What is a video retainer, and do you really need one?
What is a video retainer and do you really need one? Learn how to control marketing costs, and who really benefits.
Blueforest is growing!
We’re growing! Philip Henry joins our Raleigh video production team.
Let’s talk about aerial video….
Let’s talk drone video! We offering tips and best practices from our team for filming the best aerial shots.
2020 Video Marketing Survey
Check out the results from our 2020 “Two Hat” video marketing survey. What did we find out? Video works!
Friday Inspirations
Enjoy a few fun ideas and videos that inspire us on a Friday afternoon.
How much does a commercial cost?
How much does it cost to make a commercial? Video production cost is one of our most commonly asked questions from new marketers. Gasp! We’re going to answer the question.
Do we really need a 12K Camera?
Warning: we’re going to video geek out! We’re first in line for the new Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K camera and we can’t wait.
Let’s Talk Animation
You don’t need SpaceX to go on an out-of-this-world adventure! We’re ready to take your clients to the moon and back. We’re talking animation. Check out our newest reel and learn more.
TROSA Wins 2020 Blueforest Gives Back Award
We loved creating this video for Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers, Inc. (TROSA)! TROSA is the 2020 winner of the Blueforest Gives Back $10k video award. Blueforest Gives Back is an annual giving program where we create a free promotional video for a deserving Triangle non-profit.
Scrambling to create a virtual event due to COVID-19?
If you find that you suddenly have to create a virtual event to get your marketing message out- don’t panic! We can help.
Budget Cinema: Using Gray Paper as a Backdrop
Ammon and the Blueforest crew show how they use gray paper as a backdrop for their video production set ups.
Budget Cinema – Using an SSD with BMPCC4K
Ammon and Bryan show how to set up an SSD on the Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K.
Budget Cinema – Ammon’s Favorite Piece of Gear
Ammon talks about his favorite piece of gear, and it only costs about 60 bucks!
Blueforest Studios Creative Philosophy
Face it, when businesses and organizations talk about themselves (boring) they spend way too much time talking about what they do (dull) and how they do is (who cares?!) They almost always stop short of the most interesting thing: Why do you exist?
Budget Cinema – Setting up the Follow Focus on the Zhiyun Crane 2
Blake and Bryan show you how to set up the follow focus on the Zhiyun Crane 2
A Helpful Guide to Choosing an Animation Style
We have compiled some of our favorite animation projects over the last year. There is a huge variety of animation styles out there but what is most important is to pick the style that best speaks to your audience and your brand story.
Budget Cinema – Replacing the Battery Door on BMPCC4K
Blake and Bryan show you how to replace a broken battery door on the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K.
Budget Cinema – A New Series
Ammon and Vann introduce the new Budget Cinema series from Blueforest Studios.