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What Happens to Your Unused Footage After a Video Shoot?

If you’ve ever hired a videographer, you’ve probably wondered what happens to all the footage that doesn’t show up in the finished video. Maybe you filmed for 3 hours and ended up with a two-minute video. Or maybe you spent a whole day filming, and somehow all that footage turned into a few short videos …

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The 3 Types of Videos Every Business Needs And How to Use Them

A lot of business owners aren’t struggling because they’re not creating enough content…They’re struggling because they’re creating the wrong mix of content. Not every video is supposed to do the same job. And once you understand this, everything starts to make a lot more sense. There are really just 3 types of videos your business …

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The First Video I’d Make If I Were Starting My Business Today

If I were starting my business from scratch today, no audience, no content library, no fancy setup… I wouldn’t start with a viral Reel or a perfectly polished brand video. I’d start with something much simpler. Here’s the thing no one tells you at the beginning When you’re starting or restarting a business, video feels …

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Why Video Testimonials for Business Are the Secret Sauce to Earning Trust Online

You’ve got happy clients. You’ve delivered great results. But when it comes to converting curious viewers into buyers… screenshots and star ratings will only take you so far. In marketing, there’s one golden rule: people trust people. Social proof is everything and there’s one marketing tool that turns trust into action faster than almost anything …

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What does “User-Generated Content” Mean?

According to our trust-worthy friend, Wikipedia, (take THAT teachers who told me I couldn’t site Wikipedia) “User-generated content (UGC)… is any form of content, such as images, videos, text and audio, that have been posted by users on online platforms such as social media and wikis.[“ How does this differ from “content” in general? The difference is between YOU as your …

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The Netherlands, Spain and Beyond: Travel Blog

As my and Daniel’s trip to Spain draws closer and I must look into accommodations, activities and transportation, I also want to keep in mind what sort of video I want to make! While going through my old blogs to optimize for SEO (no, I did not do anything with that in mind although it …

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How-to do Slow-Mo on your iPhone (video)

I cut this part out of the video, but the MOST important part about doing slow-motion on your iPhone is REMEMBERING that you have the capability to do slow-motion! Don’t miss out on those cool moments because you forgot you could do this cool thing. Short clips from : The Matrix Guardians of Ga’Hoole The …

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TOP TEN Ideas for a video withOUT using your Face (video)

If you just didn’t feel up to appearing in your own video, here are 10 ways to make a video without using your face! Resource section (aka giving credit where due!) Thumbnail photo by Adrian Pelletier on Unsplash My instagram Glenn Matecun- Estate Planning Lawyer Whiteboard software Kevin J. Anderson (he’s available for speaking engagements …

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I get to learn from a LOT of different businesses I get to learn from a LOT of different businesses doing this job, and that’s probably one of my favorite things about it.
 
Video marketing is a pretty broad term but for me, it means creating videos that businesses and nonprofits can actually use to share who they are, what they do and why it's important.
 
Website videos, social media content, testimonials, services, products, events, behind the scenes... basically anything that helps people understand what you do and get a better feel for the people behind it.
 
If you want to see a few examples of what I mean, comment VIDEO and we’ll happily send some over.
There’s something powerful about knowing exactly h There’s something powerful about knowing exactly how you want to show up.
 
You're not trying to say everything to everyone, you're just being clear on who you’re talking to and what you want them to feel when they watch.
 
When that part is solid, everything else just carries it further. That’s when video stops feeling like content and starts feeling like an extension of your brand.
I’ve spent years building a business I’m proud of I’ve spent years building a business I’m proud of and now I’m learning how to keep building it while raising someone I’m even prouder of.
 
It’s not always perfectly balanced and I don’t think it needs to be. Some days work and motherhood just happen side by side. Like this.
It’s funny how the shortest videos can sometimes t It’s funny how the shortest videos can sometimes take the longest to get right. 😅

There’s a lot of thought that goes into making something feel simple, natural, and easy to watch. And that’s part of what I love about creating video.

Need some of those little 30-second videos for your own business? I’d be happy to make them! My DMs are always open.
Had some interesting company from this week-long s Had some interesting company from this week-long shoot.
 
Big thank you to @feltedskystudio and #NeedleFeltingJoy for continuing to bring me back and trusting me with your videos. I always have such a good time creating with these guys, and apparently I get to expand my social circle while I’m at it. 😂 Hanging with the spideys and @amykimballphotography is so fun!
It’s funny how easy it is to focus on the visible It’s funny how easy it is to focus on the visible parts of video - the gear, the edits, the posting.
 
But most of the time, what actually makes something work isn’t the obvious stuff.
 
It’s the thinking behind it, the intention, and the way everything connects.
We all have those people who believed in us first We all have those people who believed in us first 🤍 You know who you are. Thank you.
Back filming for @arbormotion !! We got such a be Back filming for @arbormotion !!

We got such a beautiful day for this shoot, and it was nice getting to update a few shots from our last one together. No sense in running winter ads in summer right? Although it is Michigan and hail is not unheard of year-round... 🥶

And while we're replacing some footage, it's also time for me to replace something else...

After more than 7 years, my trusty drone is officially retiring 🥲 New drone unboxing coming very soon! Stay tuned!
It’s not always about needing more ideas, sometime It’s not always about needing more ideas, sometimes it’s just the mental load of having to figure it out every time.
 
That’s the part that makes content feel heavier than it should be and once that pressure’s gone, everything starts to feel a bit more manageable 😅

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