This is a bit of a ‘pat on the back’ post. I feel we are entitled for a bit of self-indulgence, after yet another lockdown. Dealing with our clients, sometimes we get feedback. Usually, we get feedback for our productions in the form of making corrections or changing something that stakeholders in essence, don’t like. It’s not personal – it’s business. Our goal is to make them happy anyway. So, when a sign off happens, it’s a bit of an internal celebration – a big YES! We also get paid…anther reason to celebrate 😊 Recently, I had been thinking about […]
We were contacted By Robyn from the Goulburn Valley Branch who asked us if we could capture the stories of some of their members. They had applied for a grant so it took a little while for this to eventuate. As fate has it, we filmed just before the restrictions came into effect. What we discovered from interviewing the members is support required after a heart attack, not just for the person who has had the attack, but for the family who also need to deal with the illness. Heartbeat Victoria Inc. is a not-for-profit organisation that provides peer support […]
The year 2020. It’s a year that we will never forget with COVID-19. This film was created at the onset of restrictions where hygiene and social distance were the first rules we needed to follow. With a great staff to work with, we were able to capture some cool aerials and produce this first clip of many for the Moreland Council YMCA centres.
It’s exciting to create something special for a school that showcases the amazing talents of students & teachers. We were commissioned tp capture & create a short clip that would sit in the HOME PAGE banner of Catholic Regional College, Caroline Springs new website. This was a co-ordinated effort to showcase the main areas as well as how students best used each space.
Diana from Silkies Rose Farm, was introduced to me via Katrina Ferguson Lifestyle Photographer. When I first spoke with Diana, she had not really done any professional video so was a little uncertain as to what to expect. After a long conversation and reassuring her that I wouldn’t be pushing her into anything that she felt uncomfortable with, we met. From there, our journey together began. We talked, planned and drafted a film that represented both her and Graham. We are excited and proud to share their film. #rosesonline #videobrandstory #melbournevideoproduction #melbournecorporatevideo #brandstory #silkiesrosefarm
Creating content for your business is never about you – it’s about your audience. Whilst many business owners want conversion, many don’t necessarily understand what that content should look like. And sometimes, what you think it should look like, doesn’t always align with the outcomes you intend. This is where understanding the ‘Buyer Journey’ and considering your strategy is valuable. So, what does the ‘Buyer Journey’ mean and how does that fit into a strategy? Well, the ‘buyer journey’ is the process that all people go through – from the point of deciding they want or need something, to investing […]
Moving into a digital age where more and more people are using web platforms for payments, Melton City Council have been working on developing an easy gateway for residents and businesses to makes quick and easily. Melton City Council is making it easier for you to do business with us. You now have more options to pay your rates, animal registration renewals and other bills online. You can now pay your bills via the web or a mobile device. You can even pay at one of our new self-serve kiosks at Caroline Springs and Melton Libraries. Melton City Council is […]
Ask us for a quote, book us before December 2019, film in January 2020 and SAVE 40% Networking for me (Rochelle) is one of the enjoyable parts of my business…I love meeting new people. Whilst working on our Sunbury Local Businesses project and meeting up with one of the Melton Council staff at an event, we had the opportunity to create some videos that were geared at supporting Melton’s local businesses. Venture Melton is run by the council, and is a local group of savvy business owners who come together to learn, be inspired and network. Our first networking […]
While I know the pain it was to get through the construction of the lights, I don’t think I fully understood how it effected the surrounding businesses. Yes we could imagine, but to hear from these people and share their grief, it’s heart wrenching. Dean & I filmed this for Sunbury Business Association and from each interview I could feel their pain & heartache trying to survive. Horne St & Gap Road Sunbury Traders
Ask us for a quote, book us before December 2019, film in January 2020 and SAVE 40% Networking for me (Rochelle) is one of the enjoyable parts of my business…I love meeting new people. Whilst working on our Sunbury Local Businesses project and meeting up with one of the Melton Council staff at an event, we had the opportunity to create some videos that were geared at supporting Melton’s local businesses. Venture Melton is run by the council, and is a local group of savvy business owners who come together to learn, be inspired and network. Our first networking […]
This year, 2019, has been a year of rekindling old relationships. Kerrianne was a staff member of the AIPP and so knew her well from days gone by. Since she left, she has gone to do many things and one new venture that she has embarked on , is to create a new website and plan to create a site where new parents, grandparents or carers can go to, to find activities and place that are safe for their children. Google is amazing but also lacks some information. With her site, she hopes to help people who are in the […]
Working with past clients is always a joy. Recently we filmed with Bureau Vista for a safety & awareness project. This is what they had to say: I first met Rochelle at my first role in Chambers Institute when we produced a promotional video with an inspirational story line for International students coming to Melbourne to study. It was a successful project and Rochelle and Dean were great to work with, which is why I contacted Preface Films again. We worked together again recently on Bureau Veritas’ internal training and awareness video to promote safety […]
Hey Dean & Rochelle, I just wanted to say a big THANK YOU for the amazing job you did on the weekend. It was clear you went above and beyond in so many ways, from the extra lights to the framing of the shot with the awards, and two camera catching different angles!! Your expertise at your craft was so clear. I was really nervous about filming it, I was worried it wasn’t going to come out well on camera and that it wouldn’t look good or be usable or that the camera would be in the way. But the […]
Building relationship that last can make a huge difference. I have known Sally for quite a few years through our Macedon Ranges Business Network Group – we called it MR BNG. I’m always chuffed when someone says that we are first in mind when it comes to creating video and I was thrilled that after a few years had lapsed, Sally contacted me for NIODA. After our first meeting and creating an initial outline, it required to get board approval. It was my good fortune that it was approved and we then went on to organise the shoot. This their […]
Working with the team at Bureau Veritas was loads of fun. Part of the goals of BV’s Senior VP, Jon Landau, was to encourage staff to participate in the acting…and they did a tremendous job! OH&S training can be sometimes tedious but here with BV & Joey Teo (Marketing Co-ordinator) we worked to put the fun into safety. Have a look and see how this approach can work for your company.
EXPAND YOUR CURRENT MARKET THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA EXCLUSIVE TO SUNBURY LOCAL BUSINESSES Social Media is all about building your reputation. The more your customers see you, the greater confidence they have in Your Business. By creating video content for social, it gives your followers opportunities to see your Business in person. They hear, see & feel what you are sharing and building a connection with your brand. Are you struggling to update your content on social media? With a planned strategy, you can share the latest news, feature a product or service, or let your audience know what’s happening in the […]
As we head into the last month of the year and nearing Christmas, I have been more reflecting of the past and how it has shaped our company & ourselves. The season is for giving and whilst there are many religious denominations and cultural difference in our community, it warms my heart to know that difference makes us unique, but the gift of giving transpires all boundaries. I worked out that I have been involved in volunteer organisations for over 17 years – wow! The first position I held just prior to my son being born, was as treasurer of […]
For many people who are not as savvy with the latest social media trends, or do not have time to give it the attention it requires to understand all of the available options, exploring something new can be quite daunting. I know myself that as platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat and the plethora of Apps that keep popping up as another new alternative to build awareness of Preface Films or raise my own professional profile, my mind sometimes feels like it may explode. Many of my clients and colleagues are feeling a strong sense of ‘overwhelm’. How is it possible […]
May I please ask you a question or two? Why are you considering creating video content for your business? Is it because you have developed a well thought out plan to engage or influence your organisation’s stakeholders or clients in their buying / decision cycle, or is it because of all the hype you are reading about video? If it’s because of the hype, you are not alone! While there are valid reasons for the massive publicity campaigns currently driving the message to add video to your communication strategy, this message may not be as relevant for some organisations as […]
I’ve wanted to share today’s advice with you for quite some time, but I’ve been very cautious about how to approach this. As an advocate for my clients, I help organisations use video to communicate with and educate their local and broader communities. If you lead the communication for a medical research organisation and are exploring the role of video, either as part of staff training or to engage potential patients and clients, the Preface Films team can help advise you on the best approach. At the outset, I am legally obliged to inform you that the advice I am […]
Safety at Work has become an increasingly important priority for Australian organisations. The Safe at Work website reminds us that “every worker has a right to work in a safe environment and expect to come home from work in the same state of health as they left”. Monash University is an example of an employer who genuinely cares for their workers, with the OH&S department dedicated to providing a safe workplace and training for 80,000 staff. Preface Films is very proud to partner the OH&S department as they’ve transitioned from PowerPoint based training to providing learners with content […]
It is widely reported that video content is an increasingly preferred method for people to consume information about your brand or organisation when they are online. Whether you or your team have embraced video as part of your strategy or not, you may yourself be aware of the suggestions to include captions in your videos (which makes perfect sense and enables you to have your videos watched from devices when fellow commuters or partners do not want to be disturbed while watching their favourite shows). You may have also been hearing the most recent news on the many features available […]
Our goal is to get to the heart of each story we tell, whether it be from a scripted page or documenting a life well lived. We create stories that engage an audience by captivating them through emotion. Our objective is to connect with your audience . . . through tears, laughter and a deeper understanding of you, your business, your story. So today I’d like to introduce you to The Preface Films team and share a little about our individual stories, by shining a light into the lives of the unique individuals who make up our team. We care […]
We are extremely excited and proud to share that we have been awarded the WINNERS in two categories and are FINALISTS in another. Working with the Monash OH&S team, our entry for the ‘Staff Induction’ video took out the honour of 1st place in the INDUCTION category. Similarly, our video that shared the experiences of the Australian Clinical Labs staff at Broken Hill, was awarded the Winner of the WEB (under 10mins) category. It’s a privilege to be working with some amazing teams in these corporate organisations and we look forward to producing more high calibre work with them […]
Have you made a significant retail purchase lately? As a rule, I avoid the shops, as I am a busy business owner and my time is precious. As a video producer, I’d like to share a recent purchase experience where I found myself smack bang in the buyer journey experience. I enjoyed this purchase process for two very different reasons. The first reason was because I needed to update some of my tools of trade, and the second reason was because I experienced the third step in the buyer journey, which I often share with clients when we talk video […]
We love to share how communities are cared for and tell their video story! This is a glimpse of a recent visit to Broken Hill and the Royal Flying Doctors Service with Australian Clinical Labs. You don’t often get to see behind the scenes and how one organisation supports another – they are amazing people in Broken Hill and a great strength to the community! Your stories, your people – let us film them for you to share! Call (03) 9740 8018, email info@prefacefilms.com.au
We are living in interesting times where we are required to consume a lot of information each day. Whether it be on your device, television, on the way to work, when you put petrol in your car . . . there’s a lot to take in. If your role is to help your brand, service or organisation get noticed by the right person, how do you combat this? It’s critical to get the right people to notice you, and yet, and with so many messages coming at people every single day, you need to do this well to […]
In the last few years I’ve been exploring in detail the importance of viewing your content goals in the context of the emotional connection and outcome you are trying to achieve from the person or people or group you are trying to influence with your content. Understanding this for both Preface Films and our clients, has enabled me to develop a much deeper understanding that I use with with clients wishing to achieve greater results with their video content. Start at the Beginning Understanding the buyer journey is at the heart of the approach I take with clients who wish […]
Why it is Important to Understand the Buyer Journey There are 3 steps in the Buyer Journey including: 1. Why – The Importance of Emotional Connection 2. How – Getting the Right People to Notice?! 3. What – The Final Rational Decision to Buy / Act (AKA conversion!) I like to visualise the 3 steps in the buyer journey as a timeline (as per the diagram below). While there are not specific dates, there is a natural order that shows us when a client travels that road, creating a visual that helps my clients understand the need to plan appropriate […]
Promoting your next event, conference or seminar should happen now. One of the biggest challenges for any organisation who run events, is to show a wider audience a glimpse of what the event is all about. For Monash University’s OH&S Department, our goal was to capture the day and show all of the elements that they pull together, to create an experience for their attendees that’s not only engaging but fun. This is a glimpse of their 2016 OH&S conference that was held at Clayton. Monash will use this clip on the web, in opening addresses for meetings and to gain […]
Everybody knows that staff training is important for any business. Right? After all, if you don’t train new staff successfully then they won’t be effective, they won’t be engaged and may feel overwhelmed. The question is how do you train and educate new and existing staff in a fun, memorable and cost effective way. The answer for many businesses is video. Video has the advantage of training and educating the viewer, while also engaging them. This means your staff will retain more information and will be effective sooner. Here are the reasons why videos are ideal for training and […]
Use these 5 simple tips to help you create engaging, compelling and successful corporate videos. 1) Determine the Purpose of the Corporate Video The most important step is to figure out the purpose of your corporate video. Corporate videos are ideal for communicating to your clients, or your staff. They are an effective tool for advertising, branded content, corporate communications, sales presentations, customer service, training or internal communication. So ask yourself what is the purpose of your corporate video. Is it to: • Find new clients? • Engage with existing clients? • Find new employees? • Share important news with […]
Business is all about trust and relationships. And one of the best ways to build trust is to engage with people by telling your story. Why? Because everyone loves stories. We heard them growing up. In fact, stories have been the main way of communication for thousands of years. When stories are told effectively, they engage, capture and inspire your audience. And they allow people to connect with you and find out about the people behind the brand. It’s no wonder storytelling is the most valuable way to connect with your audience. And one of the best ways to […]
Communicating with staff in large corporations can be a challenging process. Many departments use staff meetings to talk through events that are occurring in the organisation. The challenge however is that unless management is there personally, key messages and thoughts to local or rural areas are harder to be shared. Emails and newsletter are a common form in our modern era. But one thing to consider is, how long is your ‘inbox’? What gets prioritised and what gets forgotten. If you can easily miss a communicatio9n, chances are your staff do too. Instead of sending out emails, you may want […]
This year, Rochelle will take the stage to discuss how businesses can use video as part of their marketing strategy. Providing practical advice, she will share her knowledge of what types of video you should be sharing and ‘when’ in your strategy timeline. What I find is that many people don’t realise that there is sort of a timeline of what should be shared first and so forth. To be truthful, it wasn’t until I did a webinar series run by Ben Amos from Innovate Media, that it all made sense. I hope to explain and give some examples of […]
Your questions Do you ever wonder what your customers think of your business? Do you wonder whether they remember you? Are you curious about what they say to their friends about your company? If these are questions they you ponder over, then you may want to consider the strength of your brand power & improving your brand awareness. So what is brand awareness? It’s about: Letting your potential clients know who you are and why they should do business with you Getting your message out Making your brand known Creating a loyal and solid customer base Standing out from your competition If […]
Monash University’s OH&S department approached us back in 2014 to discuss creating videos that would help elevate the training modules, and create a vibrant experience for their learners. Traditional computer based learning focused on questions, written storylines, some animation and a series of questions to test knowledge. The Monash OH&S team wanted to become innovative in their approach and add video content that would be stimulating for their audience. For this project, our team liaised with the OH&S project consultant and created the story, “A Day In The Life Of”. Incorporating the current training module materials, we worked in conjunction […]
WHERE IT BEGINS When meeting people for the first time, most will ask what we do. Instinctively the words “we create videos for small businesses” pops into mind. Video content for the world of business can vary depending on what the purpose and audience is. We often label the types of productions so people can identify with the product. There are testimonials, training videos, brand stories, documentaries, events, promotional videos and the list can go on. And in the end, after really considering what all of these types of videos do, there are two most important components of a strong […]
Communicating to membership base can be a tricky one, especially when changes are made and members need need to update information. When enhancing a website program for a membership search in an organisation, it often helps to see the benefits from the eyes of the consumer. For this clip, we followed Fiona from The Garage Studio & two of her clients. We explored the interaction of a wedding & corporate client in using Search for a Pro, and wove animation to give it some ‘pop’. Music: Audiojungle AIPP Search for […]
Part of a brand awareness campaign, this video is the third production for Bluey Merino Traveling to Walcha NSW earlier this year, we had the privilege to capture the soul of the Karori farm and the people who grow the wool for the Bluey Merino garments. In this short film we capture the people in their work and give you the opportunity to share the heart behind the growers. A huge thanks to Rob & Katrina from Karori for their cooperation and most importantly, to Bluey Merino for giving us this opportunity. Music licence: The Music Bed bluey merino – […]