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With translation, your films and videos, or those of your clients, can reach an international audience using dubbing or subtitles. For some of you out there in the Production Hub world, adding translation services can mean another stream of income. It also means that you can become a one-stop shop.

Over the years I have had the opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest minds in sports production. Everybody involved in the production side of things has brought their own unique style and expertise to the table - outstanding producers and directors, technical directors, audio engineers with mad skills, rock solid camera ops, and dare I say hundreds of other technicians, grips, and production assistants, and just a lot of other people that make great sports productions happen. But all of the people I have just mentioned whether they were part of a big crew, or of just a crew of two have one thing in common.

Recently the Xamarin Evolve 16 corporate event took place - the largest cross-platform mobile event in the world, where over 1,500 developers, industry leaders and Xamarin experts converged to advance the state of the art, discuss mobile strategy and define the future app design. And leading live event designer/producer Riverview Systems Group, Milpitas, CA, was there too, in a big way. Riverview’s on site crew of 26 production staff and 60 local technicians ran the show at the Hyatt Regency Orlando, Fla.

Consider pivoting with your skillset. Can you work remotely from home? What special skills do you have that could benefit your clients or local businesses? What can you do on a consultation basis? How can you help a business with live streaming, content creation for web distribution, or getting their work seen on social networks? Can you edit, create graphics, master audio, write blogs, or shoot video updates? While these jobs may not have a large budget, you can focus on volume and fast turnaround. Additionally, businesses are willing to also offer trades for your time and reduced fees.

In my previous ProductionHUB column, Remote Production: The World is Your Oyster, I discussed the emerging trend of remote production. Increasingly, we’re seeing post-production companies create infrastructure that spans the globe rather than just the length of a building.

The Super Bowl Halftime production is simply like no other. Imagine taking most of your tried and true production practices and chucking them out the window. You know, things like days to set up, rehearse, tweak cameras and lighting and all of those good “normal” practices that you have done for years.

When you watch a 30 second online video, unless you have a production or marketing background, it is easy to overlook the time involved in the project. Ordering a cup of coffee can take less than 30 seconds. Yet a 30 second production can take well over 30 hours to complete. If you are working with someone inexperienced with video production, a storyboard is the perfect place to recap the main shots and direction of the video. Even if you are a seasoned veteran when it comes to video production, the storyboard will help gather all of your thoughts and allow for you to stay organized prior to the editing process.

As hard as it is to prepare for and run a crowdfunding campaign, it’s actually the easy part. After you successfully raise the funds, you are integrity-bound to your backers. They trusted you enough to invest: You’re going to want to earn that trust.

Live event production takes numerous forms with diverse approaches to spectator immersion. Sports production emphasizes the fan experience. Whether taking in the game from inside the venue or on the couch at home, a compelling sports production will expertly follow and capture game action in ways that makes fans feel as though they are part of the experience, with a healthy dose of dramatic flair that creates a deeper connection.

Film school is an opportunity to sharpen your creative skills and become immersed in your craft. It’s a space to learn the principles and basics of movie making while searching to find your own original voice. As an aspiring filmmaker, being surrounded by your classmates will expose you to countless genres, personalities, and styles. However, with thousands of film schools around the globe, it’s important you pick the right one.