So you need to produce a video but money is tight. You’ve checked out the local corporate video companies, looked at the cost and decided to make it yourself. After all, most people have access to a video camera, a stills camera that shoots video or even a mobile phone. Now, you may find it [...]
Hand Crafted . . . a love letter to Loake Shoes.
We were recently privileged enough to work with one of the icons of the British shoe industry, Loake Shoes. Worn by everyone from Bill Nighy and Martin Freeman to Kevin Spacey and Madness, Loakes are famous for being hand crafted using many of the same traditional techniques as when their Kettering factory opened in 1880. [...]
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 [...]
MGL at The BBC . . .
It’s been a busy few months here at MGL HQ, having worked on projects as diverse as a film to promote a new Science Park development, a Roller Derby promo and most recently producing several internal communications films for the BBC. We found all the projects engaging, but have to admit it was particularly satisfying [...]
A Recipe For Success . . .the Cook4life Campaign launches.
We are proud to announce the launch of the Cook4life campaign across the East Midlands with our series of cook-a-long videos produced for The Department of Health. Working with key members of the East Midlands community from Lincolnshire firemen to Nottinghamshire cricketers, we produced 12 short videos promoting healthy recipes that are quick and easy to [...]
Curve Theatre Promo – Light In The Piazza
Being at the heart of Leicester’s ‘Cultural Quarter’ has meant that we are fortunate enough to be within touching distance of one of Europe’s most exciting new theatres – the amazing Curve. The theatre was only completed in late 2008 but has already staged several renowned plays including Martin McDonagh’s Pillowman and is now housing [...]
Getting animated about Video.
It was getting to that time of year again – updating our showreel and promotional material – but this time we decided to do things a little differently and have some fun in the process. Yes, it was time to get all animated as we took the opportunity to create a good old fashioned cartoon. [...]
8 Ways To Use Video To Add Value To Your Business
Why use video? If you don’t already use video to promote your organisation, you may be wondering what all the fuss is about. Maybe you are considering commissioning a project but are unsure of the options available. Here are just some of the ways that video can add value to your business. Internal communication The [...]
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 [...]
