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After scoring films such as The Jack in the Box, The Jack in the Box: Awakening and trailers such as Pet Sematary, Doctor Sleep and Midsommar, it’s safe to say that composer Christoph Allerstorfer is well-versed in the horror genre. So when it came time to score his latest project, Vertical Entertainment’s haunting thriller The Ghost Within, it came pretty naturally to him. Christoph utilized everything from his cello to violin for the film, the idea was to use these solo instruments like eerie “Ghost Strings”. He also had a 15-piece strings section available, which was recorded in Vienna. The end result of all these components, a score that will leave audiences trembling in their seats.

With the new revamped Casting Notices on ProductionHUB, we thought it would be great to get some tips on what casting directors are looking for when searching for talent. We recently caught up with Nancy McBride, a casting director in the industry so many are wanting to break into. She shares her thoughts and experiences with actors she’s met and trained, while also sharing with us 5 simple tips for actors to quickly remember before heading out to that next audition…

We don’t know if it’s the crisp weather, the pumpkin-flavored beer, or the fact that we just enjoy digging up props reminiscent of days on set- whatever it is, it’s no secret many video production pros & tech geeks LOVE Halloween. Marlon Heimerl of HalloweenCostumes.com is the go-to person for costume ideas & DIY inspirations that may tickle your funny bone. Take a look at the list!

As a writer, producer, and actor, I’ve seen and experienced a few scary things over the years. As the amount of independent films, web-series, and shorts being made increases, it’s a great time to review some basic things to make your production less frightening and more professional, from producing, to acting, to being a member of the crew.

Let’s take a minute to remember what this season is all about. This holiday season, why not give the gift of video? If you find you have some extra time in between the caroling, feasts and family festivities, we have some amazing non-profit organizations that are desperately in need of whatever pro bono skills you can offer. (Would you love to help but have no extra time this holiday? No worries, you can still lend a hand by sharing their mission via social media.) “Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone.” ~Charles M. Schulz

There are many things that Florida is known for. From its iconic beaches and weather to its amusement parks and luxurious vacation spots, the southernmost state in the US is famous across the country. The state also boasts considerable cinematic significance; it is home to Universal Studios Orlando and Walt Disney World, as well as various theme parks. Florida was incredibly alluring to actors, directors, and producers in the early 20th century, as it served as a popular prime location for feature film production. Times have not remained quite the same, of course, but plenty of blockbusters and culturally significant films have still been shot there in recent years. We’ve gathered some noteworthy examples of the best movies ever filmed in Florida for you below.

We're guessing it's not so surprising to learn that Florida is a pretty common backdrop for a movie. Many movies were filmed in the Sunshine State, and there's a good chance you've seen some of them. For our today's article, we've put together a list of 6 places in Florida you've seen in the movies – most likely. Feel free to test our assumptions by checking the best movie locations in Miami and Florida as a whole. Also, if you haven't seen any of the movies we're about to show you, there's the next movie weekend right around the corner. Okay, so let's begin!

PADCASTER PRODUCT TOUR from Manhattan Edit Workshop on Vimeo.Q: So, what exactly is The Padcaster? A: The Padcaster is a rugged iPad case turned mobile production studio that transforms your Apple tablet into an all-in-one moviemaking machine. This sturdy, customizable case lets videographers attach lights, mics and other filmmaking accessories and enhancements to the iPad. Paired with the Lenscaster, the combo takes the iPad from ordinary tablet to high-tech production device. Q: How did you come up with the idea for such a product? Was there an exact moment when the lightbulb went on and you thought of creating this device? A: When I saw that you could shoot HD video, edit it and upload it to almost anywhere (YouTube, Vimeo, CNN ireport, FTP) all on the iPad. It was faster than anything I’d ever seen and something literally clicked. It turned out to be a hernia, but while I was in surgery, I got the idea for the Padcaster. (OK, not that last part.)

Well, that didn’t take long. Atomos dropped an early announcement prior to the show open. The calibrated Sumo 19” Recorder/Monitor/Switcher has all the potential to be a real game changer for maybe every segment of the production market today.

As the owner of a creative services firm which has managed over 3,000 productions in my day, I've seen a tremendous amount of resumes and job inquiries come across my desk. On average, I receive between 10-12 per week. At a rough translation, that means I see about 500-600 per year. I'm certainly grateful that there has been this much interest in joining my team but I do have one piercing observation: Landing Your Dream Video Production Job Takes A Little Work!