Patrick Ortman, Inc.

Thank You, 2011

Written By: Patrick on December 30th, 2011

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2011 was a fantastic year for our little digital agency. Our Los Angeles shop put out 4 television commercials, 2 high profile web and corporate video promotional films, and three award-winning new website designs. We brought home three Telly Awards for video production, and three IMAs for our interactive and website design work, on the digital/interactive strategy side of things.

I’m incredibly grateful to all our clients, for believing in us, and trusting us to help tell your stories.

2011 was a pivotal year, both in defining my company’s focus and in putting out quality work. I also  invested heavily in things like upgrading our RED cameras, getting a Steadicam and other high-end production tools, and creating a world-class post production pipeline, featuring daVinci Resolve color grading, Dreamcolor broadcast monitors, and some very nifty high end software that lets us compete with the majors for a fraction of the cost. It was a huge year for video production, here.

Just as importantly, I solidified partnerships with some outstanding, key members of our interactive team. We’re already working on a client project codenamed “PLATFORMPLUS” that will redefine how a whole industry works.

We have the team, the machine, and the know-how. I’m shooting for greatness in 2012. I hope you are, too.

Thank you, 2011.

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Article: Video Production Tips For Agencies

Written By: Patrick on December 7th, 2011

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These days, it seems like most web design and social media clients are asking about incorporating video into their projects. The days of an unscripted, unrehearsed talking head welcoming you to the client’s website or Facebook page are thankfully almost over. Video isn’t a novelty, anymore. It’s an expected part of the online experience. And whether you’ve decided to roll your own video, or hire a professional to help, there’s a few guidelines you really should follow to make sure everything turns out well.

The level of video production quality still varies quite a bit on the web, but the fact is that smart businesses are realizing that effective video, just like an effective website, tells a story. Oftentimes, figuring out that story falls to you- even if you’re not writing the script for the video, it’ll often be your job to work with your client to develop the creative brief that you’ll then give to your video agency of choice. I’ve found the best way to get started with figuring out your video’s story is the same way you get started with a new website design project or social media campaign- that is, you ask a lot of questions.

However you phrase it to your client, your first job is to figure out (more…)

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