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I’ve noticed that good pre-production saves so much time in post. Do you storyboard, make shot lists, or use reference videos? How detailed do you get before filming?

We all love finding creative solutions on set. What’s one budget-friendly technique or tool you’ve used that made your film look like it had a much bigger budget?

There’s a lot of advice out there about growth, but what’s actually worked for you? Posting consistently, improving thumbnails, using YouTube Shorts, or engaging in comments?

There are so many directions a YouTube channel can go: tutorials, vlogs, reviews, short films. How do you choose what to focus on? Do you plan your content around trends, personal interests, or analytics?

Every creator has a different approach to building their following. What’s helped you the most - entering contests, collaborating with others, or posting consistently on social media?

Short scripts can be tough - you have so little time to connect with the audience. What techniques or storytelling methods do you use to make your script memorable and moving?

Writer’s block always hits at the worst times. What do you do when you get stuck? Any tricks or routines that help you get the creativity flowing again?

Editing can make or break a contest photo. Do you prefer doing it all manually, or do you use presets, LUTs, or even AI tools? What gives you the best results?

Every photographer has that one piece of gear they swear by. What’s yours? Whether it’s a specific lens or your favorite camera body, I’d love to know what makes it special for you.

Sometimes it’s hard to come up with a fresh idea that fits a contest theme. Where do you find inspiration? Do you brainstorm alone, with friends, or start from visuals or music?

I’m curious to hear what others do to grab attention in video contests. Do you focus more on story, visuals, editing style, or something else entirely? What’s helped you get noticed?

That’s amazing, Dustin! Congratulations on the 5-year anniversary and on Catalyst becoming a finalist! That’s a huge accomplishment!! I love the black-and-white silent-style mystery idea, where you play every character. :D

Hi Capricious! I missed your posts :D I was thinking that Halloween is just around the corner, and I haven't seen anything from you this year. But your post arrived right on time!

Impressive! :D Do you have any projects in mind that you want to shoot there?

Hi! I don't think there is a right answer to this question. Every project is different and we are all located in different parts of the world. In my location, there is no podcast studio available for rent. So I had to build my own. Also, if there is a podcast studio that you can rent, the price...

Last week’s live webinar with Patrick Cady, ASC featured a surprise guest appearance by actor DaJuan Johnson. Part of the Virtual Shadowing: Navigating Television Production series, this session explored the production stage and the craft of working with actors in television. If you missed the...

If you could collaborate with any filmmaker from any time period, who would you choose and why? Who inspires you the most in terms of storytelling, visual style, or creative vision? What makes their work stand out to you, and what kind of project would you want to create with them? Share your...

Last chance to register for our free live webinar with multi-Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Shane Stanley: Manage a Film Set Like a Pro. Monday, August 11, 2025 1:00 - 2:15 pm ET (10:00 - 11:15 am PT) · Zoom Spots are limited. The room locks at the start and late entry will not be permitted...

Patrick Cady ASC’s Webinars Now on Saturdays! Just a quick update! All upcoming live webinars with cinematographer <strong data-start=”306″ data-end=”326″>Patrick Cady ASC have been rescheduled and will now take place on <strong data-start=”376″ data-end=”389″>Saturdays starting this month...