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Jason Marraccini

Ever since I was a kid, I knew I wanted to be a filmmaker. It didn't take me long during my undergraduate years at Boston University to realize that editing was my favorite part of the process - editing film, mind you. I'm old enough to have been in one of the last graduating classes to cut actual celluloid. I still have my splicer next to my desk as a reminder. As ECG Productions has grown and evolved, the business of video production and business operations in general have become more of my focus and my passion, but my heart is still very much on the post-production side of the equation. I enjoy blogging about a wide range of topics - from production and post gear to contracts to entrepreneurship, with a smattering of opinion pieces about pop-culture, episodic television, film and the Atlanta production community thrown in for good measure. If there's ever a specific topic you'd like me to cover, a new piece of software or equipment you think I should know about, or you just have a question or comment, please feel free to email me directly at jason@ecgprod.com. When I'm not at ECG, you can usually find me cooking, hiking, kayaking, camping, working on running my other business, Treehorn Cider, and trying to be the best father and husband I can through all the chaos. I'm frequently tired, but also very, very happy. Thanks for reading!

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The Business of Video

Is Stereoscopic 3D Here to Stay?

If you’re a woman working in video production, here are the five things you need to know plus a bonus affirmation to remind you you’re awesome at doing what you love.

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Opinion

Content Survey Response #2: Mary Winter

As a producer at ECG, Mary Winter has strong opinions about movies. Find out her favorites in categories like best dialogue and best soundtrack in this content survey.

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Production Industry Insight

Where does Virtual Reality Fit in Production?

Where does virtual reality fit into video production? It’s possible, but like anything requires some thought. Check out our suggestions for where VR will thrive.

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The Business of Video

Why Communication is Key in Video Production

Video production requires a diverse skill set, but what’s the real key to success? From dealing with clients to team coordination, the answer’s the same: communication.

Production Industry Insight

What They Don’t Teach You In Film School

Getting a film degree before having a career in video production is great, but they don’t tell you it all. We’ve got some behind-the-scenes info you won’t get in film school.

Opinion

Content Survey Response #1: David Wappel

Explore a video production professional’s favorite films and tv shows. Our categories include “best action,” “guilty pleasure” and “guaranteed tears” in this post.

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Color Grading and Color Correction

Why Color Grading Doesn’t Take Five Minutes

Color grading is an integral part of video production projects, but don’t save it for the last minute. This is why it takes longer than you think to get it right.

Opinion

Why Most Of The Things Your Kids Watch Suck

From sparkly visual junk food to thinly-veiled marketing campaigns, kids TV these days is bad. Don’t let the 16:9 aspect ratio fool you; modern kids shows suck! Here’s why.

Color Grading and Color Correction

5 Reasons you Need a Colorist

Is your video production project missing the right pop? You’re probably missing a colorist’s touch, and here’s all the reasons why they can make your project that much better.

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