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In the world of digital content, video is king. Whether you’re a YouTuber, social media influencer, educator, or marketing professional, producing high-quality videos is essential. One of the most powerful ways to elevate your video content is by removing or replacing the background. This technique allows for cleaner visuals, dynamic effects, and better viewer engagement. But how do you remove background from video without expensive equipment or advanced editing skills?
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – Don’t be surprised if you spot camera crews, bright lights, or even a few familiar faces in Ridgewood this summer! Several readers noticed a sign at the Ridgewood Park & Ride stating that from July 28 through August 12, the south lot will be permit parking only.
But here’s the twist – it’s not for commuter permits. According to a reliable source, Netflix will be using the parking lot during filming. Whether it’s serving as a production base or an actual filming location remains unclear, but one thing’s certain: Ridgewood is buzzing with entertainment activity.
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Hackensack NJ, C-SPAN will visit Bergen County Academies in Hackensack, New Jersey on Friday, May 30 at 1:45pm to celebrate and honor students for their Honorable Mention winning entries in C-SPAN’s annual student video documentary competition, StudentCam. C-SPAN and Optimum, the leading provider of fiber internet, mobile, and TV services, will join the community in recognizing the winners as well as their teacher, Scott Lang, who served as their StudentCam adviser, at an assembly of classmates, teachers, family members, and elected officials.
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Paterson NJ, New Jersey members of the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) applauded the introduction of Senate Bill 4392 sponsored by Senator Joseph Lagana (D-38) and Assembly Bill A4382, sponsored by Assemblyman William Sampson IV, that would close a loophole in the Garden State Film and Digital Media Jobs Act that would prevent recipients of the state film and digital media production tax credit from using tax credits to outsource scoring work to foreign countries.
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OCEANPORT, NJ — Netflix is making a blockbuster investment in New Jersey with the development of a massive film and television production campus that could redefine the state’s entertainment landscape. The streaming giant is transforming Fort Monmouth into one of the East Coast’s most ambitious production hubs — a move poised to boost both job creation and local economic growth.
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Trump’s “Hollywood Tariffs” Could Spark a New Golden Age for New Jersey’s Film Industry
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Ridgewood NJ, President Donald Trump’s proposed “Hollywood Tariffs”—a plan to impose economic penalties on major film productions that outsource or operate heavily outside of the United States—has stirred debate in the entertainment world. While critics in California raise alarms, film advocates in New Jersey see a potential economic windfall.
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