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The ECG blog is organized around production decisions: creative strategy, business of video, on-set work, post-production, animation, marketing, and the practical questions clients ask before they make something.
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Strategy Desk
Video Marketing
Campaign thinking, brand video, distribution, performance, and the business case behind better video.
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Planning Desk
Pre-production
Scripting, story development, budgeting, creative alignment, and the decisions that make production smoother.
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Finishing Desk
Post-production
Editing, color, audio, restoration, delivery, and the invisible work that makes a video feel finished.
Open topic
Field Guide
Production Tutorials
Practical production craft, crew, camera, lighting, audio, directing, and on-set decisions.
Open topic
Business Desk
Business of Video
Pricing, process, production value, careers, client education, and how video work actually gets made.
Open topic
Motion Desk
Animation and Design Tools
Animation, motion design, visual systems, explainers, and the tools behind graphic storytelling.
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ECG Blog
Rack Focused
Editorial voice, production culture, creative opinion, and the worldview behind ECG's work.
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On Set
Set Life
Behind-the-scenes production culture, crew perspective, field lessons, and the lived reality of making video.
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Blog Categories
Movies & TelevisionEver wonder what production industry professionals think of the movies and television you watch? In this section, you'll find movie and TV recommen...102The Business of VideoWe know how to run a successful production company. Doing business in the production industry is different than any other industry. We've got you c...93Production Industry InsightProduction industry insight is a section where our team takes their knowledge and experience of the production industry and puts it to work for you...51Video MarketingVideo and marketing go hand in hand. All the blogs written by our team about our experience making video content for marketing can be found here. I...47Gear ReviewsWorking in the production industry gives our team a unique opportunity to try out and review plenty of gear. This section highlights reviews from e...35Production TutorialsThis section is chock-full of tutorials and information on working in the production industry. Have you ever been unclear about how to use Wipster?...24OpinionIn this section, you'll find opinion pieces by our team. We discuss the production industry and simple preferences. Some popular blogs in this cate...23Animation and Graphic DesignAnimation and Graphic Design are important storytelling tools. Our team of professional animators and graphic designers can give a unique insight i...18Post-ProductionWhere would we be if it weren't for post-production? From editing to finishing a video is made in post-production. Why is picture lock important? W...17Set LifeHave you ever wondered how it feels to be on a film set? Are you a production industry professional who spends time on-set regularly? Set-life is a...14Music VideoOur team loves working on music videos and we've produced quite a few of them. We've been able to write about our experiences in a series of blogs....12E-LearningIt's no surprise that with the advances in technology we've seen a boom in the need for e-learning. Our team understands the intricacies of how to...9AudioAudio can make or break a project. We're lucky to have a great audio department that has been writing helpful audio-related content for years. Thes...8Color Grading and Color CorrectionColor grading and color correction can take your project to the next level, but what's the difference? How does color grading work? Our colorist wr...8OfficeECG articles on office, written for people planning real video work.6Writing for VideoECG articles on writing for video, written for people planning real video work.5Corporate VideoECG articles on corporate video, written for people planning real video work.3Jason Sirotin Music VideoECG articles on jason sirotin music video, written for people planning real video work.3Press ReleasesECG articles on press releases, written for people planning real video work.2Rack FocusedECG articles on rack focused, written for people planning real video work.2HOME PAGEECG articles on home page, written for people planning real video work.1Pre-ProductionPlenty of work goes into producing a video. Pre-production is where it all starts. Whether it's writing the script, choosing the location, or sched...1SECRETECG articles on secret, written for people planning real video work.1Video RestorationECG articles on video restoration, written for people planning real video work.1
Features
More reads from the set, the edit suite, and the strategy table.
Animation
Learning
Animation in Training Videos: Why It Works and How to Use It Effectively
Animation helps explain the invisible, repeat the complex, and make training easier to retain.
Updated 2025
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Pricing
Hourly Rates Are Bullshit: Unveiling the True Value of Video Production
A blunt ECG-style argument for thinking about value, expertise, and outcomes instead of reducing production to time.
Updated 2026
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Immersive Learning
360 And VR
Interactive VR Learning Production
When training depends on place, sequence, safety, or spatial awareness, interactive VR can make the lesson easier to feel before someone has to perform it.
Updated 2026
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Production
Production
Exploitative Practices in the Video Production Industry
Exploitative Practices in the Video Production Industry is a production read about what needs to be planned, captured, protected, and handed to post so the finished piece has a real chance to work.
Updated 2026
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Strategy
Industry
Omnicom - How One Advertising Holding Company Commands the U.S. Ad Industry
What Omnicom's scale says about advertising, brand power, production needs, and how campaigns move through the market.
Updated 2026
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Production
Production
The Role of Celebrity Endorsements in TV Commercials
The Role of Celebrity Endorsements in TV Commercials is a production read about what needs to be planned, captured, protected, and handed to post so the finished piece has a real chance to work.
Updated 2026
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Business
Business
An Open Letter to "Hollywood"
An Open Letter to "Hollywood" shapes the budget conversation: the scope drivers to understand, the risks to plan around, and the decisions worth making before production starts.
Updated 2026
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Production
Production
Why Humor Sells: The Role of Comedy in TV Ads
Why Humor Sells: The Role of Comedy in TV Ads is a production read about what needs to be planned, captured, protected, and handed to post so the finished piece has a real chance to work.
Updated 2026
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Strategy
Strategy
Why High-Quality Video Production Matters for Your Brand
Why High-Quality Video Production Matters for Your Brand is a strategy read for teams deciding who the video needs to reach, what it needs to say, where it will live, and what has to be clear before production dollars move.
Updated 2026
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Business
Production Cost
Breaking Down the Cost of TV Commercial Production
A grounded breakdown of commercial production costs, from creative prep through crew, shoot logistics, post, and delivery.
Updated 2026
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Strategy
Optimizing Your TV Commercial for Different Time Slots
Optimizing Your TV Commercial for Different Time Slots is a strategy read for teams deciding who the video needs to reach, what it needs to say, where it will live, and what has to be clear before production dollars move.
Updated 2026
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Strategy
Strategy
The Essential Elements of a Powerful Brand Video
The Essential Elements of a Powerful Brand Video is a strategy read for teams deciding who the video needs to reach, what it needs to say, where it will live, and what has to be clear before production dollars move.
Updated 2026
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Production
Production
AI and Automation in Video Production: Innovation or Annihilation?
AI and Automation in Video Production: Innovation or Annihilation is a production read about what needs to be planned, captured, protected, and handed to post so the finished piece has a real chance to work.
Updated 2026
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Planning
Planning
The History of the Rick Roll - How “Never Gonna Give You Up” Became a Meme Icon
What to decide before the shoot when The History of the Rick Roll - How “Never Gonna Give You Up” Became a Meme Icon affects scope, story, schedule, and creative alignment.
Updated 2025
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Strategy
Strategy
Corporate Video Trends: Staying Current with Corporate Video Production
Corporate Video Trends: Staying Current with Corporate Video Production is a strategy read for teams deciding who the video needs to reach, what it needs to say, where it will live, and what has to be clear before production dollars move.
Updated 2025
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Strategy
Performance
Corporate Video ROI: How to Maximize the Return on Every Frame
Where corporate video creates return, how to measure it, and why a stronger brief changes the economics.
Updated 2025
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Strategy
Social Media Live Streaming Strategy: How to Plan, Promote & Produce Like a Pro
Social Media Live Streaming Strategy: How to Plan, Promote & Produce Like a Pro is a strategy read for teams deciding who the video needs to reach, what it needs to say, where it will live, and what has to be clear before production dollars move.
Updated 2025
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Strategy
Strategy
Why Storytelling Matters in TV Commercials
Why Storytelling Matters in TV Commercials is a strategy read for teams deciding who the video needs to reach, what it needs to say, where it will live, and what has to be clear before production dollars move.
Updated 2025
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Budget
How Much Does a Corporate Video Really Cost?
A practical look at what corporate video really costs, why scope matters, and how better planning protects the final piece.
Updated 2025
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Strategy
Strategy
Mastering YouTube SEO for Sky-High Rankings and Unmatched Engagement
Mastering YouTube SEO for Sky-High Rankings and Unmatched Engagement is a strategy read for teams deciding who the video needs to reach, what it needs to say, where it will live, and what has to be clear before production dollars move.
Updated 2025
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Strategy
Vertical Video Production: Unlock the Potential for Social Media
Vertical Video Production: Unlock the Potential for Social Media is a strategy read for teams deciding who the video needs to reach, what it needs to say, where it will live, and what has to be clear before production dollars move.
Updated 2025
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Strategy
Video Performance Metrics: How to Evaluate and Improve Your Video’s Impact
Video Performance Metrics: How to Evaluate and Improve Your Video’s Impact is a strategy read for teams deciding who the video needs to reach, what it needs to say, where it will live, and what has to be clear before production dollars move.
Updated 2025
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Production
Production
The Portrayal of Violence in Movies and TV Shows
The Portrayal of Violence in Movies and TV Shows is a production read about what needs to be planned, captured, protected, and handed to post so the finished piece has a real chance to work.
Updated 2025
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Production
Production
The Influence of Hollywood on Independent Film: Inspiration, Impact, and Industry Tensions
The Influence of Hollywood on Independent Film: Inspiration, Impact, and Industry Tensions is a production read about what needs to be planned, captured, protected, and handed to post so the finished piece has a real chance to work.
Updated 2025
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Business
Business
Employee Participation in Corporate Videos: Why It Works and How to Do It Right
Employee Participation in Corporate Videos: Why It Works and How to Do It Right shapes the budget conversation: the scope drivers to understand, the risks to plan around, and the decisions worth making before production starts.
Updated 2025
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Business
Business
Voiceover Industry Trends: Why Adaptability is the Key to Staying Booked
Voiceover Industry Trends: Why Adaptability is the Key to Staying Booked shapes the budget conversation: the scope drivers to understand, the risks to plan around, and the decisions worth making before production starts.
Updated 2025
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Sound Strategy
Music And Brand Feel
The Impact of Music on Your Brand Video
Music is not background decoration. It controls pace, tension, memory, and whether a brand video feels believable before the viewer can explain why.
Updated 2025
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Production
Production
The Role of Animated Videos in Brand Promotion
The Role of Animated Videos in Brand Promotion is a production read about what needs to be planned, captured, protected, and handed to post so the finished piece has a real chance to work.
Updated 2025
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Strategy
Understanding Audience Demographics for TV Commercials
Understanding Audience Demographics for TV Commercials is a strategy read for teams deciding who the video needs to reach, what it needs to say, where it will live, and what has to be clear before production dollars move.
Updated 2025
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Business
Business
How Long Should A Corporate Video Be?
How Long Should A Corporate Video Be shapes the budget conversation: the scope drivers to understand, the risks to plan around, and the decisions worth making before production starts.
Updated 2025
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Post
Post
Restoring Old Videos: How ECG Productions Brings Your Memories Back to Life
A post-production read on Restoring Old Videos: How ECG Productions Brings Your Memories Back to Life, covering the edit, sound, color, graphics, delivery, and review choices that shape the final piece.
Updated 2025
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WHAT PRODUCERS CAN LEARN FROM ICE CREAM shapes the budget conversation: the scope drivers to understand, the risks to plan around, and the decisions worth making bef...
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