Visual Captive

23/04/2024

A few more frames and BTS from our branded documentary for Homeward Health. We told the story of Jenny, the company's founder and CEO's journey from growing up in a small town to starting a company that provides healthcare services to rural communities.

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16/04/2024

Our branded documentary for Homeward Health tells the origin story of Jenny, the company's founder and CEO. We followed Jenny through her home town hearing heartwarming stories from her upbringing and what motivated her to start a company that provides healthcare services to rural communities.

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15/04/2024

We spent a few days in Winona, MN in the fall of 2022 to capture a branded documentary for Homeward Health. We told the story of Jenny, the company's founder and CEO's journey from growing up in a small town to starting a company that provides healthcare services to rural communities.

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09/04/2024

Seeing people in action brings so much storytelling value to videos. When we produce videos for clients, we are always on the lookout for shots that give context to viewers, provide scale references, and explain what's actually happening. These frames are from a recent video production with Spectrum Plastics at their Minneapolis facility.

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03/04/2024

This manufacturing facility tour video was created for Spectrum Plastics to showcase its Minneapolis facility. We had a great time learning about all the machinery and processes used to create medical devices that are used around the world.

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01/04/2024

Some frames from our shoot with Spectrum Plastics Minneapolis. Spectrum operates a fascinating facility that produces components for the medical device industry. We had the unique opportunity to capture what this facility does to help showcase its capabilities to future customers.

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26/03/2024

Some more frames from our video shoot in Fargo, ND with
capturing their new Mobile Medical Unit (MMU).

Vanna had an impressive high-tech assembly line to build these beautiful vans. Their attention to detail and use of high-quality components are visible in every van that rolls off the line. We had a lot of fun capturing their story and driving the MMU down some stunning dirt roads.

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20/03/2024

We had the privilege to film new Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) product line. The MMU is a mobile doctor's office on wheels bringing healthcare directly to patients in rural communities with full off-grid and off-road capabilities.

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18/03/2024

Excited to share some frames from our shoot with and their Mobile Medical Unit (MMU).

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24/02/2022

Although we call Minneapolis home, we often find ourselves traveling for video productions. These screenshots are from a video production we did for Jefferies, a financial institution, in Miami, FL. ⁠
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We are missing the Miami heat right about now...

13/04/2021

Onset at Stonebridge Capital for a corporate overview video shoot. Finding the perfect interview spot that provides visual depth and contrast is key. Hallways like the one pictured here can often work really well for interviews, especially if an office only has small private offices.⁠
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31/03/2021

Cold temps are nearly behind us, but not before we get to share a really fun shoot we had at . Their first annual Bonspiel Curling Tournament was both hilarious with made-up curling technique and dramatic with teams battling their way to the finale fueled by beer. Check it out and maybe you'll find yourself in the footage next year! ⁠
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23/03/2021

A BTS preview of our production with for their 2021 Classics Award Ceremony. After a successful 2020 event, we were invited back to help produce this year's award ceremony that recognizes PR talent in Minnesota. Thank you to Duchesne Drew, MPR President & Brandi Powell, KSTP News Anchor for being excellent hosts for this year's event. ⁠
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05/03/2021

Dark Skies ✨ special release by 🍻

03/03/2021

Laser focused on 🍺 for . Filming beers is all about beautiful lighting, managing reflections, and maintaining a perfect beer head.

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19/01/2021

1 of 3 videos 🎥 we did for helping to showcase their services and incredible client success stories. This edit is being used for social media ads, while a longer format version is on their website.

We were able to film 5 interviews 👨🏼‍💼 in one day with B-roll at E Squared Health’s Plymouth location. It was a packed day with a lot of equipment shifting, but having a great crew with .ryan.miller helped pull it off 💯.

10/12/2020

Behind the scenes of our shoot last week with . Some of our favorite shoots are with companies whose services and products resonate with us. E Squared Health’s approach to personal health is a game changer. What they do has been fascinating to learn about in preparation for this shoot. Stay tuned!

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13/07/2020

had us back in to capture the process of canning crawlers just in time for a July 4th holiday sales push. Great beer at the lake doesn't get any better. ⁠⠀
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08/07/2020

Behind the scenes with Minnesota PRSA. In this shot, we are filming for PRSA's virtual event that was played back using a YouTube premiere. We used a 3 camera setup with studio lighting and sound to increase the production value of their event. ⁠⠀
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02/07/2020

If your business heavily relies on in-person events to engage with clients or employees, it's time to shift your strategy. Surviving 2020 requires using digital tools to engage with your audience safely.

I wrote a guide on the benefits and trade-offs between using live streams and video premiers. Either choice will help you maintain client engagement, but both come with caveats. Click the link below to learn more.

https://medium.com/visual-captive/adapting-in-person-events-to-live-streams-is-a-2020-marketing-survival-strategy-eb639c72aae4?source=friends_link&sk=6971a6174f57a8388367ee5d6bc2685e

During the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic, the focus was on the basic levels of Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Our health, our…

30/06/2020

21/06/2020

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12/06/2020

Congratulations on winning our free video giveaway! ⁠⠀
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Side Hustle Salt was founded by Uncle T ( ), a female rapper based out of Minneapolis, MN. The business was originally started to help fund her next album, but with its rapid success, it has become just as important of a project to her. ⁠⠀
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We had a kick-off call with Uncle T and plan to film sometime in July. Stay tuned for the finished video, but in the meantime, give a follow and try out their product. ⁠⠀
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14/05/2020

We are giving away one free half-day video shoot to a small business in Minnesota. To enter complete the following: 1. Follow our Instagram account 2. Share one of our contest posts using 3. Apply on our website (link in profile) 3. Have less than $700k in annual revenue.

Growth is still possible in 2020. Link to application: https://www.visualcaptive.com/competition

08/05/2020

Check out our latest blog post. In this blog, we discuss how businesses need to shift their approach to photo and video content given the COVID-19 situation. There needs to be less of an emphasis on your physical location and more on professional studio content paired with customer-generated content at home.

https://www.visualcaptive.com/visual-captive-blog/building-a-small-business-brand-identity-without-a-storefront-during-covid-19⠀
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