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  VIDEO FORMATTING GUIDE February 16, 2023  |  Video Production Video Formatting Guide for Social Media: Maximize Your Reach and Engagement As the popularity of video content continues to rise on social media, it’s important to know how to format your videos for maximum reach and engagement. In this video formatting guide, we’ll cover the best video formats and dimensions for different social media platforms, as well as tips for optimizing your videos for search and accessibility. Video Formatting When it comes to video formatting , MP4 is the most widely accepted format across all social media platforms. It has good compression, which helps to keep file sizes small while maintaining high video quality. Other formats, such as AVI and MOV, may also be accepted, but it’s best to stick with MP4 to ensure maximum compatibility. Video Dimensions Different social media platforms have different recommended dimensions for video content. Here are the most popular platforms and the...

  POKER AND STORYTELLING February 10, 2023  |  Video Production How Playing Poker and Storytelling Can Help You Be a Better Filmmaker. Have you ever wondered how to craft better stories for your films? It’s no secret that storytelling is a key element of filmmaking, but what might come as a surprise is that playing poker can help you become a better storyteller. That’s right, the same game we all think of when it comes to gambling can help filmmakers tell more compelling stories on the big screen. Here’s how poker and storytelling work together like pocket aces! The Power of Intuition One of the most important elements of  poker  is learning to trust your own intuition. When playing poker, you have to make decisions based on limited information—sometimes even without any information at all other than your gut feeling. This teaches players to trust their own instincts and to use them as they navigate uncertain situations. The same applies when trying to craft sto...

  COACHING A CEO OR EXECUTIVE FOR AN ON-CAMERA TELEPROMPTER READ February 6, 2023  |  Video Production Teleprompter  Coaching For a CEO or Executive  When it comes to producing an effective video, the words matter just as much as the visuals. When it comes to speaking on camera, one of the best ways to ensure that your message is clear and concise is by using a  teleprompter . But how do you coach a CEO or executive through an on-camera teleprompter read? Let’s take a closer look at the best practices for coaching someone through this process. Preparing Your Executive    The first step in coaching your executive through an on-camera teleprompter read is to make sure they are adequately prepared. This means giving them a thorough run-through of the script and taking time to answer any questions they may have. It’s also important to help them understand why this video is being produced, what purpose it serves in their  company’s marketing strat...