22
Oct

How To Get More Than Just a Video Out of Your Shoot

In today’s day and age, it is vital that we know how to make the most out of every opportunity. This applies to video production, as well. When you are making any video, whether it’s for yourself or for a client, having a supplementary behind-the-scenes video... Read More

12
Oct

Culinary Identity: An Interview with “Lingua Francas” Director Bret Hoy

“What we lose when we devalue the cultural importance of culinary tradition is what it means to be a person from this area, at this time.” Even in today’s world of oversaturated media, it’s rare to find a truly thought-provoking piece of film.... Read More

4
Oct

The Importance of Animation in Explainer Videos

Animation is no longer just a method of entertaining children–animation is an incredibly useful, corporate tool that can be utilized for a number of important features. From explaining difficult concepts, to making a dull topic exciting, to helping viewers... Read More

22
Aug

“Drug Runner”, Our Film with Director Charlotte Regan, Wins Vimeo Staff Pick

We are thrilled to announce that our short film we produced with director Charlotte Regan has been awarded a Vimeo Staff Pick! Drug Runner is an excellent example of Charlotte’s style and visual prose. Featuring a 15-year-old drug dealer, this short is carefully... Read More

14
Aug

Using Stock Footage for Powerful Effect

There is a common misconception about stock footage, which revolves around the idea that it’s only used for adding context to “old stuff”. Often mistaken for archive footage, it is often associated with historical documentaries–displaying things that can’t... Read More

27
Jul

Top Tips for Making a Crowdfunding Video that will Surpass Your Goal

We have recently produced several crowdfunding videos that have been met with incredible success. This article will discuss our process with creating each one, including our learnings, and what material made it into the final edit. We will also discuss a breakdown of... Read More

2
Jul

New Opportunity for Creative Video Production Companies as the Case for Vertical Strengthens with IGTV

Step aside, YouTube: in the on-going arms race to develop the next big thing in social media, Instagram has recently launched it’s own video-hosting platform–IGTV. Social media has been ever-expanding since the late 90s, when Instant Messenger was invented (and... Read More

29
Jun

How The Drum’s Do-It Day Changed the World: A Documentary

  We are proud to have an on-going partnership with The Drum, a global media platform and the largest marketing website in Europe.  This past year, we have been involved with Do-It Day from the Do-It Day Hack in early October 2017. Do-It Day is a multi-nation event in... Read More

27
Jun

YoungMinds: Placing Value in Charity

The Project Some of our favourite–and most rewarding–videos that we create are those for charities. A few weeks ago, we wrapped up a project with the UK charity YoungMinds. YoungMinds is a charity that strives to increase mental health in children and... Read More