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Keeping a Stable Picture (MMM, Episode 12)

Hey everyone, Madeline here, back with another entry in The Movie Minute, and this week’s topic will be the use of run-and-gun videography vs. using tripods, monopods, gimbals and other devices which we fix our cameras to. Using a good tripod, which can come from many brands such as Manfrotto or SmallRig, ensures that the…
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The Importance of Camera Lenses (MMM, Episode 11)

Greetings all, Madeline here, back with the eleventh entry in The Movie Minute, with a focus on an essential part of the filmmaker’s arsenal- camera lenses! While many casual cameras, such as the one built into our phones, often have one or more lenses built into the unit, it’s a different story with professional camera…
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The Movie Minute with Madeline, Episode #4

Hey all, Madeline here again with another entry in The Movie Minute. This week’s topic will be on the two main media used for shooting movies: digital and film stock. Believe it or not, both mediums remain in use today in modern cinema. But what are the major differences and why do some directors and…
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The Movie Minute with Madeline, Episode #3

Hey all, Madeline here once again with another entry in The Movie Minute: This time on the primary product that I work on here at Poor Bear: short-form content, also known as “reels”. With the rise of social media and online content creators, especially on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, short-form content has become an…
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C2CT Conference Highlights: Empowering the Next Generation of Professionals

Good morning! Madeline from Poor Bear here once again, back with another update.  Over the last full week of July, Jake, Chase, Mica, and I visited Tampa for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation’s College to Career Transition conference (C2CT). Much like Operation EPIC back in June, this was an event I once attended as a…
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From Gatlinburg to Tampa: An Update on My Great Journey at Poor Bear Stories

Greetings all, Madeline here. It’s been around half a year since starting off at Poor Bear, and many interesting things have been going on since then, including a transition to full-time status. Of course, I’ve been producing reels for the various clients we work with, in addition to also helping out with a music video…
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Behind the Scenes of the 2022 Special Operations Experience: A Tribute to Dedication

Welcome back to 2022! Taylor and I poured our hearts and souls into crafting the 2022 Special Operations Experience, a remarkable program/event for the Donovan & Bank Foundation—a charity devoted to special operators. Their mission is profound: to guide these warriors toward a life of peace, contentment, and balance by bringing closure to their extraordinary…
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Finding Purpose Again: A Year of Growth and Gratitude at Poor Bear Stories

My first year at Poor Bear Stories. It went by so fast. Only been a year? When I was given the opportunity to join this company, I was working part-time at a Boba Cafe, donating plasma two times a week to get by. I had worked in video before the pandemic, but not so much…
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Social Media Content Creation: Strategies for Engaging and Effective Content

In this new digital era, social media has become an indispensable tool for businesses to connect with their audience. For companies like us a video production and storytelling company, social media is essential for effective content delivery. That is the reason why, here are some strategies to streamline your social media efforts and create captivating…
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Making Social Media Reels the Smart Way

In the digital world, Instagram Reels are effective at capturing the attention of viewers – generating more engagement and social media reach. At Poor Bear Stories, we take pride in the premium content that we are able to produce – giving customers and clients the utmost professional reels. Madeline Muralles, Assistant Editor is highly familiar…
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