Here at IN[FOCUS], a part of our mission is to empower filmmakers in order that they may “survive, thrive, and serve.”  In order to survive, we are [focused] on simplicity and efficiency, most notably by offering our workflow training, as well as promoting streamlined business systems and coaching offered by Matt Davis.

By implementing such training, we expect you to survive, thrive, and to also have the opportunity to serve, whether it be by giving back and mentoring other filmmakers or by serving others through the use of your talents and time.

One non-profit that really excites us and encourages creatives to be of service is Thirst Relief International. Thirst Relief provides water filters to those without clean drinking water in order to prevent water-born illnesses which claim the lives of thousands worldwide every week.  For only $5, one person can provide another with years of clean drinking water through Thirst Relief.

Thirst Relief is founded and operated by event photographer Jim Davis Hicks, so he understands the power of solid visuals in order to inspire others toward action.  In order that photographers may be freed up from the work of their businesses to go out and serve with their free time, Jim has developed Action Runner to automate many of the steps in the post-production process.

Action Runner is currently on tour with Showit, another business dedicated to helping creatives find more freedom through the use of their easy-to-design website services.  You can catch them in Washington D.C. (6.28), New York City (6.29), Chicago (7.1), and Nashville (7.2) to get hands on with their software and to hear from such inspiring presenters as David Jay, Promise Tangeman, Bob Davis, The Boudoir Divas, Sarah Barlow, Zach and Jody Gray, and Jessica Claire.

Many filmmakers are also using Showit for their web presence, most notably Ron Dawson of Dare Dreamer Media who spoke on behalf of Showit on the Austin/Atlanta stops of the tour.  So for all the filmmakers in the surrounding areas of the cities mentioned earlier, and for those filmmakers taking on photography as well, go check out Showit and Action Runner, and begin to think about the ways in which these tools can simplify your life, free up your time, and allow you to serve.

Cheers!
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Chris P. Jones began Mason Jar Films 10 years ago in his garage. He still has no idea why y'all would vote for him for EventDV25, but Thanks!

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DP Slider offers a camera dolly system that is smooth to operate and simple to setup.  Designed with roller bearings, the linear motion of DP Slider is ultra smooth.  In addition, the carriage guide is made of aluminum channel to provide a light weight yet sturdy system.  DP Slider can be used on table tops or directly on the ground.  It can be mounted on a single tripod or light stands.  It can be orientated on an angle, upside down or even sideways and it will always slide smoothly.  In addition, a unique feature of DP Slider “V” Series is its ability to provide VERTICAL slide to emulate crane motion.

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EventDV, The Authority for Event Videographers, is the one trade magazine that covers the business, art, and technology of event filmmaking and devotes every issue to helping wedding and event filmmakers and independent producers enhance their craft and grow their businesses. Written by event filmmakers, for event filmmakers, each EventDV issue covers the industry’s latest trends, hottest business strategies, and newest gear, providing the most complete coverage of the event video industry available anywhere. The magazine’s annual EventDV 25 competition recognizes the most influential event filmmakers of the world, as selected by its 20,000+ readers, and its newest offshoot, EventDV-TV (www.eventdv-tv.com), features Blip.tv-style monthly series, tie-ins to multiple print articles in each issue, and the hottest and coolest shows our video-driven industry has to offer.

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 ShootQ is the first web-based studio management solution that automates your business and gives you the freedom to focus on what you love – building your business, investing in your relationships, and giving back to your community.

Ultimately, we hope videographers and photographers have the freedom to give back through projects such as those funded by the ShootQ Grant.

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