Join Louis and Bridgette Bolton as they pull back the curtain on what happens when two people dare to build something remarkable - a business, a life, a legacy. Through candid conversations about, relationships, entrepreneurship, video production, and the art of building together, they're redefining what's possible when you combine creativity, strategy, and partnership in a new land.
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Experienced videographers Ben Bruton-Cox and Richard Shelton discuss their week in video. From weddings to commercial and promotional video they well you what they came up against.
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Having long conversations with people passionate about their craft, careers, and work. My name is Javier Mercedes and I am curious about what how people got to where they were in their careers and love to learn about different subjects from the people who are masters in their field.
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Check2 Studios - Cinematography and Video Production Tutorials "How We Shot It"
Trevor Barone and Austin Roghelia
Join us as we go behind the scenes and onset with Director of Photography Austin Roghelia and Producer Trevor Barone from Ideal Impact Media and Spark11 Productions. "How We Shot It" dives into commercial and wedding video production. Topics will include pre-production, lighting, audio, directing, gear, and everything in between. Watch At: https://www.youtube.com/c/Check2Studios Engage At: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Check2Studios Support At: https://www.patreon.com/check2studios
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The Video Crush with Scott Markowitz
Scott Markowitz | Video Marketing Expert | Self-Help Mentor | Workflow Consultant
Don't like the way your life is now? Learn to edit yourself. Take control of your media presence and develop a successful story strategy with the Video Crush- Edit Yourself Podcast. This is the business show that ties it all together with video marketing know-how and other successful marketing strategies that you can begin using right now. Season 1 was created as your host, Scott Markowitz, engineered his own exit from a big corporate job, and struck out on his own. Follow along in season 1 ...
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Eps 06 The Sandwich Generation – Stretched but Strong
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33:08Caught between raising kids and caring for aging parents? Welcome to the sandwich generation. In this deeply personal episode, we unpack the joys, challenges, and emotional weight of being the bridge between two generations. It’s raw, real, and filled with honest reflections—because sometimes, love and responsibility are the heaviest things we carr…
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Bridgette flips the script and puts Louis in the hot seat—asking some questions we want answered. From self-care routines (yes, he's got a thing for Two Dudes moisturisers) to his love of sports, this episode peels back the layers and gives you a glimpse of the man behind the mic. And no, this isn’t a paid plug—just an unscripted shoutout to a bran…
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Eps 04 - Starting Over—The Long Road to Entrepreneurship
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32:13Episode 4: Moving to a new country is one thing—building a business there is another. After six years in New Zealand navigating visa requirements and laying the groundwork, we’re finally stepping into entrepreneurship on our own terms. In this episode, we share the reality of starting fresh, the challenges of waiting for the right moment, and the e…
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In this, the third episode of the Bolton Inc Effect, we sit down and discuss the all pervasive 'Imposter Syndrome' that so many of us feel when starting out in business or life in general. We unpack 5 different types of imposter syndrome based on https://www.themuse.com/advice/5-different-types-of-imposter-syndrome-and-5-ways-to-battle-each-one by …
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The start of The Bolton Inc Effect podcast Welcome to The Bolton Effect, where we are navigating new horizons. Each week, we're pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to build something remarkable - a business, a life, and a legacy. Join us as we share honest conversations about relationship entrepreneurship, video production, and the art…
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Eps 01 Introduction to Bolton Inc & our journey.
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29:21The start of The Bolton Inc Effect podcast Welcome to The Bolton Effect, where we are navigating new horizons. Each week, we're pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to build something remarkable - a business, a life, and a legacy. Join us as we share honest conversations about relationship entrepreneurship, video production, and the art…
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In this episode, Ben and Rich explore whether traditional videography could be overshadowed by the rise of content creators. As platforms like YouTube and TikTok democratize content production, versatile creators are reshaping the digital landscape. Ben and Rich discuss the potential threats to traditional videography, the emergence of personal bra…
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Ep165 - A busy week, EVs, Weddings, 4x4s and High Ropes!
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1:00:04This week we’ve been filming EVs in Essex, Weddings in Salisbury, high rope climbing in Wales and lackluster 4x4s somewhere in the Cotswolds. Come with us to see how we got on!
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Nope you've not woken up in 2017, it really is 2024... So can it be? Is this really a new episode? Best you head over to Spotify and check it out for real!By Richard Shelton
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Ep163 - Is Networking needed to drive your success?
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59:32We're joined by special guest Andrew Davies to talk networking. Is it necessary? Can you just go it alone? We discuss both the pros and cons of networking and socialising with peers and clients. We also have a chat about our go to lenses, what we love about them as well as what niggles us! [email protected]…
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Ep162 - Can you change your filming style overnight?
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1:11:22Can you change your filming style overnight? We all want to do something fresh and exciting, it's one of the things drives us to become better filmmakers. But can you just 'level up' overnight? What will your future clients think? Did they book you for your new or old 'style'? Plus we get technical and talk back up workflow and best practice for ar…
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Ep161 - Getting out of the rut that is 'creative block'.
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1:04:04Have you ever lost your 'creative mojo'? There are so many questions when it happens. How did you get there? Can you get that creative spark back? Rich is stuck with 'creative block' and he can't figure out why it's happened or how to get going again. Ben offers some advice to help Rich back on his way.…
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Ep160 - Can you trust others to work on your behalf?
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1:02:27It's one of our biggest concerns, geting someone to shoot for us when we're unavailable. How do you find someone? Do you have a trusted list? Did your chosen crew not turn out as good as their showreel? All this and more in this weeks show!
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With the removal of SLOG2 from the latest FX3 firmware, is Sony going to completely give up on LOG? Or are they just housekeeping? Plus audio issues, kit list wishes and top tips!
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Ep 158 - The one where they recorded it in November
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58:53Okay so we're running a bit behind, we should probably change the title of this show to our six months in video! This episode was recorded in November but we've only now been able to get it out to you. In the show we're talking about crazy aspect ratios, wedding backlogs, using the A7S3 for TV work and trusting your 2nd shooters!…
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Ep157 - Are you still proud of the work you produce?
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1:03:24In this weeks show we're both feeling a bit de-motivated about the standard of our current work. Is this due to rushing edits, filming the same things over and over again, or are we just getting a bit long in the tooth and it's time to stop. Therefore we're asking each other, can we still be proud of the work we're producing? ig. https://instagram.…
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Ep156 - Is there a 'right time' to give up filming weddings?
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1:05:28In this special we're talking to corporate videography company owner Matt Wilsher. In the space of a few years, as his commercial work took over, Matt went from shooting over 50 weddings a year to zero in 2022. Matt ran a highly successful wedding videography company, Tear Drop Films, and now after slowly moving to commercial work, he runs an even …
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Ep155 - Let's try and convince Rich to buy an FX3!
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52:45Under the hood they're pretty much the same camera. But let's delve in a bit deeper and weigh up the pros and cons of the FX3 and A7S3 Plus battery talk, audio tips and finding an alternative to the Sony TX650s
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In this long awaited show I'm joined by OWIV founder and former host, Mr Ben Bruton-Cox! Yes you heard that correct, I've managed to coax Ben back onto the show for a catch up chat. Let's dive in and see what he's been up to these last 2.5 years!
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Ep153 - TOGS vs VOGS. Should you build a working relationship with each other?
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42:36In this weeks show we're chatting to Toby Johnson of Handcraft Pictures. He's recently teamed up with London photographers Olivia and Dan to launch a photography/videography workshop. We speak to Toby, Olivia and Dan about why they're doing this workshop. We also chat about the sometimes thorny issue of photographers and videographers working toget…
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It's been a few weeks since our last show, but we're back with a good friend of the show, Mr Adventure himself, Ben Walton (Ben Walton Films) Ben tells us what he's been up to these last couple of years, from trekking to the top of a volcano in Chile to mountain biking in North Wales, all for the love of getting that perfect shot! Ben can be found …
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Ep151 - What's happened to Workshops? Rahul Khona reveals his plans!
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29:43In this supplementary show we're chatting to Nine Dots co-founder Rahul Khona. Primarily a photographers community, Nine Dots is now throwing the floor open to videographers with 2 days of online tutoring, talks and motivation called 'Motion' You can sign up for free at https://nine-dots.co/motion-2021/https://nine-dots.co/motion-2021/ and the talk…
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Ep.150 - Portuguese wedding filmmakers, Pixel
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1:01:03We've made it to episode 150! This week we're chatting to Portuguese wedding filmmakers, Pixel on what wedding videography is to them, why they've chosen their particular style, their influences and of course what kit they take to weddings. If you've never seen these guys work, head over to https://ospixel.com and check out their films! Honestly, t…
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Ep149 - How to become an approved wedding supplier, Elise Standen tells us how she did it
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57:21This week we're chatting to luxury wedding videographer Elise Standen on why she made the transition from a highly successful career in television into wedding videography. She also lets us know how she got to be the approved supplier for some of the UK's finest wedding venues including the ancestral home of Winston Churchill, Blenheim Palace. Elis…
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After last chatting with us back in 2017, we warmly welcome back Jeff Wood to the show! Jeff talks us through his new mentoring business and we're also joined by one of his clients, James Tracey, who tells us why he chose Jeff to be his mentor and how Jeff has taken him through the whole process of capturing a wedding on film. Jeff has kindly offer…
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Ep147 - The totally random Christmas Show!
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1:20:05It's an Our Week in Video very random Christmas Show! Expect awful jokes, Andre and Rich getting slowly drunk as the show goes on, plus some video talk of course! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our listeners! 25% discount on Select Music Library can be found here >>> https://selectmusiclibrary.com/partner/?fpr=owiv Please check us out …
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Ep146 - It's all about drones with The Drone Film Guide
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1:26:53This week we're talking all things drone and aerial with Stewart and Alina from The Drone Film Guide. Stewart and Alina have been friends of the podcast for a number of years and we are delighted that they're back to chat to us about the latest advances in drones. We also have an in-depth chat about their wedding film company, White Balloon Films. …
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Ep145 - It’s You Tube guru Adam Wing!
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1:25:23On this weeks show we're chatting with UK based wedding videographer Adam Wing. Adam started his wedding videography company in 2015. At the time he noticed there were very few UK based You Tube channels that offered help and advice for people starting out in the industry. A few years later Adam started a You Tube channel offering just that. Now he…
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Ep144 - Latest DJI releases, listeners questions and Andre's new mic!
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1:17:04On this weeks show we cast our eyes over the latest releases from DJI and Zhiyun before dedicating the rest of the show to some of the questions you've been sending in over the last few months. Plus Andre has a new mic! You can help the podcast continue to grow by pledging just $1 at www.patreon.com/ourweekinvideo Select Music Library are also givi…
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In Episode 143 we're chatting to Dave Williams of Philadelphia based video production company, Cinema Cake Dave is an experienced event/wedding videographer who has now moved into corporate and commercial work. We get the low down on his journey, his choices of kit and how he's transitioning his business through the Pandemic. To help the show throu…
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Ep142 - Experiences of a BBC TV Camera operator and drone pilot, Phil Chappell
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1:00:46In this week's show, experienced UK based TV camera op Phil Chappell gives the low down on working for the the BBC and ITV. He shares his experiences on kit and gives some advice to anyone who may be looking to start a career in television camera work. We'd like to draw your attention to a fantastic offer of 25% off your first order with Select Mus…
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Ep141 - More A7S3 talk with videographer and photographer Mick Shah
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51:59Mick Shah, photographer and videographer at Miki Studios gives us a real world review of the new Sony A7S3. Mick has been loaned 2 of the new cameras by Sony for a recent shoot in Southern Italy. He gives us his first impressions, how they performed in the hot Italian sun and whether he's tempted to make a purchase when he returns them. If you're l…
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Ep140 - The Canon C70. Plus, embarrassing moments and the world's longest veil!
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50:42In this weeks episode we're talking once again to Canon Ambassador, Simeon Quarrie on his experience of the new C70. Plus Andre and Rich talk NDAs, reveal their most embarrassing wedding moments and we find out Andre's most favourite wedding venue of all time. If you're looking for production music, why not head over to our sponsor, Select Music Li…
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Ep139 - Sony A7S3, live streaming events and Frankie the dog!
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1:02:47In this week's show we chat about the eagerly awaited Sony A7S3, is it the camera we've been waiting for for 3+ years? Have Sony given 'us' everything we asked for? Also on the podcast, Andre gives us his insights into live streaming - could be the answer to still covering events during the pandemic? If you're looking for new fresh music for your v…
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Ep138 - Sandra Von Riekhoff talks photography, shooting alongside videographers and photographing a Royal Wedding
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41:40In an episode originally recorded in early July, acclaimed international photographer Sharon Von Riekhoff discusses how she started her business, shooting Royal Weddings and working with videographers at weddings. The complete back catalogue of OWIV podcasts can be found on our website, www.owiv.co.uk We can be found on all social media sites at @o…
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Ep137 - Sharrone Calafiore on weddings, cameras and making bread
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1:10:00We are honoured this week to be joined by the totally outstanding, New York based wedding videographer, Sharrone Calafiore of Fiore Films. Sharrone gives us an insight into her kit list, filming and editing techniques and the struggles of capturing wedding moments on the streets of New York city. The complete back catalogue of OWIV podcasts can be …
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Ep136 - Canon R5 hands on with Canon Ambassador, Simeon Quarrie
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46:54In this weeks show we're chatting with UK based Canon Ambassador, Simeon Quarrie Simeon has very recently been fortunate enough to get his hands on the all new headline grabbing, Canon R5 mirrorless camera. Does it live up to the 8K 'headline bait'? Simeon reveals his thoughts on Canon's latest editions to their 'R' range. If you're looking for new…
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Ep135 - Filming a 'socially distant' wedding with Mark Asplin
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42:40In this weeks podcast we chat to Cambridge based videographer Mark Asplin of White in Motion. Mark recently booked and filmed a 'post lockdown' wedding. We find out he got the booking, how he prepared for it, how he worked on the day and how socially distant everyone was prepared to be. If you're looking for new fresh music for your video productio…
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Ep134 - Select Music Library with Adam Forgione
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1:10:33In this weeks podcast we talk with New York based videographer Adam Forgione. With his company Pennylane Productions, Adam has been in the wedding film business since 2001. In 2005 he won his first international creative excellence award for wedding filmmaking. In 2011 he moved into commercial productions with Pennylane Visuals in and in 2015 headl…
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Join us for a catch up on the first OWIV Zoom meet up
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7:51As many of us cannot currently get together for a meet-up, we thought it would be a great idea to do a Zoom 'chat-up' with as many of you as possible. The first of these 'meet ups' will be Tuesday 7th July at 8pm (BST). We're going to limit it to 20 people, so places will be on a first come, first served basis. It will be totally informal, you don'…
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Ep133 - Mandy Dhillon on being the UKs first Asian female wedding videographer
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1:05:17In this weeks episode we chat to Mandy Dhillon of wedding production company, Vid Ego. Mandy began her wedding videography journey 12 years ago, as the UKs first Asian female wedding videographer. She explains to us the sexism she encountered when she first started out and how she overcome this to become the now highly respected and one of the most…
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Ep132. A new Co-Host and church camera setups
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1:22:56After the absense of a co-host for close on 9 months, in this episode of Our Week in Video I can finally reveal who will be joining me from here on in! This episode also gives an insight on feature films that have inspired us over the years and how you can translate some techniques employed by Hollywood into your films. We also talk about how best …
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Ep131 - Wedding Videography back to basics
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1:02:24In the first half of this episode I chat to Andre Foster about his latest purchase, an Atomos Ninja V. He tells me why he bought it and what old kit he sold in order to fund the purchase. In the 2nd half of the podcast we discuss what kit we'd recommend to those of you that are just starting out in videography. We give our thoughts on first cameras…
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Ep 130 - The move to freelance with Andre Foster
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58:45In this weeks podcast I chat with UK based videographer Andre Foster. A few years ago Andre made the decision to close down his successful wedding videography business and slowly make the transition to becoming a freelance wedding videographer. He now gets to travel the UK covering weddings for a large number of wedding videography studios. This is…
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In this weeks podcast I chatted with US based videographer Scott McKenna. Scott has been a friend of the show for some time and it was great to have catch up to see where he's at with his business, his You Tube channel and his new career! We also had a chat about Canon's latest announcement and what's good to binge on Netflix. If you've got an idea…
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Episode 128 - Achieving New Business During Lockdown / with Stuart Kinghorn
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45:15It was great to have chatted with Stuart today, finding out how he's coping with life during lockdown and how he's going about finding new business. He also shares details of his new company and the business model behind it. We also find out what 'celebrity' he looks like and also if he can do the accent to go with it. If you've got an ideas for fu…
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Episode 126 - The 'C' Word with Leanne Perrins
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37:43We're back! First off in this new season of Our Week in Video, I catch up with Leanne Perrins of Blooming Lovely Films to see how she's coping with life under 'lock down'. There's some useful information on Facebook support groups and Leanne shares how she's helping her local community with offer of filming. If you've got an ideas for future podcas…
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PIP 088: Wedding Filmmaker, YouTuber | Matt WhoIsMatt Johnson
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44:35Matt WhoisMatt Johnson is a Wedding Filmmaker, video gear reviewer, video editing tutorial YouTuber who has one of the most signature beards on the Internet. People often seek his advice for how to create the best wedding films. Matt has been making videos since 2006, filming weddings since 2010, and growing facial hair since 2012. Subscribe to the…
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PIP087: Taking Action | Coach, Therapist, Speaker | Vasavi Kumar
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57:25Vasavi Kumar is a Licensed Therapist and Certified Coach. Her mission is to bring out the very best in her clients. She has leveraged her 10+ years in business, entrepreneurship, emotional and mental wellness, media, spirituality and mindfulness, to listen, assess, and provide simple solutions for a variety of situations that her clients are going …
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PIP 086: Professional Doodler, Hydro Dripper, and Artist | Nick Iby
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49:51Professional Doodling, Hydro Dipping, and painting on any object he can get his hands on, Artist Nick Iby talks about how being a good person and providing value to others has benefitted his artistic career so far. Nick's YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/3brs60Z Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickiby/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW: YouTube: http://bit.…
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