The Visual Media Guy

The Visual Media Guy I'm Darren Hutchinson, the Visual Media Guy. I help organisations create and optimise their own mark

21/02/2024

"You were pretty quiet on socials last year Darren"! Yeah that's true. Wanna know why?

Mega busy, that's why. I fell into the trap again of having loads of work on and neglecting my own marketing, but I love what I do and had so many amazing adventures creating dozens of projects for dozens of clients so no harm done eh?

Everything in this video was created by me and my film company between January and December 2023. It's in landscape because I couldn't bring myself to cut good bits off the sides just to please the Facebook gods.

If you want to create promotional and marketing videos and you want to work with a friendly and (ahem) brilliant filmmaker then let me know.

www.dreamscope.tv

I made a video shouting about an absolute game changer audio product new to the market.This will change the way that I r...
08/09/2023

I made a video shouting about an absolute game changer audio product new to the market.

This will change the way that I record audio, and will ensure that anyone struggling to get quality audio (because it's shouty and distorted, or quiet...) can have the confidence that your audio is usable. No more audio failures. Wow. Yes, really.

Watch this https://youtu.be/uEgoPSTJIDI?si=mo1nrs6rjlClHQIn

Always here to help :)

www.visualmediaguy.com

Darren from Dreamscope TV shows you how the Rode wireless go is an absolute game changer.

18/07/2023

Shooting in Amsterdam this week with Brother Sewing Machines Europe, 6 months in the planning, great people and a car full of kit :)

www.videomarketingsolved.com

19/04/2023

Want to know how a 360º 'doll house' model is created of a real life location?

No? Really? Well maybe you have a minute and half to spare anyway... ;)

Alongside our 'traditional' filming service and our video marketing online resources we also do awesome 360º video.

Here's our dedicated site if it's something you could find useful for your location.

https://members.visualmediaguy.com/dreamscope-360-video

28/03/2023

The big one. How do you publish and optimise your marketing videos so that people actually see them? Is it just down to luck, or is there a structure to it?

There's a structure :)

Did I mention I have a FREE 5-day video course teaching you how to overcome the 5 fears of video marketing, including the fear of getting your videos out there? Maybe I did.

Well, it's here, and it's not going to cost you anything for the whole 5 days:

https://members.visualmediaguy.com/5-fears-free-course

Always here to help :)

16/03/2023

Editing video. Eeurrgggghhhh.... Painful. Or...?

Day 4 of my FREE 'Overcoming the 5 Fears of Video Marketing' course teaches you how video editing works, and how you can get your brain around the intricacies of it all. It's much easier than you may think. Yes it's free, and also... it's free.

Always here to help :)

https://members.visualmediaguy.com/5-fears-free-course

28/02/2023

What's the one question I'm asked the most? (I'm going to create a bit of tension by forcing you to click to see more but don't worry, it's a short post!)

Hmmm

Well...

Could it be...?

"Darren, what camera should I buy...?"

Well, I've covered that...

Want to know what equipment to use?

Day 3 of the FREE '5 fears of video marketing' course tells you everything you need to know.

www.visualmediaguy.com

Always here to help :)

20/02/2023

Do you get the fear every time you have to point a camera at yourself and talk about something? Do you constantly go 'Ummm' and 'Errmmm' whilst you're presenting?

Lucky for you I can help you. For free. It's all covered in Day 2 of my free '5 fears of video marketing' course.

www.visualmediaguy.com

What do I want in return? I want you to get better at your video marketing and boost your business. That's it :)

Have a great week!

Always here to help.

Following on from last week's popular 360° video post, I'm happy to report that we have another article covering how it'...
14/02/2023

Following on from last week's popular 360° video post, I'm happy to report that we have another article covering how it's done (one for the tech geeks out there).

Here it is if that's something you find interesting www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/digital-construction/construction-technology-news/how-does-360-video-work-on-construction-sites/120982/

Always here to help

This article explores how Dreamscope TV has designed a 360° video, real-world motion experience to change the way construction projects work

Did you know we're also 360° specialists? We have bespoke stabilised motion buggies that create true real-world 360° imm...
10/02/2023

Did you know we're also 360° specialists? We have bespoke stabilised motion buggies that create true real-world 360° immersive experiences and interactive 'dolls house' models.

There's an article about us on the PBC Today construction website https://www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/digital-construction/construction-technology-news/what-is-360-video-and-why-is-it-so-important-for-construction-companies/120847/

And we also have a dedicated website to show off our 360° capabilities https://members.visualmediaguy.com/dreamscope-360-video

Some really cool tech for your Friday reading :)

Always here to help.

07/02/2023

Struggling to create marketing videos? No budget either?

I've got you covered (yes it's free) :)

www.visualmediaguy.com

30/01/2023

Is this the best way to film underwater with your phone? Watch me test drive the GDome mobile housing and find out.

I'm not on holiday any more btw, it's painful editing these whilst my fingers are freezing off...

Always here to help :)

www.videomarketingsolved.com

24/01/2023

Is it possible to travel light and still be able to shoot awesome videos whilst you're on holiday? Here's what I travel with :)

Always here to help.

www.videomarketingsolved.com

10/01/2023

It's January. You've made a resolution to do more to build your business and attract new customers and clients. You know you need marketing videos... but how...? OOOOF. Here's your answer. FREE TOO!

Always here to help :)

To access the free 5-day course just head to www.visualmediaguy.com and scroll down a little bit!

05/01/2023

Ok, let's ease ourselves into this shall we?

This year I'm not piling loads of rules and expectations on myself, I'm forming a simple, fun plan and sticking to it...

Friendly marketing, helping people wherever I can, choosing to only work with decent people/organisations and creating some of the most awesome videos on the planet.

2023 here we come. Excited.

Halloween means one thing to millions of people across the world...MOST HAUNTED LIVE! Yes you can watch me and the team,...
31/10/2022

Halloween means one thing to millions of people across the world...

MOST HAUNTED LIVE!

Yes you can watch me and the team, live, with a studio audience TONIGHT at 9pm from a secret location in Northamptonshire.

You can watch it for free on YouTube. https://youtu.be/6h5anlldu8g

Don't have nightmares ;)

Join Yvette Fielding and the Most Haunted team for a live investigation this Halloween exclusively on the official Most Haunted YouTube channel.

Busy times in film production for us over the past few weeks. Nice surprise whilst filming Brooklands Museum in Weybridg...
28/10/2022

Busy times in film production for us over the past few weeks. Nice surprise whilst filming Brooklands Museum in Weybridge - an actual Concorde!

If you're looking to create a promotional film to grow your business then get in touch for a friendly chat about how it all works.

Have a great weekend!

www.dreamscope.tv

28/09/2022

I'm always asked how I became one of the Most Haunted team on TV, so I thought I'd make a video about it. It's an interesting story and proves how random life can be sometimes!

Have a great Wednesday :)

www.visualmediaguy.com

14/07/2022

Filming at Downing St today, it's a little street in London, think it might have been on the news last week.

Here's a sneak peek of what the press area looks like :)

04/05/2022

If you enjoy doing something you'll do it more often.

Creating video marketing can sometimes feel like a chore, but if you learn how to do it well, easily, then it becomes something you look forward to doing. Yes really :)

I'm here to help you make things much more fun. What's the point otherwise?

www.visualmediaguy.com

Always here to help.

03/05/2022

"What camera should I buy Darren?"

I get asked this a lot. You've got a smartphone, right? Should you use that instead?

Well. That massive question, and loads of other amazing stuff is included in day 3 of my FREE 5-day video course 'Overcoming the 5 fears of video marketing.

Just head to www.visualmediaguy.com and learn everything you need to know to get started making your own marketing videos.

It's easy when you know how, just click and learn :)

Always here to help

29/04/2022

Hmmmmm.... Do I really need marketing and social media video content?

Have a great weekend :) (with the extra day for us luck UK people!)

28/04/2022

Should you hold your phone upright, or on its side when you start filming?

It's all down to where it's going to end up!

Here's the lowdown, in a nutshell, of sorts...

Always here to help.

www.visualmediaguy.com

2-day multi-camera conference to shoot this week. Loving working with our friends at Knowlex (Knowledge Exchange) at the...
27/04/2022

2-day multi-camera conference to shoot this week. Loving working with our friends at Knowlex (Knowledge Exchange) at the NCC Birmingham.

Great working with such huge audiences again too :)

Whatever your filming and video marketing needs, we've got you covered.

www.visualmediaguy.com

26/04/2022

Do you 'umm' and 'errrmmm' when you talk to the camera?

Are you afraid of attempting to talk to your followers, customers and clients using video?

FEAR NO MORE! ;)

Day 2 of my FREE 5-day video marketing course covers the 'Fear of Presenting'.

You can watch the whole thing simply by clicking the link to the 'Overcoming the 5 Fears of Video Marketing' course on my website www.visualmediaguy.com

Always here to help.

Working at height is not my strong point. This photo from a recent shoot for www.chopstixnoodles.co.uk is a little decei...
25/04/2022

Working at height is not my strong point.

This photo from a recent shoot for www.chopstixnoodles.co.uk is a little deceiving because I was only about two metres above the actual grass floor (shooting angles eh!) but still...

We shot this entire film on the DJI Osmo Pocket gimbal camera, a tiny but fierce addition to our vast camera kit.

It's amazing how the way we shoot promotional films has changed. Advances in technology, especially over the past 5 years, have completely revolutionised how we create content in unique and exciting ways.

If you're planning on creating a powerful promotional film then get in touch and I'll walk you through the process. Always here to help :)

www.visualmediaguy.com



22/04/2022

Ever 'clammed up' when you're about to record something to stick on social media?

Here's a great tip.

If you love learning about creating your own social media and marketing videos they you'll absolutely love our FREE 5-day 'Overcoming the 5 fears of video marketing' course.

Just head to www.visualmediaguy.com and watch the videos!

Have a great Friday everyone :)

Double trouble filming at the DfE today. 2 Sony FS7s for a very precise shoot.
21/04/2022

Double trouble filming at the DfE today. 2 Sony FS7s for a very precise shoot.

My career in film production has taken me all across the globe to some incredible places, I've been incredibly lucky tha...
20/04/2022

My career in film production has taken me all across the globe to some incredible places, I've been incredibly lucky that so many organisations have trusted me and my company to deliver for them time and time again.

Whenever I see this photo it always makes me smile. A few years ago I filmed a documentary exposing the dreadful working conditions of garment factory workers in Lesotho and Cape Town (you can watch it here if you want https://youtu.be/jqTHTZBu64s). The happiest, friendliest people on the planet, even though they could barely bring in enough money to feed themselves and their families.

Experiencing such varied film projects has made me the person I am today and I'm hugely grateful.

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