The Importance of Time-Consuming, High-Quality Aesthetics in Video Production In the dynamic landscape of video content, the quest for high-quality aesthetics may seem time-consuming, but the investment pays off in numerous ways. Jhoel Flores, a key team member, highlights this by stating, “This is mainly to increase the production value of the videos and for…
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Greetings all, Madeline here with another chapter in The Movie Minute. Today, we’ll be focusing on how learning something new is always important, no matter how long one has been in filmmaking. I’ve been part of the Poor Bear Stories team since 2023, having previously interned with Jacob back in the summer of 2022, between…
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Greetings everyone, Madeline here, back with another entry in The Movie Minute. For this entry, we’ll be sharing a few unsung heroes when it comes to the filmmaking gear that plays an important role in production- yet many don’t know about it. When someone hears of movies, many things come to mind- film cameras, slates,…
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Hello everyone, Madeline here, and welcome to another Movie Minute! For this entry, we’ll be focusing on why story matters the most in filmmaking. You’ve likely heard the term “style over substance” a million times- and it’s often true for filmmaking. While there have been successful blockbusters that emphasize style heavily (especially with the abundance…
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Hello everyone, Madeline here, and welcome to the 50TH Movie Minute! For this entry, we’ll be exploring why focusing on a certain audience as opposed to mass appeal can sometimes be beneficial. While it is true that blockbuster movies and franchises have the potential to bring in wide audiences and attention, that doesn’t always translate…
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Greetings all, Madeline here, back with yet another Movie Minute. For this entry, we’ll be discussing why a slate is one of the most important tools in filmmaking. Also known as a clapper, a slate is not just a notable symbol of cinema that has been used for more than a century- it has been…
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Greetings all, Madeline here, with yet another Movie Minute. For today’s topic, we’ll be focusing on why safety is one of our most important values in our productions! No matter how big or small the production of a project is, safety must always be the top priority, no matter how it can affect the finished…
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Greetings everyone, Madeline here, back with the 47th entry in The Movie Minute. For this entry’s topic, we’ll be touching on something more technical but important- media compression! You’ve probably encountered a message about a file being too large to upload- and even if you don’t encounter that message, whenever you upload a video or…
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Greetings all, Madeline here for the 46th Movie Minute. For this entry, we’ll be doing another project spotlight- this time on the annual Mountain Man Memorial March with Legacies Alive, for which we will be travelling to the Great Smoky Mountains this weekend! Mountain Man is one of three major events we cover for Legacies…
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Greetings all, Madeline here, hope everything is well with you all! For this entry, we’ll be exploring how Frame.io forms an essential part of our workflow. It is a platform that allows uploading of drafts of our projects to share amongst each other that is simple and easy to use. And with its integration with…
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By Jacob Centeno I can count on one hand how many days have changed the trajectory of my life, the day I lost my dad was one of those days. Losing my dad Some of you already know my dad, SCPO Daniel R. Healy, was killed in 2005 when his helicopter was shot down in…
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