Drew English

Drew is the co-founder and CEO of Forge Virtual Studios. He frequently writes about the intersection of craftsmanship, creativity and technology in the film industry, as well as creative entrepreneurship. You can keep up with Drew's thoughts and other Forge updates by following him on LinkedIn.

Pre-Production Checklist: Planning Your Virtual Production Shoot

Brands face intense pressure to keep up with always-on social media feeds while differentiating themselves from the competition. Many of these brands get bogged down by traditional, multi-location, or green screen productions. These once-effective...

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Cinematic Language: What It Is and Why It Changes Everything About How Your Brand Story Lands

Though audiences can recognize cinematic quality when they see it, cinematic language doesn't have a single distinct "look." Instead, it's more of a...

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A documentary subject is interviewed on an LED virtual production wall

Authentic Brand Storytelling: How to Make Content That Actually Connects

Internet trends and popular aesthetics can earn your brand brief notoriety, but they'll only get you so far if they're not authentic to your brand's...

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A producer and director stand on set in a virtual production LED wall stage

What Is Cinematic Storytelling and Why Should Every Brand Care About It?

Kids often comment "Absolute Cinema" beneath videos and films they really like. But what does "cinema" really look like?

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Why the Best Branded Content Is Being Made in Virtual Production Studios

Modern branded content production frequently uses film content to engage viewers and expand brands' reach through social media, product pages, and...

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Why Agencies Are Turning to Virtual Production Studios for Bolder Brand Storytelling

From scaled production to a greater focus on narratives, the evolving demands of brand storytelling pose unique yet fruitful challenges for marketing...

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Studio Rental for Virtual Production: What to Look for Before You Book

Virtual studios with light-emitting diode walls have completely changed how top brands approach film production. Compare green screens to LED walls,...

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