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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 – […]