Believe it or not, we believe that most businesses should be turning their hand at creating their own media.
Doing so gives your business more content for your marketing, particularly social media. But as we've worked with more and more businesses we've been asked more and more questions - we recognise that it's a skill that business owners don't have, but want to learn. So come along with us as we go through our tips, tricks and learnings from our hundreds of shoots... all for free!.
And if you want to join an active community discussing shooting photo and video for their business - come and join our Facebook Group: How to Shoot Video for Your Business. We'd love you to come along and learn!
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If you're looking to create your own content for marketing your business, then let Head Beard Bruce provide his insight and experience in how you can create better content. Planning, shooting, editing and all the techy stuff - look no further!
Struggling to get a two-camera setup correct? Stress less!
In this episode of How to Shoot Video for Your Business, we talk about everything you need to know to get it done.
Hate getting in front of the camera to present your videos? Want a way to speed up recording your videos? Try using a voice over instead! In this episode we talk everything you need to know and some quick tips to make it easier.
Struggling to have a systematic way to shoot your videos? Need a process, script or structure to stick to, but struggling to make or stick to one... don't stress - I've got an easy one for you to follow.
When your video lasts longer than 60 seconds, you can either choose not to post it to Instagram… or consider splitting it in half. Let’s talk about why you should choose the latter.
Starting to gather a lot of video files as you create more videos…..? Time to start thinking about how you’re going to store and back up your files! Head Beard Bruce talks about how we do it at GINGERBEARD Media, and how you could be doing it inside your business.
If you’ve been struggling about the angle of your video - then this is the episode for you. We’ll talk through high and low angles and what’s best for your next video.
Have you been struggling to hide cuts in your videos? Well don’t stress - we’ve got 3 ways to hide a cut!
Do you have a standard process to follow for your video productions? Let’s talk about what we do and how it might work for your business too!
Let’s chat about 4 types of cut you could be making in your business videos to help tell your story
Head Beard Bruce discusses the typical 6 pain points for business owners and how to blast past them to start using video in 2020!
Head Beard Bruce talks about how video productions are being effected by Covid-19…. but how business owners can start thinking about the opportunities and alternatives to use video to help our business.
In today’s episode of How to Shoot Video For Your Business - we’re talking about how to improve your camera movements
Head Beard Bruce provides his thoughts around why a return to social media can be a positive thing for your business.
Head Beard Bruce provides his 5-step process, his pre-interview brief that helps his interviews run smoother
It’s hip to go square! Head Beard Bruce delivers a full Premiere Pro tutorial on how to create square videos for your next business video
If you've ever thought about shooting your own video content, but have someone else edit it - this is the episode for you! Head Beard Bruce discusses his thoughts and experiences with hiring locally, hiring locally but working remotely and hiring through the 'internets'.
The space at the top of your business or brands Facebook page is valuable real estate. So are you putting it to good use? Let’s talk about everything you need to know about Facebook Cover Videos!
Are you fed up with looking for ideas for your next business video?
Well in today's article, Head Beard Bruce talks through some overarching methods to generate your own ideas!
If you’ve been stuck for an idea for your next business video… then check out 9 awesome (and achievable) ones right here!
If you’ve been looking at trying your hand your hand at editing your own videos, but the software looks too complex, then let Head Beard Bruce take you on a short guided tour.
4k! It’s one of those terms that get bounded around a lot when you’re looking at buying a camera… but what is it? And do you really need to have or use it?
In this episode of How To Shoot Video For Your Business;- we're talking about the difference between scripted and unscripted videos…. and why you’d pick one over the other.
In today's video we're talking all about shot composition - how you can get a better looking interview or testimonial by considering ‘head room’ and ‘eye space’
In today's video we're talking all about the small beauty that is lapel mics. So if you've been looking at using a lapel mic, or you've got one, but want to improve your techniques - then check this video out.
If you’ve been looking at shooting your own business testimonials, or you’ve shot some, but didn’t get the answers you wanted, then check out this article as Head Beard Bruce throws out some of his tips!
Head Beard Bruce discusses his tips on how to improve the script-writing for your next business video
If you’re recording videos in your home office, then Head Beard Bruce has got some tips and tricks to make yours look better
Today Head Beard Bruce gives business owners looking to shoot their own videos, his top 5 beginner tips for improving your videos
If you've got videos and photos already created to get out there and market you business with, then let's chat about the best way to use them. Posting, strategy, sponsoring - we've got you covered!
When your video lasts longer than 60 seconds, you can either choose not to post it to Instagram… or consider splitting it in half. Let’s talk about why you should choose the latter.
Starting to gather a lot of video files as you create more videos…..? Time to start thinking about how you’re going to store and back up your files! Head Beard Bruce talks about how we do it at GINGERBEARD Media, and how you could be doing it inside your business.
Do you have a standard process to follow for your video productions? Let’s talk about what we do and how it might work for your business too!
Head Beard Bruce discusses the typical 6 pain points for business owners and how to blast past them to start using video in 2020!
Should you be considering more than just ‘likes’, shares and emojis on your business videos? Let’s talk about watch time
If you've ever thought about shooting your own video content, but have someone else edit it - this is the episode for you! Head Beard Bruce discusses his thoughts and experiences with hiring locally, hiring locally but working remotely and hiring through the 'internets'.
The space at the top of your business or brands Facebook page is valuable real estate. So are you putting it to good use? Let’s talk about everything you need to know about Facebook Cover Videos!
Could your business be a crazy-person, shouting at people on the street? Would you like to deliver more targeted social media posts that really speak to your target market?
Facebook is changing, your organic reach is declining and this means you need to start boosting your posts. We look at why and what action you can take!
In a bid to rival Facebook, YouTube is giving its creators access to 3 new viewer metrics - what are they and what do they mean for your business?
Want to know when's the best time to post about your business on social media? Well... Head Beard Bruce doesn't have a precise answer, but he does have some good strategies!
What's in a video title? Quite a lot!
Head Beard Bruce discusses the importance of titling your YouTube (or Facebook) videos!
We talk about Facebook's Explore Feed - a change that currently is worrying a lot of business owners who use Facebook to market their business. What does it all mean?!
We speak with Danielle Mariu, a Real Estate Agent from Port Hedland about her views on the importance of posting regularly on social media to advertise, market and ultimately build your business
Today Head Beard Bruce talks about why you need to be boosting your Facebook marketing content posts!
We all look for the best value from our media through reposting .... are you cutting your business short?
Ever wondered how our clients actually receive video files from GINGERBEARD Media? The answer ranges... lets chat about that!
Keeping your brand in people's brains for longers helps your conversion rates ... but how can you achieve this?
We take a look at why not using video for marketing your small business could be loosing you potential customers.
Ever wanted to know where to host your business video? Then this is the article you'll want to check out!
Are you just shouting at your customers with your media, or building your brand and getting engagement?
In this Ask the Beard we talk about how to get the best value for money when your business uses video!
If you want to stay up to date with changes to social media and video hosting platforms then this is the section for you!
Instagram launches IGTV - mobile video of up to 1 hour and Head Beard Bruce takes a look at the impact to your business
In a bid to rival Facebook, YouTube is giving its creators access to 3 new viewer metrics - what are they and what do they mean for your business?
We talk about Facebook's Explore Feed - a change that currently is worrying a lot of business owners who use Facebook to market their business. What does it all mean?!
Come and check out our 2016 Christmas video... direct from Beard HQ! The real question is has Jeff fixed our Christmas machine this year?
We talk about why personal video's from your videographer are impeerative for your business.
WA Small Business day is an opportunity to support local businesses in the local community, so we wanted to talk about that.
We're heading to our bearded-news desk to get the latest news on the Instagram update; Instagram Stories.
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