Category: Video

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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.

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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 can approach your Christmas marketing in 2022.

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Ultimate Guide to Setting Up the Perfect Video Lighting

Proper lighting is essential for creating a professional looking video with high-production values. In this guide, we will explore the importance of video lighting, discuss five key factors to consider when setting up video lighting, and provide insights, guidance, and tips to help you achieve the best lighting for your video shoots.

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5 Things to Think about when Filming Outdoors

In this blog we look at 5 things to consider when filming in the great outdoors - weather, light, noise, people and power!

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How Long Should My Video Be? A Guide for Corporate Video Production Projects

Whether you are planning a corporate video production project or a company promo, determining the optimal length for your video is a critical decision. In this blog, we'll explore the benefits and drawbacks of different video lengths, supported by research and data, to guide you in making informed decisions for your next video venture.

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Why you should always provide an agency with a budget

Being sceptical about providing a budget for suppliers is completely understandable, you want to know what the very best price they can offer for the work that you need. But in this blog we will provide a counter argument that suggests you lose out when you do this. Read on!

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Using Motion Tracking in Your Company Videos

With video on the up in terms of volume what can you do to make your content stand out both visually and as an effective mechanism to communicate your key messages? Well motion tracking is a fantastic mechanism to do just that.

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Strange Words Used in Video Production, Explained!

If you have ever been involved in a video production project you will know that there are lots of words, acronyms and phrases that the production company will use, but what on earth do they all mean? Well don't fear, this blog is here to shed light on these terms so you know your composition from your codec and can tell your frame rate from your framing!

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What are aspect ratios and why are they important?

Have you ever wondered about some of those numbers you see when you're setting up your camera? They're not just random digits, they're aspect ratios, and they're super important for how your video looks, so let's explore them in this week's blog.

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