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Updates to Job Reminder Process - Remember to Check-In

We know you never forget to update your calendar with your SmartShoot jobs, but in case you lose your iphone/android/filofax or just when a little reminder would help, we're updating our shoot reminder and check in process to happen 24... Continue reading

Posted Mar 28, 2013 at SmartShoot Producer's Blogg

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New & Improved Tools for Scheduling Yelp Jobs

We’ve improved our scheduling tools and process for FUTURE Yelp projects. These are important changes that can impact access to SmartShoot jobs so please read on. Yelp Scheduling Tools and Process Updates for Yelp Jobs Accepted After Today 1. you... Continue reading

Posted Feb 21, 2013 at SmartShoot Producer's Blogg

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Private Messaging From Clients Is Live

Today we launched a private messaging tool (one of the top asks from customers) which allows potential customers to ask you private questions about your quote. When a customer has a question for you about your quote, you'll receive an... Continue reading

Posted Jan 23, 2013 at SmartShoot Producer's Blogg

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Seasons Greetings!

One of the real joys this holiday season is the opportunity to say thank you and wish you the very best for the new year. We appreciate you, our creative network, for all your hard work and dedication. So thank... Continue reading

Posted Dec 21, 2012 at SmartShoot Producer's Blogg

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Thanks for the feedback Ernie! This is definitely something we are looking into on our next release. It is a bit of work on our Tech side, but we hope to be able to update our platform for smart phones in the future. Thanks!

Commented Dec 3, 2012 on New & Improved: Job Detail Pages & Custom Job Offers at SmartShoot Producer's Blogg

Look Your Best - Update Your SmartShoot Profile

The launch of custom jobs is going great (over $300,000 in jobs have been posted) and the majority of the jobs receive at least one pitch within an hour of posting - wow. Your feedback has been invaluable and we... Continue reading

Posted Dec 3, 2012 at SmartShoot Producer's Blogg

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New & Improved: Job Detail Pages & Custom Job Offers

We just released some new tools and improvements to the marketplace. Many of these changes were inspired by your feedback so please keep the ideas and suggestions coming – what’s working for you and what’s not . . . The... Continue reading

Posted Oct 24, 2012 at SmartShoot Producer's Blogg

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We're bringing you more jobs and changing our name to SmartShoot

Launching this Wednesday is our enhanced job market platform. In addition to the jobs we get from our partners (Yelp, Seamless, etc.), we will allow customers to deliver custom job request for any kind of photo or video job directly... Continue reading

Posted Oct 1, 2012 at SmartShoot Producer's Blogg

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Haven Brothers: Legacy of the American Diner

One of our filmmakers has been in the process of putting together a documentary film he has been working on for the past 2 years. He has a new kickstarter campaign to raise funding. We wanted to show our support... Continue reading

Posted Jun 8, 2012 at SmartShoot Producer's Blogg

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Fixing Banding on your DSLR Footage

One of the by-products of video from HDSLR is the banding artifacts that can result from the rolling shutter used to capture the video image. When shooting under fluorescent light (very common in commercial locations) the flickering of the light... Continue reading

Posted May 1, 2012 at SmartShoot Producer's Blogg

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Fantastic Free Color Grading Tutorials on Vimeo

01. FCP X Color Grading Tutorial: What is Color Grading? If you've ever had questions or confusion about Color Correction or Color Grading you definitely need to check out Color Grading Central. The 15-part series is provided courtesy of Denver... Continue reading

Posted Apr 19, 2012 at SmartShoot Producer's Blogg

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Global Screening for One Day on Earth! - Collaborative Documentary Project

One Day on Earth Global Screening - Invite! If you have yet to hear of this new documentary project, here it is! The One Day on Earth foundation has collaborated with filmmakers in every country of the world to shoot... Continue reading

Posted Apr 13, 2012 at SmartShoot Producer's Blogg

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5D MkII Deal @ Fry's - $1899 for Body-Only

With the announcement of the 5D MkIII this week you're going to seeing pricing for the 5D MkII being to plummet. Right now Fry's Electronics is offering the 5D MkII body-only for $1899 (about $300 cheaper then anywhere else online... Continue reading

Posted Mar 9, 2012 at SmartShoot Producer's Blogg

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DollarShaveClub.com - Simple Yet Effective Web Video

What's the latest viral video web? That'd have to the freshly minted ad for DollarShaveClub.com. In just 4 days it's racked up over 2,000,000 views. Are the production values mind-blowing? Hardly. The humor in the verbiage and touch-in-cheek feel carry... Continue reading

Posted Mar 9, 2012 at SmartShoot Producer's Blogg

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Looking for a Solid + Inexpensive Slider? Check Out Konova

If you're looking for a solid slider to add to your kit so you can get some of those buttery-smooth moving shots then you'll definitely want to check out Konova's slider. This slider has received loads of favorable reviews for... Continue reading

Posted Feb 21, 2012 at SmartShoot Producer's Blogg

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Welcome TH's New Partner - Seamless

We are excited to announce that TurnHere is launching a new partnership with Seamless. Seamless makes ordering food online for delivery or take-out fast, easy, and well, seamless. They've connected with 7,000 of the best take-out and delivery restaurants in... Continue reading

Posted Feb 15, 2012 at SmartShoot Producer's Blogg

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A Great Quick Guide to Using Sliders

Sliders are a great tool for giving your shots a unique look and movement but can be a somewhat cumbersome and complicated piece of gear. We came across a great short guide from Preston Kanak on Vimeo for getting awesome... Continue reading

Posted Feb 3, 2012 at SmartShoot Producer's Blogg

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Chicago Pizza in Nevada!? - Awesome video from Filmmaker Kelly Schwarze

Maybe it's because we're right at lunchtime at the TurnHere offices right now but our staff agrees that this video for Amore Taste of Chicago in Las Vegas is awesome. Lot's of factors come together here. Filmmaker Kelly's great shooting... Continue reading

Posted Jan 27, 2012 at SmartShoot Producer's Blogg

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Check Out Our Live Webcast with NYVS

A quick heads up to all TurnHere filmmakers to check out today's live webcast with our new partners NYVS. NYVS's own Michael and Lisa will be taking about opportunities in video production and how to grow your video business -... Continue reading

Posted Jan 25, 2012 at SmartShoot Producer's Blogg

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FDFF = $50 Follow-Focus

Another cool project we stumbled across on Kickstarter. Wiley Davis has designed a pretty slick and inexpensive follow-focus solution for DSLR's. For the $50 price point you get a follow-focus that's fully adjustable and compatible with any standard 15mm rod... Continue reading

Posted Jan 25, 2012 at SmartShoot Producer's Blogg

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TH FM Guest Post - Steve Janas Talks $$$ and Feature Production pt. 2/2

Here's part II of Steve Janas' insights on the cost and challenges of getting a feature film produced. In case you missed it check out part I of Steve's post. You can also check out Steve's blog Life of a... Continue reading

Posted Jan 23, 2012 at SmartShoot Producer's Blogg

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Tax Day Coming Up - A Helpful Infographic to Get You Through It

Tax season is upon us which can always be hectic for freelancing folks - Schedule C forms, Quarterly vs. Annual Filings, Qualifying Deductions, it can all get a bit confusing. We came across a great infographic that'll help you navigate... Continue reading

Posted Jan 18, 2012 at SmartShoot Producer's Blogg

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TH FM Guest Post - Steve Janas Talks $$$ and Feature Production pt. 1/2

This week we wanted to kick off a new feature on the blog. We'll be having some of veteran filmmakers onboard to talk about the ins and outs of film/video production. This month we've got long-time TurnHere filmmaker Steve Janas... Continue reading

Posted Jan 16, 2012 at SmartShoot Producer's Blogg

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Question of the Month - Favorite Filmmaking/Animation/Photography Blogs?

This month we want to diverge a little and focus our question to find out about some of your favorite online resources for filmmaking, animation, photography, etc. If you're not taking advantage of social tools like blogs and messageboards then... Continue reading

Posted Jan 13, 2012 at SmartShoot Producer's Blogg

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Adobe Lightroom 4 - BETA Copy = Free to Download

Bit of news for photogs out there. Adobe has released the BETA copy of the new version of Lightroom for folks to download and test. Loads of new features will be included in the official release coming up in the... Continue reading

Posted Jan 10, 2012 at SmartShoot Producer's Blogg

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