Doug Levy

Doug Levy

Doug is a writer and editor with an extensive background in branded content, content marketing, and entertainment journalism. He has written for outlets including Flavorwire, Stereogum, PopMatters, Filter, NME, CMJ, and MTV, among others.

Artist Spotlight, Pro Tips

‘Bird Watching’: Exploring Modern Issues Through Archival Footage

NYC-based filmmaker Anne Hollowday’s short film combines insightful audio interviews with archival footage of birds to spotlight issues surrounding the objectification of women.

September 6, 2018 / 713 Shares / Comments

Artist Spotlight, Pro Tips

Making a Wild Music Video With Mike Pace and the Child Actors

For the launch of his newest album, Mike wanted a video that would capture attention while providing a look at his quirky sense of style. He ended up with the Adult Swim-worthy clip for “Escape the Noise.”

August 16, 2018 / 498 Shares / Comments

Pro Tips, Trends

Colorspike Is the New Lighting Device That Will Change How You Shoot

Bitbanger Labs co-founders Duncan Frazier and Steve McGuigan share an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Colorspike, their versatile new LED lighting device for photographers and videographers.

November 8, 2017 / 624 Shares / Comments

Artist Spotlight, Pro Tips

‘Go Up’: How Mashed-Up Stock Footage Reinvented the Music Video

Directed by Alex Courtès, the music video for French duo Cassius’ “Go Up” is a masterpiece of video editing that’s funny, contemplative, challenging, and extremely memorable.

June 5, 2017 / 398 Shares / Comments

Artist Spotlight, Pro Tips

How Director Grant James Visualized the Inner World of Father John Misty

Incorporating subtle VFX, seamless use of stock footage, and endless intimate moments with Father John Misty and his band, Grant James’ short film is an artistic and unconventional ‘making of’ documentary.

May 4, 2017 / 258 Shares / Comments

Artist Spotlight, Pro Tips

Inside ‘Dimension 404,’ RocketJump’s New Sci-Fi Anthology Series

We caught up with ‘Dimension 404’ show runner Dez Dolly to talk about the development of the new sci-fi anthology TV show, RocketJump’s first foray into long-form narratives.

April 5, 2017 / 241 Shares / Comments

Artist Spotlight, Pro Tips

Making a VR Music Video: Sophie Muller Captures the Kills in 360°

Sophie Muller has directed more than 200 music videos for everyone from Dolly Parton to Beyoncé, but her latest project represented a first for the veteran director: a music video shot entirely in 360 VR.

March 7, 2017 / 472 Shares / Comments

Artist Spotlight, Pro Tips

Blur Studio’s Franck Balson on Why Layout Supervision Is a Dream Job

The man behind the much-loved opening credits for Marvel’s ‘Deadpool,’ Franck Balson is a Layout and Editorial Supervisor at Blur Studio in LA. We caught up with him to talk about his work and find out exactly what ‘layout’ is.

February 15, 2017 / 601 Shares / Comments

Artist Spotlight, Pro Tips

Action Heroes: GoodSport Video Brings Its A-Game to Sports Footage

GoodSport Video’s Carl Schneider was drawn to the aesthetics of athletics early on, starting out as a photographer before transitioning to video and founding his agency, which represents a number of international videographers.

January 11, 2017 / 54 Shares / Comments