Category Archives: Digital Media

Ethical Video Production Company

Leave a reply

Your ethical video production company

When brands like Citizens Advice, Telefonica, Pepsi, Nestle, Trading Standards, NFU and Royal & Sun Alliance want to engage an ethical video production company they speak to us first.

Our ethical and sustainable approach to producing videos has delighted our clients and delivered real business benefits. We work with lots of businesses like you who want to improve training, promote their business and basically sell more stuff.

We always want to do the right thing by our customers. We work tirelessly with your goals in mind as we realise that your success is also our success.

“The video that Stormnet Media produced on behalf of the Post Office and our Partners has supported the up skilling of our teams in a fun and user friendly way. They are professional, enthusiastic and come highly recommended.” Tracy Bond – Training Manager, The Royal Mail Group

Our ethics have stood us in good stead. We have an open and honest approach in everything that we do. We’re consistent, fair and trustworthy. We hold confidentiality in the highest regard and respect the privacy of our customers and everyone we interact with.

We’re conscious of our carbon footprint and we’re proud to be green – We’re conscious of our environment and operate a totally paperless business. We save unnecessary travel where possible and provide online previews of videos to save you valuable time, and of course unnecessary use of fuel and emissions.

Here’s just a few things we do to ensure that we are an ethical video production company.

Recycle and reuse – We try to limit our impact on the environment and this includes recycling packaging and eliminating the use of paper

Energy audit – we carry out regular energy audits to see how we can best reduce our carbon footprint. This includes low energy lights, timer switches and improved insulation

Reduced commuting – We encourage our team to car share on the way to work and allow flexible working hours and home working. This improves productivity, reduces our carbon impact and creates a happy working environment

Buy green – We work with our suppliers to buy sustainable and green products where possible. We look at how long products will last and not just make a buying decision on price

Go online – We love seeing our customers but we also realise that sometimes we can use video conferencing, e-mail or a phone call instead. We provide video previews online to save you travel time and allow you to share video at a touch of a button

These are just a few reasons why we are chosen as an ethical video production company. We’re green and proud and love what we do. This shows in our enthusiasm, professionalism and awesome videos.

We’re based near Birmingham in the West Midlands and have production facilities in Warwickshire and Worcestershire. We work for clients all over the UK.

Contact your ethical video production company today on 01527 910050.

 

Video Production Guide

Leave a reply

The managers’ step-by-step video production guide

OK, you know all the reasons why you need to get a video produced for your business. You know that it will boost sales and improve training. You know that videos are more affordable than ever and you’ve even see lots of your competitors successfully using video and you know you’re missing out.

So what’s stopping you?

The thought of getting a video produced can seem a real headache. There’s choosing the right video production company, dedicating precious time to lots of meetings and producing the script, then there’s the disruption of the filming and all the time spent overseeing the editing.

Unfortunately, most video production companies put the onus on you to do a lot of the organisation and work on stuff like the script. This makes the process painful, elongated and often increases budget.

However, you’ll be pleased to know that there is an easy way – Shake hands with Stormnet Media.

Persuasive videos the easy way

Getting a video produced with us is a breeze. We’ll even hold your hand every step of the way through the process.

We do all the hard work so you don’t have to. After all, that’s what we’re being paid to do! So when you hook up with us you’ll be guaranteed of an easy ride, a stunning video and no headaches – Guaranteed.

Step 1: We get to know you.

We study your brand, your aims and your goals so we can agree on a direction for your video. Serious? Fun? Training? Corporate? Any way, we’ll make it spectacular!

Step 2: We provide a fixed quote

Before we start any production we provide you with a fixed and itemised quote. This details exactly what the production will entail, from how many days filming and editing, through to any animation and voice over.

The great news is that not only will you love how affordable the quote is but the price is fixed. This means that there will be no additional surprises. Not ever.

Step 3: We create a killer script.

We really want to engage the viewer and accomplish the goals we’ve all set for the work. We write a script to do just that. This sets the stage for the whole thing! It also means that you can see from the get-go what it is you are getting.

Step 4: We start creating visual style.

This is where the design work begins! It includes designing storyboards, and illustrating the video. You always get the opportunity to feedback through this stage. Once we get your approval, we’re ready to get moving.

Step 5: We put it into motion.

Here’s where your video starts to really come together. Firstly we’ll complete the filming (if you’ve gone for live action). This could be on location or in a studio.

If you’ve gone for animation then this is where we animate all the frames together.

Step 6: We pull it all together

This is the real fun part. We record you a professional voice over, edit all the footage together, add in any animation and graphics and seamlessly integrate any sound effects and sound track.

And we make it simple for you to provide input – We supply you with online viewers that you can share with colleagues for feedback.

Step 7: We deliver.

You get your brand new video! We’ll supply in a number of formats for online and web use as well as a HD master file.

Why brands trust Stormnet Media

Our simple, no nonsense approach has helped loads of businesses like you improve training and sell more stuff.

You might not have heard of us before but we’re actually one of the most trusted media companies in the UK. Our clients include: Ferrari Europe, Nestle, Britvic, NHS, Motorola, The Post Office, Trading Standards, B&Q, DHL, Black and Decker and Royal Sun Alliance, to name a few

“Powerful and compelling videos have helped us double sales across a number of strategic channels – Highly recommended” Tony Parkin – Business Channel Development, Orange

If you’d like a to chat to us about video production or would like a no obligation quote then we’d love to hear from you.

We’re based in near Birmingham in the West Midlands and work all over the UK. Call your friendly experts today on 01527 910050.

Essential Web Video Statistics

Leave a reply

Essential web video statistics – and how they affect your company

Are you a business start-up or SME? Or do you manage the sales strategy for a business? If you answer yes then have you considered video marketing? If not then maybe it’s time you did as there is a lot of compelling evidence as to why this is one of the most powerful ways to boost sales.

In all likelihood if you don’t use video online then you’re probably missing out on a great opportunity. If someone watches an online video (such as a marketing or explainer video) then they are already interested. This means that it’s just a short step to turn that lead into a sale.

Here are some amazing statistics…

Make your web video effective – Here’s the stats.

Did you know that you only have 10 seconds to grab the attention of a viewer of a video? And around a fifth of these will be lost in the first 10 seconds. It get’s worse… you’ll also lose around 30% of your audience by 30 seconds, 50% by around a minutes and 61% by the two minute mark.

Mobile viewers however, seem to have a better attention span. Apple phone users will watch videos for around two and a half minutes and Android user will get to three minutes. The ones with the longest attention span are the iPad users with an attention span that hits 5 minutes. (Incidentally, this is why you should always have a mobile website as well as your main site).

Explainer videos and marketing videos have to be effective from the get-go. The rewards are huge, you could be missing out on over 400% of profit (which some of your competition are enjoying). So to make sure you get a video that works then you’ll need a professional video production company to help you. We have lot’s of FREE guides to help you with a range of things from how to write a killer script though to how to structure your video.

A Picture is worth more than a thousand words – it’s official

According to Forrester Research, one minute of video is worth 1.8 million words. So the saying ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’ is true – well, it should probably say ‘a picture is worth 1.8 million words’.

Even if you can be bothered to actually write 1.8 million words it would take you around 160 days. This is the effort that’s needed to get the same impact as 1 minute of video. So, as you can see, video is by far the most effective way of marketing your business.

How big is the web video market?

In a survey that measures user engagement almost 46% of Internet users watch at least three videos per month. In fact, every day over 120 million people watch web videos.

Ninety five percent of visitors to a retail website stated that they find video useful when making a buying decision. Retailers using video on their website to explain a product or service report that the products or services with an accompanying video sell more than those without.

In terms of B2B then 80% of executives (in a survey by Forbes) said that they watch videos related to their business or associated services at least once a week. And 70% of these will visit the related website after seeing the video. If this was your site then this means driving relevant traffic that’s ready and interested in buying what you are offering.

In fact, 59% of company executives stated that they would much rather watch a video than read text. You can now see the opportunity that a website video brings.

What will I get from a web video?

Over 85% of people using the Internet remember watching a marketing video or explainer video on a website that they visited in the last month. Of those, then 30% visited the company website featured in the video and 16% actually purchased the product or service. According to another online survey then 85% of your website visitors are more likely to buy a product or service if accompanied by an explainer video or sales video.

Make your e-mail marketing more effective

It’s not just websites that benefit from online videos. By simply adding a video to an introductory e-mail can increase the click through rate by almost 97%. Amazing.

If you ignore the power of using explainer videos and sales videos on your website you’re missing out to your competition who do use them. Companies that use online videos experience vastly improved click through rates and sales. So, for just a small investment you could be taking advantage of all that missed revenue.

If you’d like any help and advice on video production then we’d love to help you. We produce compelling explainer videos and website videos that work. Contact us today on 01527 910050.

Digital Media Company Birmingham

Leave a reply

Digital Media Company Birmingham – Video, Animation and Web

Success for small businesses starts here

The internet provides a level playing field whether you’re a large corporation or small business. So don’t think you can’t compete if you’re an SME! We provide affordable web design solutions that can increase profits and put you on the road to success.

Our web applications redefine success for our clients. If your website is not performing then we can help by getting you results in the search engines and providing a useful tool that delivers bottom line profit

Rich experiences make a difference

We’ve all see the tired PowerPoint style presentations where customers ‘switch off’. Why settle for this when we can create rich experiences for your audience – engaging them and providing you with a memorable message.

At Stormnet we provide digital media solutions in a digital age. Everybody wants information instantly and we can deliver your information to your audience on demand giving you the competitive advantage

We deliver powerful and engaging interactive experiences that are full of rich content, live video, animation and graphics to audiences across the globe. We make the difference between an OK presentation and one that gets results.

Hollywood quality – SME budgets

Many organisations still believe that ‘Hollywood’ style computer graphics command ‘Hollywood’ budgets – Think again! We provide many companies with powerful 3D visualisations of products, applications and buildings for less.

Professional production

Having a professional video produced is no longer the domain of ‘big business’. We help hundreds of companies compete successfully for new work by providing them with an enhanced image through a high quality, broadcast standard video.

Health and safety for all

Delivering consistent and effective H&S training is one of the biggest challenges facing companies today. At Stormnet we produce H&S induction and training DVD’s that provide real business benefits.

Save time and money with effective training

If you are not training your staff or customers correctly then the hidden costs can be huge. Our training solutions are used to make a real difference to profit, we can provide effective training via DVD, CD or the web on H&S, user guides, customer service and sales.

CGI for clarity

Computer Graphic Images (CGI) is a highly effective way of training. We have used this successfully to demonstrate the workings of many devices and products, especially where it is physically impossible to show in reality.

Our 3D modelling and animation solutions deliver spectacular results. These include fly-throughs of buildings, product demonstration and animated sequences that give you the edge

Medical and healthcare

We have helped a number of high profile healthcare organisations deliver product training resources in areas that are highly emotional and sensitive. Our production team deals with these issues in a caring and sympathetic way to ensure that the key messages are highlighted.

Affordable E-Learning solutions

E-Learning is the most effective way to train your staff and provide a full audit trail and record of training. We provide affordable e-learning solutions that include self test quizzes, live action video and animation.

Don’t lose that sale!

We’ve all seen it… the sales person who does not understand the product they are selling which results in customer frustration and a loss of sale. Our distance and e-learning solutions allow you to train staff on your products and services and provides you with analysis of the results so you can provide additional support where required.

Set your own standards

Our E-Learning system allows you to set the frequency of training and also set the pass rates. This means that you are not restricted by pre-defined rules and gives you flexibility in setting your own standards.

Pay as you go

We don’t believe in getting our clients to pay upfront for our e-learning system, instead we have a flexible ‘Pay as you Go’ system where you only pay for the training you use, as and when you use it.

Call your local friendly experts at Stormnet today – Your local digital media company in Birmingham. Call us today on 01527 910050