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		<title>Going Viral for Boulder Film Making Contest</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:20:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Conti</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[anna sawyer]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The goal of these videos is to increase the Google ranking for the following search term "film making contest" so that our videos appear on the first page. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Film Making Contest &#8211; Funny Promo videos</h1>
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<div>Watch these entertaining videos <a href="http://michaelcontiproductions.com/" target="_blank">A Michael Conti Video Production</a> created for <a href="http://theshootoutboulder.com/" target="_blank">The Shoot Out 24 Hour Filmmaking Festival Boulder</a> 2010.  Get a glimpse of Anna F. Sawyer, the on-camera “Shoot Out Expert.”  She is great fun to work with and highly creative to boot.  She’ll be the MC at this year’s Boulder Film Making Contest, aka &#8220;The Shootout Boulder&#8221;.</div>
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<p>JOIN THE PRE-EVENT WORKSHOP</p>
<p>The Shoot Out 24 Hour Boulder Filmmaking Festival is excited to provide the special pre-Shoot Out workshop.  This hands-on training will help prepare the filmmakers for The Boulder Shoot Out. This Boulder Workshop will occur on September 18, 2010.</p>
<p>This Boulder Contest is in its 7th year! This is one of the BEST Boulder Events! Register early to save money!</p>
<p>Learn the RULES, how to register a team, and pre-event specials. Are you ready to take the challenge? This is one of the most fun things to do in Boulder&#8230; make sure you put it on your event calendar&#8230; Don&#8217;t miss out!</p>
<p>For more information, visit &#8220;The Shoot Out Boulder.&#8221; You&#8217;ll be glad you did!</p>
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<p>Article source: <a href="http://www.ArticlePros.com/business/advertising/article-513623.html">ArticlePros.com</a></p>
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<p>FastFilm80302 is dedicated to helping you join the community of short and fast film makers. If you are a film-watcher or a film-maker, visit http://www.boulderfilmmakingcontest.com to get all the information you need to be able to participate in the Annual Boulder Shoot Out 24 Hour Film Making Contest.</p>
<p>At this Boulder Filmmaking Contest&#8230; Have a blast&#8230; Learn new skills&#8230; And maybe get discovered! Or simply view and enjoy the results&#8230; great locally made short and fast films! Be sure to visit our website at http://www.boulderfilmmakingcontest.com.</p>
<p>Pick out your favorite from previous years&#8230; post a comment! Join our community of short and fast film makers &#8211; This is the most fun Boulder event. Don&#8217;t miss out!</p>
<p>Michael Conti Productions, Copyright 2010 &#8211; All rights reserved.</p>
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		<title>Because laughter really is the best medicine.</title>
		<link>http://michaelcontiproductions.com/blog/video-advertising/boomer-alley-spots/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:15:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Conti</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Internet Streaming]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Video Advertising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marc Sotkin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[real-life experiences]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[short and funny videos]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Marc Sotkin, the writer of The Golden Girls and Laverne and Shirley delivers some fun with his real-life experiences.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://michaelcontiproductions.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/main-logo.gif"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-140" title="main-logo" src="http://michaelcontiproductions.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/main-logo.gif" alt="" width="139" height="49" /></a>Here is the two part online episodes of very comedic and entertaining Boomer Alley which features the work of <strong>Marc Sotkin</strong>, the writer of <em>The Golden Girls</em> and <em>Laverne and Shirley. </em>Marc delivers some funny stuff with his real-life experiences<em>.</em><em> </em><a href="http://michaelcontiproductions.com" target="_blank">A Michael Conti Production</a> was hired to lens these short and funny videos which are available online at <strong>REAL </strong><em><strong>Powered by</strong></em><strong> Humana</strong>. It also features the acting talents of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=572642774">Don Kraus</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=10238518">Michael Sotkin</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=508006729">Macleish Day</a>.</p>
<p>Part 1 <a href="http://www.realforme.com/play/fun/videos/MarcSotkinWorkPt2" target="_blank">On Work </a></p>
<p>Part 2 <a href="http://www.realforme.com/play/fun/videos/work-job-market-part-1" target="_blank">The Job Market</a></p>
<p>Marc is a <em>really </em>funny good and a great comedy writer to boot.  It was a real pleasure working for him on this video shoot along with my directing partner <strong>Alan O&#8217;Hashi</strong>.</p>
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		<title>2010 Cospra Communications Excellence Awards Announced</title>
		<link>http://michaelcontiproductions.com/blog/presentation-videos/2010-cospra-communications-excellence-awards-announced/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:39:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Conti</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Presentation Videos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[alan o'hashi]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Colorado School Public Relations Association]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cospra]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[2009 Impact on Education Award Ricipients TV program wins Colorado School Public Relations Association Electronic Media Award of Excellence ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://michaelcontiproductions.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/logo.gif"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-126" title="logo" src="http://michaelcontiproductions.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/logo.gif" alt="" width="219" height="96" /></a>2009 <a href="http://impactoneducation.org/" target="_blank">Impact on Education</a> Award Ricipients TV program wins 2010  <a href="http://www.cospra.org/" target="_blank">Colorado School Public Relations Association</a> <strong>Electronic Media Award of Excellence</strong> &#8211; Filmed and edited by Michael M. Conti of <a href="http://michaelcontiproductions.com" target="_blank">Michael Conti Video Productions </a>and Alan O&#8217;Hashi of  <a href="www.bouldercommunitymedia.org/" target="_blank">Boulder Community Media</a>.</p>
<p>This awards program is for the entry of individual publications and electronic media productions. Awards are earned according to type of publication or electronic media entry. Each entry is judged against the criteria and other entries. Judges will select up to five Awards of Excellence and five Awards of Merit per category for each enrollment group.</p>
<p>Professionals in communications and public relations outside the Colorado and Wyoming area will serve as judges. Criteria are based on industry standards and professional judgment.</p>
<p>A member of the COSPRA Executive Board will present Golden Achievement Awards, Medallion Awards and Awards of Excellence in Publications and Electronic Media at a Board of Education meeting in the winning entries’ districts.</p>
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		<title>High-Impact Marketing Tool for Attorneys &#8211; Video Marketing</title>
		<link>http://michaelcontiproductions.com/blog/marketing-videos/high-impact-marketing-tool-for-attorneys-video/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:55:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Conti</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Internet Streaming]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marketing Videos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[denver]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[legal videos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marketing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Web sites that are marketing their services can especially benefit from adding video.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_100" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 185px"><a href="http://michaelcontiproductions.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/DSC01499.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-100  " style="margin-top: 3px; margin-bottom: 3px;" title="Video is a natural marketing tool" src="http://michaelcontiproductions.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/DSC01499-150x150.jpg" alt="Video is a natural marketing tool" width="175" height="170" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Video is a natural marketing tool</p></div>
<p><a href="http://michaelcontiproductions.com" target="_blank">A Michael Conti Production</a> is a regional contractor to shoot videos for <a href="http://www.findlaw.com/" target="_blank">FindLaw</a>, a <a href="http://www.thomsonreuters.com/" target="blank">Thomson Reuters</a> business,  one of the world&#8217;s leading provider of online legal information and Internet marketing solutions for law firms.   Here are links to the videos of the firms where videotaping took place in Denver, Colorado.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.coppolamarlin.com/" target="_blank">Coppola &amp; Marlin, P.C.</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.denverbankruptcyadvocates.com/?bclid=35380655001&amp;bctid=35467934001" target="_blank">Greenwald &amp; Hammond, P.C.</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.litmanlawusa.com/?bclid=42484359001&amp;bctid=42617094001" target="_blank">Litman Law Firm, P.C.</a></p>
<p>If you are a lawyer, and are interested in learning more about Lawyer Marketing, I would suggest you visit the online experts at FindLaw.  Here is summary from one of their blog articles:</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">“Online video presence has become the word of mouth of yesteryear, a substitute for a referral from a friend or a neighbor. You are really communicating your own personal image, presence and character, just like a referral would be, but going out to a huge audience and making an opportunity to really get out there in front of your prospective clients.”</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><a href="http://blog.lawyermarketing.com/blog/lawyer-marketing/0/0/video-is-extremely-relevant-to-law-firms-" target="_blank">Read more</a></p>
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		<title>Boulder SBDC has helped businesses</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2010 02:33:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Conti</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Boulder SBDC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Boulder Small Business Development Center]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A Michael Conti Video Production helped produce a video for Boulder Small Business Development Center 15th Anniversary Celebration in 2009 with the following question &#8220;How does/has the Boulder SBDC helped your business?&#8221; As most of us already know &#8220;Small business is the driver of the American Economy!&#8221;  Watch the video see how Boulder SBDC has impacted our [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://michaelcontiproductions.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/pic32390.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-116" title="pic32390" src="http://michaelcontiproductions.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/pic32390-300x135.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="135" /></a><a href="http://michaelcontiproductions.com" target="_blank">A Michael Conti Video Production</a> helped produce a video for <a href="http://www.bouldersbdc.com/" target="_blank">Boulder Small Business Development Center</a> 15th Anniversary Celebration in 2009 with the following question &#8220;How does/has the Boulder SBDC helped your business?&#8221;</p>
<p>As most of us already know &#8220;<a href="http://www.allbusiness.com/operations/3872647-1.html" target="_blank">Small business is the driver of the American Economy!</a>&#8221;  Watch the video see how Boulder SBDC has impacted our local business community!</p>
<p>Here are some of the companies featured in the video:  Scott Roy &#8211; <a href="http://www.bouldericecream.com/" target="_blank">Boulder Ice Cream</a>, Benji Reed &#8211; <a href="http://www.goozmo.com/" target="_blank">Goozmo</a>,  Jessica Smith &#8211; <a href="http://www.casttoo.com/Casttoo.com/Welcome.html" target="_blank">Casttoo, LLC</a>,  David Rubin &#8211; <a href="http://www.aspiceoflife.com/" target="_blank">A Spice of Life</a>, Kathy Rowlen &#8211; <a href="http://indevr.com/" target="_blank">InDevR</a>,  Omar Postigo-Martell &#8211; <a href="http://www.welltranslated.com/index.htm" target="_blank">Well Tranlsated, LLC</a>, Marianne and Todd Ballantine* of <a href="http://www.toddballantine.com/" target="_blank">Ballantine Environmental Resources, Inc</a>.</p>
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<p><a href="http://vimeo.com/7991742">How has the Boulder SBDC helped your business?</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/michaelconti">Michael Conti</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a></p>
<p>Boulder SBDC provides resources to help make your business successful, whether you are established, ready to grow, or just starting up.  Many local businesses and successful start-ups got their feet wet with Boulder SBDC&#8217;s numerous courses and programs, designed specifically for the small business owner, are offered every year through the SBDC.  A wide variety of topics are covered, such as learning how to successfully market and sell your product, growth in the high-tech industry, entrepreneurial training, staying on track with a growth program, writing and implementing a business plan, evaluating your business, and customer service.</p>
<p>Many of the small business owners in Boulder are thankful to <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/pub/sharon-king/4/b23/a1b" target="_blank">Sharon King</a> and the professional staff for the work they have done over the years, including yours truly.</p>
<p>*Marianne and Todd Ballantine also helped with the video, producing and scripting/interviewing, respectively.</p>
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		<title>REELBiz: Videos for Colorado BETR Project</title>
		<link>http://michaelcontiproductions.com/blog/marketing-videos/colorado-business-and-education-talent-readiness-project/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 01:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Conti</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Marketing Videos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Presentation Videos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Colorado BETR Project]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Engineer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Math]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Science]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Workforce Boulder County]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The main focus on these ten minute videos is to support The Colorado BETR Project a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineer, Math) Business and Education collaboration effort created to facilitate the promotion of STEM education and practices into meeting Colorado's need for homegrown applicants to workforce careers. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-84" style="margin: 4px;" title="Reel_Biz" src="http://michaelcontiproductions.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Reel_Biz-150x71.jpg" alt="Reel_Biz" width="150" height="71" /><a href="http://michaelcontiproductions.com" target="_blank">A Michael Conti Video Production</a> was awarded a REELBiz contract with <a href="http://www.wfbc.org/" target="_blank">Workforce Boulder County</a> in the August 2009 to shoot and edit over <strong>18 videos</strong> highlighting some of Boulder County&#8217;s larger employers.</p>
<p>The focus of these ten minute videos is supporting the <strong><a href="http://www.BETR Project.org" target="_blank">Colorado</a></strong><a href="http://www.BETR Project.org" target="_blank"> </a><strong><a href="http://www.BETR Project.org" target="_blank">BETR Project</a></strong> a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineer, Math) Business and Education collaboration effort created to facilitate the promotion of STEM education and practices into meeting Colorado&#8217;s need for homegrown applicants to workforce careers.  Additional support for this project comes from <a href="http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDLE-Main/CDLE/1240336821467" target="_blank">Colorado Department of Labor and Employment</a>.  Their intended audience is K-12 along with current job seekers to the <strong><a href="http://www.BETR Project.org" target="_blank">Colorado</a></strong><a href="http://www.BETR Project.org" target="_blank"> </a><strong><a href="http://www.BETR Project.org" target="_blank">BETR Project</a> </strong><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">website</span>.</strong></p>
<p>Generally using a two hour window at each company, A Michael Conti Video Production would arrive to setup and light a location for conducting the 3-4 interviews that would commence over the first hour.  The second hour would involve capturing additional <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B-roll" target="_blank">B-Roll footage</a> which was used in editing to help create a flow between the interviews and establish material for the opening scene.</p>
<p>Each video highlights through interviews and location footage how employees perceive their job,  how skills in science, technology, engineer, math impact their work day; what inspired them to go further, and finally what a typical day is like on the job.</p>
<p>Here is the list of companies involved in Boulder County.  The links are active on the Colorado BETR Project website as well as the <a href="http://www.wfbc.org/employer/employerCalendar.htm">Workforce Boulder website</a>. For more a higher quality presentation of these same videos, visit <a href="http://vimeo.com/album/177049" target="_blank">WFBC on Vimeo</a>.</p>
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<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 168px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">2. Elevations Credit Union</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 168px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">3. Namaste Solar</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 168px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">4. Roche</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 168px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">5. Renewable Energy Resource</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 168px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">6. 2B Technologies</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 168px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">7. Micro Motion</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 168px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">8. Medtronic Navigation</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 168px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">9. ITT Visual Information Solutions</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 168px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">10. Boulder Labs</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 168px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">11. City of Longmont</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 168px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">12. Longmont Vance Brand Airport</div>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">1. <a href="http://www.betrproject.org/hospitality-human-services-and-education/marriott" target="_blank">Marriotts of Longmont</a></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">2. <a href="http://www.betrproject.org/business-and-public-administration/elevations-credit-union" target="_blank">Elevations Credit Union</a></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">3. <a href="http://www.betrproject.org/skilled-trades-and-technical-sciences/namaste-solar" target="_blank">Namaste Solar</a></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">4. <a href="http://www.vimeo.com/9836704" target="_blank">Roche Colorado</a></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">5. <a href="http://www.vimeo.com/8702972" target="_blank">Renewable Energy Resource</a></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">6. <a href="http://www.vimeo.com/8702972" target="_blank">2B Technologies</a></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">7. <span style="font-size: 13.3333px;"><a href="http://www.vimeo.com/12252543" target="_blank">MTech Mechanical Technologies</a></span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">8. <a href="http://www.vimeo.com/8984969" target="_blank">ITT Visual Information Solutions</a></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">9. <a href="http://www.vimeo.com/8984969" target="_blank">Boulder Labs</a></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">10. <a href="http://www.vimeo.com/10868705" target="_blank">City of Longmont &#8211; Power and Communications Company</a></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">11. <a href="http://www.vimeo.com/12837541" target="_blank">Longmont Vance Brand Airport</a></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">12. <a href="http://www.vimeo.com/11439887" target="_blank">Q.S.C. Systems Inc.</a></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">13. <a href="http://www.vimeo.com/11088601" target="_blank">Meadowlark Optics</a></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">14. <a href="http://www.vimeo.com/12837541" target="_blank">Interface Communications</a></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">15. <a href="http://www.vimeo.com/11278683" target="_blank">University of Colorado-STEM Teaching</a></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">16. <a href="http://www.vimeo.com/11715521" target="_blank">City of Longmont Water Treatment Facility</a></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">17. <a href="http://www.vimeo.com/11849367" target="_blank">City of Longmont GIS</a></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">18. <a href="http://www.vimeo.com/12652656" target="_blank">Design Concepts</a></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">In conclusion, Boulder County has some amazing companies doing amazing things with some real great people working for them.</p>
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		<title>The Future of Video is Now: Streaming Video Advertising</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:16:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Conti</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Video Advertising]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A video ad online is a high impact way to speak to your customers and stand out from traditional online directory ads. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A Michael Conti Production has been busy shooting internet ads for one of the national online phonebook companies&#8211;YELLOWBOOK.</p>
<p>As they say: Who better to describe your business to potential customers than you?</p>
<p>A video ad online is a high impact way to speak to your customers and stand out from traditional online directory ads. Video ads provide you the opportunity to reach out to potential customers who are ready to buy, giving them a chance to see, hear and experience your business before calling or stepping out to make a purchase.</p>
<p>Here are recent spots that A Michael Conti Production shot.  All the videography was done by Michael Conti whereas the editing was completed by Pixel Fish in Torrance, California.</p>
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<li><span style="font-family: Avenir;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><strong><a href="http://snurl.com/e1o1z">La Fogata Mexican Restaurants</a></strong></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Avenir;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><strong><a href="http://snurl.com/e1o1z"></a><a href="http://www.yellowbook.com/profile/keating-pipeworks-inc_1821694731.html" target="_blank">Keating Pipeworks Inc.</a></strong><span style="font-family: Avenir;"> </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Avenir;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><strong><a href="http://snurl.com/jyd1g">Action Plumbing and Heating</a></strong></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Avenir;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><strong><a href="http://snipurl.com/o35r9">Go Figure Fitness</a></strong></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Avenir; font-weight: bold; white-space: pre;"><a href="http://snipurl.com/o35j0" target="_blank">$79.00 Bulldog Rooter</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Avenir; font-weight: bold; white-space: pre;"><a href="http://snipurl.com/o34un" target="_blank">Now Heating &amp; Air</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Avenir; font-weight: bold; white-space: pre;"><a href="http://snipurl.com/hi6by">Calibre Boat Repair</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold; white-space: pre; font-family: Avenir;"><a href="http://snurl.com/hi5yx">Excaliber Exteriors</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold; white-space: pre; font-family: Avenir;"><a href="http://snurl.com/e1oil">Nationwide Heating &amp; AC</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold; white-space: pre; font-family: Avenir;"><a href="http://snurl.com/e1mce">Kevin Taylor&#8217;s Restaurants</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold; white-space: pre; font-family: Avenir;"><a href="http://snurl.com/e1nn5">Rocky Mountain Recycling</a></span></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://snurl.com/e1o7n">Taylor Moving LLC</a></strong></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold; white-space: pre; font-family: Avenir;"><a href="http://snurl.com/e1nf3">A Man with A Van Inc</a><a href="http://snurl.com/e1mr1"></a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold; white-space: pre; font-family: Avenir;"><a href="http://snurl.com/e1mr1">Drain Masters Sewer Services</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold; white-space: pre; font-family: Avenir;"><a href="http://snurl.com/e1mx7">Premiere Insurance Group</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold; white-space: pre; font-family: Avenir;"><a href="http://snurl.com/e1n1a">St. Julian Hotel and Spa</a> ** video no longer online.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold; white-space: pre; font-family: Avenir;"><a href="http://snurl.com/e1n6n">Toy Doctor Inc</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold; white-space: pre; font-family: Avenir;"><a href="http://snurl.com/e1nac">Westerfield Law Firm</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold; white-space: pre; font-family: Avenir;"><a href="http://snurl.com/e1nqy">Pro Auto Care</a></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-weight: bold; white-space: pre; font-family: Avenir;"><strong>Video ROI Is Much Stronger Than Yellow Pages</strong></span></p>
<p>“A number of years ago we’d spend 1 dollar [on Yellow Pages] and we’d probably get a 4 to 5 dollar return on that.  And then, over the course of the last several years, Yellow Pages, with the advent of internet advertising, has taken a back seat.  And now, if we spend 1 dollar, we probably only get a $1.25 return.  So, the return on investment that you hear about, is just not there like it used to be. Well, we have obviously moved our dollars into internet marketing and the Web site, and for that, we have been seeing 3 to 4 dollars for every 1 dollar.</p>
<p>Now here is the good news: for the last couple of months that we had video up, we have seen a 6 or 7 times return, per month, on what we are spending for the cost of the video versus the amount that is coming in.  Online video is certainly the vanguard here and it is something that the dollars are backing it up, for what you spend and what you getting in return as well.”</p>
<p><a href="http://blog.lawyermarketing.com/blog/lawyer-marketing/0/0/video-is-extremely-relevant-to-law-firms-" target="_blank">Read more</a></p>
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		<title>Here We Grow!  DVD Available at Whole Foods</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:37:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Conti</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[HERE WE GROW intends to raise national awareness through inspiring interviews and stories that capture the passion and personal investment of a diverse group of individuals. ]]></description>
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<p><img class="size-full wp-image-71 alignleft" title="herewegrow" src="http://michaelcontiproductions.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/herewegrow.jpg" alt="herewegrow" width="154" height="208" /><a href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/" target="_blank">Whole Foods</a> has just released <a href="http://www.herewegrowmovie.com/" target="_blank">“Here We Grow” </a>documentary directed by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/people/Craig-King/624660955" target="_blank">Craig King </a>is now exclusively available in our stores. In this 65-minute film, Craig, a natural foods chef and entrepreneur, explores the current state of our food supply and seeks to educate people about living healthier, more wholesome lives through socially responsible food choices. The film intends to raise national awareness through inspiring interviews and stories that capture the passion and personal investment of a diverse group of individuals. The documentary also educates everyone on the pandemic expansion of dangerous chemicals that were introduced into food seeds and crop soils at an alarming rate over the last 40 years.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;">Revenues from the film go toward community projects that demonstrate the actions necessary to restore America’s health. 20% of the sales go directly to our partner, Ann Cooper, and her <a style="color: #b5ef68; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" href="http://www.thelunchbox.org/">School Lunch Revolution project</a>.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://michaelcontiproductions.com" target="_blank">A Michael Conti Video Production</a> provided 5 days of filming during the production of this extra special food awareness documentary during the Spring of 2009.</p>
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		<title>Elevations TV  partners with A Michael Conti Production</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:06:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Conti</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Michael Conti Video Production recently completed a series of online marketing videos for Elevations Credit Union. In an active outdoor setting, members share personal challenges and how Elevations was able to provide solutions. Videos are available on Elevations Credit Union home page.]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="../../">A Michael Conti Video Production</a> recently completed a series of online marketing videos for Elevations Credit Union. In an active outdoor setting, members share personal challenges and how Elevations was able to provide solutions. Videos are available on <a href="http://elevationscu.com/">Elevations Credit Union</a> home page.</p>
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		<title>How to Produce A Cost Effective Impactful Online Video</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 14:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Conti</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Marketing Videos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[boda weightloss]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our goal at A Michael Conti Production is to get the work done in the most cost effective and professional manner based upon the Client's needs.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://michaelcontiproductions.com/">A Michael Conti Production</a> was recently contracted by <span style="font-weight: bold;">BODA Weight Loss Products</span> to shoot two marketing videos which would be presented on their respective websites.  The Client brought both the script and the talent to the early morning shoot, and A Michael Conti Production brought their expertise to the game.  </p>
<div>Instead of the traditional locked off camera shot, the Client wanted a shot that was a bit more dynamic and shared an example from <a href="http://www.sunpopstudios.com/samples-and-prices/">SunPop Studios</a> in which the camera was very active but controlled on the end of a small crane on a sound stage. Unfortunately, this approach would have been problematic due to the outside location and the budget, but taking the same clever principal of movement of the frame around the subject, A Michael Conti Production was able to create a fascimile.  </div>
<div>Within 2 hours, the video was shot and in the can for editing.  By the end of the day, the Client was reviewing the first cut of the edit online, and shortly afterwards, it was ready to be presented online.  Here is the final version: </p>
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<div>While this quick approach might not be appropriate for all Clients, in this case, it was necessary from the presented budget.  Our goal at A Michael Conti Production is to get the work done in the most cost effective and professional manner based upon the Client&#8217;s needs.</div>
<div>See the video in its placement on the <a href="http://www.bodaweightloss.com/">BODA website</a>.</div>
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