“We want half a day’s video training. We’ve just bought a ‘professional’ video camera and we want to know how to use it” Our heart sank at the new client’s inquiry. Two reasons. First, conventional video making is a massive subject not easily telescoped into a couple of hours training. Second, most organisations looking to produce their […]

Yes, you are reading correctly, it really is World Camcorder Day –  a day for prosumers and video professionals to take a bow. When growing up in the 80s there were few people who owned camcorders, although you might have had a wealthy friend’s dad who would bring out the camcorder on key family events […]

Being sat in front of a camera for a media interview can be daunting for some, but others feel completely comfortable in the situation, for these politicians too comfortable… The cameras are rolling… Footage emerged earlier this month...

Having the confidence to command a large audience or deliver a winning business pitch requires a very different set of skills to performing in front of an interrogative journalist and a live TV crew. Why do you need media training? We still...

With social media use growing, with no sign of flowing down, it’s really important for businesses that use the likes of Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn to have a social media policy to protect the brand’s reputation. What is a social media policy?...

Many organisations within the energy sector will already have risk management procedures and crisis plans but if something was to happen, would you know how to deal with the media if they were camping on your doorstep? A death off...

No school wants to see any of their buildings burnt to the ground like Bishop’s Stortford College in Hertfordshire back in September this year. Thankfully there was no loss of life or injury in this incident, but does your school have your crisis management plan in place should...

Are you informed and fully confident with the various different social media discussion groups and channels? Would you know how to react and respond if something inappropriate or sinister was identified at your school ? Have you...

The proliferation of superfast broadband speeds has ensured a surge in websites and channels hosting video content online. Producing video to engage with your audience or target market has never been easier, with brands and organisations...