Like a good elevator pitch, an effective explainer video should be short. But how short? While you might only have 15-seconds in an elevator, you usually have a little more freedom when crafting your message for an online audience. And while I’ve certainly watched some longer videos that can hold my attention, too many web…
Have you had a hard day at the office recently? Maybe you came home anticipating a good meal, but came to find out your bread was hard and stale? Nothing could be worse, we agree. That’s why we teamed up with the good people at Oven 2 Table to create this live action web commercial.…
It’s been a while since we introduced our latest video offering, the Ugly Duckling. In case you missed it, we’re producing 60-second videos for businesses using a custom jingle and simple animation (stock assets and the like). It’s certainly not for everyone, but at $599 (introductory rate) the price is hard to beat! Here is…
TextoAd gives real estate agents a new local phone number to display at each of their properties. When someone calls the number, they instantly receive a text message with photos and contact info, and the agent gets a notification so they can call them back personally. Video Transcript When a home buyer spots the perfect…
If you hate searching for a parking spot (and who doesn’t?), then ParkMe is for you! It’s a free app that helps you find and compare parking spots and rates in real-time. The ParkMe button recommends the optimal place to park based on how much you want to pay, and how far you’re willing to…
Panasonic’s Sterisonic incubator is well designed. Pair it with BD Bioscience’s culturing flasks that provide more surface area and you’re on your way to doing more experiments in less time. Admittedly, for most of our readers this video is leagues away in terms of subject from the normal iPhone app or social leveraging business solution…
Yesterday was my birthday, and since starting Demo Duck last year, ducks have become a favorite gift idea for friends and family. Stephan thoughtfully gave me the most impressive duck yet…a tin duck creatively named, Duck Laying Eggs. This wind-up tin toy, labeled “for adult collectors only”, is making her online video debut right here.…
If you’re buying or selling a home and you haven’t tried Trulia yet, you’re missing out. They’re constantly releasing innovative new products, and Trulia Insights, a new lead management tool for real estate agents, is just one of them. Tired of sifting through internet leads? Want to know which contacts are transaction-ready so you can…
It has been a long time coming, but it’s finally here! Video Brewery is an online video marketplace connecting clients and video creatives. Now you can get proposals directly from some of the top creatives in the industry, while Video Brewery takes care of the details, like payments, contracts and online project management. Set your…
Last weekend we shot a live action video for a local client here in Oak Park. We brought in a Steadicam, a dolly, and some other fun tools to put together a 60-second live action web commercial. We’re in the process of editing, adding animation, coloring, music/SFX, and all that good stuff. We hope to…