5 Most Useful Video Automation Tools For Content Creators
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by iskra
1y ago
Do you roll your eyes whenever someone says ‘consistency’ is all you need to thrive on TikTok and Instagram? They probably don’t know how hard it is to film a video, edit, brand, and make your video content ready. And you have to do that every day to be consistent. Well, the good thing is you can actually do all that easily with video automation tools. That’s why this article is your jackpot. Here, I’ll be showing you the five most useful video automation tools for content creators. But before we go into that proper, what are video automation tools? What are Video Automation tools Video autom ..read more
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Famous Directors Give Thoughts on Storyboarding
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by Russell Ridgeway
2y ago
When you’re working as part of a team, communication is vital. You need to transmit your vision with as much detail and clarity as possible so that everyone on the team has a clear understanding of the objective, knows how to go about reaching it, and is excited about the project. Getting clarity on a vision – especially when collaboration is involved – is one of the key strengths of storyboarding. It is not the only reason why directors storyboard, but it is the benefit of storyboarding whose results can be the most readily and obviously seen. A storyboard – akin to a comic strip – is a seri ..read more
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Complete Guide: Taking Your Script to Storyboard
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by Sarah
2y ago
Ever tried to visualize a scene while listening to sci fi audiobooks or reading any criminal novel? Have you ever sketched a scene from your favorite book or movie? Ever wondered how a script turns into a film? In this article, we will talk about the most important part of any media project, be it a film or a commercial video. It is storyboarding which helps you visualize your script before the finished version. In a film, not just characters’ dialogues are important, but their actions are also crucial for the audience to follow the story. Here, storyboards come into play, they help filmmaker ..read more
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The Three Pillars of Sound Design and How To Incorporate Them Into Your Storyboards
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by Drew Gula
2y ago
Here’s a hot take: Sound design is just as important as the visual elements in any film or video.  You could even argue that the sound is more influential in how an audience will understand and react to the story you’re trying to tell them. There are a dozen different reasons for this, but three of them are probably the most convincing points. You can remember them this way: Sound design adds impact/weight to on-screen actions and dialogue. Sound design provides depth/believability to the locations and settings. Sound design evokes emotion/engagement from the underlying story. You can ..read more
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2 Easy Steps to Kick Start a Marketing Video in Quarantine
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by Adrian Thompson
2y ago
By now we all know “times are strange.” You’re already in the process of adapting to the new normal and it’s no different with video marketing. As you plan your next steps for releasing content, how can you help get the ball rolling on new projects? Whether you’re a part of an internal team or a marketing director looking to outsource to a studio, these 2 simple tasks will dramatically improve the momentum into your next production. 1.) OUTLINE THE MESSAGE Recommended tool: Google Docs. After 8 years of producing explainer videos, the most useful skill I’ve developed is the ability to simplif ..read more
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The Power of Visual During Re-Opening
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by Silvana Rosero
2y ago
As organizations – businesses, nonprofits and government agencies – plan the phased responsible re opening of America after COVID-19 quarantines, anxiety and questions come to the minds of the workforce and general public. Many large organizations have been surveying their stakeholders and figuring out the safest ways to return to work. In fact, several of them find that a vast majority is still concerned or very concerned with the idea of coming back to their workplace. Communication is key to providing guidance and to easing fears. From newsletters to visual signage, and video – live and re ..read more
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Learn the Basics of Effective Storyboarding
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by Helen Clark
2y ago
Before you can start filming a certain project, you first need to plan every move to get a clear picture of the best way to do it. When it comes to planning and visualizing a project before filming, there’s no better way to do it than storyboarding. Storyboarding is the best way to make any necessary changes when you start editing a project. It allows you to plan the shots of what you’re going to be filming, the right angles and shot sizes, as well as camera movement and the order to the shots to invoke different emotions and feelings. What is a storyboard good for? A storyboard is a valuable ..read more
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4 Reasons Why a Content Calendar is a Must Have for Your Brand
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by Daniel Nanasi
2y ago
Creating and maintaining content, that keeps people inspired and intrigued, may be simple enough, but managing your content might be a whole different and more complicated issue. Once your audience begins to grow, you’ll need a way to keep your content growing in a consistent manner to keep audience growth on an upward momentum. Using a content calendar is an excellent way to keep your content production consistent, polished, precise, well-produced and on track. 1.) Keeping Content Consistent Consistency is key to keeping an engaged audience. Content calendars give you the foresight you need ..read more
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Perfect Alternative to Boords, Online Storyboard Maker
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by Adrian Thompson
2y ago
Looking for a simplified, affordable alternative to Boords? You’ve come to the right place. With Plot, the online storyboard maker, you get an all-around more intuitive option that can deliver what you need for half the price. Here’s a list of 5 key benefits you’ll get from switching. 1.) Over 50% Less expensive Plot costs over 50% less and doesn’t funnel you into complicated pricing tiers as your needs increase. If you have a team of 5+ on Boords, you would instantly save at least $600/year by switching, because Plot currently offers all it’s features on a base plan of just $10/mo or $90/ye ..read more
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A New Podcast for Video Creators, Filmmakers, Animators & more!
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by Adrian Thompson
2y ago
Conversations with Industry Professionals There’s a lot happening in the creative space, and when we’re so focused on our specifics roles we can easily miss valuable lessons being learned by the others around us. The Depth of Field podcast is focused on bringing about honest, informative interviews about the successes and failures among the changing landscapes in all areas of the creative industry as well as practical advice that you can start using today. The goal of the podcast is to give you insights into the professional lives of creative professionals and inspire you from outside of your ..read more
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