The director guides the talent on set to get their best performances. The magic of post-production is that your video can take on a new angle in the edit room. The editor is a second director whose job is to craft each individual shot into a story. Good B-roll Tells Its Own Story When used […]
Personal anecdotes humanize us. You don’t need to see yourself as a storyteller to work in personal details that will connect you to your audience. A short few words about your personal stake in the message can have a big impact. Your Personality Creates Connections For example, say you’re opening a new office in South […]
Hammers, hinges, and hacksaws may not be the most naturally melodious instruments in the world; nor are the facts and figures of a multinational company’s annual report the most exciting reading. If, however, you have an ear for branding companies using video like Tribe Pictures does, you hear a symphony in all of these tools […]
B-roll footage is often the saving grace of a bad video or the extra oomph to dress up a good one. The extra shots you collect on set and from the archives serve many purposes for your company’s film, and should never be overlooked. Ease your subject’s nerves When time allows, I like to shoot […]
The world is waking up to injustice. Stakeholders are holding industry leaders accountable. Heartless attitudes and actions don’t go unnoticed. Fear-based business practices are collapsing. Instead, social media and cellphone journalism are shining light on the darkest practices. Good leadership rises above the rest The modern concept of leadership is evolving toward transparency. The exposure […]
Video is distinct from the written or spoken word; the energy and rhythm of the audio-visual experience reaches human emotion in a way no other format can match. When you leverage the techniques of professional filmmaking for your video, you end up with a powerful piece. So what’s in that secret sauce that makes a […]
One of the beauties of video is its longevity and widespread accessibility. The video you create today will be viewed for years to come, whether you like it or not. At the end of your career, some future filmmaker is going to pull clips from your old videos for your retirement party. So when planning […]
People often make the assumption that corporate films are always stiff, dull, and monotone. I’ve spent much of my career shifting that style landscape toward personable and dynamic. The workforce is being taken over by Millennials and Generation Z (everyone born after 1981). And they demand more substance out of their corporations’ media than the […]