Blog | Blue Sky Film & Media

Have a Great Shoot Day

As a client, your role in the video production process doesn’t end once you’ve hired a professional team. In fact, your involvement is crucial to ensuring smooth and successful shoot days. At Blue Sky, we’ve seen first-hand how a few…

Judith Seegers9 June 2024

Video Production

How to Choose A Video Production Company

Whether you’re a Marketing Director aiming to launch a new product, an HR Director enhancing recruitment efforts, or a Business Development Director looking to attract new clients, video production is a vital component of your communications strategy. However, choosing the…

Richard Bratton22 May 2024

Video Production

DIY vs Professional Video Production

Whether you're a business aiming to engage your audience or an individual with a message to share, the power of video to captivate hearts and minds is undeniable. As you embark on your journey to bring your vision to life,…

Judith Seegers15 May 2024

Video Production

How Much Does a Corporate Video Cost?

Quick answer £1,500 - £15,000… or more. It’s true. There is huge variance in video production costs, and this answer probably isn’t very helpful. But like so many important investments such as house, a car or a website, the cost…

Richard Bratton8 May 2024

Video Production

How to Write a Video Brief

A good video brief will ensure your video project gets off to a positive start. In the long run, it can save you time and money, and help deliver the video that you want as smoothly as possible.This may seem…

Judith Seegers3 May 2024

Video Production

How to Prepare Your Team for Filming Interviews

There are situations when a talking-head interview can be a compelling choice for your video requirements. Just the thought of the word ‘interview’ however, can strike the fear of God in some people. You may be one of them. And…

Judith Seegers9 April 2024

Video Production

How can I get best value for my video budget?

Now this is where things start to get interesting. Think qualitative, not quantitative. To generate maximum impact for your budget, you can think about your project in two ways - maximising efficiency and maximising impact.On a shoot day, you want…

Richard Bratton14 February 2024

Video Production

What Is B Roll?

The term "B-roll" often crops up when we’re talking to clients about creating captivating video. But what exactly is B-roll, and why is it so important in the filmmaking process? Let's dive into the secrets of B-roll and uncover its…

Richard Bratton13 February 2024

Working in Video Production

How to Get a Job in Corporate Video Production

Media production student numbers have exploded in the last 10 years or so and it’s increasingly competitive to get an entry level job. The first huge challenge is to even get noticed when reaching out to production companies. We are…

Richard Bratton10 February 2024

Video Production

The Production Process – Keeping an Open Mind

Of course, no question – careful and thorough planning is absolutely essential for a successful video shoot. That said, there are occasions when there can be huge value in keeping an open mind and relaxing your plan to allow for…

Judith Seegers22 January 2024

Video Production

How to Keep Your Video Production Costs Under Control

This is of course a joint responsibility between the client and the production company and a mutually respectful relationship will enable you to keep the lid on costs. So let’s revisit some of the key cost drivers highlighted in the…

Richard Bratton21 January 2024