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Katie’s Down and Dirty Guide to Clean Video on a Smart Phone

By Katie Curtis | Jun 25, 2017 | 0 Comments

Many of us know that doing video is an important aspect to our social media strategy, but it just seems so hard and daunting! We may be able to present in front of a big group, but the thought of speaking alone to a camera is… well, scary. We think so because it’s an unknown; …

What is Vlogging? (VIDEO)

By Katie Curtis | Apr 26, 2017 | 0 Comments

So you don’t have to watch me ramble for 2 1/2 minutes, vlogging is just a video blog. Instead of reading the content, you are watching it. Most vlogs take place using a computer webcam or in a situation that LOOKS like a computer’s webcam, but sometimes the person is on site, narrating something. You’ll …

8 Great Resources for your Video Marketing Endeavors

By Katie Curtis | Apr 3, 2017 | 4 Comments

I love lists. I also love well thought out resources that make life so much easier because when you have a question or need something done, you know they are there. To combine these loves, I have put together a list for you all of my top favorite resources I use in regards to my …

PLEASE DEAR GOD choose “Custom Thumbnail”

By Katie Curtis | Mar 30, 2017 | 0 Comments

A few (several?) weeks ago I posted a blog called “5 Things to consider while uploading your video”. And I cannot believe myself that I forgot to talk about Custom Thumbnails. D’OH! I think it’s okay, because “custom thumbnails” really should have its own blog anyway. So there. A thumbnail is the image you see …

Have you ever wondered where concrete comes from?

By Katie Curtis | Mar 27, 2017 | 0 Comments

I’ve been working a lot with Legendary Escapes and the Ask the Pool Guy brands. I was super pumped when they asked me if we could do this! Take a sneak peek into the behind the scenes of a concrete plant and where concrete comes from in this video. Website of Guidobono Concrete Website of …

Getting “Gutsy” with Mayniax Branding. What I learned and what you should takeaway.

By Katie Curtis | Mar 16, 2017 | 0 Comments

Two days ago I sat down with Dave Murray, the spirited and passionate co-founder of Mayniax Branding. This meeting had been preordained for awhile. Everywhere I went I was bombarded with “Oh! Have you met Dave yet?” “You should meet Dave!” “I know this guy Dave…” Some things in life are just synchronistic, and after …

How to Live Stream on YouTube (VIDEO)

By Katie Curtis | Mar 9, 2017 | 0 Comments

Newest Tutorial! I had to do this from necessity, so I thought I’d help you avoid the 30 minute roundabout troubles. You’re welcome. ;-P

Canton, Michigan Open House by Legendary Real Estate

By Katie Curtis | Mar 4, 2017 | 0 Comments

This past weekend I showed up at an open house with my camera and this was the result. www.legendaryre.com

Where can I find free royalty free music for my video projects? On Youtube of course! (VIDEO)

By Katie Curtis | Feb 8, 2017 | 0 Comments

A video is a lot more dynamic with a soundtrack – but we can’t use popular songs as we don’t have the rights to them – still, we can find free music to use on Youtube!

A Legendary Concrete Pour

By Katie Curtis | Feb 2, 2017 | 0 Comments

It’s a video blog today! Things don’t always go as planned. This was one of them.

Tips & Tricks

Good Video Editing Won’t Fix A Bad Message

When a video doesn’t perform the way you hoped, it’s really easy to blame the editing. Maybe the cuts weren’t smooth enough. Maybe the pacing felt off. Maybe it just didn’t look as polished as you wanted. So what do most people do? They focus on fixing the edit. But that’s usually not where the …
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Why Your Video Strategy Needs Breathing Room

I used to think being “ahead” in content meant always posting. Always planning. Always editing. Always thinking about the next idea before the current one even went live. And while that sounds productive… it’s exhausting. If you’re a creative whether you’re a videographer, business owner, designer, writer, or content creator, you’ve probably felt it too. …
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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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