Creative Cow

Welcome! We're excited to share a bit about the Creative COW journey with you. Here, we highlight the various services available to our Creative COW members. Often referred to as the COW, we have been supporting media professionals since our inception in 2001. This community was the second initiative launched by our founders, following their first community that ran from June 22, 1995, to February 2001. Creative COW officially launched on April 11, 2001, and over the past twenty years, it has grown to be the largest and most enduring platform for media professionals involved in post-production, acquisition, and other related fields. For more details about our history, feel free to check out our COW History page.

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Hopefully, the Path to More, Better Entertainment

1 month ago | creativecow.net | Andy Marken

“Somebody please beam me out of here.” – Stevie Wayne, “The Fog,” Revolution Studios, 2005Okay, April 2025 didn’t exactly start out as we envisioned, but there were still a lot of forced smiles and optimism at CinemaCon in Las Vegas the first of the month followed by more of the same last week at NAB. The big question is how much fun, “excitement” can the film/show industry stand?
How To Sample Shutterstock’s Inventory to Complete Your Projects

1 month ago | creativecow.net | Brie Clayton

You’re editing a video, writing an article, or assembling some graphics on a tight deadline. Suddenly you realize what’s missing; the perfect b-roll clip, that one image to capture the mood for your article, or a graphic layout that can neatly tie everything together. You could spend days with a camera finding the perfect light and subject to shoot your own material. You could set up interviews and select just the right photographer/videographer for $100-$400 per hour.
Tax Incentives Won’t Solve Hollywood’s Problems

1 month ago | creativecow.net | Andy Marken

“Taking the wrong boy was a lucky break. In other words, this doesn’t count. But you have to pay anyway. You’re a fool to pay, but pay you must.” Ginjiro Takeuchi, “High and Low,” Toho Studios, 1963California, or more specifically LA (Los Angeles), or even more specifically Hollywood, has been the center of the video content industry since C.B. DeMille directed/shot the first feature-length movie in the area in 1913.
Directing & Shooting Severance Season 2 with Jessica Lee Gagné

2 months ago | creativecow.net | Ben Consoli

In this episode of the Go Creative Show, Jessica Lee Gagné returns to discuss her experience filming Severance Season two, plus her Episode 7 directorial debut. She shares insights into her creative process, the challenges of shooting in unique environments, and the evolution of cinematography from Season One to Season Two.
People Want Ads as Intelligent as their Content

2 months ago | creativecow.net | Andy Marken

‘In situations like this, carelessness, mistakes–they will haunt you. I know this from experience.” – Walter O’Brien, “Scorpion,” CBS, 2014- 2018There’s nothing harder to break than a bad habit. The wife knows… she’s been trying to change a bunch of ours for years. She just can’t understand that we really like our bad habits. The same is true for TV networks and bundle providers. CBS/Fox and Comcast/Spectrum were developed to deliver video entertainment to the home… for a fee.
Getting the Right Creative Content in Front of the Right Audience

Feb 6, 2025 | creativecow.net | Andy Marken

“Just relax, darlin’. This is the Big Easy. Folks have a certain way o’ doin’ things down here.” — Remy McSwain, “The Big Easy,” 1987, Kings Road EntertainmentIt’s a poorly kept secret that Hollywood is the center of the universe when it comes to movie/show production. For years, the major studios controlled the films that would be made, which cinemas got which movies and when; and well, you get the picture.
Cinematography of A Complete Unknown: Shooting 12,800 iso Sony Venice 2 to create a 1960’s era film

Feb 3, 2025 | creativecow.net | Ben Consoli

In this episode of the Go Creative Show, cinematographer Phedon Papamichael discusses his work on the film A Complete Unknown, exploring the visual style, character development, and innovative techniques used throughout the production. He shares insights into the evolution of cinematography as it relates to Bob Dylan’s journey, the importance of texture and authenticity in the film’s aesthetic, and the collaborative process with director James Mangold.
CES on Content Creation, Rebuilding Tomorrow

Jan 29, 2025 | creativecow.net | Andy Marken

“I can’t lie about your chances. But you have my sympathies.” — Rook, “Alien: Romulus, 20th Century,” 2024A few short weeks ago, we made our annual trip to Sin City to see how much consumer electronics providers and tech were going to change the content creation, production and delivery industry; and it’s a lot. During the early part of the week, industry players (networks, studios, streamers) made a series of announcements to reshape the industry.
Nosferatu Cinematography Secrets: Jarin Blaschke on Crafting a Haunting Look with Robert Eggers

Jan 27, 2025 | creativecow.net | Ben Consoli

In this episode of the Go Creative Show, cinematographer Jarin Blaschke discusses his work on the new film Nosferatu, reflecting on his journey in cinematography and the collaborative process with director Robert Eggers. Jarin delves into the unique visual style of Nosferatu, including the use of moonlight and lighting techniques, as well as the challenges faced during production. Jarin shares insights on camera movement, framing choices, and the emotional impact of the film on viewers.
Franchise Projects Shouldn’t be a Makeover

Jan 20, 2025 | creativecow.net | Andy Marken

“I’m going to tell you a story. It’s going to sound ridiculous. The longer I talk, the more rational it’s going to appear.” Cage, “Edge of Tomorrow,” Warner Bros, 2014On a recent long flight, we didn’t find a film that really turned us on so we went with what should be a shoo-in for us, two long-time sequel hero joining forces … Godzilla vs Kong.