Give to the Max Day was yesterday in Minnesota, and many organizations I've collaborated with in the past were active in this vast fundraising event. On one hand I can count organizations I've worked with in the past who have raised over $25,000 in one day of individual generosity. For these organizations and groups
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[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qoe1PGs7RU[/embedyt] I've been producing videos for Small Sums for several years now and I am always proud of the work we do together. Usually the gala event one of the highlights of this partnership. Unfortunately, like many non-profit organizations, Small Sums decided to
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While COVID-19 has affected me like everyone else, I've taken to working on some post-production work and projects that allow me to create remotely. I've taken to making videos with my young kid to help show him the process and to keep my visual storytelling chops. Some of his screen time is spent on YouTube, so I th
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There was a time not too long ago where there were entire agencies dedicated to getting their clients five to ten minutes on local television interview shows, or even national ones if you could pick up that spend. While it may not be the most creative advertising it is efficient and can get you some evergreen soundbit
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I have produced over 700 short web video "marketing documentaries" for all manner of clients throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Illinois. These videos have been placed on websites such as Dex, Facebook, as well as many homesites for the businesses themselves. I have to say that less
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I prefer working with local non-profits for a few reasons, one of these is that I can use my skills and experiences to see a tangible result in the lives of my neighbors. Another is that the content is always dynamic and interesting. Usually these projects take the form of documentary storytelling, and that, by defini
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The Seven Worlds A friend of mine brought this up in conversation the other day, and I was reminded of just how cool this Ridley Scott directed spot, his return to commercial work, really is. While Scott's mastery of otherworldly visuals is on display in full force, it also shows bravery and imagination on the part of
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Saw this funny meme response to the popular "10 Year' images going around this week. Funny because it's true, of course, but it does very eloquently point to the range of modern video production options. The fact is you can deliver decent live video content with little more than an phone with a decent camera and solid
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A common question people ask about a video is "Who is the video for?", but they seldom ask the follow-up question that is equally important. "Where is the video for?" is just as important. A video for a live event should have different dynamics than a video for Instagram, and a television commercial won't always play
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