In this episode Blake does a general overview of various distribution options to consider for low & micro-budget indie films. ▶︎ Check out my film: http://www.caseymakesamixtape.com▶︎ My past work on Tubi, etc:CONTINUUM (sci-fi) https://tubitv.com/movies/100003266/continuumKILLING DOWN (action) https://tubitv.com/movies/100000518/killing-down?start=truePINK (dark comedy) https://www.pinktheseries.com/▶︎ Other mentioned sites:http://www.filmhub.comhttp//www.bitmax.nethttp://www.premieredigital.com/http://www.filmfreeway.comDisappearing Boy (micro-budget indie film)https://youtu.be/Bz2Zxo0MS_A?si=UIcLtId1JA9D4O34© 2024 ImageWorks Inc. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostprofessional/support

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053 • Making MONEY with LOW-BUDGET Indie Films

The podcast is back after a hiatus! In this episode Blake gives an update on his feature film "Casey Makes A Mixtape" and also discusses how he used an iPhone and Apple log in the film&#39;s production. Learn more about the film: https://www.loudpictures.com/casey-makes-a-mixtape ©2024 ImageWorks Inc. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostprofessional/support

052 • Indie Film Production and iPhone Apple Log

In this episode Blake covers how he uses various AI technology to help create and enhance his everyday filmmaking work. CASEY'S FAVORITE SONG (new movie): https://www.loudpictures.com/caseys-favorite-song Shooting a movie with RED Komodo: https://youtu.be/YsCxnWdz2Lo Adobe Podcast: https://podcast.adobe.com/enhance Runway ML: http://www.runwayml.com Topaz Labs Video AI: https://www.topazlabs.com/topaz-video-ai/ref/1707/ Main YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers Thanks for listening! © 2023 ImageWorks Inc. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostprofessional/support

051 • How To Use AI for Everyday Filmmaking

In this episode Blake tries to figure out why smartphone gimbals don't seem to be as popular as they used to be. NEW Short Film Course:   https://geni.us/DIYShortFilmSave10 (SAVE 10%)   Music video shot on RED and iPhone: https://youtu.be/gPO0UVCTys8 Main YouTube Channel:   http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers Thanks for listening!         © 2023 ImageWorks Inc. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostprofessional/support

050 • Do You Care About New Gimbals?

In this episode Blake talks about the release of the $50/year V7 subscription version of FiLMiC Pro and how it might affect the mobile filmmaking community. Mobile filmmaking courses: https://academy.iphoneographers.tv   FiLMiC Pro LUT Packs: https://www.iphoneographers.tv/shop   Main YouTube Channel:   http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers   Thanks for listening!       © 2022 ImageWorks Inc. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostprofessional/support

049 • FiLMiC Pro V7 Release (What I REALLY Think)

In this episode Blake talks about why he loves his iPad Pro, but almost never uses it and tries to figure out why that is the case. Mobile filmmaking courses: https://academy.iphoneographers.tv FiLMiC Pro LUT Packs: https://www.iphoneographers.tv/shop Main YouTube Channel:   http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers Thanks for listening!       © 2022 ImageWorks Inc. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostprofessional/support

048 • iPads Are Great... So Why Do I NEVER Use Mine?

In this episode Blake breaks down the latest info surrounding the FiLMiC Pro subscription model controversy, which if you haven't been paying attention has really stirred up quite the storm in the mobile filmmaking community. Mobile filmmaking courses: https://academy.iphoneographers.tv         FiLMiC Pro LUT Packs: https://www.iphoneographers.tv/shop Main YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers            Thanks for listening!     © 2022 ImageWorks Inc. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostprofessional/support

047 • Breaking Down the FiLMiC PRO Subscription Controversy

In this episode Blake looks at why he's not (yet) excited about the iPhone release. Mobile filmmaking courses:   https://academy.iphoneographers.tv      FiLMiC Pro LUT Packs: https://www.iphoneographers.tv/shop      Main YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers         Thanks for listening!     © 2022 ImageWorks Inc. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostprofessional/support

046 • I'm Not Excited About the iPhone 14 (Yet)

In this episode Blake discusses why he uses external lenses on an iPhone and goes into detail on how he did this shooting his latest short film. "Preowned" behind-the-scenes: https://youtu.be/bHXViOfvtVY Mobile filmmaking courses: https://academy.iphoneographers.tv   FiLMiC Pro LUT Packs: https://www.iphoneographers.tv/shop   YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers      Thanks for listening!   © 2022 ImageWorks Inc. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostprofessional/support

045 • Yes I (Still) Use External Lenses On My iPhone

This is a sub-series of the main "Almost Professional" podcast called "The Breakdown". In it Blake talks about how various movies are made and how you can apply those filmmaking techniques to your own work. In this episode he discusses Top Gun: Maverick and why it matters to the filmmaking and film-going world. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4Y4IoctqQdU Thanks for listening! © 2022 ImageWorks Inc. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostprofessional/support

044 • Top Gun: Maverick - Why It Matters | The Breakdown

Blake is bored with "Filmmaking YouTube"... How about you? :) Mobile filmmaking courses: https://academy.iphoneographers.tv FiLMiC Pro LUT Packs: https://www.iphoneographers.tv/shop YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers    Thanks for listening!   © 2022 ImageWorks Inc. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostprofessional/support

043 • Why "Filmmaking YouTube" Is Boring Today

In this episode Blake looks at some of the latest video features in the iPhone (and the FiLMiC Pro app) that might just be ahead of their time. Mobile filmmaking courses: https://academy.iphoneographers.tv YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers Thanks for listening! © 2022 ImageWorks Inc. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostprofessional/support

042 • Why Some iPhone Video Features Are Ahead of Their Time

In this episode Blake talks about his top reasons why he chose to shoot a new short film on the iPhone 13 Pro Max. Mobile filmmaking courses: https://academy.iphoneographers.tv YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers Thanks for listening! © 2022 ImageWorks Inc. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostprofessional/support

041 • Why I Shot a NEW Short Film on an iPhone

In this episode Blake explains why he is NOT getting a new Mac Studio even though they sure look tempting... Also, be on the lookout for a new sub series coming soon to this podcast that breaks down how movies are made so you can then make one yourself - but for little to no money.   In case you do want a Mac Studio... :) https://geni.us/jnba3 (B&H) Mobile filmmaking courses:   https://academy.iphoneographers.tv              YouTube Channel:   http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers                Thanks for listening!   © 2022 ImageWorks Inc. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostprofessional/support

040 • Why I'm NOT Getting a Mac Studio

In this episode Blake looks at the state of mobile video & filmmaking tech as we move into 2022 and beyond.   Mobile filmmaking courses:   https://academy.iphoneographers.tv          YouTube Channel:   http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers            Thanks for listening!   © 2022 ImageWorks Inc. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostprofessional/support

039 • State of Mobile Filmmaking 2022

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