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Have you been thinking about producing video testimonials? Here are five things to keep in mind as you prepare for your project. https://wix.to/HFkmogk #newblogpost #videotestimonials

Our team just wrapped up a yearlong project with the great people at Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund and The Proper Group, culminating with their fall gala. Over the course of the last year we've shared the stories of incredible high school students and their drive to be great. We've met the alumni who capitalized on the opportunities DMSF provides, and who made their goals a reality. And we've also shared the stories of the people behind the organization who work tirelessly to improve everyone's access to education. Thanks for trusting us with sharing all of your stories! #nonprofit #videostorytelling #videoproduction

We never take it for granted when people open up and share their stories with us. It takes courage and trust. As I sit and reflect on our third Lone Star Emmy Award win at 1708 Media, I’m not sure we’ve ever felt more responsibility to do right by our subjects than with this feature on Tatyanna Bailey. Taty, a guard on the Hendrickson High School basketball team, started noticing a difference in her gait as she prepared for her junior season. The initial thought was drop foot— but as other ailments began to pop up, a trip to the doctor revealed the unimaginable: A brain tumor. Taty underwent a procedure to remove most of the tumor, and amazingly, returned to the court later that year— hitting multiple 3’s in her first game back. Optimism brimmed as she looked forward to her senior campaign. But the symptoms returned. The tumor was back and was spreading throughout her body. There was nothing the doctors could do. Tatyanna Bailey passed away on August 18th, 2023. —— Taty’s teammates dedicated the season to her, breaking down every huddle with “Missing Piece.” Coach Sierra and the team were kind to let us in to tell their story. Taty’s parents, Latraica and Johnny, beyond brave to open up to us— and trust us— to do right be their daughter. —— So proud to work with my guys Ricky Doyle Malcolm Lott Sean Quintana to tell this story. Producing pieces like Taty’s is an honor, and I’m so glad we did right by everyone involved. Thanks as always to Seth Katz for his belief in us. ___ #videostorytelling #documentary #videoproduction

Today marks the two-year anniversary of the Uvalde shooting. Like many of you I can remember exactly where I was that day-- shuddering at the gut-wrenching images playing on TV. I frankly don't have the words to explain what it felt like looking at Robb Elementary-- seeing the signs, stuffed animals and flowers still sprawled across the front lawn-- when we went down to film a few months later. As storytellers, we've encountered many difficult projects throughout our careers, but the Uvalde shooting stands out as perhaps the most impactful story we've told. Our team at 1708 Media was lucky enough to share the story of the Uvalde High School football team as they honored the 21 victims. Hearing the perspectives from the kids and coaches from that day was difficult to process-- their strength and resiliency is unmatched. #Documentary #VideoStorytelling #VideoProduction #UvaldeShooting

There are different ways to approach a video production project. In this post, we'll discuss some of the benefits of spreading your project out over an extended period of time, rather than producing everything at once. https://wix.to/VTpfmiW #newblogpost

Happy Earth Day! 🌎 At Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area, helping our youth cultivate a love for nature is a constant priority. From activities in our garden to discussing ways we can work together to protect and preserve our environment, we love to see our kids getting their hands in the dirt and being part of the solution. How do you celebrate Earth Day? Tell us below! 👇 P.S. Thanks to 1708 Media for these amazing shots of our kids in the garden! #earthday #earthday2024 #motherearth #protecttheenvironment #greatfutures #greatfuturesstarthere Will Sherratt

Super special to see how excited the kids were as they walked out onto the field at UT! The nat sounds we captured were awesome-- genuine awe as they imagined what it's like to play for the Longhorns in front of 100k people. 1708 Media continues our partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area to help share the story of The Club's relationship with Texas as they work together to grow great futures. Aside from shooting at UT, we also captured video as the kids worked on the garden at the Home Club, connecting visuals with eloquent lines like this, penned by our friend Kacie Sassano: "Before a single bloom can rise, the soil must be tended to. At the Boys & Girls Clubs, we provide the essential nutrients for growth—character and leadership development, academic success, healthy lifestyles, and workforce readiness." #bgcaustin #videoproduction #videostorytelling

That's a wrap! Our team just finished up a 3-day shoot in the Sacramento area. Curious what's involved in planning and executing on a project like that? We walk you through the process in our new blog post. https://wix.to/z765oLn #newblogpost #videoproduction #videomarketing

Enjoyed reading this piece (and seeing a link to our video!) from Mary Huber at Moody College of Communication on the Impact of NIL in Sports course students are taking at Texas. She features UT's Quinn Ewers, a student in the class, who closed out the course visiting our friends at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area. Thanks to the Longhorns for making an impact on Austin's youth! #hookem #videomarketing #boysandgirlsclub

Whether we're talking with a prospective client looking to dip their toe into the video marketing waters, or a seasoned CMO acutely familiar with video projects, there are always questions about the production process. We put together this post to help provide context for some of those frequently asked questions, while giving you a few things to consider when thinking about your video marketing plan for 2024. #videomarketing #videoagency #videostrategy #videoproduction