Using Natural Light For Your Documentary Video Production

Quite often using natural light for your documentary video production is your only option. Bringing in lights and a lot of equipment and taking time to set everything up just isn’t feasible on many documentaries or docuseries. That’s true for both feature documentaries and business docu-style videos where you’re filming interviews with busy executives and/or...

In certain cases it’s very obvious when to hire actors for your corporate video production. However, at other times you might be on the fence on whether to spend money on professional actors or just use your employees. To me, it’s a very clear cut answer – if you’re wondering if you should, you probably...

What will the post Covid 19 corporate video production world look like? To sum it up, the bigger your crew is the more it’s going to cost in time and money to follow all of the new safety precautions. Los Angeles county has issued it’s safety protocols to allow filming to be re-started and they...

As brands and companies scrap and postpone projects due to the coronavirus pandemic and “stay at home” order,  what has become of video production in Los Angeles? Well, put simply: it’s non-existent. Which means you need to — Get creative! First of all, I need to say, it’s always annoyed me when someone says, ‘get...

You’ve decided to make a video. You’ve hired a Los Angeles video production company and the script is done. What’s next? If a location wasn’t determined beforehand, then it’s time scout locations. I’m writing this for the times when you – the client, are responsible for finding a location. These tips will help you with...

Video marketing is a must, it’s no longer a luxury for businesses. We’ll cover a few video marketing trends that commercial production companies in Los Angeles are seeing and implementing. Statistics prove that video is the most effective sales and engagement tool. According to Forbes, 90% of users say that product videos are helpful in the...

How much does a house cost to build? They’re all the same right? A grass hut and a 10,000 square foot mansion are both dwellings so they should cost the same to build, correct? Let me answer the price question precisely – it depends.  A marketing video production cost could be $1,000 could be $4,000,...

We’re super excited about our new episodic video series called Hemp Already, about all things hemp that we’re producing. Here’s the sizzle reel, or teaser. Produced by Greg McDonald and Gate5. The first episode is coming in 2020! Update: the show is online. Read about Hemp Already, the video series. Why a show about Hemp?...

We had the honor to work on a fantastic job for the Los Angeles Dept of Water and Power and L3 Harris MariPro, the contractor. We provided construction photo documentation and video services including aerial drone footage and time-lapse for an offshore public works project in the Santa Monica Bay in Los Angeles. Related article:...

Product video production is an excellent way to connect with potential customers and drive sales. An effective video will inform and inspire the viewer to give you their attention and buy your product. Videos can increase conversions by 80% according to a Forbes article. Many video production companies in Los Angeles consider product demo or...