A blog about our adventures in film, useful video production guides and tips and tricks for making great videos.
A Director of Photography (DoP), also known as a cinematographer, is the chief of the camera and lighting crew, responsible for making artistic and technical decisions related to the image. They collaborate closely with the director to ensure that the…
ByEd Smit
A camera operator is a key player in the camera department, responsible for capturing the visual essence of a film, show, or production. They work closely with the director and director of photography (DoP) to achieve the desired composition and…
ByEd Smit
Need a film crew or camera crew in Birmingham? Whether you’re producing a feature film, commercial, or documentary in Birmingham, we’re here to assist! Our services include: For more details on our crewing options, visit our UK film crew for hire…
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Click here to skip straight to the list… So you’re looking for the best video production company in London? With over 131,000,000 search results for the search query ‘Video Production Companies in London’ it’s amazing anyone manages to find a…
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Click to jump straight to the list…When most people think of a corporate film they think of a boring, stuffy, slow paced talking head, with rubbish stock footage randomly placed over the top. This doesn’t have to be the way,…
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Filming on the London Underground feels like a scary thing to pull off, but, with the right information and by following this guide the process can be simple and easy. The London underground isn’t a space available only to big…
ByEd Smit
Do you want to know how to fly a drone in London? As a leading drone videography and photography company in London with over 6 years experience we know a thing or two when it comes to flying drone in…
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Hyde Park stands as one of London’s most loved filming locations, where centuries of history merge with sprawling natural beauty across 350 acres of protected Royal parkland. As the producer for a video production company in London with years of…
ByEd Smit
When AlTi Global, a leading independent wealth and alternatives manager, reached out about creating their flagship brand film, we knew this was exactly the kind of challenge we love – a chance to tell a powerful story across multiple countries…
ByEd Smit
A bit about one of Cornwall’s most loved festivals… The International Sea Shanty Festival in Falmouth, Cornwall, is one of Cornwall’s most anticipated events. When Here Now Films was asked to be the Cornish video production company for the event…
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A Quick Intro to Video Editing Courses: So, you’re looking for a video editing course? You’ve come to the right place! Video editing courses are a great way to learn the skills you need to become a full fledged editor.…
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If you want to skip the intro simply click here to jump to the video marketing statistics. Introduction. Today, sad photos and dry text just wont cut it! When competing with interesting reels, a TV box set or anything else,…
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Introduction. It’s well known just how powerful video marketing is for B2C sales, user engagement and lead generation, but what about B2B? In this blog we explore the best B2B video marketing statistics in 2024 to help you refine you…
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Introduction. Most people overlook Pinterest! I was one of those people but over the last few years I’ve completely changed my tune… Pinterest has over 480 monthly active users and a user base that is growing 8% per year. Advertisers…
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Introduction. I’ve heard a few people over the last few months dismissing FaceBook as a has been, but I just don’t see the evidence for it. FaceBook is one of the world’s most powerful social media platforms, and in our…
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To skip the intro, simply click here to jump to our SnapChat Video Marketing Statistics. Introduction. SnapChat is one of the fastest growing social networks globally with over 300 daily, yes daily, active users. Yet, for some reason SnapChat is…
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If you want to skip the intro simply click here to jump to the TikTok video marketing stats. Introduction. TikTok has rapidly become a powerhouse in the realm of social media, especially in the context of video marketing. As we…
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If you want to skip the intro simply click here to jump to the Instagram video statistics. Introduction. It’s safe to say that Instagram is one of the worlds biggest and best video marketing platforms. The platforms has a staggering1.6…
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Click here to jump to YouTube Video marketing stats. Introduction If Baby Shark’s 13 billion views are anything to go by it’s pretty clear that YouTube gives you access to one of the world’s largest audiences. Today YouTube has become…
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If you want to skip the intro simply click here to jump to the LinkedIn video stats. Introduction. LinkedIn is one of the fastest growing social networks globally with over 930 million users in 2023, a 10% increase from 2022.…
ByEd Smit