spotlightproductions

spotlightproductions We're a full service script to screen video production company based in Melbourne.

Not every camera angle is about the subject.Sometimes, it’s about the space. The mood. The build-up.This was before the ...
15/12/2025

Not every camera angle is about the subject.
Sometimes, it’s about the space. The mood. The build-up.

This was before the doors opened. Camera tucked quietly up on stage, set for a time-lapse. Not flashy. Just observing. Because events aren't just about the keynote, they’re about the energy before it all kicks off. That tells a story too.

For my clients in events and marketing: the “before” matters. It's where anticipation lives.
People arriving. Finding seats. That first handshake.
Moments that feel small, but stitch the whole experience together.

That’s why we show up early. Think laterally. Look for shots that support the story, not just fill a frame.

“Wait, aren’t you the olive guy?”Sure. But this is what I really do.Filmmaker. Director. Cameraman. Still out there chas...
05/12/2025

“Wait, aren’t you the olive guy?”

Sure. But this is what I really do.

Filmmaker. Director. Cameraman. Still out there chasing the good stuff.

Sophie took this shot (yes, I told her to). Felt right. Looks like I’m in the zone, which I am. Because this is my zone.

The grove’s the hobby. This? This is the craft.

🎄Corporate green screen magic.Filming some end-of-year internal comms videos this week, nothing fancy, just solid storyt...
25/11/2025

🎄Corporate green screen magic.

Filming some end-of-year internal comms videos this week, nothing fancy, just solid storytelling with a festive twist. It’s one of those projects where everyone chips in, has a laugh, and ends up with something they’re proud of.

Genuinely love this part of the job. Quick, smart, human.

A milestone passes. A VIP visit happens. A key piece gets installed.And someone says: "We should've captured that."We he...
30/10/2025

A milestone passes. A VIP visit happens. A key piece gets installed.

And someone says: "We should've captured that."

We hear it all the time.

But it doesn't have to happen.

We build a basic visual plan into every long-term shoot. Key dates. Quick interviews. Drone checkpoints.

So you're not chasing content later. You've got it. Ready to go.

Best time to start capturing footage?Day one. Maybe even day zero.Film your stakeholders. Get the site from the air. Set...
28/10/2025

Best time to start capturing footage?

Day one. Maybe even day zero.

Film your stakeholders. Get the site from the air. Set up time-lapse before anything moves.
By the time you wrap, you've got the full story arc, a strong handover video, and a highlight reel for your next pitch.

Future you will thank you.

You’ve seen this look before (thx AI!)Someone just moments from going on camera. Pale. Sweaty. Staff giggling behind the...
27/10/2025

You’ve seen this look before (thx AI!)
Someone just moments from going on camera. Pale. Sweaty. Staff giggling behind the monitor. It’s not funny. It’s a disaster waiting to happen.

So, here’s a bit of straight talk for my marketing mates, especially those wrangling testimonials in corporate land:

1. Don’t push people on camera who don’t want to be there.
Seriously. If they hate the idea, it’ll show. Respect their “no.”

2. Prep like a pro.
Give them time, brief them properly, and let them get familiar with what they’re saying.

3. Keep the room clean.
Other staff hovering? Get them out. Fewer people = less pressure.

4. If you’re the talent: help yourself.
Know your topic. Rehearse on your phone if it helps. And don’t aim for perfect, aim for real. Real beats polished every time.

That’s how you get a performance, not a panic.

If you want your next project video to actually do something, don't stop at time-lapse.The real impact comes when you la...
23/10/2025

If you want your next project video to actually do something, don't stop at time-lapse.

The real impact comes when you layer in:

Short interviews with client and crew.
Drone shots at key milestones.
Before/after visuals from the same GPS point.

That's when your video becomes a tool for tenders, PR, and recognition.

Tell the full story.

If you’re the only marketing person across multiple states, you're not alone.I've met plenty. You're constantly switchin...
22/10/2025

If you’re the only marketing person across multiple states, you're not alone.

I've met plenty. You're constantly switching hats, brand, comms, sales enablement, events. And now someone wants a testimonial video… by next week.

Truth is, most marketing people I meet are strategic, but pulled too thin to show it.

If you're about to brief a video project, here's a quick mental check:
• Who actually needs to use this?
• Where does it live after launch?
• What’s the smallest version of success?

Don’t aim for “hero piece” every time. Aim for helpful.

You've spent 18 months building something significant.After handover, it shouldn't just disappear.With one well-planned ...
21/10/2025

You've spent 18 months building something significant.

After handover, it shouldn't just disappear.

With one well-planned video, you can recap the build, celebrate the team, and show the client in a great light.

It supports future tenders. It builds your company's legacy.

And it's easy—if you've got the right footage to work with.

That's where we come in.

You don’t always need more content.You probably already have a goldmine.A strong customer interview can be:• Clipped for...
19/10/2025

You don’t always need more content.

You probably already have a goldmine.
A strong customer interview can be:
• Clipped for LinkedIn
• Embedded in a pitch deck
• Dropped into a proposal
• Shown at a conference

But it only works if you plan ahead.

Before you brief the shoot, ask:
• Can we get a few short clips from this?
• Will this still be useful in six months?
• Who else needs to use it internally?

Good content isn’t just creative.
It’s resourceful.

Time-lapse isn't just for the wrap-up video.We've seen clients use it to:Win tenders.Resolve site disputes.Explain timel...
16/10/2025

Time-lapse isn't just for the wrap-up video.

We've seen clients use it to:
Win tenders.
Resolve site disputes.
Explain timeline shifts to stakeholders.
Create social content without lifting a phone.

When it's planned right, it becomes an all-round comms tool.
One feed. Endless uses.

If someone’s dreading their on-camera moment, don’t roll straight into “action.”Start with the conversation.Ask them wha...
15/10/2025

If someone’s dreading their on-camera moment, don’t roll straight into “action.”

Start with the conversation.
Ask them what they actually think about the topic.
No script. No pressure. No lights.

Then ease into filming when they’ve found their voice.

This isn't just a trick, it’s a trust builder.
When people feel heard, they speak better.
Simple as that.

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Pascoe Vale, VIC
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