Being successful as a multi-media artist is extremely challenging and requires a lot of hard work. To help with this process, I have developed a list of ten tips to help with your journey as a freelancer.
Insurance, Taxes & Paperwork: The most difficult part of the process for me is the paperwork.…
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Author: Preston Kanak
Based in Saskatchewan, Canada, Preston Kanak is a filmmaker, educator, time-lapse photographer and founder of Cinescapes, a creative production agency.
How to Choose Music for Your Video – A Few Tips to Get You Started
For me, one of the hardest parts when editing a video is determining what music to use. This process usually takes almost as long as the process of capturing and editing the footage combined! In this post, I want to breakdown a few different things to consider when choosing your music as well as offer a few solutions that I have found helpful.…
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Relationship Building – 4 Reasons Why A Positive Attitude Leads to Success
Throughout life, we are forced to adapt to change and overcome obstacles. These challenges and obstacles are what inevitably make us stronger. In this post, what I want to talk about is why a positive attitude is important in life as well as the success of your business.…
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The Raw Timelapse Tutorial – Kit Breakdown
Shooting a time-lapse is not a science. There is no perfect formula to ensure you are successful every time. However, there are a few things that will improve your chances of nailing your shot. In the video below, I will be covering the different types of equipment I USE TO SHOOT A TIME-LAPSE.…
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The Raw Timelapse Tutorial – Story, Scheduling & Scouting
I am happy to announce the release of the latest instalment of the raw time-lapse tutorial. I want to first off apologize for the delay since the last posting. When first announcing the project, I was not expecting to go as in depth as I am in the videos/posts.…
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How to Shoot In A Cold Climate – 7 Tips To Keep Your Camera Rolling & Improve Your Final Image
Shooting in a cold climate poses a list of challenges. For me, I grew up in Saskatchewan, Canada and have been forced to deal with these harsh climates. In Saskatchewan, we have snow on the ground for five months a year, get an average of 106cm of snow a year and have had a low of -50C.…
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What Video Camera Should You Buy? A 7-Step Guide
I am asked on a regular basis what cameras I use and what cameras that I recommend. In regards to the type of camera I use, this always depends on what I am shooting. Right now, for most of my personal shorts I am still using Canon 5D Mark II’s & III’s.…
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