Branch & Vine Media

07/10/2023

Hey, everyone! I put this together for a few opportunities I've been looking into, but I thought it was worth sharing here as well. This is a demo reel of some of my latest work, and it would mean a lot to me if you'd pass it along to anyone looking for someone who works with video. Thanks! =)

A short demo reel of my work over the last few years

01/10/2023

We've got another Fresh Off the Vine for you this week! Today we're looking at the cost of camera gear and what you're actually getting for your money.

Camera gear can get expensive pretty fast, but what are you actually getting for your money?

01/03/2023

Hello, everyone! After a break for the holiday season, Fresh off the Vine is back! This week's entry is all about Social Media, and how you can use it for promoting yourself, even if you're really not into Social Media sites!

You don't have to be a fan of Social Media sites to take advantage of the potential reach they offer! We've got ten quick tips to help you get started.

12/06/2022

In this week's Fresh off the Vine, we're looking at motion graphics, and why they're so useful for promotion of nearly any sort!

Quality video doesn't have to be expensive. Allow us to introduce you to the world of motion graphics!

11/23/2022

This week's Fresh Off the Vine is live! Today' we're looking at "How to Take Photos That Don't Suck". Don't let the title scare you; I bet you'll learn something!

Want to be a better photographer? We've got a few tips that might help!

11/15/2022

Apologies, folks, but no new Fresh Off the Vine again this week. Cold season has hit our house pretty hard this year, and it's put me behind on some of my scheduled tasks. Thanks for your patience, and I'll have something new for you next week.

-Matt

11/08/2022

No new Fresh off the Vine this week. Since you'll have so much free time not reading our wonderful and informative blog posts, get out there and vote! ;)

11/01/2022

In this week's Fresh Off the Vine, we're exploring the topic of why things like photography are expensive. Do you need to hire a professional, or can you get by with your smartphone camera? You might not be surprised by the answer, but you might learn a thing or two about WHY it's our answer!

Whether you need a professional largely depends on the situation. But we've put together a few guidelines to help you determine WHY you might need one!

10/25/2022

In this week's edition of Fresh Off the Vine, we're covering the basics of videography, and some tips to help you avoid looking like a newbie (even if you are one)!

So you want to shoot your own footage? We can help you avoid some common newbie mistakes!

10/21/2022

Let us help you reach more for less!

https://www.branchandvinemedia.com

10/18/2022

We've got another "Fresh off the Vine" for you! Today, we're taking a look at some ways you can make great videos, even when working with a very limited budget.

Trying to make a video on a shoestring budget? We've got some suggestions for you!

10/11/2022

The inaugural edition of "Fresh off the Vine" is here! In my first post, I'm taking a look at what "media" even means and why you should care. No matter what your line of work or interests might be, I bet you'll learn something. 😉

My goal is to help you learn and grow in the realm of media, or ANY creative venture you choose to undertake!

10/07/2022

I haven't dabbled in 3D very much, but this is the kind of amazing stuff you can do, even with free software! This was a community challenge, where anyone was free to submit a 3D render based on a simple walking animation. It's amazing what you can learn to do with some time and determination!

If you want to support more challenges like this, consider becoming a patron 🙏🏼 https://www.patreon.com/pwnisherAll Renders Montage: https://youtu.be/ZkRji...

10/05/2022

Hey everyone, I've been cooking up a little something for you all. I'll be launching a blog called "Fresh off the Vine", a blog covering all things creative and media. This isn't just intended for experts or industry professionals! My goal is to help you learn and sharpen your skills, no matter what your creative venture might be!

I'll be posting my first entry next week, so keep an eye out!

09/20/2022

Hey folks! I've been working on some informative/ educational material to post here so I have content for you more regularly. Is there anything within the realm of video/ photography/ other creative disciplines that you'd like to learn more about?

08/22/2022

Hauling a camera around can be so worth it when you get beautiful shots like this one

02/04/2022

This popped up in memories recently! Wow, already one year of Branch & Vine Media! Starting out is never easy, but we've experienced steady growth, and are looking forward to what God has in store for 2022! Thanks to all of you who've supported us and here's to another year of growth. 🙏

01/28/2022

Perhaps the only thing more fun than an engagement shoot is doing one with family! Matt’s brother Alex and his fiancée Alix (nope, not a typo!) were absolute naturals, and we were thrilled that they asked us to do their engagement photos. Congrats, you two, and thanks for allowing us to share these moments with you!

12/25/2021

May your day be filled with precious memories. Merry Christmas from Branch & Vine Media.

12/13/2021

Here's a bit of exciting news from our Youtube channel! We've finally managed to get our first full-length "motion art" video up and running! You can check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJKCFK8MGRU

Learn more about us at: https://www.branchandvinemedia.com/Enjoy relaxing visuals, created by animating Van Gogh's "Starry Night Over the Rhone", with ambie...

12/06/2021

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=577629113535469&ref=sharing

We were recently recruited to help make an ad for William E. Poole DDS, PC. We had a blast making the animations for this video! You can check out their ad below, and perhaps their page if you're looking for a new dentist. 😉

11/04/2021

Did you know that we often work with our friends over at From the Hobbit Hole to make their videos awesome? We've made a variety of intros for them, and they kindly created a little montage showcasing our work. Head over to their page or their YouTube channel to see all the awesome stuff they've created. Thanks, guys!

https://www.youtube.com/c/FromtheHobbitHole

10/05/2021

I've been working on a proper launch of our YouTube channel lately, so I decided to upload one of my favorite creations first! Hopefully you find it as relaxing as I do. Keep an eye on our page, so you can keep up to date with everything going up on the channel!

-Matt

https://youtu.be/j1N_EyHSus0

A short, relaxing video with Lord of the Rings themed visuals and music.This was my first attempt at an "ambient" video, so I apologize that it's so short! I...

09/29/2021

Things have been quiet here at B&V for a while now, but we haven't been idle! Whenever things are slow, I like to challenge myself with new projects, so I decided to recreate the intro sequence from one of my favorite shows, "Stranger Things". I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. What do you think?

-Matt

https://youtu.be/eb_GLVIBP9k

This is a recreation of the intro to Netflix's "Stranger Things". It was created using Adobe After Effects.

07/02/2021

Did you know that we offer flat-rate pricing on our video templates? You can check it all out at BranchandVinemedia.com, but here's our newest one:

06/18/2021

We've been hard at work making more great videos for DOVE International! Here's a promo we recently did for their leadership training school:

06/07/2021

Hey, remember that awesome game we made a few videos for? The Kickstarter is live! Check it out here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rollacrit/heroes-of-barcadia?fbclid=IwAR1LXDQ7sxFyzlYiCMSmJ_yhrrec09I5rB-NT78P424CM-guhY-eJ_olx0g

A pun-tastic, tile-based, dungeon-crawling, party tabletop game with a liquid twist — your health is measured by your drink!

05/11/2021

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05/05/2021

The full trailer is here! We had a wonderful time working on this project, and we hope you'll head on over to Rollacrit's website to check out the game and the video we made for it. Huzzah!

https://www.rollacrit.com/pages/heroes-of-barcadia

A pun-tastic dungeon exploration board game...that also involves drinking.