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I spent the last 2 months of 2017 re-branding… And if all I managed...
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Let it go
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Directing Joanna Lumley and Hugh Laurie on the same day was “interesting” I am...
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Not everything is as it seems in the world of television. If you ever...
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Is the New Year feeling old already?
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I’m sorry, what did you say?
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What’s your unique selling proposition?
Creating a USP is possibly the most important thing you can do for your...
What Teletubbies has taught me about directing business videos
In the mid 90s I left the BBC and became a freelance director. Over...
Are you your brand?
Are you, or your business, your brand? I’m not entirely sure what it is,...
how to get a job in television
It’s Friday, it’s five to five and it’s Crackerjack! When I was 11 my...
How many excuses can you make
When is an excuse valid and when is it a cop out? This is...
Improv can improve your business
Improv can improve your business Not only that, it can make your life so...
Where’s the value in working for FREE?
Is working for FREE bad for business? I do not know the answer to...
Why laughter is the best educator
They say “Laughter is the best medicine”… I agree with whoever the they are...
I don’t want to be on video
“I don’t want to be on video!” … is the biggest excuse I hear...
2017 – The Year for Video
2107 is the Year for Video And I have a promise for you: If...
Why having a promo video may not work for you
Especially if that’s the only video you have on your website Don’t get me...
Video Production Company in Watford
That doesn’t like shooting video! How is that possible? Anim8 Production Company is run...
It’s a wrap
The 30 day blogging challenge With added video, just to make it a real...
What I do is not important
It’s what you will do after working with me That will make the difference...
Thank you Grandma for my Jumper
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Top 5 business videos
You can make yourself With your smartphone or tablet Mobile video consumption rises 100%...
How to make a video with your smartphone or tablet
Without video you will disappear A few years ago if you didn’t have a...
Your post is not sound
Can I put you in the picture? I’ve been getting involved in a FaceBook...
Presenter’s block and how to handle it
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Where do I stick my video?
Video blogging and the best way to do it I saw this question in...
Why video is better than text
You could read this blog but… 80% of you are not going to absorb...
Start preparing for the next big event
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How to teach difficult subjects to 8 year olds
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Engage, Inspire, Educate and have Fun
It’s not just enough to Inform With many years experience in video and television...
Where’s your neck?
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What’s the number one video you should have on your website?
And it’s not a promo film Let’s start with a list of some of...
How do you make an engaging video?
Is it not enough to just have video? That statistics are very persuasive: 70%...
Can you blog if you’re bad at English?
You can’t spell and your grammar is terrible I know the feeling… And this...
Don’t sweat the technical
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What is the easiest way to create content for a blog
Without using your brain Today is Sunday, last night was Super Saturday of the...
How to get 1.7 million people to see your story
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Why networking is a waste of time
If you want to grow you business quickly Many of the small business owners...
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How to make your video less boring
If you want to make your videos less boring you need to stop telling...
How to turn your phone into a professional video kit
For less than the cost of your phone The video camera on your phone...
Why bother having a YouTube channel
After all, isn’t it a lot of work to make a video? Well no…...
Easy Pro Video Masterclass
Learn how to create high-quality business videos using your own smartphone or tablet “The...
What is a videographer?
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Coming up with new ideas for your videos
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How to write a video script
To promote the work that you do You run a business, you’ve been told...
How much does a business promotional video cost
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How do I get more high paying VIP clients
Because you’re worth it You’re an expert in your field, you really know your...
Do you need to be perfect in front of camera
What’s better? Being perfect in front of camera or being passionate in front of...
How do I get more clients?
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Why I don’t need clients
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How video is saving me one day a week
And why networking is a waste of time In 2010 I was a successful...
If it’s good enough for Bentley
It’s got to be good enough for us ! If you’ve known me a...
How to get your YouTube video watched all the way to the end
How do you get people to watch your YouTube video all the way to...
Beat your competitors
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Don’t kill your business
The 5 BIGGEST mistakes people make when filming their own business video I was...
Video Blog like a Pro
Is vlogging better than blogging? What are video blogging’s benefits? Why bother with video...
Promote yourself through Video
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Get your aim right
Setting focus when you’re trying to film yourself? If you are going to shoot...
Shoot your customers
Imagine you’re a plumber and you’ve just finished fixing the heating system in a...