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BTS: The Role of a Video Editor in Video Production
This blog reveals the real-world lessons filmmakers and creatives won’t learn in film school, covering client management, budgeting, networking, and business skills, based on Offbeat Creative’s hands-on experience in video production.
Alyssa G. Mullings
Nov 11, 20252 min read
The Importance of Makeup Artists on Set
This blog reveals the real-world lessons filmmakers and creatives won’t learn in film school, covering client management, budgeting, networking, and business skills, based on Offbeat Creative’s hands-on experience in video production.
Alyssa G. Mullings
Nov 4, 20252 min read
The Secrets to Getting More Video Clients
This blog reveals the real-world lessons filmmakers and creatives won’t learn in film school, covering client management, budgeting, networking, and business skills, based on Offbeat Creative’s hands-on experience in video production.
Alyssa G. Mullings
Oct 30, 20252 min read
Lighting the Vision: The Unsung Art of the Gaffer
This blog reveals the real-world lessons filmmakers and creatives won’t learn in film school, covering client management, budgeting, networking, and business skills, based on Offbeat Creative’s hands-on experience in video production.
Alyssa G. Mullings
Oct 30, 20252 min read
The Unsung Heroes of Film Sets: Why Production Assistants Matter
This blog reveals the real-world lessons filmmakers and creatives won’t learn in film school, covering client management, budgeting, networking, and business skills, based on Offbeat Creative’s hands-on experience in video production.
Alyssa G. Mullings
Oct 9, 20252 min read
The Tasks of an Assistant Director
This blog reveals the real-world lessons filmmakers and creatives won’t learn in film school, covering client management, budgeting, networking, and business skills, based on Offbeat Creative’s hands-on experience in video production.
Alyssa G. Mullings
Sep 30, 20252 min read
All Things Set Dressing
This blog reveals the real-world lessons filmmakers and creatives won’t learn in film school, covering client management, budgeting, networking, and business skills, based on Offbeat Creative’s hands-on experience in video production.
Alyssa G. Mullings
Sep 29, 20252 min read
Freelancers & The Film Industry
This blog reveals the real-world lessons filmmakers and creatives won’t learn in film school, covering client management, budgeting, networking, and business skills, based on Offbeat Creative’s hands-on experience in video production.
Alyssa G. Mullings
Sep 29, 20252 min read
BTS: The Role of a Cinematographer in Video Production
This blog reveals the real-world lessons filmmakers and creatives won’t learn in film school, covering client management, budgeting, networking, and business skills, based on Offbeat Creative’s hands-on experience in video production.
Alyssa G. Mullings
Aug 28, 20252 min read
Why Location Matters in Video Production
This blog reveals the real-world lessons filmmakers and creatives won’t learn in film school, covering client management, budgeting, networking, and business skills, based on Offbeat Creative’s hands-on experience in video production.
Alyssa G. Mullings
Aug 26, 20251 min read
The Power of Storyboarding
This blog reveals the real-world lessons filmmakers and creatives won’t learn in film school, covering client management, budgeting, networking, and business skills, based on Offbeat Creative’s hands-on experience in video production.
Alyssa G. Mullings
Aug 25, 20251 min read
Why Storytelling is the Secret Weapon in Video Production
This blog reveals the real-world lessons filmmakers and creatives won’t learn in film school, covering client management, budgeting, networking, and business skills, based on Offbeat Creative’s hands-on experience in video production.
Alyssa G. Mullings
Aug 25, 20252 min read
BTS: What Really Happens On A Video Shoot!
This blog reveals the real-world lessons filmmakers and creatives won’t learn in film school, covering client management, budgeting, networking, and business skills, based on Offbeat Creative’s hands-on experience in video production.
Alyssa G. Mullings
Aug 25, 20252 min read
The Future of Video Production: Trends to Watch in 2025
This blog reveals the real-world lessons filmmakers and creatives won’t learn in film school, covering client management, budgeting, networking, and business skills, based on Offbeat Creative’s hands-on experience in video production.
Alyssa G. Mullings
Aug 20, 20252 min read
A Video Director’s Handbook
This blog reveals the real-world lessons filmmakers and creatives won’t learn in film school, covering client management, budgeting, networking, and business skills, based on Offbeat Creative’s hands-on experience in video production.
Alyssa G. Mullings
Aug 18, 20252 min read
What They Don’t Teach You In Film School…
This blog reveals the real-world lessons filmmakers and creatives won’t learn in film school, covering client management, budgeting, networking, and business skills, based on Offbeat Creative’s hands-on experience in video production.
Alyssa G. Mullings
Jul 23, 20253 min read
Rental business: the good, the bad, the ugly!
This blog explores the pros and cons of running a video production rental business, covering profitability, challenges, and long-term investment, through the lens of Offbeat Creative’s industry insights and practical experience.
Alyssa G. Mullings
Jul 23, 20253 min read
5 Essential Tips for Video Directors
This blog offers five essential tips for video directors to transform creative vision into impactful storytelling, with insights from Offbeat Creative’s hands-on experience in commercial, corporate, and branded content production.
Alyssa G. Mullings
Jul 22, 20252 min read
Commercial vs. Video Shoot: Key Differences & Similarities in Preparation and Execution
This blog breaks down the key differences between commercial and general video shoots, highlighting how purpose, scale, and creative direction shape production, based on Offbeat Creative’s experience across branded, corporate, and social video content.
Alyssa G. Mullings
Jul 22, 20252 min read
Affordable High-Quality Video Gear: A Creator’s Guide
You don’t need a massive budget to create beautiful, professional-looking video content. At Offbeat Creative , our Jersey City-based...
Alyssa G. Mullings
Jul 22, 20252 min read
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