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Transformation in the meaning of Collaboration
In one of my earlier blog posts, I mentioned why filmmaking is considered a collaborative art form. By paying attention to the rolling...
Viknesh Silvalingam
Nov 2, 20203 min read
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Features in a screenwriting software that can help you beat Writer's block
Prevention is always is better than cure. A screenwriting software that allows you to share your work and get prompt feedback helps prevent
Viknesh Silvalingam
Oct 26, 20204 min read
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Freelancers: What you need to know about the future of this workforce.
One thing that COVID has increased, is the demand for freelancer workers.
Viknesh Silvalingam
Oct 19, 20204 min read
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COVID has impacted Ultra Low Budget filmmaking
To ensure that a production comes within budget, it is common for crew members to work 12 to 14 hours days
Viknesh Silvalingam
Oct 12, 20204 min read
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Diversity in film - Disability doesn't mean inability
The disabled filmmakers. Are they being failed by an industry that is unwilling and unable to include them?Disability doesn't mean inability
Viknesh Silvalingam
Oct 5, 20203 min read
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Using data to drive your film's success
Producers and studios are using data to drive your film's success. But there are pros and cons to relying on Big Data for a film's success.
Viknesh Silvalingam
Sep 22, 20202 min read
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You don't have to go to film school to make a film
I believe having a network of filmmakers to call upon for is the most important need. Capable and collaborative mates are concrete benefits
Viknesh Silvalingam
Sep 14, 20203 min read
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Reduce the need to purchase multiple filmmaking software licenses
There is a desire within the film community to reduce the need to purchase multiple filmmaking software licenses.
Viknesh Silvalingam
Sep 8, 20202 min read
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A platform to enhance your film project's productivity
Not only do feature film producers need to work on multiple projects, even short film producers have to do the same.
Viknesh Silvalingam
Aug 31, 20203 min read
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How to break down the silo mentality on a film set.
A film production unit consists of many departments such as: Art, Camera Lighting, Wardrobe department, and so on and so forth. Although...
Viknesh Silvalingam
Aug 24, 20203 min read
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Start Building a Producing Unit from the Earliest Onset
Last week I wrote about being a filmmaker requires a great deal of collaboration. And what's the basic requirement for collaboration?...
Viknesh Silvalingam
Aug 17, 20203 min read
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Filmmaking is a collective art form
Filmmaking is a collective art form. When a film is being produced, it is not done by a one-person army, it requires a group of people,...
Viknesh Silvalingam
Aug 10, 20202 min read
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The reintroduction
In the past month, The Martini v0.1 was launched. I have been receiving some positive and constructive feedback. This is a huge...
Viknesh Silvalingam
Jul 27, 20203 min read
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Kickstarting the dream
Living in the now, I just finished writing a screenplay. I had loads of time being locked in and decided to dedicate some of it to finish up
Viknesh Silvalingam
May 11, 20201 min read
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COVID 19 changing the way we work... forever?
Thankfully my job, like most other tech positions, has been already set up for remote work with almost 90% of the company workforce not bas
Viknesh Silvalingam
Mar 21, 20202 min read
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The perils of hiring a freelancer
There is a popular and everlasting debate on "Idea vs Execution, which is more crucial?" With that, I believe I have hit my first hurdle in
Viknesh Silvalingam
Mar 1, 20202 min read
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Starting up a Lean Startup
The Lean Startup is an approach suggested by Eric Ries, an American entrepreneur back in 2008. It is a new management philosophy that helps
Viknesh Silvalingam
Feb 17, 20202 min read
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Why the need for The Martini?
My goal with The Martini, to have a cloud-based software that will enable the filmmaker to collaborate with fellow filmmakers anywhere and a
Viknesh Silvalingam
Feb 11, 20202 min read
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Forking a new adventure
Independent filmmakers, especially in the development phase, are a very isolated bunch of people. It is during this moment in their journey
Viknesh Silvalingam
Feb 3, 20202 min read
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