Category: business

Experienced video production company lessons

After 10 years of video production we have learned some pretty amazing lessons. Most of them via the school of hard knocks. Yes, its real.
A lesson about post production

Editing and coloring and stuff When I am not working on a shoot, I usually work with the post production team editing videos. It has been really neat to see how a production company edits efficiently and effectively. Although each person may edit the same content a bit differently, based on their eye, the principles…
A Lesson in Making Budgets

Its not all about money not completely at least The Executive Producer at House of Sticks told me that they usually make a project budget based on 3 questions: Do I want to work with them in the future? House of Sticks sees that it would be worth making less money if they were to…
A valuable client lesson

While on set with a huge international company an another huge celebrity, I learned something great.
5 steps to making it on your own

In this article we discuss practical steps to take your corporate America job and turning it into your own business. You have lots to gain from being on salary, you just need to mix in a little ambition.
Making stuff you really like

Production is a difficult thing to pull off. Take the time and take the effort to make something you want to make. It will turn out better.
Premium Services and Luxury Brands

The New Zealand Herald wrote an article about us and how to produce premium products for a your clients.
Why does video production cost so much?

If you are wondering why video production costs so much, heres an article for you.
An introduction to House of Sticks

A copy of a recent article as an introduction to House of Sticks, our philosophy and reason for existing. PR is always a good thing and we are happy to share our story with anyone willing to listen. Hence the repost of the article. Boom.
Creating a creative identity

Your business needs an identity. Just like a person, you need to know where you are to know where you’re headed. This article will take a look at our creative agency in Dallas in hopes of offering some insight into the foundational principals of marketing.
Chasing Dreams Part 2

Part 2 of the follow your dreams stream of conscience. In this article hopefully you find some encouragement to start doing what you want to do and stop waiting on others to give you permission.
Why Corporate America sucks for Creatives

Are you frustrated with your corporate job as a creative. Don’t give up, readjust your goals and understand your situation. The grass isn’t always greener, other people just might see your work differently than you do.