Northern New Mexico Film & TV Blog: Year One in Review
By ERMW Team
Thurs July 11, 2024
The Northern New Mexico Film & TV Blog is celebrating its first anniversary! One year ago we started publishing weekly articles, aiming to become a go-to resource for Northern New Mexico's media industry professionals, aspiring filmmakers, and creative enthusiasts. Our articles cover a wide range of topics, from career guidance and location tips to filming techniques and industry insights.
To mark this milestone, we've curated a retrospective of our favorite articles from the past year. Join us as we look back on the highlights and celebrate a year of growth and connection within the Northern New Mexico film community.
Readers Favorites
Over the past year our website has been viewed in every state and in 97 countries across the world with over 21k page views! We're thrilled to share the top five most-read articles from the past year:
Exploring the Iconic Movies Filmed in Colfax County, New Mexico
New Mexico's Creative Industries Division Launches with Statewide Inaugural Event
Exploration of New Mexico's Film Potential
We love our state, so it was important to us that the Land of Enchantment be a key topic on our blog! Here’s a few of our favorite New Mexico focused articles from this year in case you missed them:
New Mexico is an attractive location for filmmaking, featuring diverse landscapes, experienced crew base, competitive incentives, and rich cultural heritage.
Benefits of filming in rural areas of New Mexico, including additional tax credits and the positive impact on local economies.
Diving into New Mexico Film Production Tax Credit, that provides a refundable tax credit of up to 40% on qualified expenditures incurred during production.
Tour Around Creative New Mexico - A four-day blog series
Skill Development and Career Guidance
We believe that knowledge is power, so we've provided valuable resources to help aspiring filmmakers hone their skills and launch their careers. Check out these articles to get started on your career journey:
A great article to get you started on your Media Career path.
Highlighting the transferable nature of skills between different fields and encouraging a wider range of people to consider careers in film production.
Explains what a film union is, its benefits and drawbacks, and the process of joining one.
Explores how transferable skills from customer service, such as communication, problem-solving, and time management, can be valuable assets in various film production roles.
XR & New Technology
With the anticipation building for the XR studio in Raton, we've been diving into the exciting world of extended reality technology. Here’s our “don’t miss” article list:
Explains what XR (extended reality) is and how it is used in filmmaking. It discusses the different types of XR, such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR), and provides examples of how XR is being used in film and television productions.
Delves into the world of LED volume studios, exploring the technology behind them, their benefits in filmmaking (such as real-time rendering and immersive environments), and the factors to consider when deciding whether to use one.
Compares and contrasts XR volumes and green screens in film production.
Filmmaker Resources
We're committed to equipping filmmakers with the tools they need to succeed, both in New Mexico and beyond. Here’s a selection of our favorite F.R. articles from this year:
Lists a variety of free resources for filmmakers, such as filmmaking software, stock footage and music, sound effects, distribution platforms, and educational materials.
Offers 25 practical tips for recording high-quality audio in film production, covering aspects like microphone selection, placement, and environmental considerations.
This article emphasizes factors like scouting, obtaining permits, and considering logistical and aesthetic aspects.
As we embark on our second year, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our readers, contributors, and industry partners. Your support has been instrumental in creating a thriving community of creative minds. Together, we'll continue to innovate, collaborate, and celebrate the magic of filmmaking in New Mexico. Cheers to another year of storytelling and cinematic adventures!
