Drone filming services are now part of our in-house offering at MGL Media. Stunning aerial shots are a perfect way to show the scale of your business or project and bring a cinematic edge to your video. Here’s the latest drone showreel, giving a flavour of what we’ve been up […]
Tag: business video
Real People in video makes a Difference
Real people make a difference. Obviously, that can be said of life, relationships, politics and business – but sometimes, as filmmakers, we forget that not every promotional video needs a professional actor or a TV presenter. That’s especially true if you’re promoting a campaign or scheme that relies on real […]
Morris Minor . . . The Little Car That Could
Morris – A Minor Documentary, is our latest film, released online to co-incide with the anniversary of our 10th year in business. It’s a celebration of the Morris Minor – a British design classic that’s still popular with vintage car enthusiasts, young drivers and celebrities alike. “It’s as British as […]
MGL Media – Our First 10 Years
In some ways 2004 seems like yesterday but in others it feels like much more than a decade ago. MGL Media started in Leicester when video production was entering its digital age. DVD’s were finally replacing the 30 year old VHS format and cameras were halving in size but increasing […]
How To Use YouTube to Reach Your Customers
“Wow, I’ve just fallen in love. I have to get my hands on a pair of those brogues!” This is one of many great Youtube responses we received to the Loake Shoes Film and an example of how video and social media can help you connect with your clients. Never […]
DIY Video Production 2: Why sound is more than half the picture.
This post builds on the earlier DIY Video Production Part 1 in which we looked at ways of improving your self-shot company videos, when time and budgets are tight. Professional Video Production on a DIY Budget As a professional video production company, MGL Media uses the best audio equipment, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]