At Block Art Media, we believe in continuous growth and improvement to provide our clients with the best possible service. Recently, two of our talented team members, Peter Sladen and Peter Marsh, completed advanced courses to further hone their skills. These new qualifications not only benefit their professional development but also significantly enhance the quality and creativity of our video production services.

Mastering Colour Grading: Peter Sladen and DaVinci Resolve 18

Peter Sladen, one of our founders and part of the BAM production team, recently completed "The Colourist Guide to DaVinci Resolve 18" course and earned a certification. This intensive course gave Peter an in-depth understanding of colour grading, a crucial aspect of video production that dramatically influences the mood, atmosphere, and visual appeal of a project.

Peter is now an officially certified colour grader with Davinci Resolve!

Why is Colour Grading Important?

Colour grading is the process of enhancing the colour, saturation, and contrast of a video. It’s not just about making the footage look good; it’s about creating a specific look and feel that aligns with the story and the video’s message. For instance, a warm, saturated colour palette can evoke feelings of nostalgia and warmth, while cooler tones can create a sense of calm or detachment.

Benefits for Your Project:

Enhanced Visual Appeal: With Peter’s advanced skills in DaVinci Resolve, our videos will have a more polished and professional look, ensuring your video stands out.
Consistent Brand Identity: Colour grading helps maintain a consistent visual style across all your content, reinforcing brand recognition and identity.
Improved Storytelling: The right colour scheme can enhance the narrative, making your videos more engaging and impactful.

Elevating Storytelling: Peter Marsh’s Training at the National Film and Television School (NFTS)

Our creative lead and video director, Peter Marsh, recently completed two short courses on directing and storytelling at the prestigious National Film and Television School in London. These courses focused on advanced techniques in narrative construction and directorial practices, equipping Peter with even more skills to tell compelling stories through video.

The Art of Storytelling:

Storytelling is at the heart of every great video. It’s about creating a connection with the audience, drawing them into the narrative, and leaving a lasting impression. Effective storytelling involves understanding the audience, crafting a compelling plot, and directing the action to convey the desired message.

Benefits for Videos:

Stronger Narratives: With Peter Marsh’s enhanced storytelling abilities, our videos will captivate audiences with engaging and well-structured narratives.
Creative Direction: Peter’s training in directing ensures that every scene is thoughtfully crafted and executed, resulting in high-quality, cinematic videos.
Brand Alignment: Effective storytelling helps align your video with your core values, vision, and messages, making it more relatable and memorable for your audience.

Conclusion

At Block Art Media, we’re always looking to up our game in video production. The recent courses Peter Sladen and Peter Marsh completed are proof of our dedication to developing our skills. With these new experiences, we're excited to bring you even more creative, engaging, and visually stunning videos. We can’t wait to bring these enhanced capabilities to your projects!

We are excited to bring these enhanced capabilities to your projects!

We were just about to part ways for the festive period when a notification popped up on our Instagram - it was something exciting, the perfect end to a great year!

We had done a shoot midway through 2022 with Eniola, the founder of Nuola Wig's, a luxury wig brand that she had started from her house and now had a thriving business. She wanted a series of strong photos to choose from for an article she was to be featured in about her business journey. The notification we saw was that our photo was in The Sunday Times Style Magazine alongside a write-up about Eniola. We were so excited and proud to see our work featured!

The first part of the shoot was a focus on creating a scene with Eniola at the centre between some of her amazing wigs.

Once we had completed the first set of regal-looking shots, we thought it would be fun to mix things up a bit. We asked Eniola to jump around and play with the wigs, creating something more dynamic and playful. We were absolutely delighted when one of these shots was chosen for the final article - it was a spontaneous decision that really paid off!