Streaming Video and the 2021 Academy Awards
The 2021 Academy Awards are almost unrecognizable to its past decades of shows. Many of the rules have been bent around the impact of the pandemic. But the biggest difference [..]
Where to Place Your CEO: Location Defines the Production
The best films are memorable not only for their talented actors, but for the visual world they create around that story. What would Wes Anderson’s films be without a monochr[..]
10 Tips to Turn Any Executive into a Video Star
Video is one of the most effective tools for leaders. The best CEO videos are not simply a way to share the latest news; they’re a way to call people to action. Before emplo[..]
Strike Up The Band – Choosing Music for Brand Films
We get teary-eyed when the violin strings sing and our hearts pound to the drums of a hero’s journey. Music has an incredible emotional impact over a scene, often unconsciou[..]
The Secret Benefit of Shooting Incredible B-Roll
B-roll footage is often the saving grace of a bad video or the oomph to dress up a good one. The extra shots you collect on set and pull from the archives serve many purposes [..]
Building your Custom Corporate Video Library
When you hire a production company to make your brand film or corporate communications, they’re going to create a great video specifically for your needs. But is your video [..]
Your Company’s Legacy Beyond Video
The world is waking up to injustice. Stakeholders are holding industry leaders accountable. Heartless attitudes and actions don’t go unnoticed. Fear-based business pract[..]
Microexpressions on Camera: The Face Tells All
We depend on reading facial expressions to understand what others are feeling. That’s why the face is referred to as “the organ of emotion.” We “encode” [..]
The Greatness Mindset: Mindfulness, Meditation, Visualization
Every successful person has their “secrets” to greatness. For actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, the gym is his mental sanctuary. Olympic skier Nick Goepper listens to t[..]