This is probably the last Linktrest of 2013 so I’ll take this opportunity to wish any readers a safe and happy holiday season and prosperous 2014. With that, let’s go:
- Get Off Your Ass & Get Noticed with Gary Vaynerchuk – I’m currently reading Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook: How to Tell Your Story in a Noisy Social World
by Gary Vaynerchuk. Video is only one side of the holy trifecta of 2013/14 which also includes Social and Mobile. The most misunderstood of the three, I think, is social. This book and video explore the marketing potential and use of social in a practical but inspiring way.
- The State of Practical Special Effects in Filmmaking – I like the Tested channel but, be warned, it could be a huge time suck if you’ve never visited before and you have any geek tendencies.
- 15 Predictions On The Future Of Indie Film – Ted Hope is wise and always worth reading. I’m sure most of these predictions will come to pass.
- Should you buy a Mac Pro (the new one) or an iMac? – as a PC guy, all the hype about the new Mac Pro hasn’t really hit home but this is an interesting piece if your a Mac-head and considering your next editing machine.
- 10 Video Editing Habits to Give Up
- Jared Leto On Creativity, Commerce, And Lessons From Surviving A $30 Million Lawsuit – “I’d rather have 10 followers who give a shit, than a million who don’t.”
- A Counterpoint: Less Content, Not More, in 2014
- Action! Roll ‘em: Personal Video Poised to Take Off – Personal video hasn’t taken off like photos have. But it’s about to explode.
- Adobe Create Now World Tour videos – if you, like me, couldn’t make it in the flesh.