I came across Audioslug a royalty-free audio sample website which specialises in stock sound effects. A simple search from the homepage revealed the FX sound required and I was then back in post layering the new sound effects into my video project.
Knowledge Corner
How to produce a low cost movie/video
With the development of video streaming platforms and compact cameras, its easy than ever to produce great video content. I’ve outlined below some examples to get your video project started.
The secret to producing a successful marketing video
Creating a marketing video to showcase your company and products is a great way to attract potential customers. Below I’ll share some of my tips and tricks for creating a great marketing video.
How to choose the right music for your next video project
Finding the right music isn’t always easy and usually comes at a small cost depending on the length, popularity and audience size.
Poster design collection
The poster design needs to be simple, eye-catching and informative and follow a similar theme. Choose a strong iconic image and position text around that image always makes for a cleaner design. Always build a poster using only the bare essentials and allow the text to breathe.
Crowd Funding movie for New Outlook – My Guide project
This short film is set in Birmingham at New Outlook Chatham Place. We follow Phyllis over a week in order to highlight the need for help and support for the partially sighted.
So you have a great looking WordPress site, what next?
Making a great looking responsive website is only half the battle. You will need to make the website work hard day and night to bring in the revenue to pay for itself. With a responsive WordPress website the inbuilt Content Management system is a very good place to start.
Working from home as a freelance video editor
I started freelance video editing about eight years ago. Working with videographers on small editing projects for West Midlands Fire Service. This soon grew and I now film and edit projects for many businesses in the Birmingham area.
Google’s mobile-friendly algorithm rewards responsive sites
Fortunately the nice folks at Google have provided you with a simple way to mobile friendly test your website. Below is the mobile friendly test page and what it looks like, its very easy to use. By adding your domain you can receive instant feedback on how Google views your websites.
Shortlisted for movie Award
Myself and colleagues from the Fire Service have been shortlisted for an award in London. The award is for a movie entitled ‘The Unusual Suspects’ a thirty-minute piece to the camera made by dyslexic members of staff who talk openly about what it means to be dyslexic. The awards dinner is scheduled for the 9th of July 2015 at the Emirates Football Stadium in London.