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Clickbait Noun - the practice of writing sensationalized or misleading headlines in order to attract clicks on a piece of content. In this case, a lot of what is being done on LinkedIn. Aside from your usual pod activity, certain people live for the dopamine effect they get from these posts. The ego boosts they crave from the engagement and likes on their content. It's like a drug. They keep wanting more. But to what means? Rather than writing clickbait posts do yourself one better and write content worth reading to your buyers. Content that calls to your ICP and delivers value rather than the usual 🤢 we're seeing. Do better! PS - If your writing style sucks, give Doug Lawson a shout and he'll get your content up in shape. Rather, Hit up the team @ Strategy Ladders if you want more than just content and looking for a change in managing your biz. --- Not a paid advertisement 😎 but biased 🤘

I was fishing for validation, but instead I was told, “waahhh, do your damn job.” Cory Scheer and I sat down in one of the back rooms in our office on the Liberty square. We were supposed to be talking about the launch of his new business. TrustCentric Consulting. But when we sat down, he beat me to the question. “How are you doing, man?” “Good” isn’t a satisfactory answer when someone with care and curiosity asks. So I kinda unloaded. This is hard. That’s hard. I wish that. I should have. Why didn’t I. Etc. I wanted his validation. “Oh man. I see you. You’ve worked so hard. It must be so difficult.” Instead, I got… Direct eye contact. And. “Waaahhh.” He fell short of Dick Vermeil telling Larry Johnson to take the diapers off and get to work. But thats what he said. Because I trust him enough to tell me the truth. He then, like all amazing Enneageam Ones can do, he brought clarity to my chaos. And helped me make sense of where to invest my time. At least professionally. A four square grid. An XY axis. Bottom line, client. Vertical line, team. Top right square, high team impact and high client impact activities, behaviors, and responsibilities. Low left square, the inverse. I’ll share the actual diagnosis in the comments below. But I hope this walking with a weighted vest video story will be helpful to you. Because his impact was helpful to me.

➡️ Blinds vs. SONTE Film – Which to Choose? 🤷♀️ We compared these two solutions across key visual aspects: 🔹 Privacy 🔹 Responsiveness 🔹 Operation 🔹 Aesthetics ↘️ Want to know more details? Read the full comparison on our blog! https://lnkd.in/d4FRD5Qk We’re curious about your opinion! Which solution do you prefer? 🤔 📢 Stay tuned – the second part of the comparison, covering technical aspects, is coming soon! #SONTE #SmartGlass #SmartFilm #SmartHome #ModernSolutions

Trying to figure out what to do with your old window screens? Before simply throwing them away, check out some of these creative ways to upcycle old window screens! https://lnkd.in/g7Cx_Q9r

Can you spot where we incorporated some (human powered) AI supported pre-viz into our creative development for Frameology?

What will I learn from the guide? ⤵️ Head-height or ground-plane: We don't have ears on our feet, but what about the floor bounce? 🚽 What about mono subs in the center? 👈 Left+Right or Left solo: There's best practice and then there's field practice. Where is the perfect microphone placement for subwoofer alignment? If we can only have one alignment point, but there are 800 seats in the theatre, does it even matter? "It does, because the differences over location aren’t random. They follow patterns. Mic positions sort out the patterns and connect them together. Each mic position has specific roles to play with purposeful (not random) placement." -Bob McCarthy Download the complete guide with 67 color graphics to learn a solid mic placement strategy for the 4 most common sound system designs. #design #guide #subwoofer

🪟 Keep Your Window Film in Top Shape! 🧼✨ Just got new window film installed? Our latest blog post covers everything you need to know to maintain it for long-term performance. From cleaning tips to avoiding common pitfalls, we’ve got you covered! 👉 https://wix.to/NpUdBwz #WindowFilm #HomeImprovement #MaintenanceTips #SolarVision #newblogpost

A way to make one part of your room bright, while the other is dark? What are they gonna come up with next?! Of course, if you're making videos, controlling light is super helpful. And barn doors help you control light! I like to use barn doors on my video lights in a few different ways: 1) To create visual interest in the background of my shots 2) To create rim lights that don't spill as much light into other parts of the shot 3) I just leave them on my lights even when they're off because they look cool They're kinda niche but kinda cool! Questions about video lighting? Drop 'em HERE in the comments!

Choosing the right lens can make or break your shot. 🎯 Here's what goes through my mind before making that crucial decision: 🔍 **Storytelling Vision:** Align the lens with what story you want to tell. 📏 **Depth of Field:** Decide on how much of the scene should be in focus for the desired mood. 💡 **Lighting Conditions:** Choose lenses with larger apertures for low light and smaller ones for bright settings. 📸 **Subject Distance:** Use telephoto lenses for distant subjects and wide-angle lenses for closer scenes. 🔧 **Image Quality:** Prioritize sharpness and minimal distortion. Every lens choice is a thoughtful process that shapes the final image. What factors do you weigh before making your lens choice? Share your insights!

Every person has a camera in their pocket, so how can you make your videos better then the person next to you? The quickest answer is lighting. The lighting we design our buildings with is often not the best type of lighting that you want to film your videos with. When my crew and I enter our location, the first thing that we usually do is turn the overhead lights off they’re not flattering and don’t provide a pleasing images for the final video. For this project, we had a dedicated lighting team to increase the visual interest of mundane research tasks that we filmed at the University of Pennsylvania. In this post you can see the comparison of the behind-the-scenes shot versus the final shot.