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Follow the Assassinaut Production Blog from Herez

In case you haven’t heard, I’m currently working on a feature film called “Assassinaut” and am writing about my experience as the 1st AC. I took time this weekend to create a page that collects all of the posts in one spot and helps you keep track of our production.

So head here to catch up on the posts and read all future posts.

Premiumbeat.com: Win $250 of Royalty-Free Musicz

Thank you to Premiumbeat.com for sponsoring The Black and Blue this week! They’ve featured us many times on their blog and I even used one of their tracks for The Black and Blue’s welcome video.

Premiumbeat.com is a curated royalty free music website that provides high-quality music tracks and sound effects for use in new and traditional media projects. Being selective about which tracks are included in the library means a better selection and less time searching! Premiumbeat works with professional composers from around the world to ensure the library remains high quality and is constantly expanding.

With thousands of tracks in more than 30 styles, Premiumbeat music is ideal for websites, online videos, mobile apps, television, radio, feature films and other professional applications. While you’re on the site be sure to check out the Premiumbeat Blog for the latest news and tutorials on production and post-production.

As part of their sponsorship, Premiumbeat is giving away a $250 credit to their site! To enter to win, simply leave a comment on this post sharing what your favorite movie soundtrack is.

A week from now I’ll randomly select a winner and have Premiumbeat hook them up with the prize.

The 500th Post on The Black and Blue

The 500th Post on The Black and Blue

by Evan LuziWebsite

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After a little more than four years, The Black and Blue has published its 500th post – the one you’re reading right now. It’s a big milestone for this tiny website. I’ve written about everything from RED cameras to water bottles to being a tape measure ninja and now it’s time to celebrate the variety of filmmaking topics that we’ve discussed here. And maybe share $500 with some future filmmakers…

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A Springtime Upgrade for The Black and Blue

A Springtime Upgrade for The Black and Blue

by Evan LuziWebsite

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Almost six months ago, The Black and Blue was completely redesigned with the launch of version 4.0, codename “Delta.” It was the biggest update in the history of the site. Today, another big update (version 4.1) launches that helps refine the design further, adds the ability to post more frequent updates, and hopefully makes for a better experience when you stop by. Let me tell you more…

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Happy 4th Birthday to The Black and Blue!

Happy 4th Birthday to The Black and Blue!

by Evan LuziWebsite

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The Black and Blue is four years old! Can you believe it? Neither can I. So please join me while we take time to look back at the past year of this site and what it means for you and I.

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The Best of The Black and Blue from 2013

The Best of The Black and Blue from 2013

by Evan LuziWebsite

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It’s been an incredible year for The Black and Blue and next year looks even more promising. But before we pop champagne to celebrate 2014, let’s take a moment to look back at the most helpful, most entertaining, and most visited posts published on The Black and Blue in 2013.

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Digital Cinema Pocket Guides December 2013 Update

New Update for the Digital Cinema Pocket Guides Released

by Evan LuziCameras

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The Digital Cinema Pocket Guides give you easy reference for your camera in the chaos of the shoot. And now there’s a massive update available today for half the pocket guides that brings them up-to-date with new camera firmware. Plus, a new, better way to download them.

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Raw Stock: Your Questions Answered From My Inbox

Raw Stock: Storing Lenses, Shouldering Blame, and Setting Day Rates

by Evan LuziWebsite

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Raw Stock is here with four new questions from readers of The Black and Blue. This week’s topics include how to make sure gear is reliable when renting, the proper way to store lenses, setting day rates, and taking unfair blame on set.

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Raw Stock: Your Questions Answered From My Inbox

Introducing Raw Stock: Your Questions Answered Fresh from My Inbox

by Evan LuziWebsite

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Raw Stock is all about answering your questions: Where can I get a list of all filter tags? How do you explain a camera system to a DP? What is the deal with 23.98 fps? Sent from actual readers, these emails get answered in the inaugural edition of Raw Stock.

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Welcome to The Black and Blue 4.0!

Welcome to The Black and Blue 4.0!

by Evan LuziWebsite

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This is the most significant change for The Black and Blue in its history. With this new look, I want to help you discover more tips and tricks while sharing my passion for filmmaking. But I also want to reaffirm what has always made The Black and Blue great.

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Becoming the Reel Deal is a free downloadable eBook written to help you get your first job on set in the camera department so you can launch your film career.

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