Two Fresh Productions Blog

Big Brother's Charlie Travers and the Electralytes

noreply@blogger.com (Two Fresh Productions) — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 13:02:00 +0000

Charlie Traver's on Big Brother

Hey guys....anybody watching Big Brother this year?

Well if you are take a look at this video we did with Charlie Traver's a few years ago, when she was in an awesome girl band called the Electralytes (Vodafone Winners - Ones to Watch).

Let us know what you think?

iphone 6 - How cool would this be!

noreply@blogger.com (Two Fresh Productions) — Sun, 19 May 2013 21:00:00 +0000

Wow could you imagine how cool this would be!

Check out this concept design video that shows the iphone 6 projecting a mac desktop and keyboard.

Almost 4.9 million views on youtube, let's hope Apple hire the animator Sonitdac for their product development team. ;-)

blog post by Andy

Logo Inspiration?

noreply@blogger.com (Two Fresh Productions) — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:59:00 +0000

If your thinking about starting a business or re branding then it is essential that you think about your logo very carefully as this usually sets the tone for how people will view your business.

We have found a great online resource that we thought we would share with you, in order to give you some inspiration and a taste of good design around the world. It is called Logopond and you can find it here.

Running to inspire change

noreply@blogger.com (Two Fresh Productions) — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:45:00 +0000

An ambition of mine since my late teens was to run a world famous marathon. Last month I achieved that goal by completing the London Marathon in 4 hours and 40 minutes! I started my training back in January and for four months I was running three times a week in the rain, cold and even snow. Finding the time and motivation to go out for a run was not always easy, especially with a busy and hectic lifestyle. However I found my motivation in the charity I was running for.

I chose to run for a local charity based in Southgate north London called Chickenshed. An amazing organisation that helps inspire change and equality through performance and theatre. I wanted to run for a charity that really made a difference to people in my local community, and Chickenshed fitted the bill perfectly.

Please watch this excellent video to get a better understanding of the type of work they do:

With the excellent support of my friends, family, clients and suppliers, I have nearly reached my target of raising £2000 for Chickenshed, so a massive thank you from me! However I am still 5% off reaching my goal! And it is still not too late to support the cause.

The charity needs to raise £3 Million a year to keep functioning so please any thing you can afford to donate will make a massive difference!

http://www.justgiving.com/ceysesiguzel

The race itself was a one of kind experience; the feeling running through some of London’s most famous landmarks and having strangers cheer my name was incredible. The last four miles were really difficult; every muscle in my body was hurting, however seeing my family and friends with 600 meters to go gave me the final push I needed.

Everyone keeps asking me if I would do it again, and the answer to that is a resounding YES, I just won’t be doing another one anytime soon :-)

Blog Post by Cey

Useful Mobile Apps in Business

noreply@blogger.com (Two Fresh Productions) — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:05:00 +0000

We have compiled a list of iOs mobile apps that you may find useful within your business. We practice what we teach, we use all sorts of tech to help run our business, organise our team and educate our own clients.

Social Apps

Facebook Pages - Manage your businesses Facebook page on the go saving precious time
LinkedIn - Network on the go with a professional business network
Twitter - Show that your business has personality through twitter and keep it conversational
Seeismic - Helps you update all of your social media at once

Finance Apps

Natwest, Santander, Barclays, HSBC - Smart banking apps that help you check your balance and transfer money on the go
Xero - Accountancy software, manage your bank accounts, upload receipts, and invoice direct from your phone

Cloud Storage

Dropbox, iCloud, Wuala - host documents online, accessible anywhere

Other useful apps

Mailchimp - Measure and analyse your email campaigns
Paper - A great note taking app for when your on the go
Instagram - share pictures of your products with a huge community across the globe
Viber - Make free phone calls to other Viber contacts

Fancy a bit of culture?

noreply@blogger.com (Two Fresh Productions) — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 09:58:00 +0000

We wanted to share a little bit of culture with you in this blog, we have found Google's latest innovation of web experiments to be utterly amazing. The aim of the site is to share and preserve culture online, offering users various different exhibitions of influential dates and people that changed history.

The pictures above show The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The layout of the site is timeline format and reveals information in a way similar to how it would be presented within a museum.

The Google Cultural Institute can be found here

Please share your ideas and thoughts in our comments section below and for updates visit us on our facebook page.

Blog posted by Andy

200 + Million Views!

noreply@blogger.com (Two Fresh Productions) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:16:00 +0000

Our viral video of the week has to be the latest music video 'Gentleman' from South Korea's superstar singer/songwriter Psy. It is a fantastic case study for online success globally after it has accumulated more then 200 + million video views in one week.

This was to be expected as Psy's first international success Gangnam Style broke Youtube records by being the first video to hit the one billion mark.

'Why did Psy's music videos go viral?'

I believe the videos went viral for a few reasons, firstly both are great songs, the characters, dance moves, direction and editing within the video are epic. However the overall success of this song I believe is linked to happiness. No matter what mood I am in it never fails to make me laugh and feel good.

A key element all viral videos share is the ability to connect with people on an emotional level. So when creating a video for mass appeal make sure it tugs on the emotional heart strings of your intended target audience.

Blog post by

Andy

Vimeo goes on demand

noreply@blogger.com (Two Fresh Productions) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:15:00 +0000

Recently the video platform Vimeo have rolled out a new service on their website called On Demand. On Demand gives film makers an open distribution network to exhibit their feature length films online, across the world.

This is a huge move by Vimeo as it really does give people an opportunity to express themselves without the help of the major film companies.

'Will the Cinema's survive?' is the debate we seem to be having in the office lately as release dates for movies are now getting closer and closer from cinema to on demand. We are pretty sure they will survive as there is a lot of value in a social experience with friends which cannot be replaced by on demand services like Netflix and Lovefilm.

One thing is certain we will be keeping an eye on new communications and new ways of delivering content through new technology.

Let us know what you think by tweeting us @two_fresh

blog posted by
Andy

The impact of Video broadcast media for Business on a Social Level

noreply@blogger.com (Two Fresh Productions) — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:38:00 +0000

‘Increase your brands visibility through video content’

Video marketing is an increasingly powerful marketing tool. Video can reach your niche audience and attract new audiences; video can raise your online presence, enhance your brand visibility and provide feedback and engagement on your products and, or services.

Video is an ART! The creation and production on each video has always something different to offer, after all you don’t see TV adverts being identical. Every video project Two Fresh Productions undertake goes through a methodological approach, carefully mapped out to client requirements and specifications with a professional touch and added value. In fact to prove how much video can deliver high volume of visits and brand awareness you just need to think of a social media dominant provider of online video, need we say it as we know you were thinking it, yes that’s right ‘YouTube’.

The greatest part of a video is that it costs you nothing to get a slot on You Tube whereas if you were to publish video content on traditional marketing methods such as television you would be looking at high cost expenditures.

Another beneficial feature to video is that you can re-use it by sharing it on your company website and social media platforms that will further raise your marketing credentials and heighten customer experience.

Blog post written by Bella at Purple Dove Media, SEO and Digital Marketing Experts

Khalid Ismail documentary hits the 30K view count on Youtube

noreply@blogger.com (Two Fresh Productions) — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:29:00 +0000

We like to keep an eye on the videos we make for our clients and we are pleased to see that the Khalid Ismail - The Story So Far film has been viewed by 30, 865 people on Youtube and counting.

The Two Fresh Productions Youtube channel is also growing with more than half a million video views. This is good news and a great start to 2013!

If your reading this and you have a Youtube channel, we would love to connect with you. Click here to add us on Youtube

As we end 2012!

noreply@blogger.com (Two Fresh Productions) — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 17:00:00 +0000

In the lead up to the Festive Season, we wish all our clients, colleagues and friends of Two Fresh Productions all the very best for Christmas and look forward to a prosperous 2013.

In addition to our client work, we have been busy working with the amazing Charlie Murphy and his team at PYE Global. PYE Global are an organisation that provides training which encourages the emotional development as well as skill training of young people through the creative arts.

We have worked with their team to co-create content for the new on-line training manual as well as creating a promotional video.

Why PYE global? Many organisations ask us for pro bono support so we decided to look at the criteria most important to us - giving something back to the creative world and to young people in particular – they are our future. PYE fitted this brief perfectly.

Find out more what Charlie and his team are doing and if you want to support their work too.

Click here to donate to PYE

Merry Xmas love from the team at Two Fresh Productions

noreply@blogger.com (Two Fresh Productions) — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:51:00 +0000

Our team at Two Fresh Productions wish you all a very Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. We wish you good health and prosperity in 2013.

Corporate Video - Creative Planning

noreply@blogger.com (Two Fresh Productions) — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:38:00 +0000

At Two Fresh Productions we are proud to say that we have many processes when it comes to planning and executing corporate video production. We really like to make our clients stand out!

Corporate video does not need to be dull and boring in order to portray a professional representation of a company. Our team provides a bespoke service to every client understanding that the needs and wants of every organisation is different.

We talk, discuss and learn before any of the creative process begins. Step outlines and storyboards and scripts are used in order to help clients visualise what the end result will be like.

Take a look at what one of our storyboards below would look like:

The European Adventure..........

noreply@blogger.com (Two Fresh Productions) — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:06:00 +0000

Last month the Two Fresh Productions crew spent a hectic two weeks travelling through Europe. The shoot was for a large marketing company who promote themselves at British, German and Dutch tourist hotspots within Europe.

Shooting interview with festival goer

Our crew shot at holiday resorts, music festivals and boat parties in numerous locations. We visited four countries and five locations within the two week period and jumped on eleven planes over the duration.

Beautiful establishing shot in Benidorm

We had an extremely busy schedule but we were lucky enough to shoot in Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece and Spain.

Each location had a completely different atmosphere from the other, we shot at the crazy Exit Festival in Serbia, the beaches of Spain and we filmed young party goers on the strips of Crete and Bulgaria.

One of the awesome locations we saw in Serbia

It was an intense two weeks but we got some great footage and had fun along the way. Please check out some of the stills we took from each place we visited..... To see more visit our facebook page

Filming with DSLR's allowed us to be creative and mobile whilst shooting in busy locations.

The Power of Promotional Videos - No.1 Studio Training

noreply@blogger.com (Two Fresh Productions) — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:14:00 +0000

In May this year No.1 Studio Training approached Two Fresh Productions with a problem-they were finding it difficult to promote their new and unique ‘Fitness Slots’.

The problem was how to get the message across that the Fitness Slots are not just standard gym classes with 30 people crammed into a small studio and they are not personal training sessions either- they are a happy medium between the two.

Fitness Slots are 30 minute fitness sessions with a maximum for four people and a trainer.

We suggested to No.1 Studio Training that a short promotional video for their website would be the best way of promoting their special service.

The video shows their service off in a way that text and photography cannot, it immediately grabs the attention of the viewer and communicates the key messages.

People spend 100% more time on web pages with video content compared to those without. Most people are too busy to read all of the text information on a website, so by having a short and stylish video on your website, you are dramatically increasing the chances of your message getting across.

With the large increase in mobile browsing and an increase in people watching videos using their smart phones, web video is becoming more and more important for businesses looking to communicate with potential customers.

The promotional video for No.1 Studio Training has received excellent feedback and has significantly helped them clear up any confusion on what a fitness slot is, it has also become an excellent sales tool for them.

Two Fresh Productions - our move to King's Cross

noreply@blogger.com (Two Fresh Productions) — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:18:00 +0000

Two Fresh Productions are going through a period of rapid growth. We are very busy at the moment with many projects underway. Because of this we have recruited a new member to our team, Miriam Meaney-Production Development Manager. We have recently moved offices to a larger space where we can accommodate everyone.

Two Fresh Productions are now based in the heart of King's Cross, and what an exciting place to be. Our new office has great views over London and the iconic St Pancras Renaissance Hotel.

King's Cross is a bustling and creative area to be in and it has just undergone major re-generation.

The much anticipated works that have just been completed in King's Cross have been highly commended for their ‘outstanding contribution to London.

This will bring many more people into the area, especially over the Olympics- which are only one week away.

Please come a long and visit us in our new digs.

Also…..don’t forget to check out the photos of Two Fresh Productions' European shoot, they will be up for you to see in August.

MMA Documentary Shoot - Behind the Scenes

noreply@blogger.com (Two Fresh Productions) — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:45:00 +0000

The story so far is a documentary which explores the journey of a future MMA champion. Khalid is a proud business man and an inspiration to many Moroccans around the world.

This is a short behind the scenes of the crew in action at his LDG gyms in Romford and Chadwell Heath.

The Making of LittleNLarge

noreply@blogger.com (Two Fresh Productions) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:30:00 +0000

We are very proud of our latest animation, here is a little behind the scenes of turning 2D characters into 3D models.

Two Fresh Productions film Example...

noreply@blogger.com (Two Fresh Productions) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:26:00 +0000

We recently filmed a DJ Funksy interview with chart topping success Example...Example gives us his opinions about the X Factor, Jedward, Kesha, Lady Gaga and lots more.

Who else would you like to see in front of the Two Fresh camera. Feel free to leave a comment below ;-)

Shooting in York

noreply@blogger.com (Two Fresh Productions) — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:55:00 +0000

Two Fresh Productions have been working with an innovative company who develop safety products for the railway industry. Our team went to York in order to capture some fantastic footage on the railway track. York is famous for its railway industry, being part of a project like this was exciting for all parties involved.

Creative director Cey and director of photography Edmund mount the camera onto a slider which adds a dynamic movement within shot.

It started to rain so we put our guerilla film making practices to work by taping an umbrella to the camera (worked a treat;-).

The videos for SiG Assure UK will be available to watch by the end of October. Stay tuned ;-)

How To Add a Video To Your Linkedin Profile Page

noreply@blogger.com (Two Fresh Productions) — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:00:00 +0000

We are launching a range of Two Fresh Tutorial videos in order to help people succeed in online video marketing.

Here are the steps on how to embed a video to your Linkedin profile page.

Make sure you are signed up to a google account.
Login into your Linkedin account.
Goto edit profile.
Goto the section where it says add application.
Choose Google Presentation.
On your profile page goto applications and click get started>create a new slide.
This will redirect you to google documents, click new slide.
Delete template text and the then goto insert>video>search on youtube pop out box>select chosen video.
Adjust aspect ration to fit slide.
Click the upside down triangle next to the share button>click publish.
Go back to Linkedin profile page>click on google presentation (get started)>select slide that has just been created in google docs.
Go to profile. You should now see a video on your profile page.

If you need any helps with these steps please tweet us @Two_fresh

Two Fresh takes part in 'Its a Knockout'

noreply@blogger.com (Two Fresh Productions) — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:21:00 +0000

Last month company director Cey took part in 'Its a Knockout' with his fellow BNI-Vision members to raise money for Chron's and Colitis UK. The overall performance of the team was not that impressive with the team only finishing in 11th place. However the 'BNI Assassins' did raise the most funds for the charity, with a total close to £2,000. A super fun day out and we look forward to giving it another go next year.

Two Fresh Productions have made TV History

noreply@blogger.com (Two Fresh Productions) — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 09:31:00 +0000

Our client Direct Traveller commissioned us in October 2010 to produced the first ever UK TV commercial advertising holidays to North Cyprus. This commercial was aired last week on ITV, ITV 3, Five USA, Sky Atlantic and Living TV.

The commercial is a short montage which will give British viewers a chance to discover the 'The Secret of the Mediterranean.' Early looks at Direct Travellers Google analytics have indicated that the commercial has more than doubled traffic to the companies website, this is a great example of how offline and online marketing can work extremely well together.

Ramadan Ozdemir, Managing Director of Direct Traveller said:

“We are really excited about the new advertising campaign. This is our first step into British television advertising, and we are very happy with the creative results."

Shooting in a foreign country is always a challenging but very rewarding experience and something we at Two Fresh have a lot of experience in. We really look forward to working with Direct Traveller in the future to produce even more exciting and groundbreaking commercials.

Chris Anderson: How web video powers global innovation

noreply@blogger.com (Two Fresh Productions) — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:29:00 +0000