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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 Seegers21 January 2023

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 Bratton6 January 2023

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 Seegers28 December 2022

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 Bratton12 December 2022

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 Seegers11 December 2022

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 Bratton9 December 2022

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 December 2022