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Before founding Distill Media, I spent seven years as a video journalist for a major television network. This background not only equipped me with a unique set of skills but…
Video marketing is a powerful tool that businesses of all sizes can use to reach and engage their audience in a compelling way. For small businesses, incorporating video into your…
In the digital age, businesses continually adapt to keep pace with ever-changing trends. One such trend that has seen explosive growth is livestreaming. Businesses worldwide are harnessing the power of…
At Distill Media, we don’t just create videos; we work closely with our clients to craft narratives that resonate. We believe in collaboration, authenticity, and passion in our work. But…
Curtis Allen of Distill Media, on location in Kelowna BC. Curtis Allen, the vision and driving force behind Distill Media, is not just a videographer – he’s a storyteller who…
Tips and tricks for creating engaging videos with great sound. When it comes to creating a professional-looking video, the quality of the audio is just as important as the quality…
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Maybe you’ve been in this situation before: you've spent a lot of time and money creating a great video for your brand or product and it turns out great. You’re…
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We see advertisements all the time. Everywhere. People have programmed themselves to "swipe" past advertisements without even thinking. It's second nature. The only way to get your message across to…
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As the owner of a video production company, I take a lot of pride in the videos my team and I make for our clients. Oftentimes, these videos feature cinematic…
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Since the inception of our company, we've been using Sony cameras. Our two cameras were the Sony FS7, a bigger broadcast-style camera, and the Sony A7S II, which is a…
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The world lives online now. Businesses, personalities, and ideas alike are all most commonly engaged with virtually--through social media. If you’re somebody looking to get your ideas, products, or services…
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It's 2021, and everybody on the internet is looking to get an edge: you want video to sell your products or service for you. And why not? Video is proven…
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It's important to "de-mystify" some of the more common videography terms, and we hope this glossary will help. We're not going to be discussing anything overly technical--we just want to…
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I switched to Adobe Premiere from Final Cut 7 in 2015. For what I was doing at the time (news-editing, documentary work, corporate gigs, etc.), Adobe Premiere was the industry…
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This is a game-changer for us. We've radically reduced the time we spend rifling around for gear, packing our vehicles, and worrying about whether we have everything we need. Now,…
Video production services in Kelowna are usually offered at one of two rates: a half-day, or a full-day. What happens if you only need 45 minutes to shoot something? Well,…