This post builds on the earlier DIY Video Part 1 in which we looked at ways of improving your self-shot company videos, when time and budgets are tight. As a professional video production company, MGL Media uses the best audio equipment, including a range of different microphones, recording equipment and on location sound mixers to [...]
Remember our heroes . . .The National Arboretum Appeal
MGL Media recently had the privilege of helping to create a short film for a new appeal at the National Arboretum in Staffordshire. The National Memorial Arboretum is a beautifully designed site that was built to honour and remember those who have served our nation and includes over 200 memorials for members of the armed [...]
What Really Happens ‘in the edit’? (Part 2)
This is part 2 of our overview of the Post-Production process. If you haven’t done so already, read part 1 here. Ok, so you have now decided on the overall shape and content of your film. Now let’s look at how we can breathe life in to the narrative and lift your film to the [...]
What really happens ‘in the edit’? Post production demystified. (Part 1 of 2)
This 2 part post is aimed at businesses and individuals who are either considering commissioning a video project or are already involved in working with a production company. It aims to take the uncertainty out of that seemingly magical part of the video process – Post Production, or ‘the edit’. You will no doubt be [...]
Ten tips for your company’s video production.
How to prepare for your company’s video production. Once you’ve agreed to work with a production company, let them guide you through the creative process. This will basically fall into three stages: pre-production (planning, scripting, budgeting, etc.), production (filming), and post production (editing, graphics, music etc). It is a good idea to include the producer [...]
