Gear Guide
2025-11-10
Mayhem Team
The $500 Home Studio: Look Pro Broke
You don't need a warehouse. You need a corner and an Amazon account. The ultimate list for 2025.
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Insights, stories, and news from the world of visual production.
Technical Mayhem
2025-11-08
Mayhem Team
Bitrate Bootcamp: Understanding Codecs Without the Headache
H.264, ProRes, 10-bit color? Stop guessing export settings. We explain why your 4K renders look pixelated on YouTube.
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2025-11-05
Mayhem Team
Camera Wars 2025: Sony FX3 vs A7SIII vs RED Komodo
Do you need a 6K cinema camera, or just a better lighting kit? The definitive guide to choosing your weapon.
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2025-11-02
Mayhem Team
The Million Dollar Mix: OnlyFans Strategy (Selfies vs. Pro Shoots)
Should you post iPhone selfies or 4K studio shots? The data says: BOTH. Here is how to use high-end visuals to raise your subscription price.
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2025-10-30
Mayhem Team
Why Your Videos Look Washed Out on Instagram (And How to Fix It)
Stop lettimage: '/images/bg-glass-prism.png'y your colors. The technical guide to sRGB, Rec.709, and uploading high-fidelity content.
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2025-10-28
Mayhem Team
The 3-Second Rule: How to Edit Viral Reels & TikToks in 2025
The human attention span is dead. Long live the Hook. Here is the exact pacing formula we use to break 1M+ views.
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2025-10-25
Mayhem Team
The Impossible Shot: Our AI Filmmaking Workflow (Veo 3.1 vs Runway Gen-3)
We don't replace reality; we extend it. How Shot By Mayhem uses Google Veo and Runway to create million-dollar visuals on indie budgets.
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2025-10-22
Mayhem Team
Cinematic Lighting for Dark Skin: The Teal, Purple, & Amber Guide
Dark skin is not 'hard to light'—it is distinct. Learn the science of reflectivity, and why Amber and Teal are the cheat codes for melanin.
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2025-10-20
Mayhem Team
Music Video Budget Breakdown 2025: Where the Money Actually Goes
From $500 DIY shoots not $50k label productions. A transparent look at costs, and how to make a budget look like a blockbuster.
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2025-10-18
Mayhem Team
Facial Expressions: Beyond the Smile
The difference between a selfie and a cover shot is in the eyes. Master the 'Smize', the 'Sultry Stare', and the art of micro-expressions.
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2025-10-16
Mayhem Team
What Do I Do With My Hands? The Masterclass
Solving the #1 most awkward problem in modeling. From 'Ballet Hands' to 'The Chin Touch', learn to make your hands an asset, not a distraction.
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2025-10-14
Mayhem Team
The Curves & Confidence Manual: Posing for Hourglass and Pear Shapes
Stop hiding. Start sculpting. Master the angles that celebrate curvy body types without the blocky look.
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