s the best documentary you’ve ever seen? and I was inspired by the challenge and made a list of 10 documentary films to watch that are worthy of both viewing and analysis. I can’t begin to rank what I would consider...  Continue Reading...

A conversation with Red Digital Cinema’s Ted Schilowitz
Written by David Tames on April 27, 2006
Filed Under Camera, Filmmaking, High Definition, Sticky
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At NAB this week there was a lot of buzz on the show floor about the Red camera currently in development. I had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Ted Schilowitz about Red. Before joining Red he was a Product Manger at AJA Video Systems and part of the team that created video capture...  Continue Reading...