Getting more from one short film.
What makes a good short film, what one costs, which shape suits which screen, and where to put it once you have it. Useful whoever makes your film.
Writing the words for a 60-second business film: a fill-in template
A fill-in script template for a 60-second business film, how to write for the ear, how to time it, and a worked example for a local trade.
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One film, ten places: getting the most from your business video
Made a business film? Ten places to put it, online and off, how to title it so people find it, and a simple twelve-week plan from one film.
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Six photos that make a good business film, and how to take them on your phone
The six photos most business films need, how to take them well on a phone, what to keep out of shot, and how to send them without losing quality.
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A film on your home page: how to do it without slowing the site or annoying visitors
How to put a film at the top of your website: muted, with a poster image, a pause button and captions, without slowing the page down.
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Landscape or portrait? The right video shape for your website, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook
Which video shape each platform wants, why cropping a wide film to portrait goes wrong, where to keep text clear, and how to handle captions.
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How much does a promo video cost in the UK? Phone, freelancer, film crew, or a film from your photos
Four ways to get a business promo video in the UK, what each costs and includes, and the questions to ask before you pay anyone.
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What makes a good 30-second business film: one message, real proof, a clear next step
How to brief or make a short business film that works: pick one message, open on the work, show real proof and end with exact contact details.
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Video on your Google Business Profile: what to upload, and why it helps
Google’s current limits for Business Profile videos, what to film, what gets rejected, and a simple routine to keep your profile fresh.
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Is video worth it for a small business? When it helps, and when it doesn’t
When a business film earns its keep, when it doesn’t, and how to tell if yours is working, without a YouTube channel or a big budget.
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We make short films for businesses from their own photographs.
From £299 + VAT, in landscape for your website and portrait for phones, with one round of changes. Usually ready in 1 to 2 weeks.