Siemens Enterprise Communications had an event at Milton Keynes promoting their #amplifyTEAMS initiative. This is an exciting product that ties together all the different strands of communication – Twitter, FB, email, telephone, mobile and allows you to make logical connections between them all. They approached us to capture the day, also some key presentations, demonstrations, and a small set of presentation videos from their key spokes people for external broadcast.
British Boblseigh team have asked us to create a documentary following them to Sochi Winter Olympic games. Our journey started with 2 videos, 1 to promote the Futures Programme – a system of attracting young talent into the team to be trained up, and then a short video covering the World Junior Championships in Igls Austria. The documentary is our own footage and music, whereas the Futures Promo is footage from a variety of sources including iPads. Music is by Big Ant.
PPS Ltd wanted to celebrate their 30 year anniversary, and send out a video broadcast to all their existing customers, and use it to introduce themselves to new customers. They had taken some video with a Flip cam of the machines arriving, and wanted us to integrate the low resolution footage into the new video.
We then wanted to show off the new machines, so used a small crane to lift around them so you could see into them and over in a more engaging way.
We were asked by Marks & Spencer to create a video for the launch of the Marks & Start Logisitics launch at Castle Donington.
Using the branding they had created, we incorporated it into the video, so all people present would be totally immersed in the visual concept.
We took the idea of the boxes they had used around the warehouse and reception, and fitted the clips which included timelapse, interviews, historic footage and graphics, into different boxes assembled in a 3D framework.
This allowed us to zoom, spin and open the boxes to reveal all the different pieces needed to create the initiative.
We also composed and recorded an orchestral score which followed the action closely.
Mackney Photography wanted to showcase not only their beautiful new studio, but also their Makeovers. We were asked to capture the light and space of the building, and also their attention to their clients during their makeovers.
Using tracks and cranes we were able to get a real feeling of how the studio worked, not only as a beautiful backdrop, but also an area that gave their clients every opportunity to look their best.
As part of an ongoing long term relationship with Actus Appraisal Software, we were asked to create 3 core videos:
- One to provide the human side to the software and introduce some of the personalities behind Actus
- One to provide a technical overview of the software itself
- One to illustrate why performance management is so important to any company
QSC are responsible for the Health & Safety at Jaguar Landrover. Big Ant have been instrumental in creating a video Induction for staff that will be shown every day for the next 2 years. This ensures consistent delivery and is engaging as it mixes real life footage, with a presenter and also text highlights and illustrations. The framework Big Ant have developed allows easy and non-costly updating.
Stuart Ross of High Growth Academy asked Big Ant to help out in 2 ways: 1 to create 9 videos in record time (5 days) and secondly to integrate his Powerpoint within the main videos. We met the deadline and also created some beautiful HD videos featuring stuart and his presentations, perfectly synced, and colour co-ordinated to his brand colours. We also created a video ident to finish it off properly!
In a continuing series of videos, Big Ant created more content featuring key Flint Bishop professionals to allow Landlords to come up to speed with new legislation. Big Ant also developed elearning software to run online to allow landlords to trial the software Flint Bishop has developed to keep all licenses and paperwork identifiable and up to date.
Payne Cardiff wanted to create an Induction video for new staff to watch. We green screened key members of staff, and then filmed them at work. We then merged the 2 parts together allowing the person concerned to present their work to the new starter.
Joe Oakley wanted to record a local event to showcase his amazing skills, and to be able to send this video as a promo for people wanting to hire him for events. We filmed him in a night club, and then cut the footage from the 3 cameras into a fast moving video which was then mounted in a 3D multi-screen layout.
Digital Print Innovations asked Big Ant to create a demonstration of their amazing grand format printers for the Sign & Digital show at the NEC. We filmed all the machines, and also trainers demoing the various features.
The video was then screened on multiple large screens on their fantastic stand.
We were then asked to film two of their printers to give their customers an overview to it’s amazing features.
Ryley Wealth Management approached Big Ant to create a customer testimonial video. We wanted all the customers in their respective environments to add credibility, and also took the time to capture David in action at an event to show how he related to his customers. We filmed each of the clients separately and within record time so their day was largely left in tact.
Baker and Co wanted a graphical animated movieclip they could show at trade fairs and other events to show the power of their inventory logging software. We quickly created an animated feature which got across all the features in a short time frame, and that looked interesting on a plasma display.
Roythornes Solicitors wanted to put personalities online with their brilliant Solicitors and Lawyers. We were asked to create simple videos that would let people understand more of the motives that drive their staff to attain the results they do.
Mike Staniforth of Probably a Pub Company came to us with an interesting problem – he was spending many thousands on postage and cards, and wanted a more up to date way of keeping in contact with his customers at Christmas.
We suggested a video Christmas card. We filmed all the staff in a couple of hours, and then built the 3D set to put them in in our own time, so disruption was minimal. Mike then ran competitions for people to vote on the best dancer – great fun and loads of great feedback.
We were asked by Penny Power of Ecademy to visit Theo Paphitis and film an interview between her daughter Hannah and Theo himself on behalf of Digital Youth Academy. The brief was to make the camera work “edgy”, almost studentish. Thankfully we got it right and Penny was delighted.
Created a stylish company profile for AstarCloud based in London. They deal in Cloud CRM, and the brief was to get an open techie feel even though it was largely interviews. We segmented the voice script into small sound bites to add focus.
Created a company profile for Rodmatic to showcase their continued success with high precision machining. This included interivews, voice-overs, detailed filming of procedures and the manufacturing, plus integration of existing footage and pictures. It was designed to be web-hosted and also shown at exhibitions.
Short company profile film for Payne Worldwide, to celebrate their 100 Years and the Queens Award.
Working closely with the marketing department, we interviewed employees, either in situ, or on a green screen, then integrated the footage into a 3D stage to showcase their achievements.
Series of 18 videos for the East Midlands HIEC showcasing the different ideas created by expert professionals within the health service – featuring music from the Big Ant Library.
Customer testimonials for TAB mixed with background footage allowing for strong branding with bespoke music
Video to allow Richard to introduce his franchise company Lawn3, and the key differentiators.
Short clip to cover the charity fashion show held in aid of promoting awareness of Breast Cancer with music from the Big Ant Library
2 short videos to help MCM promote the new SsangYong Korando.
The first video covers the launch night and includes an impromptu interview with the Paul Williams, the CEO of SsangYong UK and the venerable Mr Mark Campbell, and the second was designed to be looped on a Plasma display to show the different features. Features music from the Big Ant Library.
3 short films designed for the launch of ECS LLP. The brief was to get as far away from talking heads and powerpoint as we could without diluting the core messages. The companies services were split into 3 clear sections with each film having a different feel, yet getting the message across. The launch was themed around Hollywood, so the they were based around 3 famous films complete with original soundtracks composed by ourselves, rather than that of a corporate video. Features music from the Big Ant Library.
Short animation to show the benefits of Adwords in simple terms. Features music from the Big Ant Library.
Short video shot live at the NEC Birmingham. This included an on the spot interview with the Directors of the company, and their interview formed the framework of the video. These guys are great communicators so great effort was taken to show them interacting with people, understanding their needs and getting their message across. Features music from the Big Ant Library.
Set of 3 videos showing the different processes offered by PPS Ltd. Videoed to be uploaded to YouTube channel created by ourselves, and also processed to be used in other online adverts and promotions. Features music from the Big Ant Library.
Steel polishing process for Professional Polishing Services
We filmed a set of videos giving a virtual around this chain of special pubs, famous for fantastic decor, food and service. They were optimised for YouTube. Features music from the Big Ant Library.
Short promo for Dave Smith – Team GB Bobsleigh. We are producing a documentary on his training regime. This short film shows tasters from the training, along with a timeline to show the race against the clock to get ready for Sochi Olympics in 2014. Features music from the Big Ant Library.
Promo for Dave Smith – Team GB Bobsleigh
Artist documentary. This film details the creative process from gathering ideas, to hanging the finished article in a gallery for Alysn Midgelow-Marsden – a local artist who works with textiles.
We wanted to convey the connection between the real world textures and layers, and the way she brings them into her artwork. Features music from the Big Ant Library.
Alysn Midgelow-Marsden. A short documentary.
Please note that the copyright for the following productions lies with the commissioning company, and because some use internal employees, we are not allowed to show the production online. However if you would like to talk to us in detail about these projects, please enquire via the Contact Uspage.
Series of training videos commissioned by BT for the BT Local Businesses to apply a consistent method of telesales to their sales force. The approach was broken down into modules, and based on live telephone conversations.
Sales person on live call, using the approved sales model
Set of 6 instructional videos for Lawn3 in Derbyshire. These were designed for Steve to impart useful advice, but also add a personality to his website that words alone could not convey.
Training on OpenReach and the BT Local Exchange. Designed to allow people to understand and picture all the pieces of the jigsaw that make up the route from the Exchange to the consumers door.
Video designed to be used at trade fairs on a flat screen to highlight new jewellery range.
Promotional videos for Mark Campbell Motors, featuring car selection, maintenance and warranties.
Sales videos Pierre Houlier Wines
Original music composed by Steve Balaam for Gavin Whittaker -IT author
Short video to showcase the amazing joinery talents of Construction and Joinery Services
Series of customer testimonials commissioned by BT for BT Local Businesses – they illustrate the day to day useage of BT’s technology, and the real emotional reasons people bought from them.
Real people talking about BT and their business
A Day in the life of a BT Local Business. Mini documentary to allow new starters to explore a local business, meet key people, and understand the expectation from them
BT Local business salesperson in action
Series of videos commissioned by the FSA through Insight Consulting and developed whilst employed as a multimedia/videographer developer by Siemens, to show a disaster scenario, and then the media reaction to it, and how the FSA’s disaster recovery plans would allow their continued operation.
Nicholas Witchell reporting for the FSA using green screen, shot on standard DV
Siemens groundbreaking online induction program designed to be accessed anywhere. Ability to explore offices, meet members of staff and directors, and access variety of information critical to a new starter.
Siemens Voice over IP elearning course, complete with video and simulations.
Siemens Xpressions unified messaging product
Siemens Xpressions – full e-learning product, with simulation of Outlook client, plus Client assistant products
Video Portfolio
Flash and XML based video portfolio for demonstrating product range