About the Portfolio
Media in the portfolio are the property of their respective owners, which are usually clients of ours. Most of our videos are collaborative and contain work created by many artists: writers, cinematographers, cast / crew, editors, animators, etc.
Please notify me if I have shared content you would prefer not be seen on this site.
About the Blog
A portion of this website contains blog posts and other educational resources.
I make films, watch films, and study filmmaking relentlessly. It’s no surprise, I’m constantly learning something new. In addition to sharing updates and stories about my business, the blog is a repository for the tips and resources I gather along the way, so that I might remember them myself and share them with beginners and experienced filmmakers. I also share my templates, textures, and recommendations. Thanks for visiting!
(Note: The blog also contains the contents formerly shared as ‘Filmmaking Unedited’)
Copyright of Original Content
This website and its original content are the property of Aaron Pate Media LLC, except where otherwise noted.
You are welcome to quote text from the website pretty much anywhere (presentations, blogs, etc.), just provide attribution to ‘aarondpate.com’.
Some of the site’s contents are specifically labeled with a Creative Commons 0 license, including some templates and images. Essentially, resources marked under this license may be used in your work and do not require credit or royalties.
You don’t need to contact me for permission, but definitely send me your work!
Lawyer Stuff
The content on this website is for entertainment purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Aaron Pate Media LLC and contributors to this site are not responsible for any decisions nor confusion resulting from the content of this website, the blog, and external links on this website. Links on this website do not necessarily reflect the interests or opinions of the owners, nor do they imply endorsement. If you have any questions or concerns about the use of materials on this website, contact me – I’ll be happy to help.
FTC Affiliate Disclosure
The free resources and blog on this website are occasionally monetized with affiliate links. If you use an affiliate link on your way to a purchase, that company throws me some coin with no increase to your price.
The FTC requires that authors inform readers when there could be hidden interests or unspoken biases related to recommendations, so transparency about the nature of these advertisements is important.
However, please know I strive to only recommend products I trust or have personally used.
Here are some of the ads you may see around the blog:
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Amazon Links: “Aaron is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.” When I discuss relevant books, equipment, and accessories, you may see a link to Amazon.
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Zazzle Ads: The ads for film-themed shirts, dry-erase storyboards, etc. are my original designs. Zazzle, a print-on-demand site, prints and manages your custom order.
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Adobe Affiliate: I have been an Adobe user since 2004, and proudly recommend their software.