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This recruitment video in one word: FUN. That's the vibe I feel like we're giving a potential hire. Makes you wanna join their team. Editing this was fun too. From the choice in music, the smiling faces, it all just comes together in a really cool way. #videoproduction #videoediting #recruitment

Q7.) What is A-Roll and B-Roll? In film and video production, A-Roll and B-Roll are terms used to describe different types of footage: A-Roll Primary footage: This is the main video content, often including interviews, main action, or primary events. Focus: It tells the story directly and is typically what you see most prominently in the final edit. Usage: Common in news broadcasts, documentaries, and interviews where the primary narrative is being conveyed. B-Roll Supplementary footage: This is additional footage that is used to support the A-Roll. It helps provide context, cover cuts, and add visual interest. Usage: B-Roll can include shots of the environment, close-ups of relevant objects, and any footage that enhances the story being told by the A-Roll. Purpose: It’s often used to provide visual breaks, illustrate what’s being discussed in the A-Roll, and make the final product more dynamic and engaging. Example in Use Interview (A-Roll): The interviewee speaks directly to the camera. Contextual Shots (B-Roll): Clips of the interviewee working, the location where the interview is taking place, or relevant objects related to the interview topic. A-Roll and B-Roll are essential in creating a well-rounded, visually appealing, and engaging final video product.

What happens when you let your Gen Z employee write, film, and edit your newest marketing content? 🤔 Magic. That's what happens 😁 And the best part? My resume-review and headhunting skills are EVEN better than my marketing ones 😎 P.S. I nominate Travis Miller for best Lead Actor in a short film P.S.S. The long-awaited name reveal is at the end so stay put! 😤 #Recruiter #GenZMarketing #MillerResourceGroup #NewOpportunities #Hiring

There was a story on NPR talking about why a small documentary crew hired a cameraman who was not the most experienced for their team. They had more qualified and impressive candidates that they interviewed, but when it came to this person, their feelings were, “This is someone we could spend three months in close quarters with.” What I took that to mean is that you can be the smartest, most skilled person in the room, but unless you are easy to work with, you are not going to be the person others want to work with. How do you talk about others when they are not there – is it gossip or gossitivity? How do you approach constructive feedback – with defensive excuses or an open mind? We all make mistakes, but what matters is how we handle them. When you throw someone under the bus, that does more damage to you than the person you threw. When you need to ask for help but resist the feedback, you’re tying yourself back to the train track others are trying to help you off of. Our skills and smarts matter, but most of all, our hearts.

At Crowd, we don’t ask for CVs...  Instead, we aim to fill roles by first having an introductory call. “We hear stories from people coming from all around the world and what makes them interested in cultural strategy,” explains our Director, People & Culture, Alexandra Smith.  Getting people who have different ways of looking at culture is one of the things we do differently to cultivate 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗱, 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 for our clients.  We think it means our team is pretty special, diverse and leads with consumer behaviour in mind as well as understanding and engaging with the whole person.  But don’t just take our word for it – watch our meet the team series from our 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼.  First up, Project Producer Olivia Penhallow shares how her enthusiasm for casting (not recruiting) and supporting people on the participant journey as a Project Producer is cultivated by her work as an actor and script writer.  Thanks to our production team Douglas Chalmers, Eve King and Jennifer Robinson for getting us in front of the camera! 

Why the Video Producer Should Always Schedule a Production Day with the Client. If your mission is to avoid otter disaster in the process for streamlining a production day, then you’ll avoid letting a client suggest themselves a schedule for the days shoot. From slotting out interview times to changing locations, these aspects are a recipe for disaster when not consulting upon together.  This is typically due to a client not taking into consideration a wide variety of things a seasoned producer is well versed in. Such as equipment pack in and pack out, setup and teardown times. Realistic commute times between physical location changes. right down to accounting for the time eaten up for initial meet and greets with individual’s being interviewed prior to the actual interview itself. All of this plays a significant role in properly laying out a production schedule that's realistic and avoids leading to utter chaos and unnecessary stress and times crunches. So fostering great client/producer communication during the scheduling process always results in a more enjoyable and successful outcome for everyone involved. #VideoProduction #VideoProducer #MinneapolisVideoProduction #MinnesotaVideoProduction #VideoProductionCompany

This happens enough with 🎥 interviews that I had to do a post about it. Below is an “editing room” shot from a recent interview with a VERY nervous executive (who will remain anonymous). Too many biz leaders will never talk about your company on camera because, well, you know you just aren’t very good on camera 🤷🏼♂️ Fear not. Just speak freely. Be yourself. I clean up 99% of interview tracks anyways. Nervous ticks and tendencies are fixed “in post” by placing your audio track and cutting out your pauses (see the lines vertical below), the ums, uhhs, errs, stutters, and blend it all into clearly delivered thoughts. #videocontent #creativeagency #productionlife #videographer #filmmaker #branding #brandcommunications #editor #helicopter #avgeek #aviationmarketing #sportsmarketing #protip

As I was watching the documentary #musicbyjohnwilliams 🎼 , it dawned on me... Hiring Managers = the director Talent Acquisition = the composer The relationship between a director and a composer is a crucial part of the filmmaking process. It's essential for the composer to understand the director's vision. Directors rely on composers to enhance the emotional depth and storytelling of a film through music. We all have that soundtrack we love. One that pulls us back to scenes in our favourite movies. The Talent team is the composer to the Hiring Manager. We bring to life the role at hand, shaping the tone and mood of the position through making meaningful connections, educating, and inspiring. A successful hiring partnership transforms a job into an opportunity. It transforms an interview process into an experience. It creates an employer brand that serves as the soundtrack, drawing people back to watch the movie. The moral of the story: Understanding eachothers vision takes time. Before recruitment is launched, invest time upfront to your job kick-offs. Get really aligned on the vision and execution. Build trust in each other. The results will come ⚡ #Hiring #TalentAcquisition

How does Cope Management evaluate VO talent for representation? Come to our next webinar "Navigating Voiceover Representation: A Manager’s Perspective" with Sumeet Iyengar from Cope Management. He will answer this question and more, and give you helpful tips on furthering your career! Click here to sign up https://lnkd.in/evFWyPbG!