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    service KitSplit Launches Quote System

    KitSplit is offering a new easier way for filmmakers and photographers to secure all the gear they need for their latest projects with the KitSplit Quote System. The Quote System lets renters list all the gear they are looking for and then notifies preferred owners on the platform who can offer...
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    ad My First Feature Available for VOD Pre-Order

    After a pretty long road of production, post, festivals, and screenings my first feature, Meme, is available for pre-order on iTunes, and my own company's Vimeo OTT channel (with some fun special features). The film will be available to watch on those platforms and Amazon October 8th. Links at...
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    website Interview with Filmmaker Kansas Bowling

    She's finishing her second feature, shoots on 16mm, and has a part in Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. I enjoy her advice to not listen to anyone and do what you want.
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    press-release KitSplit Improves Gear Safety with Groundbreaking Owner Guarantee

    KitSplit is raising the bar for gear safety in the rental industry. KitSplit just announced the Owner Guarantee, providing gear owners ultimate peace of mind. The KitSplit Owner Guarantee makes KitSplit the only rental platform to cover owners in all scenarios, whether damage, loss or theft...
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    website Guide to Making a Call Sheet with a Free Template

    Put together this guide to making a call sheet based on the one I've been using for years. You can get the template for the call sheet at the end of the post.
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    website Comparison of the Sony a7R III vs the new a7R IV

    Wrote this up recently comparing the Sony a7R III to the specs of the new a7R IV for anyone who might be considering the upgrade (or deciding on if the extra money is worth it). There's some big numbers involved but they don't seem to amount to a major increase in quality to me. You can read the...
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    How to Feed Cast & Crew on a Tight Budget

    New blog post on how to feed your cast and crew when the budget is tight: How to Feed Your Cast and Crew on a Tight Budget
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    Beginners' Guide to Color Correction

    A new post with some basic information on color correction and how someone could get started with the basics of doing it for themselves. Color Correcting for Video: A Starter's Guide
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    Film Screenings in Buffalo, NY and Brunswick, ME

    Hey there, I'm bringing my feature, Meme, to Buffalo New York and Brunswick Maine next weekend March 29th (Buffalo) and 30th (Brunswick). I'll be attending both with one of the actresses from my film Kitty Ostapowicz who is from Buffalo. If you're in either area, come say hi! Buffalo is 3/29...
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    Rental Services for Larger Shoots

    New set of services and a rewards program on KitSplit for people trying to put together larger shoots, including dedicated rental agents to help secure the lowest price and the most convenient pickup logistics and money back on every rental. Details on the new KitSplit Plus program here.
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    Film Marketing 101

    Just published this beginners' guide to film marketing. Covers basics of what you should put together like a website, social media accounts, public relations, press, video hosting, film festivals, and paid advertising among other things. Up on the KitSplit Blog
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    Workshop on Cinematic Interview Techniques 3/9

    A real world approach to shooting great looking interviews at any budget level. Learn how to choose a location, work with spaces that are less than ideal, and decide what creative style fits best. We will use case studies and hands on demonstrations to plot out different styles of framing and...
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    SXSW Panel on the Democratization of Filmmaking

    On 3/10 there will be a panel on the democratization of filmmaking featuring co-founder of Instagram Mike Krieger, KitSplit co-founder Lisbeth Kaufman, Frame.io founder Emery Wells and moderated by No Film School's Jon Fusco. The panel will be followed by a filmmaker happy hour. You can read...
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    Four Upcoming Workshops in NYC

    Multiple workshops coming up in New York: Introduction to Volumetric Filmmaking with the Emmy-Winning Scatter team on February 23rd How to break six figures as an independent producer on February 27th "Make Your Own Damn Movie" Masterclass with Troma's Lloyd Kaufman on March 1st...
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    Lighting for Documentaries

    This blog post features tips on lighting for documentaries to maximize your time to shoot while getting the most out of your lighting: blog.kitsplit.com/10-practical-lighting-tips-documentary-crews/
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    Film Grants with Deadlines Coming Up

    Updated blog post listing grants categorized by the films and filmmakers they are for over on the Viewfinder blog here
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    Film Screening Late Night in Annville, Pennsylvania

    I am screening my feature, Meme, at the Allen Theatre in Annville, PA on Saturday Feb. 23rd at 11:00PM. Tickets are $7 at the door and I'll send attendees the film to stream after the screening (provided they give me their email). If you live in the area, come say hi! Details on the screening...
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    Lighting Crash Course and Mixer with DP of Borat and Helvetica in Brooklyn

    Workshop February 7th in Brooklyn, NY Take your lighting skills to the next level in this lighting crash course with one of the most talented DPs in the industry. Luke Geissbuhler—DP for Helvetica, Borat, The Muppets, and more, will lead this 90 minute workshop, followed by an hour of mingling...
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    KitSplit Lighting Workshop with the DP of "Borat", "Who is America" and "Helvetica"

    KitSplit Lighting Workshop with the DP of "Borat", "Who is America" and "Helvetica" KitSplit, the gear rental marketplace, is hosting an intimate hands-on lighting workshop with one of the industry's leading DPs, Academy-Nominated Luke Geissbhuhler. This 8 person, 1 day workshop will dive deep...
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    Free and Inexpensive Resources

    Two lists of dozens of free and inexpensive resources that may be helpful. A new one for photographers at: https://blog.kitsplit.com/inexpensive-resources-photographers/ A recently updated one for filmmakers at: https://blog.kitsplit.com/more-than-50-free-or-inexpensive-filmmaking-resources/
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