Always love working with friendly clients who are also extremely intelligent and masters in their fields. Committed to their mission of turning chaos into order, the team at Nexus Leap works tirelessly to secure, simplify, and organize data for their clients. Check out this video I made for them!
Mastering The Art of Event Planning, Key Ingredients to a Great Event, and Human Connection & Creativity
It’s not about how extravagant your event is but how you make someone feel welcomed in a room full of strangers. In this episode of the Creative Haven podcast, Virginia Frischkorn talks about how the pandemic has affected the event industry, which lead her to create the company called Partytrick. She shares her tips for hosting a successful event, working with creative vendors, focusing on customer experience, and using online tools to connect with people.
Top Platforms For Live Screen Sharing For Remote Video Editors
Video editing is a complex process, and live screen sharing can be a valuable tool for collaborations. Check out our roundup of the top platforms for live screen sharing during your video editing sessions!
Jay Rock Talks Redemption Backstage at Surprise LA Performance (6-23-2018)
I’m a big TDE and Jay Rock fan so to be able to film his concert in DTLA for Spotify with my friends at BWG and SuperTight was fulfilling. Watching videos like this make me miss LA…
Pros & Cons of The Creator Economy, The Art of Producing & Marketing, & Building a Creative Career
Reagan Fry is the Director of Product at Kajabi, and also had stints as a product lead at Tiktok, Amazon, and Google.
In this episode, we'll look at how Reagan, who wanted to be a director at first, eventually realized his strengths in the creative rather than the directing aspects of production. Discover his career path from major companies like Amazon, TikTok, and Google, to his current position at Kajabi which aligned with his passion to help creators thrive off their creativity. We talk about how content creators should be compensated on social media platforms, ways in which creators can get paid for their creativity, the pros and cons of the creator economy, and why creators should create multiple streams of income that they own and how Kajabi is offering those tools.
How To Cast For Video Ads And BrandedContent
Casting talent for a video ad is different from casting actors for a film. Rather than selling an actor’s performance or director’s visual style, you’re selling a product, service, and company so how talent interprets the script may not be as important as how the product can solve a problem. #creativehaven
Ad We Did For Portescap
Giving a more personal look behind the manufacturing of medical devices by capturing the mission behind Portescap #creativehaven
Ambulance Driver to Business Owner, The Crux of Marketing, And Tips For YouTube Ads
YouTube advertising is all about reaching the right people with the right message. In this episode of Creative Haven podcast, we talk to Ian Nagy about how to create effective YouTube ads and why they're so important for business growth. #creativehaven
Managing Conflicts On Set
Dealing with conflicts on set is all part of the job of being a director. Whether it’s bickering actors or crew members who don’t get along, negative energy on a set can ruin a shoot. Find ways to quell the fire by reminding folks why they’re on set, discovering their true intentions and goals, and directing the ire towards yourself as the leader and not at each other. #productionlife
Zapier
Enabling things to run smoothly so I can focus on the things that really matter.
Online Marketing For Artists, Art For Passion Vs Financial Gain, And Why Shared Spaces Are Important For Artists
Are you one of those working 9 to 5 but have a passion for art and want to pursue it? If so, you’ll love this podcast!
Our guest, Julia Jacobson, pursued her passion for art during the pandemic. In this podcast, we talk about how she markets herself as an artist online, her thoughts on creating art for financial gain versus purely for her passion, and how she balances between being an artist and a marketing consultant.
You don’t want to miss this one!
How To Work With Actors
Are you working with actors for the first time? Do you want to make sure that your directing is on point and helps them give their best performance? Check out these tips!
Directing actors can be a daunting task, but it's also incredibly rewarding. By following these simple tips, you'll be able to help your actors shine and deliver great performances.
Ad for Lee Kum Kee
Check out this video I shot with Foodeez for Lee Kum Kee. Recipe videos have become my bread and butter (pun intended!) and it’s been because I’ve worked with the most talented food stylists, directors of photography, and producers who’ve shown me how to capture products, food, and beverages in the most spectacular light!
Got a product you want to capture on video? Message us and let’s talk about how we can bring your product to life :)
Setting Up Sound On Set
Have you ever thought about how to set up sound equipment on set to capture the best audio?
Great quality sound makes or breaks your video. Here, I show you all the equipment I use and how I set them up on set for low-budget production. You might get ideas on what you’ll need the next time you shoot. Check it out!
Ad I Shot & Edited with Foodeez for Kushy Punch
How delicious does this video look? This is a video I shot and edited with Foodeez for Kushy Punch. Not only does the video clearly show off the product, its ingredients, and how it’s made, but it also packs a punch of color!
Showing off the product is important but making sure the brand is represented in the video is just as important. It may seem complicated to have to consider all of these factors while also creating a beautiful video. That’s where we come in! We’d love to make a creative custom video just for your business!
3 Tips On How To Shoot A Great Interview
Have you been invited to complete an interview by video?
Virtual interactions are becoming more and more popular. They’re convenient and expand the job pool beyond your local options. So, how do you create a great video interview that will land you that job you’ve been wanting?
In this TikTok video, I show you my top 3 tips on how to shoot a quality video that will be sure to catch your recruiters’ attention. Do you know how to get the best lighting and sound? Have you thought about your background? Check out the video to get started!
Ad for Amy's Kitchen
What’s the first thing you notice about this video? I shot and edited this with Foodeez for Amy’s Kitchen. It’s got beautiful colors and delicious-looking food, sure, but did you notice the music? Try listening to it with the sound off.
What do you notice? Every part of the video matters. This already beautiful video is further brought to life by the happy uplifting music. The video is great without music too. It’s great to have both in order to also capture the part of your audience watching without sound.
Looking for a video like this? Contact us!
How To Shoot Topdown Food Recipe Videos
Do you know what it means to shoot top-down videos? This is a great technique for recipe videos. You need to make use of the top camera to shoot your video. It’s easy to forget steps or even forget to film what you are doing. It happens to all of us!
In this video, I share some great tips, like making sure your top camera is all at all times, for making sure you get that perfect top-down video. Check out the video for more!
If you’d like to make videos like this but aren’t sure how to get started, I’d love to help!
Ad for Andre Champagne I Shot and Edited With Foodies
Did you know that teaching your audience something new is a great way to make a video showcasing your product?
Check out this video I shot and edited with Foodies for Andre Champagne. It shows the audience how to use the product to create a delicious summer drink! If you’re running out of ideas for your content, try teaching your audience something like this or even something about your business. It’s a great way to attract an audience.
You don’t have to do it alone! If you’d like a video just like this one, we’d love to create one just for you!
Best Way To Shoot & Edit Food Recipe Videos
When do you use your hero shot?
A hero shot is a point in your video when you show your audience how great the product is. It beautifully shows off what you have to offer.
For a recipe video, the hero shot is when the audience gets to see how delicious the food looks. So, when would you use a shot like this?
Check out my video to learn how to time the hero shot so that it captures your audience’s attention and why it’s so important to include this in your recipe videos!