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Offbeat Creative 2025 Recap: A Year of Storytelling and Standout Work
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
Dec 23, 20253 min read
The Magic of Motion: Why Animators Are the Hidden Storytellers 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 17, 20252 min read
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 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
The Power of Music 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
Sep 24, 20252 min read
The Importance of Pre-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
Sep 22, 20252 min read
The Art of Production Design in Video
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 17, 20252 min read
Lighting in Video Production: Crafting Mood & Narrative
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 15, 20251 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
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
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
The Ins & Outs of Starting a Production Company
Starting a video production company is an exciting and sometimes overwhelming venture. From establishing your brand to building a solid...
Alyssa G. Mullings
Jul 18, 20253 min read
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