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Video Talks - Conversations on the Business of Video ‣ Marketing ‣ Filmmaking ‣ Online Video

Andy Greenhouse

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Frequency: 1 episode/55d. Total Eps: 24

Video Talks helps creators, business owners and marketers learn from experts in their field (of vision) to make the right decisions when it comes to making, using and commissioning video in all its forms. Featuring inspiring interviews with leaders in video & film – across social media video, YouTube, advertising, animation, video marketing, filmmaking, corporate video and brand stories – with your host, director Andy Greenhouse. You'll learn how to create video strategies for every industry, what brands and agencies can do to use video effectively and tips and tricks from creators and commissioners across the spectrum. Video is the most powerful communication tool in today's world. If we can harness it for better results.... maybe we can change our world one video at a time. Run VT...

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How To Be Confident On Camera with Christopher Tester

Episode 24

Monday, December 11, 2023 • Duration 33:11

If you've ever had a fear of getting in front of a camera, this episode is for you.

It's something I've been exploring myself with a 30 day Selfie Video School experiment to conquer my fear of the camera and see where confidence comes from.

In this episode I talk (but mostly listen) to the awesome voice actor Christopher Tester as he speaks about how to get over that fear using practical tips anyone can apply.

This is full of absolute gold.

Listen and grow more confident on camera in the process.
What are you waiting for?

In this episode you'll learn...

How Chris uses Repurpose.io for his content (without sponsorship)
His social media journey to 300k followers on TikTok and 50k on YouTube
How he grew his confidence with video through constant iteration
How he started with 'low stakes' using Instagram Stories
Why consistency is key
Why miming doesn't help you hugely as a voice actor
How he pushed himself to make content to improve his performance
Why you should give yourself the opportunity to fail repeatedly
Why you need to have a reason to speak
How to develop performance energy
How thinking of who you're talking to can really effect how you feel
Why you should 'script twice and shoot once'
Why you'll never appeal to everybody

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15 Surprising Video Tips for Creators, Filmmakers, Animators, Editors & Business Owners

Episode 23

Wednesday, November 11, 2020 • Duration 39:58

Video Talks mixes expertise in all areas of video, with tips for marketing, entrepreneurship and running your own business.

This episode focuses on actionable, practical and hugely valuable advice from previous guest interviews – all wrapped up into one cosy episode. It’s also a taster of the show for anyone here for the first time.

In this episode you’ll discover:

Tom Box talks about the secret to running a successful animation business
Louise Ford shares the fundamentals of great editing
Geoff Searle has some practical video advice for businesses
Will Shears shares the one thing you should do when interviewing people
Hasraf Dullul on how to expertly market your film or project
Chris Evans-Roberts on why great attention to audio saves you time in the edit

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PT. 2 How Anyone Can Start Using Video for Their Business & Find Their Story With Dennis Morrison

Episode 14

Wednesday, August 26, 2020 • Duration 49:29

This interview is split into two parts – the first is geared towards creative entrepreneurs – with part 2 focusing on how businesses can harness video marketing.

In part two of this interview, Dennis takes us through his Find Your Story program and his Audience Magnet online platform to help businesses connect with their audiences.
There are tips on talking to camera, how video personalisation is a powerful tool, why every business should be using video right now and how to tell the story of a vegan sausage factory with video.

Dennis Morrison is a serial entrepreneur, business storyteller and founder of Audience Magnet, which helps businesses and professionals to communicate authentically and effectively.

When he’s not lecturing in post production at The London Film Academy, Central film School or Ravensbourne University, he’s helping business owners and digital creators find their own unique voice through his 'Find Your Story' program.

Dennis has worked in the Film & TV industry for over 30 years, and has created branded content for companies like Diesel, L'Oréal and Red Bull. He’s consulted on numerous video projects for various companies, helping them develop their video strategies and build their audience. He is a business mentor and marketing story strategist.

Dennnis says, 'The truth is that storytelling can be learned like any other skill or technique. But you need an experienced guide to break down the structures of communications and storytelling, into a step-by-step system that you can start using immediately in your business. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned marketing pro.'

You'll discover:

How to promote a sausage factory with video
Smart phone filming tips
Why people are buying into people
Why you should document your struggles
Why every business would be using video
Why it’s not about you it’s about them
Why you should just press record
Why there’s magic in looking into the lens of a camera

PT.1 How To Be a Successful Creative Entrepreneur & Find Your Story with Dennis Morrison

Episode 13

Wednesday, August 19, 2020 • Duration 49:22

This interview is split into two parts – the first is geared towards creative entrepreneurs – with part 2 focusing on how businesses can harness video marketing.

Dennis Morrison is a serial entrepreneur, business storyteller and founder of Audience Magnet, which helps businesses and professionals to communicate authentically and effectively.

How Dennis learned the hard lessons of being an entrepreneur
How being an extra on a film set changed everything
Why it’s not about the tech - it’s about understanding critical thinking
Why your pricing structure is hugely important
How he learned to edit on a Steenbeck
How to get started as a creative entrepreneur
Why you make the decision to become entrepreneurial
Why creatives can struggle when they leave university
What happens when the job market is saturated for creatives
Why there's a lack of diversity of thought
Why it’s not about the gear to get the gig

How To Be An Awesome Drone Pilot & Build a Successful Lifestyle Business with Tom Middleton

Episode 12

Wednesday, August 12, 2020 • Duration 54:22

Tom Middleton is a director, cinematographer, drone filming specialist and co-founder of SMN Film – a video production and video marketing agency. He’s also one of the BBC’s 'go-to' drone cinematographers.

In this interview – loaded with advice for aspiring and established filmmakers and creators, Tom gives us his best advice for drone shooting, how he connects on a personal level with businesses and what it takes to truly find a work-life balance.

Tom runs the business with his wife Miche, also a filmmaker – specialising in creating beautiful cinematic films that evoke an emotional response in audiences worldwide.

Over the years Tom has run film events, lectured in creative media production and freelanced as a DOP, director and producer.

Listen @ http:videotalks.co/12

In this episode:

Why his family moved away from London
How they evolved a business by playing with toys
The power of LinkedIn vs other social networks
Why it's important to showing your personality through social media
How to shoot with a smart phone
How to shoot the best drone shots
How video can change the fortunes of a business, even in lockdown
Why you should separate yourself from your business when working from home
Why gaming and playing Goldeneye is great for drone filmmaking
Why camera movement is key in everything he shoots
Why backing up footage is the first thing you should do
Why planning is fundamentally the best thing you can do
An overview of Tom's drone cinematography course

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How To Help Businesses Grow Trust Through Video with James Lee

Episode 11

Thursday, August 6, 2020 • Duration 58:27

James Lee is a director and photographer based in Richmond Virginia. He runs Journey Seven – a creative video & photography business with a purpose to specialise in working with non-profits and NGOs.

At the age of 19, James knew that being an entrepreneur was the only way he could pursue his dreams so for the past fourteen years, James has been through familiar successes, failures and the challenges of running a businesses day-to-day. He knows how important it is for other businesses and organisations to have reliable partners to collaborate with – especially in the creative field. His values include thoughtful communication, responsibility, guidance, and the continual improvement of both character and craft.

He recently got married during the first weeks of lockdown in the US and has since been working on a series of Covid-related films for the community at large.

In this interview James talks about how he approaches documentary journalistic filmmaking and why companies should be making themselves more vulnerable to connect with their audience and customers.

You'll discover:

How to improve your workflow efficiency
Why documentary storytelling is detective work
Why he doesn’t find out too much about a subject first
How small businesses can help each other in the current climate
Why being a wedding photographer is a good training ground
How listening to your team can really help you
Why it’s important to listen to people when you’re interviewing them
The power of transcription software like Rev
The secret to balancing budgets with non-profits & NGOs
How to price yourself working with a non-profit
Why your unique qualities gives more value to a client
How vulnerability and trust are key to how brands use video
Why the discipline of hard work will make or break a business
How James manages to maintain a zero inbox
Why you should only take what you can eat from a buffet

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Video Talks helps creators, business owners and marketers learn from experts in their field to make the right decisions when it comes to making, using and commissioning video in all its forms – with your host, director Andy Greenhouse.

How To Use Sustainable Filmmaking for Your Business with Tom Baker

Episode 10

Wednesday, July 29, 2020 • Duration 53:46

Tom Baker is a director, cinematographer and editor who specialises in inspirational documentary and story-led brand content.

He explores new ways of storytelling using experimental approaches, seeking out original and unconventional choices of lenses, music and editing techniques. You’ll find his work across commercials, corporate, adventure films, as well of course as YouTube and IGTV.

He is driven to create authentic and inspirational films with meaning at their heart. Tom loves researching, meeting, listening, filming, editing and sharing incredible stories that he believes will inform, educate and inspire audiences.

His personal highlights over the last few years include a film about the holocaust told as an original music video and an impactful Nike film about a young South African who is breaking down sporting barriers.

Recently, during the Covid19 lockdown he’s created self-initiated videos which have had 'viral' success.

You'll discover:

His unconventional film schooling
How he learnt everything he knows
Why it’s good to be like a vacuum cleaner on set
Why rules are there to be broken
How mentors encourage you to do better
To have a plan but be ready to throw it away
How being reactive can take you into a different place
How to get closer to a story with an intimate lens
Why using a small camera helps in documentary filmmaking
What you need to take your business online on a budget
How 'sustainable filmmaking' can cut wasted footage and make economic sense
Why it’s important to communicate your role to avoid confusion
How today’s self-taught freelancer fits into a traditional crew
Why it’s important to market yourself as a creator
How you can help clients target the right audience
Why you should look at photography books

Video Talks helps creators, business owners and marketers learn from experts in their field to make the right decisions when it comes to making, using and commissioning video in all its forms – with your host, director Andy Greenhouse.

How to Focus & Build Your Video Brand with Lex Johnson

Episode 9

Wednesday, July 22, 2020 • Duration 54:40

Lex Johnson is an animator, director and founder of design and animation company Dazzle Ship. His career has grown from a passion to create and innovate.

At 18 he created his first animated TV series for European music channel 'Channel U’. He went on to work in computer game animation, he’s created short films and music videos that have been shown at international festivals and he likes to teach – lecturing at renowned Swedish motion design school Hyper Island as well as several London universities.

In 2017 he took a step back and worked remotely around the world for a year. His company Dazzle Ship has gone from strength to strength developing a strong identity and client base, working with charities, brands and events – always connecting motion graphics with a brand story.

We recorded this interview during the UK lockdown.
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Video Talks helps creators, business owners and marketers learn from experts in their field to make the right decisions when it comes to making, using and commissioning video in all its forms – with your host, director Andy Greenhouse.

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How Great Audio Will Transform Your Videos with Chris Evans Roberts from Ithaca Studio

Episode 8

Wednesday, July 15, 2020 • Duration 54:22

Chris Evans Roberts is an award winning creative composer, sound designer, light artist and founder and Managing Director of Ithaca Studio.

Ithaca combine art, music and technology to make innovative experiences with sound and light. Founded in 2010, Ithaca became known worldwide for audio-visual remix and music production, winning multiple awards in audio, advertising and interactive video.

In 2014 Ithaca’s work expanded into sound and light installation and light art. Ithaca have been shortlisted for the darc Architectural Lighting Awards and the Lumen Prize for Digital Art. Recent light art commissions include works at heritage sites including Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Blenheim Palace and Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh.

Ithaca work across both traditional and experiential advertising along with events industries.

This interview was recorded on a beach in Brighton, UK before the COVID pandemic.
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Video Talks helps creators, business owners and marketers learn from experts in their field to make the right decisions when it comes to making, using and commissioning video in all its forms – with your host, director Andy Greenhouse.

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PT.2 How to market yourself & your film for commercial success with Hasraf HaZ Dulull

Episode 7

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 • Duration 43:43

Video Talks Podcast: Episode 07
This is the second part of the interview with director Hasraf 'HaZ' Dulull.
Listen to Episode 06 for Part 1 of the interview.

HaZ used every trick in the ‘thinking outside the box’ book to go from compositor to eventual movie director.

In Part #2 he talks about how the right sales companies can really help you decide on what film to make, how to reach out to industry contacts, his own online course on filmmaking and how filmmaking is changing with the latest gaming tech.

He also explains the process behind making Battlesuit – his recent animated pilot.

The interview is split into two parts so it’s more easily digestible. There were so many nuggets of gold from HaZ that it felt wrong to cut it down.

You'll learn...

How HaZ built an audience online
Why you should bring sound design and music into the process early
How independent film sales companies can help you define your next film subject
How to shape your movie into a commercially viable film
How he created his fly-on-the-wall online course with behind the scenes and b-roll footage
The best bit of advice he’s ever been given
How to finish a project
How to clear you mind so you can see things in a fresh light.
Why you can’t always fix it in post
Why you should always have a plan – whether a meeting or a film shoot.
How to get through an animation block
How HaZ made an animated film using gaming tech Unreal Engine
Why virtual production is the major buzzword of the moment
How reaching out to podcasts and filmmaking websites can accelerate you marketing

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01:36 Reaching out to sales companies
05:25 Shaping your movie commercially
08:31 Finding sales companies
11:06 Scrub Forward Round (quick fire questions)

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