Hey Guys, thanks for checking into my blog. These past couple months have been something else for the growth of my business - such that I've come across two other individuals whom are looking for professional work to start a solid portfolio. One of these individuals happens to own and have really solid control over Drones.
Shon White (White Sky's: Aerial Video Services); I've worked with him on a few projects now and with the right-directions he has the capability to turn his aerial video service into something desirable.
Your Marketability (what you provide and demand for it)
+ Your Desire to provide a quality product (self starter with quality)
+ Timely Delivery (deadlines met) = Your Value.
•Value = Business Capability
White Sky's: Aerial Video Services, should be up and running by 2016.
(Video Sample Rundown)
Snow Productions provided Jordan Hill Farm with aerial footage during a bit they shot for Discovery or HGTV (during Septemer); JHF sent that footage to me and to complete the process I contacted White Sky's to help me collect some more footage.
Here's a sneak peek from a shoot at Jordan Hill Farm in Richmond, KY.
On Sept. 22nd I'd set out to work with Vince Marvaso designer of the Lite Caddie Cart Bag™ at the University Club - Richmond, KY.
Vince had come in from Virginia for a few days stay with a previous colleague: Joyce Green of Jordan Hill Farm, as he also set out to work with Nicole Mueller of Startup Productions for his website work, as well as myself for the video work for his Lite Caddie Cart Bag™.
I had coordinated our talent, got in touch with the University Club reps and arranged a location/time/ shots...the works.
After a month of post work deliberations and edits, Vince's 3 videos finally got to see the light of day for marketing and promotional purposes and the hope is that his Lite Caddie Cart Bag™ becomes the next Hot New Golf Product!
If you check out VMgolfbag on Facebook you may also come across the Teaser Video!
For More on the Lite Caddie Cart Bag (VMgolfbag.com)
So I'd called Tim Joseph about 6 weeks prior to meeting him as he was a lead provided by my good friend David Gannon (Edward Jones); Tim had just taken over his father's Cobbler business and of course this meant a fresh opportunity to fill a need (Shoe and Boot repair) with quality craftsmanship.
For those unaware, the cobbler trade is a very distinct craft, its more humble origins are held as far back as the original leather shoes which date 5,500 years old having been found in Armenia.
However, the craft of mending shoes in its current trade before Shoemaking and Mending split during the industrial era is as old school as the 14-1600s in rural Europe.
Mr. Tim Joseph is infact a Shoe Mender (Cobbler) and can repair a large variety of Footware as well as luggage items and purses as well; if its made of a fabric, leather, rubber, fiber - he's got a method to save you money and the work ethic to back his word.
We were on a crunch time between when I found out about what he wanted done and when it was due; I myself enjoy challenges and made it happen for Tim. And we'll be doing more in the next couple weeks.
Blog Video
The Shoe Doctor, Shoe Repair and Sales - Presentation video
(3Gins Media)
Earlier this year I had to opportunity to make a presentation to the local Berkshire Hathaway firm; though I was unsure of its actual success to reach out to a field where I'd had some experience, but nothing portfolio-wise because I worked under other companies and making the distinction between what I was able to do versus the work of others is just blurred lines.
I did however show what I had participated in making happen and what I had done independently since; that backed with just a tad of confidence in my abilities led to one agent taking a chance.
That chance has given me the awesome opportunity to walk inside some amazing homes and cover them for Amanda Stepp-Marcum. Recently we covered our 3rd home collectively and with the assistance of an experienced Drone flier, I was quite excited to round up this latest listing.
The First Video attached is actually a couple of tips I used for covering the house with the gear I used as well as a sneak peek of the latest realty video itself
Available on:
(Amanda V. Stepp-Marcum's networks: Facebook, twitter, instagram, and kyhomes.co)
(3Gins Media: Facebook, www.threeginsmedia.com)
•Blog Video
AVS Realty Video 3
You can also check out the progression process from the first and second video to see what was done differently between 1-3 to cater to Amanda's unique style.
AVS Realty Video 1
AVS Realty Video 2
A few things I did not mention in the video are my investments in:
•iOttie dashboard mount; the suction-cup model, not the vent clip - it was too heavy.
•aTian Stabilizer Rig
• Tascam DR40 (separate audio recording; in conjunction with my wireless pro lavaliere)
•Another couple bits I always keep on me: Sunpak all-in-one card reader, 3.5mm to XLR adapter, a Do-hick-Key (I believe its called; pants belt loop clip multi-tool thing - super useful), Leatherman and my carpenters knife.
I have a GoGoBag I always have in my office that I take with me where-ever I go. I'll cover that in another post.
So for the past 6 weeks I've been keeping in touch with Vince Marvaso from West Virginia; he has a new golf bag product that he created to eliminate the hastle of the sunday golf bag. This Product is light (8oz), folds up and can fit in your main golf bag, holds your primary clubs or is Great for those who like to carry just the essentials for 4-8 holes and just walk the green.
So after a handful of pushing back his travel date for a one day shoot, we made a plan to get it done.
I even went ahead and started to round up talent, location scout and visually plan how we'll shoot this product video.
Sometimes you've got to take charge and get things done unless you want to be looking over at a handful of scripts (looks over at Short Film scripts; many half finished - sighs...I'm working on them).
Anyway, Vince is coming in on Sept. 22nd and we've got a local course lined up, talent, forms, releases, a time set; extras would be Great.
Its a planned, yet loose product video (open to changes).
Here's a link to Vince's Golf Bag + the Location Scouting Video.
I can't tell you how many times I've overlooked something so simple, yet so crucial to a smooth production flow.
•When you've got time to set up, there's no excuse.
•When its Gorilla style (there's more leeway); and I hate to admit that nearly 60 percent of my work tends to feel like Gorilla style.
So, just so I'm clear. When you've got the time its good to have things fixed or get things you need.
•Don't forget to have light-bulbs from your light kits replaced; if they're sketchy, find out why.
•Check the weather
•Put notes+reminders in at least 3 places for meetings and presentations
•Location Scout/ take pictures/ notes/ lighting needs (Good God, don't forget this)
•Follow up with people (I diverge)
Today I'm posting a quick DIY tutorial about making your own sandbags because:
1. I enjoy making things (plus, your ingenuity and craftsmanship will be viewed positively in the eyes of your clients who might just ask you about that idea later)
2. I enjoy being frugal with my money and not just saying 'screw it' I'm buying the industry standard/ expectation of 'that thing' because I would rather sport a branded product than make my own.
•at least when you make your own stuff, there's a little more pride in it versus saying 'well, there goes my money'
As I had made a post to LocalVox and I don't feel enough folks; maybe enough young business owners who have a specific art or craft understand the concept of a "clean, clear and concise" business card to present their information.
I had written the Post: Getting Better Means Failing Better? Of Course it does! http://mrkt.ms/nv5e
•the viewership rating sucks and the post click rating sucks and I cover a few concepts in that Post, however, I feel the one to focus a Tips Video on should be about Business Cards. I understand if I had to fail at it about 25 times I imagine others are just pegging away at their silly failure as an "Oopsie Daisy, I never remember those things, just find me on Facebook."
(No, thats BS. Have those Damn Cards Ready!)
I've had too many great opportunities slip away because I screwed up with cards.