How Our Team’s New Skills Enhance Our Video Projects

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 S On set

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.

Mr Marsh. Shooting and Directing!

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!

Fella Ft. Fred Perry SOHO Shoot!

We packed up our gear and headed to Soho for the last hurrah of the 2022 summer heat wave. Fella hair had partnered with Fred Perry for a collab event at their newest Fella shop in Carnaby. Five models (from Meance Modelling Agency) were kitted out in Fred Perry, fresh cuts from Fella Hair, and a big party afterward for us to document.

In the shoot, we wanted to pay homage to the history of Carnaby and the mod subculture that surrounds it and the Fred Perry brand. We did a lot of research beforehand and created some moodboards for inspiration which we shared with Bobby, the manager of Fella, to find the balance between the subculture's iconic look but with a modern twist.

We took a range of shots with the models and mixed things up by using 35 mm film for the party and some "in your face" flash photography to capture the feel of the event.

Rather than just talk about it, we decided to capture the day in a behind-the-scenes video below!

We took loads of epic shots on the day you can find a taster from the shoot below:

After the shoot the party was in full swing and ready for us to capture on beatufiul 35mm film. A big shout out to Whiteclaw drinks who sponsored the party and kept the drinks fridge fully stocked!

Credits:

Hair Stylists: Tommy Winding, Alex Wakefield, Nicky, Michael Wright, Hollie Ratcliff, Sam Gill & Robert Gordon.

Models: Rorey Brogan, Sarah Louise, Rosie Rack, Raffaele Ardimento

Modelling Agency: Menace Models

Party Sponsor: Whiteclaw Drinks

DJ: Trifle & Kink

THROUGH MY LENS: MIT MILCH MAY 2021

Through my lens - As well as taking photos, one of our photographers, Kamila, is a coffee aficionado. Previously working as a barista she now loves to share her new and exciting coffee discoveries from all over the world, and captures them in stunning 35mm film. Coffee also plays a huge role in Block Art Media, we all met in a coffee shop and all love good coffee. This series marries Kamila’s love of both coffee and photography and we hope that you enjoy discovering these hidden gem coffee spots.

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