Always Avoid the Sun for Outdoor Videos
It is summer in a pandemic, so many of our activities are moving outdoors. Your video production can take place…
The Plant that Cleans Itself
Despite growing in an often murky, algae-filled pond and being used as pool floaties by the local wildlife, lotus pads remain stunningly pristine and photogenic.
Meet Your Houseplant: Boat Lily
We recently welcomed a new and interesting houseplant into our apartment known commonly as the Oyster…
Public Statement Against Racism
As a company, our vision is to see, reflect, and help others appreciate the value of individuals and…
Meet Your Houseplant: The African Violet
Welcome to another edition of “get to know your houseplant!” This month, we explore the African violet on…
Always Listen Before Filming
Diving into the world of video? Great! It’s the most powerful way that we can connect in the midst of a…
Thing in a Pot is Open for Essential Productions
In addition to its other dire effects, the coronavirus has all but eliminated face-to-face interaction and left our…
Meet Your Houseplant: The Christmas Cactus
We here at Thing in a Pot Productions have recently been afforded an unprecedented opportunity to…
How to Make Better Videos from Quarantine
Forced into isolation, the world is turning to video to keep connected. All it takes is a cell phone…
How To, Like, Remove Filler Words
Have like you ever talked like with someone who like uses “like” like, all the time? Filler words like “like,” “ah,” or “um” are…
Another Virus to Worry About
If you haven’t heard, there is currently a worldwide panic over the spread of a newly emerged coronavirus. This potentially…
Why a Swivel Chair WILL Ruin Your Interview
Fidgeting. It’s normal, natural and it’s going to happen. But unfortunately, the camera picks…
How to Smell a Rose
Perhaps someone has recommended that you should take time to stop and smell the roses. That’s easy enough to…
The Magi Actually Gave Tree Sap and Tree Gum
Did anyone give you a plant for Christmas? Why not!? It’s traditional. In the Gospel of Matthew…
When One is Better Than Two
“Can you do two at once?” That’s a question I often get from clients, meaning that they want to have…
Show Reel – Thing in a Pot Productions
In 2019 alone, Thing in a Pot Productions created over 80 videos for 20 different clients – and got raving…
Why Trust is So Important in Video Production
Video producers are trained to “see” what a video will look like long before it even exists. On a shoot, we…
The Origin of the Candy Cane
It wouldn’t be the Christmas Season without sugary, striped candy canes. But did you ever wonder…
How to Avoid Hiring a Sub-Par Videographer
Within about two weeks, I had two clients come to me after getting burned by another video provider. In both…
Does Aloe Actually Work?
It is Fall and the baking season is upon us! Ready your sugar and spices and prepare for an onslaught of cakes…