The British Independent Film Awards has announced that they will be removing gender in the acting categories. The British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) is an annual award show that celebrates the best of independent British film and talent. BIFA was established in 1998, and since, has taken place each year in London, as a black tie event. They have recently announced that they will no longer have gender-specific acting categories, instead opting to have just one category for Best Actor or Actress. This means that all nominees will be considered together and there will be no distinction made between male or female actors when it comes to voting on who should win. This is a great move for the BIFA as it will allow more actors and actresses to be nominated for an award. This decision comes after the organisation was criticised for its all-male nominations for the Rising Star Award. There have been outcries from actors and actresses who felt that they were not being given enough opportunities to compete in the categories due to their gender. The BIFA has also stated that they are aiming to make their awards “more inclusive”, which is a step in the right direction. This change is a strong step forward for equality in Hollywood, and we hope to see more organisations follow suit in the near future. What else do you think could be made more inclusive with BIFA or other film/acting awards? Let us know your thoughts by contacting us [...]

What are the pros and cons of using video content over static designs? Video content is a more personal and engaging way to tell a story. Video content provides more information than images because it includes sound and motion. This makes it easier for people to understand the story being told. It can also be very simple to create video content. Video content can be created at any time, in any place, and with minimal equipment, (phones are great for this!) TikTok is a great example of short, easy content to make, with a larger potential reach than most other social media platforms. TikTok is a social media app that allows users to create and share short videos with others, founded in 2016. Since its founding, Tiktok has been downloaded on over 500 million devices, making it one of the most popular apps of all time. Users can then add filters or special effects onto their video to make it more interesting and attractive to other viewers. The great thing about TikTok is that the app is very user friendly, making filming and editing videos very fast! Another pro to using video content is that it is more engaging, more persuasive and can be used in a variety of ways, unlike static images. This is great when creating paid video ads, as you can target this to a specific audience, and get your message across effectively, and this is just one reason why video ads are becoming increasingly popular [...]

Corporate video production company. Four words that may seem alienating if you're wanting to a corporate videos for business, but where do you start in choosing the right provider to this for you in 2022? Video production is a complex process that involves many different aspects. There are a lot of things to consider when producing a video, and it’s important to make sure that all the steps are covered. A corporate video production company can do this for you. Once you've chosen the corporate video production company you want to work with, they will begin the pre-production work with you. The corporate video production company will work on the script and storyboard with you. The script can be written by either the producer or by an outside writer; this will depend on what type of video it is. The storyboard will be created by the director, but they may also work with the producer to create this document. It’s important for these two documents to match up and align with each other, as they both have different purposes in video production. The corporate video production company will then go through with production, which is a process that creates videos. The video production process can involve many different steps, such as storyboarding, scripting, shooting and editing. The production side of video production is the process of creating the video itself. It includes everything from the script to the final cut of the film. This side of video production includes [...]

Video production Leeds, UK is a growing industry. With the advancement of technology and increased availability of cameras, people are now able to create videos with ease. The video production industry in Leeds is a lucrative one. It has grown exponentially over the years and is expected to grow even more with the advent of VR technology. Video production Leeds has been the best home for Shot Blast Media, especially with the aforementioned growth of the industry. Leeds is quickly becoming a media based city, with Channel 4 now having their HQ here as well as ITV and BBC having big stakes in the city too. Like Manchester not far away, Leeds is now a media hub and video production companies in Leeds play a big part in this. Leeds is very industrial, meaning it's also the perfect home for what we do. Shot Blast Media work with primarily industrial companies, many being from Leeds and the surrounding areas. Video production Leeds has never been been more of a perfect city to do this business in. What is video production? Video production is the process of capturing, processing, and editing video content. Capturing video content is done by cameras that are either on a tripod or handheld This can be done through live action, animation, or computer-generated images. Video production Leeds can also refer to the creation of videos for a company’s marketing campaign or for advertising on social media sites like Facebook and YouTube. Processing video content is [...]

What are video production packages? Video production packages are a new trend in the world of video production. They offer a monthly or yearly subscription where customers can access all of the videos they need without having to pay for each individual video. The idea behind this service is that it will help improve the quality of content on social media platforms, such as YouTube and Facebook, by providing high-quality content at an affordable price. Video production packages will provide all of the equipment, software and training necessary for their clients to produce professional-quality videos on their own. This can be very helpful for small businesses who need to create marketing content but don’t have an in-house video team or budget. These are designed for companies requiring low cost, regular content for social media purposes. This content focuses on short snippets of video combined with your YouTube SEO set up. This combination will help to boost your YouTube channel, by posting regular content and drive traffic to your website. These short snippets will also provide additional visual content for social media channels. Video production packages work best for promotional marketing content and internal communications that are here one minute and gone the next. Ideal for quick company updates, people based content, customer updates, showcasing processes and products on site, providing HR or operational updates. Anything really that’s newsworthy and topical for businesses and its staff and customers.Anything that requires a higher level of video production and a team around it [...]

At Shot Blast Media, we channel our passion for creative storytelling to deliver impressive video solutions to our partners. Since 2012, we’ve been committed to crafting compelling content as we aim to transform the ordinary into unforgettable works.  As we continue to push the boundaries of production, we’re honoured to be recognised as one of the leading video production agencies on Clutch. According to the B2B platform, Shot Blast Media is a top provider within the B2B industry in the UK! For those who don’t know, Clutch is a B2B ratings and reviews platform based in Washington, DC. They evaluate technology service and solutions companies based on the quality of work, thought leadership, and client reviews. A rapidly expanding startup, Clutch has become the go-to resource in the agency space. Their review process is reliable and transparent, and we’re grateful to those of our clients who have taken the time to provide feedback. Take a look at some of the kind words from our partners: "Shot Blast Media worked efficiently and quickly without ever compromising quality." — Communications Manager, Renewable Energy Company "They had great knowledge, support, and control in situations that were unfamiliar to me." — Kyle Thompson, Marketing Coordinator, Croda Europe "It was a great experience. I don't think they could have done anything better!" — David Richter, Owner, Richter Orthodontics We truly appreciate our clients’ feedback because it gives us a clear idea of what we can do to further improve our work. Because of your [...]