Our Producer Interviewed on Business Podcast
Video, faith, marketing, social media and butterflies in the winter. These are just some of the topics covered…
When Nature Takes Too Long
Another new year means one more opportunity to start fresh, change for the better or, if you are botanically…
The Best Thing About Being a Video Producer
The best thing about my job as a video producer? That’s a tough one, but I decided to think it through…
Our Year in Review
Thing in a Pot Productions has had a busy year full of travel, new ideas, and of course, video. Enjoy this…
Why Use GIFs in Your Email Campaigns
Did you notice the moving box and triangle at the top of this post? Of course you did; a moving image…
The Best Ways to Add Photos to a Video
First things first. In video, it is always preferable to use video, rather than photos, to illustrate your subject…
How to Calculate the Length of Your Video Shoot
How much time should you dedicate to your video shoot? The answer always depends on many factors, but…
My Advice for the Camera-Shy
“I hate being on camera.” I hear that just about every week. If you are getting anxiety just thinking about it…
Why the Video Equipment Matters
You wouldn’t hire a man with a weed-wacker to mow your front yard. The same goes for video production…
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…