5 MIN TO READ The first scene of any video is arguably the most important. This is true for feature-length films, just as much as for short corporate videos. It introduces the audience to the plot, and provides the context they need to navigate the rest of the video. Ideally, it piques their interest, and convinces them they need to find out what happens…
4 MIN TO READ Did you know the average human attention span is just eight seconds? That means videographers have only eight seconds to hook viewers before they move to the next thing. You could say that this makes life hard for video professionals, but we’re glass-half-full people here at SproutVideo! A truly memorable intro is a great opportunity to make a killer first impression,…
4 MIN TO READ Working with influencers is a great way to strike up a conversation with your target market, increase sales, and create exciting new content for your organization. But, instead of seeking out influencers and working with them, why not establish your own brand as a thought leader? In this post, we’re going to share practical advice on using video to accelerate…
4 MIN TO READ With Thanksgiving week upon us, it’s time to reflect on all the ways in which life has been particularly kind to us. We are thankful for so many things here at SproutVideo. Our amazing customers, friends and family, our new offices, a remarkably warm and sunny fall in NYC, and all the delicious pizza and tacos at our doorstep, just…
3 MIN TO READ If you’re part of a small team, your expertise needs to be incredibly wide-ranging. Everyday you come up with great ideas, you get creative with production, and then of course comes marketing your videos! Follow this guide to marketing videos on your own, and you can add another valuable skill to your ever-growing list.
5 MIN TO READ In the classroom, video means instant engagement, and making video is an increasingly important skill for youngsters to develop. We’ve put together ten exciting assignment ideas that will help elementary and middle school teachers get their students making great video! Parents, feel free to steal these ideas for rainy weekends, too.
8 MIN TO READ Video can be used in a multitude of ways across many business functions because it’s proven to be one of the most effective mediums for communication. Here is the ultimate guide to implementing video throughout your organization to improve collaboration and efficiency, and the KPIs to track for your results as well.
5 MIN TO READ Video isn’t one-size fits all for your inbound marketing funnel. Many companies make the mistake of thinking video is a magic bullet, that they only need one, or that it’s just a box they should check. Those same companies likely wind up wondering why video didn’t make much of a difference in their marketing efforts. In order for video to…
