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3 TIPS FOR GETTING & KEEPING CLIENTS!

This is the easiest way to get and keep clients!!!🎥🙏🏻 Any other topics you want to see covered?

tags: clinets, getting clients, keeping clients, finding clients, landing clients, video production
Tuesday 01.26.21
Posted by Jakob Owens
 

TOP 10 FAVORITE FEATURES ABOUT THE RED KOMODO 6K!

here are my 10 favorite things about the Komodo and why I think it's THE BEST camera on the market right now given its price range.

tags: komodo, red komodo, top Komodo features, top red Komodo features, red komdo, red Komodo test footage
Tuesday 01.26.21
Posted by Jakob Owens
 

The Promist Filter Killer - DREAM FX

Give your videos and photos that dream like quality with our DREAM FX Filter!

Available in 77mm & 4x5.65 Options

  • Softens & blooms the image highlights

  • Reduces Blemishes and imperfections in skin tones

  • Works on all focal lengths

  • Includes 77mm Filter Pouch (when in stock) 

  • Results may vary (lighting conditions / aperture / settings all play into strength of effect)

  • 20cm x 20cm Microfiber Cleaning Cloth /w logo (Gift with purchase when in stock / 1 per order) 

  • The "SUBTLE DREAM" option is the same DREAM FX filter with a slightly less intense effect for a more "Subtle" effect & look.

get it here: https://prismlensfx.com/collections/filters/products/dream-fx-filter

tags: dream fx, promist filter, diffusion filter, dream fx filter, glow filter, softening filter
Monday 01.25.21
Posted by Jakob Owens
 

CREATIVELY WORKING WITH ARTISTS & TALENT!

New video breaking down creatively working with an artist and talent! I walk you through the formulation of the original idea for MONEY NOW and how it became what it became. What other topics do you all want to see?

tags: working with an artist, artists, music videos, director
Thursday 01.14.21
Posted by Jakob Owens
 

HOW TO LAND A BIG CLIENT!

Hopefully these stories motivate you and inspire you to get after it and land your 1st BIG client!!!! - Jakob

tags: big cliemnts, landing a client, land a client, land big clients, business, video production
Thursday 01.14.21
Posted by Jakob Owens
 

HOW TO PROPERLY INVOICE CLIENTS!

Y'all asked for more business videos...see here's another! New video every day in January! Now lets talk about how to properly invoice clients! - Jakob

tags: invoice, invoicing clinets, invoicing
Thursday 01.14.21
Posted by Jakob Owens
 

HOW I BOUGHT MY 7 PROPERTIES! REAL ESTATE INVESTING

Every step I took in the process of acquiring all my properties! This was probably the most asked question I received. Hope this helps and inspires!

tags: real estate, real estate investing, home buying, business, property investing
Thursday 01.14.21
Posted by Jakob Owens
 

COMING UP WITH CREATIVE IDEAS FOR VIDEOS!

New video on my process for coming up with ideas for videos! Hopefully this helps! What topic do you all want to see next!? - Jakob

tags: video productioon, creative video ideas, creative ideas
Thursday 01.14.21
Posted by Jakob Owens
 

BUYING YOUR 1ST HOME & INVESTING WITH REAL ESTATE!

Today I talk about buying your 1st home and investing in real estate through my own experiences! Hopefully this really helps some of you!- Jakob

tags: home buy, investing, real estate, investing with real estate, buying your 1st home
Thursday 01.14.21
Posted by Jakob Owens
 

5 LIFE CHANGING HABITS & TIPS!

Hear me all the way out on this one and I promise you...you will begin to look at things differently and hopefully this will help change your life for the better! - Jakob

tags: habits, life changing habits, success habits
Thursday 01.14.21
Posted by Jakob Owens
 

How To Pay Yourself & Budget For Videos!

Loving this new series of videos where I break down some of the business elements behind the business. Hope you guys are enjoying them as well. Hope this one helps you understand how you should budget for videos and how to pay yourself at the same time! - Jakob

►SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/subBuffNerds

►LEARN FILMMAKING COURSES: https://www.learn.film

►TROPIC COLOUR: https://www.tropiccolour.com/filmassets

►PRISMLENSFX: https://prism-lens-fx.myshopify.com

►MY ONLINE STORE: http://bit.ly/1Tamh9p

tags: how to pay yourself, budget videos, how to budget, how to budget videos, budgeting, budgeting videos, video production
Wednesday 01.13.21
Posted by Jakob Owens
 

HOW & WHAT TO CHARGE CLIENTS! VIDEO PRODUCTION

Here's a breakdown of how you should charge clients in the filmmaking world! Hope this helps! - Jakob

►SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/subBuffNerds

►LEARN FILMMAKING COURSES: https://www.learn.film

►TROPIC COLOUR: https://www.tropiccolour.com/filmassets

►PRISMLENSFX: https://prism-lens-fx.myshopify.com

►MY ONLINE STORE: http://bit.ly/1Tamh9p

tags: charging clients, invoice clients, how to charge clients, how to charge, video production
Wednesday 01.13.21
Posted by Jakob Owens
 

SHORT HORROR FILM CONTEST

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My Short Horror Film Contest Is BACK & BIGGER than ever! Today the film contest is live for the 3rd year running and is officially underway! Please watch the link to the contest announcement video at the bottom of this page! That video explains and breaks down EVERYTHING...the whole contest Prizes, Rules, Details, Submission Process and more!

1ST PLACE:

$3,500.00 CASH MONEY

$400 Store Credit: @Tropic.Colour

$400 Store Credit: @PrismLensFX

Lifetime Subscription to "Learn Cinematography"

Lifetime Subscription to "Learn Music Videos"

Lifetime Subscription to "@IndustryJump"

Lifetime Subscription to "@EpidemicSound"

10 Pack of music video treatments

Free enrollment into Industry Jump Producing 101 course

Social posts to @JakobOwens & @buffnerdsmedia IG Accounts and youtube

For a list of the remaining places & prizes....again please go watch the video :)

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CONTEST RULES:

-5 Minutes or less runtime

-Must use the word "Pandemic"

-Quarantine Style Shooting - All 1 Location

CONTEST DEADLINE:Your films must be completed and properly submitted before or on October 25th in order to be considered! 

For a deeper explanation of the rules and contest details please watch the youtube video explaining everything! Over the last 2 years some truly incredible films have been made because of this contest and I can't wait to see what everyone creates this year! Spread the word and have fun! 

tags: horror, horror film contest, filmmaking, filmmaking contest, film competition, short horror film fest, film fest, horror film fest
Saturday 09.26.20
Posted by Jakob Owens
 

NEW KYLE VIDEO "BOUNCIN"

It’s been 3 years but we’re back! -Jake & Kyle

Friday 06.19.20
Posted by Jakob Owens
 

Amazing NEW Split Diopter FX Filter!

Today my company PRISM LENS FX turned 1 years old! In celebration of that milestone we decided to drop our latest addition to the #PrismLensFx family... the "Split Diopter FX Filter"! For years as DP’s we’d use split diopters to create FX in camera, but always struggled to hold it in front of the lens, while pulling focus, and operating at the same time. With our version you can thread right onto your lens, and rotate to dial in your desired effect! Pre-Order today and save $25! I can't wait to see what every creator around the world ends up shooting and creating with this new filter! Thank you so much for your support! Love y'all!

SPLIT DIOPTER FX FILTER:

https://www.prismlensfx.com/products/split-diopter-fx-filter

tags: split diopter, fx, fx filter, photography filter, video filter, cine, cinematography, cinematographer, split diopters, split diopter camera filter, camera filter, camera filters
Monday 12.09.19
Posted by Jakob Owens
 

Video Editing SplitScreen Mattes For Any Edit Software!

One of my favorite video editing assets that I’ve ever created. I use my first pack for sooo many videos and after the big positive response on the first pack I put this new pack together to add even more split screen matte overlays!

get them here: https://www.tropiccolour.com/filmassets/split-screen-film-mattes-vol-2

Save an extra 10% with my personal code BN10

80 Split Screen Film Mattes

  • 20 Black Mattes / 20 White Mattes / 20 Red Mattes / 20 Yellow Mattes

  • 8K (8192 x 4320) PNG files / easy drag & drop

  • No rotoscoping or keying / All assets have the alpha channel pre keyed out

  • Designed from 8mm / 16mm / 35mm negatives

  • Features unique rounded corners, edges, and texture found typically found on film

tags: splitscreen mattes, filmmaking, video editing, video effects, videos, video editor, video assets, video editing assets, splitscreen mattesvfx, cinematography, adobe premiere, tropic colour
Tuesday 10.22.19
Posted by Jakob Owens
 

Film Assets & Effects For Video Editors!

Amazing Film assets, overly and effects pack on the market for filmmakers, video editors, and cinematographers! I love these overlays and use them on projects to really dial in some VFX for my music videos! - Jakob Owens

Link to buy: https://www.tropiccolour.com/filmassets/film-assets

Use code: BN10 for 10% off any order off Tropic Colour!

Over 100 different different assets

  • Includes Particles / Fire / Embers / Ice / Dust / Water / Haze / Smoke

  • 4K Apple Pro Res 422 Quicktime files

  • Easily to apply to your footage via screen / overlay transfer mode

  • All captured in RAW on the RED MONSTRO Sensor

  • Aspect Ratio 2.39:1

tags: filmmaking, filmmaker, film assets, video assets, editing assets, vfx, sfx assets, video overlays, video effects, video plugins, video editing, video editor, tropic colour
Tuesday 10.22.19
Posted by Jakob Owens
 

Film Dust & Scratch Overlays!

The most comprehensive and detailed film dust & scratch overly and effects pack on the market for filmmakers, video editors, and cinematographers! I love these overlays and use them on almost every video edit I do! - Jakob Owens

Link to buy: https://www.tropiccolour.com/texture/dust-amp-scratches

Use code: BN10 for 10% off any order off Tropic Colour!

4K ProRes Quicktimes (4096x2464)

  1. 8K High Res Scanned Stills (8000x4000)

  2. 100+ Dust & Scratches

  3. 2 Different Strengths of Each Asset

  4. 5 Different Colors of Each Asset (Black / White / Red / Blue / Yellow)

  5. 40 8K Texture Stills + Repeater Quicktime

  6. 30 Perf Stills + Repeater Quicktime

  7. Dust & Scratches Sourced from vintage 8mm / 16mm / 35mm Film



tags: tropic colour, film, filmmaking, video editing, video editor, editing effects, editing overlays, editing tips, filmfilm overlays, film dust overlays, film scratches, film scratch overlays
Tuesday 10.22.19
Posted by Jakob Owens
 

Storyboard Templates Made by Filmmakers for Filmmakers

This article below was written by NoFilmSchool

Not in love with your current storyboard template? These ones might be just what you're looking for.

Even though storyboarding isn't necessarily a required step in the filmmaking process, most filmmakers find it helpful in not only planning out their shots but seeing their stories come to life visually. Having a template that helps you do both of those things requires space to both sketch out your shots (or in my case, doodle like a 3-year-old) and jot down the necessary information, including shot size, shot type, and lens data.

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The BuffNerd himself, filmmaker Jakob Owens and his team over at Tropic Colour have come out with some really handy, detailed storyboard templates that offer all of that and more.

When I first started storyboarding, there was no way I'd spend money on something I could draw up myself on a piece of paper. ("What, I can't draw a bunch of boxes and lines myself?")

But that task got really old really fast, so I went online and downloaded some free temples. But those were a little too simple and left a lot to be desired.

That's why I kind of like these templates from Tropic Colour, because they were designed by filmmakers who know what filmmakers want in a storyboard template. They want to be able to quickly circle the shot type, shot size, and which lens they want to use. If they're working with different aspect ratios, they want storyboards that can handle that. These templates have that all covered.

6 storyboard templates

  • 3 aspect ratios (2.40:1 / 1.85:1 / 1.66:1)

  • 2 orientations (vertical and horizontal)

  • Spots for lens data, shot size, and shot type

  • Print out or digitally import into your editor of choice

This storyboard template pack is available now for $10, which is not too shabby for a really good template that you can print out or upload and work with forever.

If you want to learn more, head on over to Tropic Colour.

tags: storyboard, storyboards, storyboarding, filmmaking, filmmakers, cinematographers, cinematographer
Saturday 08.03.19
Posted by Jakob Owens
 

How To Charge A Client!

In this video I break down and give my best advice, tips, and tricks on how to properly go about charging a client for work! - Jakob Owens

tags: client, how to charge a client, charging a client, charging for work, business, business advice, business tips, dealing with clients
Wednesday 07.24.19
Posted by Jakob Owens
 
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