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Practical guides, workflow ideas and production advice from the Boords team.

Blog9 August 2023

How to Stay Organized During The Pre-Production Process

Just as you wouldn't start building a house without a blueprint, diving into a production without thorough pre-production is a recipe for frustration and inefficiency.

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Blog12 July 2023

The Ultimate Video Production Budget Template

In the world of video production, creativity is king, but budget reigns supreme. We're excited to present our latest offering - the Video Production Budget Template.

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Blog15 May 2023

The Ultimate Video Pre-Production Checklist Template

Creating exceptional client video projects demands a well-structured and organized pre-production process so we've developed the ultimate pre-production checklist template tailored specifically for client video projects.

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Blog30 November 2022

What is Post-Production in Film & Animation?

Post-production in filmmaking begins after principal photography with the assembling and editing of footage.

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Blog23 November 2022

The Ultimate Film Crew Guide (Film Crew Positions)

While the cast of a movie are the actors and actresses that work in front of the camera, the film crew comprises the film set jobs and positions that work behind the scenes and off-camera.

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Blog14 November 2022

The Ultimate Spaghetti Western Film Guide

The Spaghetti Western is a popular subgenre of Western movies from the 1960s and 70s.

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Blog4 November 2022

What is a Tracking Shot? Definition & Examples

A tracking shot in cinematography describes any shot in which the camera moves through the scene, often for an extended period.

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Blog26 October 2022

What is Shallow Depth of Field? Definition & Examples

In photography and cinematography, depth of field refers to the size of the area of sharpness in front of and behind the focal point of sharp focus.

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Blog19 October 2022

Filmmaking 101: What is Film Editing?

Film editing refers to the editing process during post-production where a film editor selects footage to assemble sequences of shots into a finished motion picture, according to an edit decision list or the director’s vision.

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Blog5 October 2022

What is a Montage? Definition & Examples

The montage filmmaking technique assembles a series of short images or quick shots to tell a story or advance the plot.

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Blog2 October 2022

Indirect Characterization: What Is It and How to Use It in Your Writing

Indirect characterization involves subtly revealing a character's traits through their actions, words, and thoughts, allowing the reader to infer their own meaning.

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Blog28 September 2022

Filmmaking 101: What is CGI in Movies and Animation?

Computer-generated imagery (or CGI for short) uses computer graphics to create art or media in 2d or 3D for print or screen products, film, television, computer games, simulations, or virtual reality experiences.

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