Our Prediction for 2014 – Your Site Needs More Videos
We’re nearly ready to launch our freshly redone website. Aside from making it look even better, we had two things top of mind: making the entire site mobile-friendly and making sure there are plenty of videos, throughout. Continue reading…
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE PICTURE THIS TEAM!
Have picture perfect holidays, and a wonderful start to the New Year!
TAKING STOCK: Should You Use Stock Footage In Your Promotional Video?
You’ve hired a video production company to create a video for your business. They’ll be capturing your products, your people, and your facilities on camera. So would you also consider incorporating ‘stock footage’ as part of the mix?
Here are a few do’s and don’ts to follow when working with stock footage…
FOUR WAYS TO USE VIDEO BRILLIANTLY AT YOUR NEXT CORPORATE EVENT!
Whether it’s a day-long meeting or a multi-day event, video can play a key role before, during and after the proceedings. From welcoming the crowd, to inspiring the reluctant, to happy reminiscing at event’s end, to bringing them back next year: see how video can make a difference at your event! Continue reading…
SHOULD YOU CHOSE ANIMATION OR LIVE ACTION FOR YOUR MARKETING VIDEO?
Animation, live-action or some mix of the two- which would work best in a marketing video for your organization or company? Which works best at driving additional sales or engaging visitors on your site? And which would work best for your budget? We’ve created a comparison chart to sort out the strengths of each to get you on your way. Continue Reading…
DON’T CHEAP OUT! 7 Reasons You Should Hire a Professional Video Crew
With most everyone having access to a cell phone that shoots video, are there any reasons left to hire a professional video crew to record an event or promotion? The answer is a resounding yes – and the reasons may surprise you. Continue reading…
WHEN TO USE VIDEO – AND WHEN NOT TO!
Video is a fabulous online marketing, promotions and educational tool for a website. But just like any tool, it can’t handle every single job. Read on to find out when using video is a great idea – and when a website should definitely avoid it!
MAKING THE GRADE: Creating Award-Winning Video
It’s back to school time, and we just got a big A+ for a short video we created for Concordia University at the Accolade Competition! Continue Reading…
MUSIC TO YOUR EARS: Getting (Almost Free) Music For Your Promotional Videos
The style, tempo and mood of music in your video will immediately impact how viewers react to your video’s message – for better or for worse. How can you find affordable and great-sounding music for your video? An online music library can hit the right notes! Continue reading…
OUR PRINCELY NEW ARRIVAL: Meet Our Bouncing new Sony FS700
This week we welcome the latest HD camera to our stable of gear, and for us … it’s a game changer. It’s the latest cutting edge equipment that will allow us a wide range of really awesome image possibilities. Continue Reading…