https://www.four3rds.com/news daily 0.75 2026-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687528f90bae3720f9748bcb/fe7a20a1-cff6-478f-ae76-b846dc281eca/instagram+logo.png https://www.four3rds.com/news/equipmentseries03 monthly 0.5 2026-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687528f90bae3720f9748bcb/bb04903e-c31c-4861-983f-4543676b5b2f/Audio+Erased.png Insights for Moving Media - Say What? (Why Bad Audio Disconnects Viewers) In a world where subtitles are the norm, does audio even matter? Yes! Once you capture someone's attention, the audio gets turned on. To keep them from swiping away, that audio better be worth their engagement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687528f90bae3720f9748bcb/e2aade55-9adc-4a2d-acce-5e0e5c2eb14a/Lav+Layers.png Insights for Moving Media - Say What? (Why Bad Audio Disconnects Viewers) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687528f90bae3720f9748bcb/95916105-5a40-4f24-a185-0410e4c4254b/Boom+Phone.png Insights for Moving Media - Say What? (Why Bad Audio Disconnects Viewers) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.four3rds.com/news/equipmentseries02 monthly 0.5 2026-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687528f90bae3720f9748bcb/7ca4b90e-1ca7-4206-a494-423f3ebf5bd9/Added+Lighting+Example.png Insights for Moving Media - Light the Eyes, Light the Story (Why Bad Lighting Breaks Trust) Lights! Camera! Action! There's a reason "Lights" comes first in this classic film set saying. Without light, there's nothing for the camera to capture. That's literally what cameras do – they capture light. Have you ever seen a professional film set? Lights everywhere. From the size of your hand to the size of a cow. That's because they're painting light onto the camera sensor (or actual film if you're working old school). For marketing teams, this extreme isn't necessary. Camera technology can do a lot of the heavy lifting for you, but the principles of lighting still matter tremendously. https://www.four3rds.com/news/nonprofit-video-measure-success monthly 0.5 2025-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687528f90bae3720f9748bcb/7cd624af-87e3-4dbe-ae44-7e9f73f7e602/Nonprofit+Blog+06.jpg Insights for Moving Media - How to Measure Your Nonprofit Video Campaign Success (Beyond Just View Counts) - Read part 1 of our nonprofit year-end giving video strategy, Don't Wait Until December: Your Year-End Giving Video Strategy Starts Now. Or: How to Avoid the Holiday Fundraising Panic Attack Your nonprofit just launched a new video campaign. The views are rolling in, people are commenting, and your social media manager is doing a little victory dance. But here's the million-dollar question: is it actually working? If you're only tracking views and likes, you're missing the bigger picture. Real video success for nonprofits isn't about going viral. It’s about driving meaningful action that advances your mission. The challenge is knowing which metrics actually matter and how to track the ones that connect to your organizational goals. https://www.four3rds.com/news/nonprofit-video-budget-hacks monthly 0.5 2025-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687528f90bae3720f9748bcb/1761325411115-8EMN1VK3FXHF0JJO80A1/Nonprofit+Blog+05.jpg Insights for Moving Media - Nonprofit Video Production Hacks (Professional Results Without the Hollywood Price Tag) - Read part 1 of our nonprofit year-end giving video strategy, Don't Wait Until December: Your Year-End Giving Video Strategy Starts Now. Or: How to Avoid the Holiday Fundraising Panic Attack Here's something nobody tells you about nonprofit video production: the most compelling videos aren't always the most expensive ones. In fact, some of our most effective projects have come from organizations that got creative with their resources instead of just throwing money at the problem. After working with nonprofits for over 15 years, we've seen every budget-stretching trick in the book. https://www.four3rds.com/news/nonprofit-video-budget-planning monthly 0.5 2025-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687528f90bae3720f9748bcb/361c0e85-df2e-4452-804a-a4477e5f0d1a/Nonprofit+Blog+4+boring+meeting.jpg Insights for Moving Media - Nonprofit Video Budget Planning (Real Numbers, No Surprises) - Read part 1 of our nonprofit year-end giving video strategy, Don't Wait Until December: Your Year-End Giving Video Strategy Starts Now. Or: How to Avoid the Holiday Fundraising Panic Attack Here's the reality: nonprofit video budgets don't have to be mysterious or overwhelming. The question isn't "How much does video cost?" It's "How much should we invest to achieve our specific goals?" Understanding realistic budget ranges helps you plan effectively, make informed decisions, and have confident conversations with your board about video investments. https://www.four3rds.com/news/equipmentseries01 monthly 0.5 2025-12-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687528f90bae3720f9748bcb/1759163570345-I7HSD5SA2WJISQSZ1V99/Michael+Blog+3.jpg Insights for Moving Media - The Foundation of Better Video (Less Frustration, Better Results) I'm starting this series with the most overlooked piece of video equipment: the tripod. But I need to be more specific here – the video tripod. Think of tripods like screwdrivers. There are two main types: photo and video, just like Phillips and flathead screwdrivers. 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Or: How to Avoid the Holiday Fundraising Panic Attack You've decided your nonprofit needs a video. Great choice! But what happens next? If you're imagining a chaotic film set with someone yelling "Action!" while juggling seventeen coffee cups, we've got some good news: professional video production is actually a pretty well-oiled machine. Understanding the video production process helps you make better decisions, set realistic expectations, and get the most out of your investment. https://www.four3rds.com/news/adding-video-to-your-team monthly 0.5 2025-09-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687528f90bae3720f9748bcb/1757697177686-3M013O3BFWTQE3DHGJ73/Gear.jpg Insights for Moving Media - Adding Video to Your Team Working in video with companies and nonprofits there is a conversation I have a few times a year, for so many years now it could be called decades. It comes from a myriad of departments and teams - Marketing, PR, HR, Development. 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