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Post Category: Video Production

Talking Heads: Making a Conversational Video

3 MIN TO READ Even the most extroverted people can suddenly lose confidence when in front of the camera. A great videographer will be able to put them at ease, and make the experience enjoyable for interviewee and audience. Most videographers will produce videos that feature the team members speaking directly to camera, whether it is a CEO’s address to the company, explainer video,…

What Not to Say in Your Marketing Video

3 MIN TO READ Sometimes, it’s what you don’t say that really counts. This couldn’t be more true for marketing videos, where choosing your words wisely makes a world of difference to the success of your campaign.  In this post, we’ll look at what NOT to say in your marketing video. From scripts that aren’t realistic to videos that omit that all-important call-to-action, if you…

Frame Your Shots Properly for More Impactful Videos

4 MIN TO READ Ever watch a movie that just gets your heart pounding, whether from suspense, action, or a scare? Getting a strong emotional reaction out of viewers drives engagement, sharing, and brand recall, making it an important factor in the success of your videos. The way you frame your shots has a lot to do with their impact on viewers. Here’s how to get…

Which Famous Director Are You?

4 MIN TO READ It’s time to put the camera down, step away from the editing software, and have a little fun! How do we propose you do that? Take some time out to find out which director’s style you have, of course. Do you love to use specials effects for that wow factor? Are lovable characters a feature of every video you make?…

How to Create a Recipe for Success With Online Video

5 MIN TO READ Creativity is annoyingly fickle. Whether it’s lacking inspiration, or a bad case of writer’s block, sometimes it takes more energy to start a video project than it does to film or edit it. Overcome this all-too-common obstacle to cranking out video with a simple solution: a reliable recipe you can use again and again for different videos. Here’s how to…

Should You Hire a Production Studio, or Make the Video Yourself?

5 MIN TO READ Thousands of dollars are potentially at stake, so you want to be sure to get this right: should you hire a video production studio, or do it yourself? It’s not just the expense entailed in hiring the studio or purchasing your own equipment, it could also be lost revenue and time if the end result isn’t that great, and the…

Ten Tips to Film Fireworks on a Phone

4 MIN TO READ In our humble opinion, July Fourth is one of the best holidays in America. Everywhere you go you’ll find parties, sparklers, fireworks, and the sweet smells of barbeque. What’s not to love? Well, for one, you might not love the way those awesome fireworks look on your phone when filming with everything set to auto. Avoid disappointing results this Fourth…

How to Produce High Quality Videos on Your Own

6 MIN TO READ Spielberg doesn’t do it alone. Neither do the Coen brothers. So how on earth can you make a decent, shareable video by yourself? The good news is that with a few clever hacks, one-person marketing teams can produce great video. In this post, we’ll walk you through the exact steps you need to take to get set up for success…