Oct 27 2009
What is an EPK?
An EPK is also known as an Electronic Press Kit. EPKs can be distributed as a DVD, CD, flash-drive, e-mail or via web sites.They are used mostly for films, music and video games, but they can also be used by corporate America.
The most exciting part of producing EPKs for me is getting the stories that occur Behind the Scenes of film and music. Sometimes people interchange the terms Behind the Scenes and EPK, but actually the BTS and the “Making of” is just one part of the kit. The Electronic Press Kit for a film can also contain the trailer, video clips of scenes from the film, interviews with key cast and crew, a synopsis of the film, a list of credits and publicity contact info.
More and more EPKs are going online. Independent filmmakers and recording artist are using social networking sites such as YouTube, Facebook and MySpace to promote themselves. This not only cuts down costs such as DVD production and duplication, but it also provides a “green” method of distribution. Provided of course that they used “recycled bits”.
It is also important that the EPKs are produced, shot and edited by skilled personnel. In some cases, the film producer or director will assign the job of shooting the behind the scenes to a production assistant or an intern on the set who has little or no knowledge of how a video camera works or who don’t understand how to find and construct a story.
This blog will share not only my experiences as an EPK Producer, but also include insight from other professionals who are producing, shooting, editing and appearing in EPKs.
Popularity: 100% [?]
Popularity: 73% [?]
My cousin would appreciate this blog post. We were just discussing about this. lol
Interesting point you make, very well thought out.
great idea.
Interesting information and well thought out and developed.
Hey there,
I love this blog. Bing sent me to this blog. I have found so much good imformation here.
Will surely visit it again.
Canon Macro lenses…
In case you didn’t know, i am a photographer, moreover in my prof, macro lenses are extraordinarily of great consequence….
Obtaining the finest movie cameras frequently is effectively performed having a couple of basic actions. The very first action is always to know your selections within the marketplace and know what functions are going to be significant for you. A small research now with regards to the movie cameras obtainable, their capabilities and what the attributes in fact necessarily mean can make sure you pick the ideal movie camera to match your wants. Make a list of scenarios and problems you’ll most likely tape in to understand what to glimpse for within your capabilities. The 2nd action inside the procedure is usually to figure out your person cost array. Be conscious that wasting somewhat far more in this situation may well in reality be the distinction from an ok movie camera which will record your memories or perhaps a movie camera that meets your pleasure. The last action in acquiring the very best movie cameras should be to appear on the testimonials too as speaking to men and women who’ve bought and use movie cameras. Seem in the great testimonials too since the poor evaluations and weigh your choice depending on the testimonials that match your scale of value. A poor evaluate depending on a function that you can most likely not use is of tiny significance. With these actions finished you might need to negotiate with your self in regards to what functions you are able to stay without having when the camera you pick is more than your selling price assortment. If no negotiation of attributes may be produced then you might require to expend much more. You’ll find so a lot of selections offered these days, do your exploration and ask all around for that finest offers.
Wow, that’s extremely nice information, cheers.