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The Best Filmmaking Schools in Canada / Top Film Schools in Canada
12 August, 2020 • Grant PattenLet’s review some of the best filmmaking schools in Canada. We’ll discuss (in no particular order): Toronto Metropolitan University / best film schools in Canada Toronto Film School / best film schools in Ontario York University / top film schools in Canada Sheridan College / top film schools in Ontario Concordia Unive...
Top Filmmaking Schools in the USA / Best Film Schools in the US
12 August, 2020 • Alyson LocacciatoFrom Los Angeles to New York, check out Front Row Insurance’s round-up of the top filmmaking schools in the US! In no particular order: University of Southern California / best film schools in US TISCH School of Arts / best film schools in USA CalArts / best film schools in California Emerson College University of Texa...
Organizing Your Camera Gear / Keeping Track of Your Photography Gear
6 May, 2020 • Grant PattenSource: Royalty-free stock photo ID: 1569424465, Shutterstock Photographers often have a lot of photography gear and it can, eventually, become difficult to keep track of what’s going out and what’s coming in. Since we provide photography insurance and want to help photographers protect their gear, it also makes sense ...
The Best Cameras for YouTube | Best Vlogging Cameras
1 May, 2020 • Grant PattenSource: Royalty-free stock photo ID: 1127191604, Shutterstock Many of our film insurance customers are avid YouTubers, so we thought it would be useful to assemble this post about our research on the best cameras for recording YouTube videos. Let’s review some of the best cameras for YouTube and vlogging (video bloggin...
Video: What is a Premium? What is a Deductible?
28 April, 2020 • Grant PattenDisclaimer: the deductible amounts disclosed in this video are current to April 2020 and are subject to change. What is an insurance premium? An insurance premium is the amount of money an individual or business pays for an insurance policy. Premiums are collected and kept in reserve in order to pay out claims as they ...
The Best Budget Cameras for Filmmaking
1 April, 2020 • Grant PattenSource: Royalty-free stock photo ID: 685271140, Shutterstock Let’s review some of the best budget, affordable cameras for filmmaking available on the market now. We’ll discuss: Canon 80D and 90D DSLRs – best DSLRs for filmmaking Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera Panasonic G7 kit Sony a77, Alpha A6400 and FDR-AX700 Fujifi...
How to choose between a DICE Insurance Policy and a DigiGear Policy?
11 November, 2019 • Grant PattenDICE (docs, corporate videos, commercials, educational films, music videos) The DICE Package Policy is intended to provide insurance for smaller budget documentaries, corporate videos, commercials, educational films, music videos and more. DICE is best suited for producers who are planning to produce projects other tha...
Preventing Film Equipment Theft – Tips
7 May, 2019 • Grant PattenThanks to cooperation between the FBI, the US embassy and Argentinian federal police, this massive haul of film production gear worth ~$3M was recovered in September 2018. The thieves had apparently targeted equipment in Hollywood and other US cities and then smuggled it into Argentina. As of May 2019, four people have...
Insurance for Theft of Camera and Film Equipment
24 October, 2018 • Casey BuddenFilm Equipment Theft Insurance (Canada and USA): Front Row You’ve finally gotten to the meat of the production: the principal photography phase. Much of the busywork is done; now for the fun part! Unfortunately, as it so often does, disaster strikes at the worst time: a rented vehicle used in the production is stolen f...
What does online DigiGear Equipment insurance actually cover?
2 August, 2016 • David HamiltonDigiGear Insurance Coverage for Film Equipment This unique offering allows owners of camera equipment, sound, lighting and other film equipment the opportunity to get a quick quote in 2 minutes and purchase insurance for their gear in less than five minutes, 365 days a year, 24/7. All equipment is covered for: theft, d...
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