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A collection of articles and resources that help you to better understand the world of video production and improve the outcome of your own project

Business, Corporate Video
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The 12 Types Of Videos For Businesses To Take Note Of

When we speak to businesses we often need to guide them on the kind of video which will be most effective for their needs. And that is the point, the video needs to deliver what a customer wants to hear, not necessarily what a business owner or marketing director wants to say. Here are twelve…
Jovan | August 12, 2022
Business, Corporate Video, Events, Video
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Give the Gift of Guildford – Christmas Video

'Tis the season to create a heart-warming Christmas advert! We all love a "John Lewis" advert but if you haven't got a seven-figure budget and want to tug at the heart strings of your audience, we can definitely help you. Here's a look behind-the-scenes of our latest festive shoot for some ideas on how you…
Amy | December 17, 2021
Business, Corporate Video
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After a decade, it’s a big thank you from us, to you.

As we approach Christmas 2021, we all find ourselves asking "where did the last two years go?" Earlier this year Square Daisy turned ten, and while we wanted to shout about it from the roof tops, it was more important to take a step back and be thankful for what we achieved, recognising that we…
Jovan | December 03, 2021
General
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How and when to use 3D to enhance my video, and how can I make it cost effective?

At Square Daisy we’re always looking to identify areas for growth, to give our videos an edge for our customers. Recently a lot of you have been asking us about 3D and looking into 2022, this is something we’re hoping to include more in our services. So we thought we’d take you through the basics…
Amy | October 19, 2021
Business, Corporate Video
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Casting actors. What do you need to consider?

You might be thinking about hiring actors for your next video project, but do you really know what is involved in the casting process? In this blog, we go into detail about casting actors and working with talent in corporate video productions.
Amy | September 30, 2021
Business, Corporate Video, Video

Can we make your video clickable?

One of the questions we get asked quite often is “Can you make my video clickable?” The answer is no, but there are lots of cool things you can do with online tools which can boost engagement with your video.
Amy | September 07, 2021
Animation, Corporate Video
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How to incorporate puppetry into promotional campaigns and ads

Our resident puppetry specialist, Alicia, runs us through the process of puppetry and how to practically incorporate into a promotional campaign.
Amy | August 10, 2021
Business, Corporate Video
screenshot of a video we filmed for GL Events with a purple sofa in the background and a clapperboard in the foreground about to mark the scene

Product videos – what you need to know

More and more products are being sold online these days, and in the absence of your clients being able to really get a sense of what you have to offer, a video is the obvious choice to increase emotional engagement from your clients and increase the chances of a successful sale. This blog highlights the…
Jovan | July 13, 2021
Animation, Corporate Video

How you can use stop motion animation for your business video

With a brand new member of the Square Daisy team in place who is a puppeteer by trade, turned motion designer, Alicia Britt has written this blog around stop motion and how it can be applied to corporate video production in a sensible and cost effective way.
Jovan | March 11, 2021
Business, Corporate Video, SEO
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The benefits of adding video to your blog

If your blog is a key part of your customer acquisition strategy, then adding video to the mix could be instrumental in ensuring your content features above that of your competitors. In this blog we see why it is so important and some tips to deliver the best content.
Jovan | January 18, 2021
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