Now in its fourth year, the Community Builders Grant is a short-form film fund and production resources grant presented by Camera Ambassador. The mission is to empower filmmakers of varying levels of experience with the necessary tools to create, as well as cultivate community amongst our local Midwestern talent.
Does your company use video production as part of its marketing strategy? It should, as 85% of businesses today create some form of video content. With so many videos out there, companies need to find ways to make their content stand out and ensure that their message reaches consumers. To do this, more and more businesses turn to motion graphics.
You're ready to shoot a business video, but you're not sure if you should shoot it in-studio or on-location. Check out our latest blog for more information on these options to help you decide.
Are you looking to help your company thrive in 2022? Keeping up with corporate advertising trends will help you attract new clients and grow revenue. Marketing strategies and trends change from year to year, though, so you need to make sure you know the best strategies for 2022. In this blog, we'll get into the top advertising tips for 2022.
Video production requires more than access to a camera. It’s a process that starts before a camera is ever involved. That’s where a video production company comes in.
But what can a video production service do for you? If you have not worked with a professional production company before, you may not be familiar with the steps that are involved or even the different types of services a company offers. This guide offers that information and more.
Video production has never been more popular. It's even considered a necessary tool in today's climate. In order to pull off an engaging and high-quality video, you need the right skillset, equipment, and, sometimes, a studio space to make it happen.
But what should you look for in a studio rental, should your project need one? How do you know you're getting the best deal? Continue reading for five tips on how to choose the right studio for you and your project.
On the fence about planning a corporate video production? Here are eight benefits of corporate videos to consider. After reading this guide, you can make a more informed decision with your business in mind. In fact, 64% of marketers plan to increase their video marketing. Over 80% of consumer web traffic is generated through video content too. Discover how corporate website videos can boost your business today!
Welcome back to our “Meet Motion Source” series, where we give you a “behind-the-scenes” look at our team. This article features our newest addition, Jamie Arnold, who joined the team as our new associate producer. While she’s only been around for a short time, she has jumped in head first on projects and isn’t slowing down.
Did you know that a candidate application rate goes up by 34 percent when the application comes with a recruiting video? You might not be aware of them yet, but recruiting videos are one of the best ways to make sure you get the top talent working for you.
Not entirely sold on the benefits of corporate videos? Not sure where to get video production in Chicago? Just interested in reading a fun/slightly funny article on why recruiting videos are great? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you've come to the right place. This article will walk you through what you need to know about company recruitment videos.
Employee turnover can be one of the biggest expenses for businesses. The main strategy for retaining employees is through training and education, which help to keep expectations clear and so everyone is on the same page. A huge, effective tool for these steps is corporate training videos. This type of video has a bad reputation for being cheesy and boring but that is simply not the case anymore! If you're not convinced, we've outlined the top seven benefits you'll see after sharing fun, high-impact training videos with your employees.
It's time to roll your cameras and roll up your sleeves. YouTube is by far the most popular social media platform in the United States. 81% of Americans say they use it, 12 percentage points higher than Facebook. Everyone loves a good video, which makes it a great resource to promote your business. But you can't just film something on your phone and expect it to succeed. You need to know about video length.
Earlier this week on May 25th, the winners for the 42nd Annual Telly Awards were announced, and Motion Source made the list for the fourth year in a row! We submitted three projects to the competition and received recognition for all three: one Bronze Telly and two Silver Tellys. These join our growing collection, and bring our total Telly Award count to 11. We are excited to share with you our newly-awarded projects!
Welcome back to our “Meet Motion Source” series, where we give you a “behind-the-scenes” look at our team. This article features our newest addition, Rachael Nielson, who joined the team earlier this year as our associate producer. While she’s only been around for about four months, she has jumped in head first on projects and not slowing down.
Happy 2021 everyone! It’s a new year; and with each new year comes new marketing trends. This year’s trends–and this won’t come as a surprise to anyone–have been heavily influenced by the toll that COVID-19 took on our economy, and our psyches, in 2020. For all of the anguish wrought, a sense of connectedness was highlighted like never before. Authenticity and intimacy became the name of the game–increasingly important aspects of marketing, these were supercharged by our sudden inability to simply be together. And what better way to honor these values than…you guessed it…video.
Television commercials. Radio ads. Internet promotions. So much of what we consume is driven by voice over. Yet, when planning out a project, voice over is often a second thought. Sure, you know that you need narration to drive across specific informational content in the video, but it isn’t as exciting as discussing the big drone shot that is going to open the piece.
We love movies. We love shows. We love strong stories told well. Therefore, we can’t help but get excited when someone asks us to recommend content. Yes, we’re aware that you haven’t specifically asked us for the following suggestions... not in so many words. But allow us the initiative to nudge you in the direction of some quality content that we deem suited to the season.
As most summers do, this year’s flew! We have been unusually quiet on social the past couple months, but we have been hard at work behind the scenes. July and August have been especially busy this year as some COVID restrictions were lifted, new safety protocols went into place, and we returned to sets, both in studio and on location. With fall approaching, we want to catch you up on what we have been up to!
While filming indoors may be necessary for certain projects, filming outdoors offers a change in scenery and some options that may not be possible within the confines of 4 walls. And in the age of COVID, the desire to keep distant while working makes outdoor shoots that much more attractive. If you are considering filming outdoors for your next project, here are a few items, technical and logistical, to keep in mind to set your shoot up for success.
Earlier this month, we announced our official “kinda sorta” move from La Grange to Brookfield to our network via a digital newsletter. It has always been the plan to have one central production hub, combining our office space with our production studio. The last few months made us realize now was the time to make that move!
Brands have needed to adapt to the changing times and create timely videos with timely messages. COVID-19 and quarantine certainly proved that. Repurposing footage with new messages has been a route many have taken.
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