Behind-the-Scenes: Testing a New Camera
We have a new family member – the Sony a7iii camera! Step into the studio as we test the new camera and…
Three Ways to Make Your Cell Phone Video Better
Sometimes, you just have to shoot a quick video on your cell phone. I get that. But please, for the sake of my…
How to Get More Views on Facebook
Why did the shrine video perform so well? In just a week our video about a Wisconsin shrine hit 15K views…
Why I Won Video Producer of the Year
“Rich story development… exceptional and insightful interviews.” These comments from the judges that deemed…
Video Producer of the Year
Our producer Katie Rutter just won VIDEO PRODUCER OF THE YEAR at the 2018 Catholic Press Awards! The…
How to Capture Eyes on Social Media
Ah, the infamous social media scroll. How are you to catch a person’s eye as they scroll mindlessly through…
The Most Important Piece of Video Equipment
“What is the most important piece of video equipment?” I pulled a pop quiz on the Jackson Creek Middle School…
Why “Less is More” in Video Production
The catchphrase “less is more” doesn’t just apply to toilet paper – it’s often very relevant to video production…
Why Colors are Important in Video
Colors matter. A lot. Different colors immediately evoke different feelings, moods, and memories that will…
Why Social Media Videos Should Be Square
Get square… Literally. On social media, your video should be square, not rectangular, for maximum impact…
How to Infuse Emotion into Your Video
Emotion is an essential ingredient for a successful video. But this doesn’t mean that it has to be a tear-jerker…
When Spontaneity is a Good Thing
“Are you available, like, today?” That was the request on the other end of the phone line last week. A devoted daughter…
How Long a Video Interview Should Be
“Don’t worry about the time. That’s my job.” I found myself saying this to a video interviewee last week. The man…
How to Spread Excitement to Your Audience
I got really excited about a pen. Honest, I’m not crazy. One of my clients wanted a video promoting a web…