Episode 6 - Pivoting during a Pandemic

Episode 6 - How to pivot your business during a pandemic (and why you can't afford not to be using video in your marketing toolkit!)

Changes. SO MANY changes everywhere, and with it an incredible shift to the ways we connect and share space with one another.

In the last few years, we’ve seen a massive explosion of video content marketing and in the way we people communicate. Think 360 virtual tour videos and animation videos!

In this episode, Garth Stone from We Make Videos Online talks all thing video and how we can leverage this to pivot during a pandemic, including some tips on how you can become a video professional from your living room!

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About Garth Stone

Garth has over 15 years of experience in the digital media and advertising industry. He’s a natural multitasker and has an impressive track record as a Director, Producer, camera operator, editor and storyteller.

As the Founder, Producer and Director of a successful production company, We Make Online Videos, he brings a highly organised, creative-thinking and problem-solving approach to his roles. His true passion lies with documentary filmmaking and creating meaningful online content with high impact.

Garth’s Tips On Nailing Your DIY Video Like a Pro

Natural light is your best friend – but ensure it’s behind the camera not behind you!
Shoot in small 30 – 40 second snippets to make it easier for post-production and minimise the need for you to edit your content
If you are shooting outdoors, make sure it’s nice and quiet, especially if you are filming with a smartphone for audio clarity.
Investing in things such as a good tripod and a Bluetooth mic can take your DIY video to the next level.
Outsource your editing, especially if you are wanting to create graphics and branded content videos.
Practice makes perfect- the more time you spend in front of a camera, the more comfortable you’ll be.
Write what you want to say down, then practice it (start with around 100 words of a script) then redraft it in bullet points and tape it up next to your camera as a prompt.
Have fun! Humorous video content is going viral during coronavirus and the Covid-19 crisis so think about ways you can embrace humour in a respectful but fun way to lighten things up and engage your audience!

Garth’s company We Make Online Videos (WeMOV) is an award-winning video production agency that specialises in delivering high-quality video content that brings the aesthetics and sensibility of cinema to business profile videos, corporate communication videos, television commercials, online advertisements, aerial cinematography, animations and 360 VR videos.

Lucky for you, Garth and his team have pulled together an amazing resource called Shoot It Yourself Guide to get you started (yay, FREEBIE!).

Best thing is, if you’re following me on Instagram and tag 2 friends in the post about this podcast episode, then share it your Instagram Stories (don’t forget to tag @TheRightRemark) – you could go in the draw to win a FREE EDIT on one of your DIY videos – totally FREE! (Valued at $300 PLUS!)