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Startup Funding – The Pitch Video
Watch the video belowIf you're looking for Startup Funding, you know how challenging it can be to get the interest of VCs (Venture Capitalists). Innovative Startups are turning to Pitch Videos (not just Pitch Decks) to get more eyes on their company and the funding...
Event Photography + Video | Muscular Dystrophy Association
Will these photos and videos make you tear up??? Probably not, because you didn't spend several months planning this event, rallying your team, inspiring your tribe and coordinating a million and one details to make this Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Fundraiser...
Confused by Video Marketing?
Recently, I was talking with my cousin’s husband and Jeff mentioned that some of his accounting clients had considered video marketing but were put off by the seeming complexity of it all. If you're confused by Video Marketing or video for your business in general,...
Why use an Animated Explainer Video in your Business?
Check out our Animated Explainer Video. You'll learn how it may be perfect type of video for your business.Here's an example of an Animated Explainer Video that we recently did for a cryptocurrency app. As marketers much of what you do centers around getting...
Video AND Photography – Can You Use the Same Studio?
A big shout-out to Doug Martin, Co-Owner of Treat Planet. Super great guy and a super great company. If you have a dog or cat, you should definitely check out their treats in pet retailers near you. They have several brands and here's a link to their website to take a...
Headshot Tips: Should you use a Hair & Makeup Artist for your next Headshot?
TRANSCRIPT Should you use a professional hair and makeup artist for your headshot session? The general rule is no if you're a guy and yes if you're a woman. But, and there's always a but. I have photographed plenty of professional women without a stylist. They...
Headshot Tips: What should I wear for my Headshot?
What should you wear for your headshot session? Wear what makes you feel like a million bucks or what you'd wear to a job interview or meeting with a client. Jewel tones, like dark blue, red, or green, are a great place to start. Black is fine for just about everyone,...
Headshot Tips: What’s the best Background for my headshot photos?
What's the right background for my headshots? TRANSCRIPT What's the right background for my headshots? And yeah, that's a thing too. There are a few great choices and each has their own merits. It's all about the look you're going for. So let's discuss....
Headshot Tips: What “style” of headshot is best?
What style of headshot do you need? And yes, there are different styles. You can have a dark and dramatic look versus crisp, clean, and bright, for example. This is more about lighting and the general mood of your portrait and not so much about your personal...
Headshot Tips: Why do we have them?
Headshot Tips: Why do we put our pictures online? Why in the world do we even have photos of ourselves on our websites and social media feeds? What's up with that? Don't you just hate it when you're stalking someone online and they don't have a profile pic,...
Zoom Tip: How to Look Like a Star
Zoom Tip: Look like the star that you are on your next Zoom call. In your next online meeting, let's make sure that you look like the star that you are. When it comes to what you wear during the videos. I would definitely recommend wearing clothes. I...
Zoom Tips: Avoid “Raccoon Eyes”
Maintain Great Eye Contact on your next Zoom Call Although raccoons are kinda cute, let's keep you from looking like one in your next online meeting. At my kitchen table, which I'm not at right now 'cause I don't have a bookcase in my kitchen. There's a...
Zoom Tip: Framing Yourself on the Screen
Be "in the room" on your next Zoom call. TRANSCRIPT Not too close, not too far away. Let's make sure folks see just the right amount of you in your next online meeting. When you're putting yourself in the frame, you wanna look as though you're across the...
ZOOM Tips: Best Audio for your Online Meetings
Make sure people can hear you on your next Zoom call. TRANSCRIPT Let's make sure you sound as clear as a bell in your next online meeting. We want to make sure that you sound great. Make sure you're close to the microphone. If it's on your camera or if it's on...
Earn the trust of your customers by Showing, not just Telling
Earn Trust Quickly TRANSCRIPT This COVID thing stinks, but it's giving you an opportunity. An opportunity to show your customers just how much you care. If your business works with your customers directly, in person, I'll bet you a nickel that your customers...
Zoom Tips: Best Lighting for your next Zoom Call
How do I make sure people can see me during my next Zoom call? TRANSCRIPT Let's make sure your next online meeting is lit, properly. When it comes to lighting, you can use just about any sort of light. As long as it's kinda big and gets on...
Zoom Tips: Where should I look when I’m on a call?
Zoom Tips: How & Why to make great Eye Contact on your next online call. TRANSCRIPT Let's help you make a great connection in your next online meeting with some good old fashioned eye to eye contact. One important thing to try to remember to...
Zoom Tips: Where Should I Put the Camera?
Where's the right place to put your camera when your doing an online meeting? Using Zoom? Well, here's another quick bit of info on how the right camera angle will give you a MUCH more flattering look. TRANSCRIPT Let's make sure you don't look like an ogre in your...
Erika Williams
Vice President, Advantage Capital
“Yesterday was a blast! Thank you so much for the experience. Love the photos!”
Julius Heil
CEO, Intalere
“The “Why” video that MOVING + STILL created was the best piece of marketing content that we’ve done since I’ve been here.”
Sherry Huber
Co-Owner, Treat Planet
“I think it’s great that you offer both video and photography because it makes it simpler for us to work with one person.”
Mason Glick
Asst. Athletic Director SIUE
“Mark, I think you nailed it perfectly and captured the idea we were looking for.”
