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  MANAGING A REMOTE VIDEO PRODUCTION WORKFLOW  December 29, 2020  |  Video Production Keys To Managing a Remote Video Production Workflow With all of the changes the world is experiencing as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is no surprise that many of us are having to re-tool our entire systems of working. One of the many solutions has been to take part or all of our work home with us as we adapt to a more remote way of life. This leads many in our industry to wonder, can a remote video production workflow be possible? Can it be successful? The answer is a resounding affirmative: it can not only be done, but it can bring new opportunities and efficiencies as well. As seasoned professionals in all things  video production  and digital media, we recognize this newfound transitionary period is complex and we’d like to help. Below you’ll find a step-by-step breakdown of the best protocols for managing any remote video production workflow. Pre-Produ...

  HOW TO GET STARTED WITH ANIMATED INFOGRAPHIC VIDEOS  December 2, 2020  |  Animation Video Getting Started with Animated Video Infographics In digital marketing one of the hardest things to convey effectively is, simply, data. How do we educate the viewer while also engaging and entertaining them at the same time? How do we turn boring but important knowledge and package it in a way that will reach people. It can be a daunting task, but fortunately, there is a phenomenal, affordable solution: animated video infographics! When making video content, we filmmakers have to use every tool at our disposal to set our content apart from the vast sea available to the average consumer. While not all projects or budgets are the same, that doesn’t mean we have to ever sacrifice quality when making professional video content. In that spirit, we have put our years of  professional animation  and digital media experience to the test to find you solutions. Below you’ll fi...

  BREAKING DOWN THE NEW BLACKMAGIC URSA MINI PRO November 17, 2020  |  Video Gear Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K  Camera Gear Breakdown Here at Foundation Digital Media, we are constantly searching for the best technologies available and comparing gear breakdowns to deliver our customer’s the highest quality product for their budget. We’d like to begin passing these evaluations on to you, our customers, and to our colleagues in  Washington D.C. video production  and elsewhere. We’d love to help elevate your next project to a professional video standard, but we hope these breakdowns will provide you with the tools to get started today in developing your own incredible video content. Today we’re taking a look at a gear breakdown of the new URSA Mini Pro 12K Digital Cinema Camera from industry titan, Blackmagic Design. It’s a next-generation camera with the specs to boot, yet for owners of the last iteration of the Mini Pro line–the Mini Pro G2–this new offering...

  2 TYPES OF MARKETING VIDEOS YOU SHOULD BE USING RIGHT NOW  October 28, 2020  |  Video Marketing Sales Funnel Marketing Videos Whether you’re new to digital marketing or you’re simply looking to take your struggling conversions to the next level, it’s time to consider video as more than just something for TV and social media. No place is that more clear than when it comes to using video content as part of any facet of a larger sales or  marketing funnel . Yet that’s easier said than done when it comes to selecting the right videos for every step within your program. Here at  Foundation Digital Media , it is our job to not only create great content for our clients, but also to help our clients use that content to enhance their entire  digital media campaigns . Today we’re hoping to simplify that noise a little and provide you with some easy suggestions to getting started in incorporating video content into every level of your company’s marketing funnel...

  BEGINNERS GUIDE TO HOSTING A PROFESSIONAL LIVE-STREAM  September 18, 2020  |  Technology ,  Video Production Beginners Guide to Hosting a Live-Stream Whether your marketing outreach has become unexpectedly limited due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic or you’re just looking for new ways to reach your customers/audience, live-streaming content is critical to developing a stronger relationship with your network. From hosting seminars, Q&A’s, marketing events, and more, the options for the sorts of digital media you are able to deliver are limitless when you give your audience a front-row seat to your content as it happens.   Intro to Live-Streaming Yet the technology needed to be able craft and host such events are among the most difficult of all digital media to produce. Not only does it require high-quality recording equipment, but there are also several other tools needed to be able to successfully operate a professional live-stream. While we here at ...

  Why You Should Be Using Drones in Your Next Corporate Video With the right video content, you can do just about anything. From advertising a product to educating your audience and even training your employees, there is no end to the potential that arose from the advent of video and digital media in all of our lives. As modern smartphones and affordable DSLRs have made producing video content significantly cheaper while audiences are  turning to video content more than ever , it has never been easier to create simple but effective video content. But is this enough? We here at  Foundation Digital Media  understand that it takes more than just ordinary video content to set yourself apart from the crowd. We know all too well that it takes innovation and creativity to really resonate with your audience. No matter what the purpose of your corporate video project is, incorporating drone footage is one of the absolute best ways to stand out in 2020. Whether you're putting ...