More Cables and Less Cake Let’s get one thing straight: video production and weddings are basically the same event… just with fewer toasts and more tech support. Before you argue, hear me out. You spend weeks — sometimes months — planning every detail. You hire a crew of professionals to make things look beautiful. There’s […]

Why Failing to Market in Volatile Times is the Fastest Route to Obscurity Let’s not sugarcoat it: If you’re not marketing right now, you’re disappearing. And in a volatile economy, disappearing isn’t just dangerous—it’s deadly. When the market is unstable, companies tend to pull back. They freeze spending. They wait for “better timing.” But history […]

Marketing Managers Video Challenges In the wake of President Donald Trump’s reinstated tariff policies, marketing managers are confronting significant hurdles, particularly in the realm of corporate video production. The administration’s 100% tariff on foreign-made films, aimed at revitalizing domestic production, has inadvertently escalated costs and introduced complexities for businesses relying on international resources for their [...]

How Episode 11 Productions Accidentally Created the Guardians of the Children Theme Song for Mooresville-Unofficially When Episode 11 Productions committed to providing full video production support to the Guardians of the Children – Mooresville Chapter, we knew we were stepping into something powerful. This wasn’t just about covering events or capturing highlight reels. It was […]

Learn How to Market in an Economic Downturn Based on Quelch & Jocz, HBR, April 2009 – Reimagined with sarcasm, strategy, and help from Episode 11 Productions. So the economy is slowing. Again. Your CFO just banned flavored creamer, and the marketing team is pitching chalkboard ads and interpretive dance. Take a breath and learn [...]
What is Craft Services and Why am I Hungry? Let’s settle this once and for all: Craft Services is not a team of magical elves who knit sweaters during the shoot. Craft Services is not the guy who brings “those little craft kits” to set. No, no. Craft Services — or “Crafty” if you’re cool [...]
3D Emcompusses Many Different Mediums Whether your in the market for 3D in Raleigh, Charlotte, or Hickory, NC, it can still be confusing when you're looking for the 3D partner. Why 3D Animation, 3D Printing, and 3D Movies Have Nothing in Common (Except the Ability to Confuse Your Marge, the Marketing Assistant) Let’s start with [...]