Making Waves

By David Schmitz

Making Waves is all about insights, questions, and stories for the creative in us all.

Hosted by David Schmitz, these podcasts are both concise and packed with fun, engaging, and thought provoking co... more

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How many episodes does Making Waves have?

The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.

Making Waves episodes:

June 02, 2021 15. Why Having a Video Partner is a Must These Days
[15 of 15 in Waves Pilot Season]

Having a partner that delivers powerful video storytelling is a must to communicate your brand these days.
David Schmitz discusses why.

For more about our team and work, visit us at wavesmedia.com

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8min
May 26, 2021 14. The 4 P's of a Business Plan
[14 of 15 in Waves Pilot Season]

David discusses 4 big reflection points on what it takes to have a business.
(credit to David and Jason Benham on the "4 P's")

For more visit us at wavesmedia.com
...more
9min
May 19, 202113. Build Your Team With Video
[13 of 15 in Waves Pilot Season]

Recruiting? Onboarding? Training? Just want to get the word out to your team on how amazing they are?
A video or series of videos may be the most effective means at your disposal to do so.

Discussed today on the show:
Onboarding + Training Videos

Recruiting Videos

Culture Videos

Behind the Scenes

A Word From "__________"

YouTube link

For more about our company Waves Media visit our site: wavesmedia.com
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8min
May 12, 202112. Location, Location, Location! Picking the Best Place for Your Next Video or Photo Shoot
[12 of 15 in Waves Pilot Season]

Time to discuss location, location, location.

Tips from today's episode are:
Make Room! Both in time and space

What's the Light Situation?

Dedicate a place for staging and make sure there’s power

Think through the logistics:
Is the location easily accessible with parking?

Will it be easy to drive to? Traffic problems at certain times of day?

Do you have multiple locations to shoot in one day? If so are they all close enough to each other to make it manageable?

Do you need to have the spaces covered as additionally insured on your policy?

Will you need permission from the owner in written form to film there?

Does the space require cleaning before we go? Resetting of furniture?

For more about our company Waves Media visit our site: wavesmedia.com
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9min
May 05, 202111. How To Get Started On Your Story
[11 of 15 in Waves Pilot Season]

Telling a story Or Storying is one of the most powerful ways to communicate. And it can be so much fun.
Today we will be talking about the foundations to your story and key things to keep in mind when beginning and working on a story.
Basic Form: the 3 Acts

Highlight the tension. The Pain Point. And stay at it

Cut Out the Unnecessary!

For more about our company Waves Media visit our site: wavesmedia.com
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10min
April 28, 202110. 4 Things to Keep in Mind on the Day of a Shoot (Or Any Day As a Leader!)
[10 of 15 in Waves Pilot Season]

Today, we explore ideas on how to be most effective and become an empowering environment creator on the day of a video shoot.
4 Things:
Go With the Flow

Always Build 'Padding' in Pre-Shoot

Prioritize What's Most Important

Don't Crowd or Hover, Empower

For more about our company Waves Media visit our site: wavesmedia.com
...more
8min
April 21, 2021 9. What to Get to Go Pro in Your Filming
[9 of 15 in Waves Pilot Season]

"Making Waves" host David talks about the basics of what you will need to take your in house video production up a notch.
For more read the blog on this here
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10min
April 14, 20218. How To Get Started When You Are Stumped in Your Creative Endeavor
[8 of 15 in Waves Pilot Season]

Ever feel stumped as you try to start being creative. You're not alone.
Today on "Making Waves" David discusses this and how to use tools consistently to help begin.

The 4 Ideas Are:
Idea Gathering and Pooling

Stream of Consciousness

Use Online Generators For Ideas

Find Inspiration

Read the blog on this
For more about our company Waves Media visit our site: wavesmedia.com
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10min
April 07, 2021 7. YouTube OR Vimeo - Which Platform Should I Use?
[7 of 15 in Waves Pilot Season]
Which video hosting platform should you use? Today we discuss 2 of the chief solutions out there and their pros and cons.
YouTube or Vimeo.
Read the blog here on this
For more about our company Waves Media visit our site: wavesmedia.com
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9min
March 31, 20216. Becoming A Great Interviewer (AKA How to Be the Next Diane Sawyer or Walter Cronkite, if you know who those people are)
[6 of 15 in Waves Pilot Season]

So you want to be a better interviewer or conversationalist? Have no fear, these 4 tips should have you up and running in no time.
David discusses some elements of getting at the heart of the story or the person you're talking to.

4 Tips Outlined Are:
Key #1: Let them be themselves!

Key #2: Allow them to lead the conversation too

Key #3: Provide a rhythm in the questions

Key #4: Throw the lifeless questions out!

Read the blog: https://wavesmedia.com/4-keys-to-amazing-video-interviews/

For more about our company Waves Media visit our site: wavesmedia.com
...more
8min

FAQs about Making Waves:

How many episodes does Making Waves have?

The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.