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Trenton Massey

About Trenton Massey

Experienced Director Of Photography and Producer with a demonstrated history of working in the motion pictures and film industry. Skilled in Commercials, TV, Documentaries, Sports, and Film. Strong media and communication professional and Co-Owner of Ambient Skies Productions. Proficient and educated screen writer with strong Commercial, Reality TV, and Film experience. Multi advanced camera systems specialist with a Certification focused in Vision Research High Speed Camera Systems Certified from Abel Cine. Knowledgable in Marketing and content strategy.

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Will the Canon C300 Mark II gain the popularity of it’s predecessor?
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Let's face it, the Canon C300 kicked ass for awhile, but it's slowly fading off into the sunset.


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When Can you Break the Rule of Thirds
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The rule of thirds is an ancient idea. Ever since there were paintings on canvas, humans have almost instinctively been compelled to place their subjects along invisible gridlines (vertical and horizontal) that divide the frame into thirds. 


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Why the ‘Straight Out of Compton’ cinematographer chose the RED Dragon
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What makes a cinematographer choose a certain camera? Today I want to look at the thought process that went into the decision to use the Red Dragon by cinematographer Matthew Libatique. 


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Why you should know how to read a video production contract
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Have you ever looked at a contract and not know what every line means?  When you're working outside your comfort zone, especially as a client dealing with video production, these oversights and misunderstandings can cost you thousands of


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What is the right length for commercials & online ads?
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Have you ever watched an ad online and not realized someone was selling you something?  These hidden advertisements are precisely the right length to get their message across without giving you the time to tune out. They're precise,


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How to Create Week’s Worth of Content with One day of Video Production
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If there's one thing we can agree on, it's that video production is expensive.


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The Canon C300 vs. Sony Fs7 camera package
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When you're preparing to shoot your project, you want to make sure you rent the best camera for the price. Two popular options are the Canon C300 and the Sony Fs7. But what's the difference between the Canon C300 and the Sony Fs7? And which


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Top 3 digital cameras used in feature films today
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Keeping up with the ever-changing world of digital cameras is no easy task. There are so many that hit the market it's hard to know who uses what.  Especially for use in feature films. Knowing which camera is the best and most current solution


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The top five feature films of 2014
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2014 was a diverse and interesting year in Hollywood. Movies of all shapes and sizes did well at the box office, but what were the best movies of the year? In 2013 we saw better films compared to the previous years, but in my opinion, 2014 has stood


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How to Find Voiceover Talent for Your Video Presentation
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The best voice overs keep your audience's attention and deliver your message clearly and concisely. While a lot gets done in the writing, you need the right person to deliver the message. 


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The top 3 film tools for independent filmmakers from 2014
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There's a lot we can learn from the past. 2014 was not that long ago, and it was a landmark year for tools for independent filmmakers. 


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10 MUST SEE Cult Classic Horror Films
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Like to feel the hair on your neck stand straight up? Want to impress your friends with your movie knowledge around Halloween? Then we have the list for you. We polled all our staffers and came up with ten MUST SEE cult classic horror films. This


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