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  • How to Add Video and Text to 3D 360-Degree Video with the WebVR Starter Kit
    Check out this example using 3D 360-degree video along with live-generated text for subtitles.
    Brian Chirls 0 min read July 1, 2015 POV Films Blog Comments
  • A Virtual Camera for Interactive Documentaries, Inspired by Side-Scrolling Video Games
    This new open-source code library creates a virtual camera that can zoom and dolly inside interactive web-based experiences.
    Brian Chirls 5 min read June 30, 2015 POV Films Blog Comments
  • How Anyone Can Create A Virtual Reality Experience With One Line of Code
    With this new open-source tool from POV, you can create virtual panoramas and objects in 3D. Follow the examples to add media and interactivity to your virtual stage.
    Brian Chirls 6 min read February 19, 2015 POV Films Blog Comments
  • POV Digital Storytelling Tools: Using Virtual Reality for Data Visualization
    Virtual reality provides a new way to create immersive experiences based on data. View the demo (Oculus Rift optional) and download the source code.
    Brian Chirls 5 min read January 20, 2015 POV Films Blog Comments
  • The State of Web Video: Awesome But Broken (Part 2)
    Real-time image and audio manipulation are now available almost everywhere, but they don't always work the way they should.
    Brian Chirls 5 min read October 1, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Your Browser Isn't a VCR: Tips for Taking Control of Web Video Controls
    Don't treat your web video like it's a technology from the 1970s.
    Brian Chirls 4 min read August 25, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments
  • How to Create Video Transitions for Web Video in Your Browser
    A demonstration of how web-based media creators can add elaborate transition effects beyond the simple cut, mimicking what might have previously required Final Cut or After Effects.
    Brian Chirls 4 min read August 4, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Smart Cropping for Video: A Tool for Displaying Video at Any Aspect Ratio
    With ubiquitous availability of video in mobile and desktop browsers, letterbox may no longer be the best way to adapt a viewers experience to the content.
    Brian Chirls 8 min read July 21, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Networking Tips for Documentary Filmmakers
    In the latest episode of TFI Live, POV Digital Executive Producer Adnaan Wasey offers tips for networking like a pro.
    POV Staff 0 min read July 2, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments
  • How To Survive As An Assistant Editor
    "Staying organized as an assistant editor is probably more like keeping a clean and organized room, apartment or house than anyone realizes." Editor Colin Nusbaum shares everything you need to know to get started as a film editor.
    Emma Dessau 11 min read May 28, 2014 Documentary News Comments
  • POV's 2013 Documentary Filmmaking Equipment Survey (Updated)
    View the infographic. Cameras, lenses, audio and more: POV asked documentary filmmakers which gear they can’t live without, and which they can't wait to try.
    POV Staff 1 min read November 12, 2013 Documentary News Comments
  • Back To School Shopping: Documentary Filmmaker Edition
    A back-to-school wishlist from rising sophomore and filmmaker Matthew Seife (Little Steps).
    Matthew Seife 4 min read August 27, 2013 Documentary News Comments
  • Recommended Reading: The 6 Stages of Editing As A Film Director
    Learn about the 6 Stages of Editing As A Film Director from Elliot Grove via Raindance Film Festival.
    POV Staff 0 min read April 3, 2013 Documentary News Comments
  • Recommended Reading: Eight Fundamental Concepts of Sound for Documentary
    Learn the eight fundamental concepts of sound for documentary from David Tames of http://kino-eye.com.
    POV Staff 0 min read March 27, 2013 Documentary News Comments
  • My Brooklyn: Replicating Their Model in Your Community
    Kelly Anderson, Director of "My Brooklyn", sheds insight into her successful community engagement strategy.
    POV Staff 7 min read January 24, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Facebook? Twitter? Help! – Tips and Tricks for Filmmakers on Social Media
    It's a new year. Festivals are gearing up again. And you think, how do I market my film on social media? Here is a list of some evergreen tips to get the ball rolling.
    Sean Holmquest 6 min read January 14, 2013 Documentary News Comments
  • A Couple Filmmaker Tips for the Pre-Interview
    Katie Galloway, Director of 'Better This World,' and Scott Thurman, Director of 'The Revisionaries,' share some tips on getting the most out of interviews when the camera's not on.
    POV Staff 4 min read December 13, 2012 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Host a Free Screening for National Adoption Month
    During the month of November, people across the country are hosting events in celebration of adoptive families. Learn more about National Adoption Day at NationalAdoptionDay.org. POV is encouraging community groups, educators and librarians to host a local screening of our Adoption Stories films First Person Plural by Deann Borshay Liem, In the Matter of Cha […]
    POV Staff 1 min read November 1, 2010 Documentary News Comments

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