The Critics

Ed says:
In our new editing project for Zacuto Films, [CRITICS], film/video veterans, Steve Weiss, Director of FilmFellas & Critics, and Philip Bloom, a London based Cinematographer and Filmmaker, come together as dueling co-hosts to candidly critique web based video content.

[CRITICS] is an eclectic mix of personalities, perspectives and laughter.

AMA Virtual Town Hall, Part 2

(Motion Post and it's employees do not represent the AMA or speak on it's behalf. My opinions are my own and are not necessarily those of Motion Post or the AMA or it's affiliates or anyone else for that matter.)

AMA Virtual Town Hall

Ed says:
I'm working on a series of "Virtual Townhall" videos for the the American Medical Association. I generally don't allow my political views to mix with my business, but I have to say I have been VERY impressed by their stance in these pieces on the subject of health system reform.

Right now they are starting a major push to raise the level of the conversation and express their own take on the subject. I'll post more links as I am able.



(Just so we are clear -- Motion Post and it's employees do not represent the AMA or speak on it's behalf. My opinions are my own and are not necessarily those of Motion Post or the AMA or it's affiliates or anyone else for that matter.)

Kittens in Paper Bags

There has been a lot of talk in the last couple of years about "Viral Video". I've seen a number of producers try to sell the concept to small businesses in an attempt to somehow leverage the power of the internet on the cheap.

As Michael Hoffman's article points out, this rarely works.

The people who are most successful on YouTube aren’t focused on making a single viral video. They are making a series of videos with a character or a set-up that is interesting and brings people back for more. In other words, they are building an audience through regular production of videos that tell stories. That’s what you should be thinking about. By investing in many videos over a long period of time, you are also much more likely to hit on one that attracts others to join your long-term audience.

As I was doing research to create an article about our observations and experiences at Motion Post in working in this new field of Web Series (FilmFellas produced by Zacuto Films is one of the best examples), I ran across Michael Hoffman's essay on Beth's Blog that captures our thinking exactly. One quick note: the essay is primarily concerned about "Non-Profits", but really the concepts are true for any business.

So read it over... Then give me call, we don't produce "viruses", we help you create fans of your business.


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Ok, in spite of all that, I can't resist. Let me introduce you to Moru:

I've now edited a lot of interesting FilmFellas episodes. Today Zacuto released one of my favorites so far. Check it out.

Time Travel

Ed says:

This is kind of a sneak preview from my roughcut of episode 1 of Cast 4 of the FilmFellas series. (This clip is not full resolution at this point.)

The sentiment that John Goolsby expresses in this clip is pretty inspiring. I've been editing for 20 years and I never thought of what I do for a living in quite this way before. I like the idea that I can provide "time travel" for my clients.

I don't really do Wedding Video Films, but this show has sparked a new respect for it in me.

The final cut of this episode will be released August 5, 2009 here.

I'll be linking to the full episode once it's released.