Martin's background begins in the advertising business as an Art Director/Creative Director at big-name agencies. Cutting his teeth creating TV spots, he realized he loved directing, editing, motion graphics, storytelling and capturing visual moving images. After 30+ years he is now offering his services at Oh Shoot Productions to provide companies with affordable, engaging video content for branding, social media, events, testimonials, you name it. Don't find yourself saying, "Shoot, I wish I'd hired Oh Shoot Productions."
October 18, 2018 9:19 am
Published by Martin Buchanan
Here’s an inexpensive but effective tool for moving your camera while filming. It’s from Ulanzi, and it not only allows a two handed grip for more stability, but it will also hold a light and an external microphone for recording better sound into your smartphone. Watch the video above to see some examples of how it works. For the money you really can’t beat it for stability with motion. If we can assist you in your social media or web... View Article
September 18, 2018 9:24 am
Published by Martin Buchanan
OK, so your budget for social media is non-existent and you’re shooting it yourself. With your smartphone no less. That’s ok! As long as you are aware of some of the smartphone video lighting techniques pro shooters use to get great results you’ll be fine. In the world of images, the number one rule of thumb is: the better the lighting, the better the shot. The same applies to shooting video. So this second in the series of tips from... View Article
August 2, 2018 11:26 pm
Published by Martin Buchanan
You know you need to start using video content to drive SEO, engagement and brand connection. But you decided you don’t have the money to hire a pro. Ok. No harm, no foul. I’m a pro who is going to help you figure out how to shoot video content with your phone. Yes, it takes some effort and neat new tools for your phone. But it’s going to skyrocket you from the handheld phone footage you might’ve been taking so... View Article
