Video Production Blog
Whether you are preparing to be a featured subject or shoot your own video, there’s a resource for you below.
Documentary Spotlight: Day in the Life of a Bakery Owner
Where our previous documentaries focused on a retelling of events, we wanted to capture a story as it unfolded in real-time - following a character without knowing the outcome. We found the perfect opportunity with Shelby of Miggy’s Bakes as she prepared to sell on State Street for the Madison Night Market.
Our Family Is Growing! Welcoming Our Newest Team Members
The Spoken Frame Media family is growing!
Join me in welcoming our TWO newest team members.
How we helped a local art shop win $10,000
Allana reached out to Spoken Frame Media for help creating a video to enter Bubblr’s “Boost Your Future Contest,” where contestants had a chance at winning up to $20,000.
Screw It, Let’s Do This. Our venture into podcasting
Last winter, I got the itch to do a podcast. Wanting to learn more about the technology and workflow, I pursued it as a testing ground for new content ideas. However, I didn’t want to be the star (my mom would be my only listener). Instead, I reached out to two local entrepreneurs/friends - Therese of Tricky Foods and Shelby of Miggy’s Bakes.
How We Film Interviews With Two People In Frame
In this blog we’ll discuss how we film interviews when there are two or more people in the frame. While this setup relies on many of the same concepts as one person interviews, there are some key differences to keep in mind.
How We Film Speakers, Keynotes, and Presentations
A lot can go wrong when filming presentations. There is no second take for a live event, and unless you anticipate the various issues that may arise, one error could make the entire recording useless. The most important part of our strategy when filming presentations is having a variety of backup options.
Video Gear We Use On (almost) Every Production
In this blog , I’ll be sharing the gear we use on almost every shoot. Specific brands and models aren’t as important. However, all of this equipment has a distinct role in helping us produce efficient, professional, and high-quality work.
Create an anniversary video in 24 hours? Challenge accepted.
Hodge Podge - a cafe in Verona, was quickly approaching its one-year business anniversary.
To commemorate the event, owners Kevin and Katie reached out to Spoken Frame Media in hopes of creating a celebratory video they could share on Instagram.
The greatest value we provide is something you’ll never see…
Beyond top-tier equipment, a tight-knit production team, and high-quality video, one of our greatest value adds to every project is something you don’t see: our intricate backup system.
Spoken Frame Media’s Wisconsin Film Festival Short Documentary
Back in April, a Spoken Frame Media original film premiered at the Wisconsin Film Festival.
Our Approach To Instagram And TikTok
As a video production company, we post to social media platforms that favor video - most notably Instagram and TikTok.
Our YouTube Strategy Revealed
Another marketing channel that’s important for us to take advantage of is YouTube. When you visit the Spoken Frame YouTube channel, you’ll quickly notice education as our focus for this platform.
Our website content strategy - a peek behind the scenes
As a media production company, it’s crucial that our content demonstrates our quality standards.
The Story of Our Longest Term Client, Stoughton Health
As we approach Spoken Frame Media’s 6 year anniversary, I wanted to share the story of our first and longest term client, Stoughton Health.
How to Setup Lights for a Video Interview
In this blog we’ll discuss how we set up lights for a video interview. We do this after we have already decided on our camera placement.
Setting Up Cameras For Video Interviews
In this blog I’ll discuss how we set up cameras for an interview. We use 2 cameras for filming our interviews so that it’s easier to edit the footage later.
Setting Up Audio For Video Interviews
In this blog I discuss how we set up audio equipment for a video interview.
How-to Film with a Green Screen
In this blog we’ll explain the basic steps for filming with a green screen and keying it out for editing.
Tips to Improve Your Computer Video for Calls & Recordings
In this blog we’ll discuss 3 tips to improve your computer video for calls & recordings. These tips will work with any program and device.