Webinar Recording: How interactive video can supercharge your learning
In December 2020 we hosted and recorded a webinar about interactive video. You can watch it here: Our usual experience of video is passive; we sit back, watch and wait to be entertained or educated. Interactive video learning creates an active experience – putting the learner in control and asking them to make decisions. In […]
Webinar Recording: Talking heads – getting more from less
In Nov 2020 we hosted and recorded a webinar about Talking Heads video. You can watch it here: The talking head interview is a simple format that, from a technical point of view, is easy to master. But working with this simple building block a surprising amount can be achieved. Using case studies, this webinar will show you in-depth […]
How to conduct video interviews
Interviewing people on camera can take a bit of skill and preparation (there are often some nerves and a bit of rambling involved) so we’ve put together some helpful tips to enable you to get the best from your interviewee and the most out of the interview. An important point to remember is that the power […]
Nice Media supports The Clock Tower Sanctuary with campaign video
Nice Media created a campaign video for Brighton-based charity The Clock Tower Sanctuary, to help secure over £20k in funding for homeless young people in and around the city. GamesAid, a national games industry-led organisation, raises awareness of UK charities that support disabled and disadvantaged youth/children. The Clock Tower Sanctuary participated in GamesAid’s annual initiative […]
Video – what’s it good for? How to use it in learning
“I do think that e-learning is often treated as the default option, certainly for any self-study learning experience. When in fact, using video perhaps in combination with other things, you can actually achieve very much the same results, sometimes more cheaply and sometimes more effectively.” Clive Shepherd, learning technologist When I was asked exactly […]
Writing Drama for Learning – Making Facts into Stories
EVER SEEN A LEARNING DRAMA LIKE THIS? FRED So this must be the new seven-fifty. I believe it can print five hundred pages a minute and has a lifetime warranty.
Case Study: Diversy & Inclusion Training for Lloyds Banking
Contracted by Illuminate Development we scripted and produced two sets of videos for Lloyds.
Tips for filming a podcast
Podcast don’t have to be professionally filmed. In fact, part of their charm is that they are in a more ad hoc style, which isn’t so concerned with production values. That said, there are lots of little tips and tricks you can do to give your podcast a slicker look and feel.
How Many Talking Heads Can You Shoot In A Day?
Our clients often need to know how much footage they can get out of a filming day. We have written about how much drama you can shoot in a day, but another type of shoot we often do is talking head interviews. This usually means filming interviews of experts within a company.
Video Blog: A Room For Filming In
A video blog on what you need to think about when finding a room for filming in.