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Here’s how to save time closing gaps in between clips in Premiere Pro

	1.	Highlight all clips in the timeline
	2.	Go to “Sequence” at the top of the menu
	3.	Click “Close Gap”

For a faster edit, attach “Close Gap” to a shortcut key. Did you know this shortcut already? 
#premierepro #adobe #videography #videoedits taken in Indianapolis, Indiana by @thealivecreative
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2 years ago
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Static doesn’t mean boring.
For this shot, I mounted the Action 6 to the front of the car and let the camera stay completely locked while my brother and I were inside talking and reacting naturally.
The energy comes from everything happening inside the frame — the road moving behind us, the light changing as we drive, and the interaction between us.
That’s why static shots can still feel dynamic. The camera doesn’t always need to move when the scene already is.
1 Shot. 1 Rule. Day 5: Static Doesn’t Mean Boring. by @thealivecreative
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2 days ago
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Pulled up to @longsbakery
for the first time since moving
to Indy. Great donuts and the branding
was impeccable. I’ll be back. @nikebasketball @caitlinclark22 @jdsportsus taken in Longs Bakery by @thealivecreative
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16 days ago
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I’ll get to where I’m going soon. But first, a pitstop in St. Louis. #travel #djiaction6 by @thealivecreative
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2 months ago
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The exact settings I use on my DJI Action 6 
to get a cinematic look

Save this before your next shoot.

#DJIAction6 #CinematicSettings #VideoSettings 
#DJIAction #FilmmakingTips #ContentCreator 
#CinematographyTips #VideoCreator by @thealivecreative
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3 months ago
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Sometimes the best frame is already inside the location.
Doorways, windows, mirrors, branches, and architecture can surround your subject and create a natural focal point.
This technique can make a shot feel more intimate, isolated, or important.
1 Shot. 1 Rule. Day 4: Frame Within a Frame.
#CinematicComposition #FilmmakerTips #Videography #VisualStorytelling #CreativeVideo by @thealivecreative
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3 months ago
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One Shot. One Rule. 3/30

The Rule: Leading Lines

Lines naturally direct the eye. Roads, hallways, fences, shadows, countertops, and architecture can all point toward the subject.

Why viewers respond: The brain likes visual direction. Leading lines remove confusion and make the composition easier to understand.
#CompositionTips #FilmmakingTips #Videographer #CinematicShots #VisualStorytelling by @thealivecreative
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3 months ago
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Can you name a car before you get it? ‘89 Yellow Porsche 911. I think I’ll name her Dandelion. #dreamcar #porsche taken in Graham Rahal Performance by @thealivecreative
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3 months ago
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Last year, I was sent out by @radleybrooks and @primeresmortgageinc to shoot a promo for their mortgage mastery! I don't take opportunities like this lightly. The chance to travel AND shoot content AND do what I love is what I've dreamed of since I first picked up a camera. Here's to more trips like this! #videography #contentcreator #utah by @thealivecreative
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3 months ago
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One Shot. One Rule. 2/30

The Rule: Layers Matter

Foreground, midground, and background create visual separation. Each layer gives the eye another piece of the environment to explore.

Why viewers respond: Layering makes an ordinary location feel larger, richer, and more immersive.

Difference from Rule 1: Foreground is one tool. Layering is the full arrangement of the frame. by @thealivecreative
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3 months ago
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One Shot. One Rule. 1/30

The Rule: Foreground Creates Depth

A foreground object gives the viewer an immediate reference point close to the camera. When that object overlaps the subject and background, the image feels three-dimensional instead of flat.

Why Viewers Respond: It makes them feel like they are inside the scene rather than simply looking at it.

#filmmaking #contentcreation #cinematic by @thealivecreative
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3 months ago
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I can still smell the gas from the alley. This is the racing capital of the world. #indy500 #carbday #indy #videographer taken in Indianapolis Motor Speedway by @thealivecreative
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5 months ago
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