Create Smarter

In this podcast, Kyle brings in Colleen and Jake to discuss the use of motion in our videos. Colleen joins the discussion through the lens of a video editor and Jake looks through the vantage of a videographer. The crew will discuss both the pros and cons of camera motion within videos and how it should be utilized.

The letters AI were unavoidable in the year 2024. Moving into the new year, Marisa, Connor and Jake discuss what we can expect moving forward with AI specifically in the world of video. From its use by Fortune 500 companies to small consumer products, where will AI video end up taking us?

The winter is the perfect time to reflect on our fall events, and to think ahead to our spring events! Tyler and Marisa sat down to talk about some of the key factors to consider when planning for your live streamed event, from promotion, to who your host is, to where the live stream should live.

Lots of people tuned into the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight, and lots of people experienced streaming issues. But from a business & numbers standpoint, it was actually considered a success. Phil, Kyle and Connor sat down for this episode of the Create Smarter Podcast to talk about what the implications of this event means for streaming.

This year's Olympics have come and gone, so naturally it's time to start talking about the next one! Marisa, Kyle and Phil sit down to talk about the unique marketing and content creation strategy for the LA28 Olympics.

If there's one thing everyone was talking about this summer, it was the Paris Olympics. And just like everyone else, our team was streaming the Olympics live as they happened through the day - and we have some thoughts on how it went! Tune into the latest episode of the Create Smarter Podcast where Phil, Kyle and Marisa dive into what NBC and Peacock did well, and what they might not have done well, for this year's OIympic coverage.

We work a LOT of events: big, small, hybrid, in-person, all virtual. What we've learned is that not every event needs to be live streamed. Hybrid seems to be the way of the world now, but does it have to be for every event? In the latest episode of the Create Smarter podcast, Phil & Tyler break down when it makes sense to live stream an event, but also when it might make sense not to.

Usually, at events, the energy is like lightning in a bottle. You want to capture it, and it might not be as hard as you think! Capturing interviews or recording podcasts at your events with your thought leaders and attendees is a great way to extend the life of your event and capture the excitement in real time. That's exactly what Phil, Connor and Jake discussed on the latest episode of the Create Smarter Podcast.

When working with AV for an event, sometimes you're handed over a list of equipment as part of the contract. But how're you supposed to know what you need and what each thing does? Your production team might tell you that you need a stage manager and a director, but what does that mean? What do they do? It's important to have someone who can "translate" and can help be your partner when it comes to AV for your event! Kyle, Phil & Tyler sat down to talk about why having a team who can walk through a list of equipment or explain why you need certain things on site will help you understand the bigger picture.

Tune in and listen to Connor and Kyle discuss a recent project they worked on down in Kansas City! 5 Tool was able to work with the folks at the Broker-Carrier Summit to put on a great conference with keynote speakers, breakout sessions and more! Hear what it takes to form a great partnership when putting on your next event, and visit 5ToolProductions.com for more info!