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Louie Lee-Horton’s journey into filmmaking wasn’t exactly planned. In fact, he nearly avoided it altogether. “Way back in the day, I’m talking 10 years ago at college, I took a course called Interactive Media,” he recalls. “Film was never on my radar—I actually think I applied for graphic design.” But a film project during his […]

Filmmaking is a delicate balance of art and logistics, especially in indie productions where every decision counts. In ‘La Punta’, a short film by Neapolitan director Antonio Longobardi, DIT Diego Vitale and DoP Sergio Frasca worked together to create a workflow that enhanced the film’s cinematography while managing the constraints of a smaller production.   […]

In recent updates, ShotPut Studio has introduced a variety of powerful tools that make searching, comparing, and syncing data a breeze. But this time, we’re doing something different. Instead of adding a brand-new feature, we’ve focused on refining an existing one—an essential tool that many of you have relied on for years. That’s right; in […]

Get ready to elevate your data management game with the latest update of ShotPut Studio. Version 1.3.1 brings an exciting new feature designed to make your workflow smoother and more efficient – the Sync Tool.🔄 Whether you’re on set or in post, this tool is sure to become your new best friend as you effortlessly […]

In the first major update to ShotPut Studio we are excited to introduce its newest tool, Advanced Search.🔍 This new tool gives you the ability to search any given location for items based on your specific criteria, ranging from file metadata to checksum values. Using the Search tool, you can combine any number of criteria […]

We’re excited to announce the latest major release of ShotPut Pro! This update brings significant enhancements, including improved camera-specific metadata in reports, updates to ASC MHL, and general bug fixes for a smoother user experience. Read on to learn more about what’s in this update.➡️   Metadata Rich Reports Taking into consideration feedback from our […]

We are excited to announce our brand new software, offering a ton of new workflow solutions🚀 First off, a little bit about the software. ShotPut Studio is a comprehensive workflow solution that enables streamlined, efficient and secure copying, verification, uploading, and transcoding capabilities. So what may have taken multiple apps all open at once to […]

In our first major build of ShotPut Pro Mac for 2024 we’ve introduced exciting new features that offer enhanced customization and control over your workflow. Along with that, while not as exciting but just as important, are some crucial SDK updates ensuring your reports are kept current. And perhaps the most notable addition is a […]

With the newest update of ShotPut Pro we implemented a lot of new behind the scenes items and fixes that make it smoother than ever, although they may not be readily apparent. Read on for details of what exactly is in this update of ShotPut Pro Mac.   New SDKs and Thumbnail Support ShotPut Pro […]

Hello Diego, welcome to our Data Expert Series, it’s a pleasure to have you here with us. I’m really looking forward to hearing about your experiences as both a data wrangler and a DIT, but before we get into that, could you tell me a bit about yourself and what led you to this role? […]

This week we had the pleasure of sitting down and talking with Marcos Rocha, an incredibly talented Director of Photography (DoP) based out of the San Francisco Bay Area. In a shake-up from our usual interview format we met on a video call and talked about all kinds of topics, from his past projects and […]

Network Attached Storage (NAS) has many advantages… it can lower the cost of storage per TB, it provides a central and secure location for your data, and it allows for instant data access across a network. It can be the perfect solution for a variety of roles, and with the ever increasing size of video […]

Welcome Mark, thanks so much for joining us today! Its great having you with us and I’m very interested in hearing about your workflow as well as your  journey into the DIT role. I know you have a long history in the industry but a lot of that was spent outside your current role, could […]

Greetings and welcome to our Data Expert Series! We are thrilled to have you with us today as we delve into your data workflow. Before getting into the specifics of your tools and configuration, would you share a few a bit about your experiences within the industry and how you got your start? Kenny: Hi, […]

Welcome to our Data Expert Series! We’re delighted to have you join us today to talk about your data workflow. Before we dive into the details of your equipment and set-up, would you mind sharing some of your past experiences in the industry? Afrika: HI! Thank you so much for having me. I love Imagine […]

Hey there! Welcome to our Data Expert Series! We’re really thrilled to have you join us today and share all the amazing details about your workstation/cart setup. But before we dive into the nitty-gritty of your equipment and workflow, could you walk us through some of your past experiences in the industry? Trevor: I started […]

Hello and welcome to our Data Expert Series! We’re very excited to have you with us today and to hear all about your workstation/cart set-up. Before we get into the specifics of your equipment and workflow could you take us through some of your past experiences in the industry? Alexandrous: First and foremost, I’d like to […]

Hello and welcome! It’s great to have you here with us. Now before we go in depth with your experiences and workflow in this interview, could you tell us a little bit about how you got your start in the industry and what led you to the DIT field? Hunter: I attended NOCCA (New Orleans […]

With the rise in remote work and hybrid production it has gotten harder to connect with others in the film industry. The mentorship that takes place on set, and is so important to the learning process, has gotten harder to find. That is what led us to put together an industry discussion panel with some […]

Hey there, welcome! We’re thrilled to have you join us. Before we jump into the details of your setup, we’d love to learn more about how you got your start and how your past experiences have guided your journey. Joshua: I’m a narrative and documentary filmmaker that sometimes makes stop motion animations. I’ve worked across […]