J42 Productions

10/07/2025

Its important to also understand how the brain works and the psychology behind reflections. They literally can influence the subconscious parts of the audiences minds to get them more engaged. We finish this video by talking about how you can use all of this to make better videos, films, and documentaries.

10/07/2025

🧠 43% of the Bible is storytelling.
Not by accident.

Stories are how we remember.
They create emotion, context, and connection.

📌 Takeaway:
Facts inform.
Stories stick.

10/06/2025

Wanderer above the Sea of Fog is a painting by German Romanticist artist Caspar David Friedrich made in 1818. It also teaches how silhouettes can make a huge impact in our films and photography

10/02/2025

🗯️ People want to be heard. People want their story told. If you work in the non-profit space a good way to honor someone is by getting their story on video! 💯

09/30/2025

⏰ Let’s break it down…

Companies, on average, dedicate just 8.7% of their budget to marketing.

Sounds like a decent slice, right?

But think of it this way:
📅 That’s the equivalent of half a day in a full workweek.

🙃 Would you expect massive results if you only worked on growth for half a day each week?

Marketing isn’t a side task —
It’s the engine that drives awareness, trust, and revenue.

📌 Takeaway:
If you're treating marketing like an afterthought, you're planning for average results.

09/25/2025

🎓 Learning how to pick the right shot can be tough. There are rules but sometimes you can break the rules.

Sometimes getting someone to feel the right thing is more important than getting them to hear the right thing. 📢

09/23/2025

📊 Did You Know?
💡 People retain 80% of information from video...
Compared to just 10% from text. 😳

That’s not just a fun fact — it’s a strategy shift.

🎥 If you're trying to educate, sell, or inspire…
👉 Start pressing record.

Why?
✅ Video engages more senses.
✅ It’s easier to digest.
✅ And it sticks.

📌 Bottom line: If you're not using video, you're leaving impact (and conversions) on the table.

09/18/2025

❤️ How do you take care of a persons story? They trust you with part of their life, and often times, a sensitive part of it.

The core of it is authenticity, good questions, and listening. 👂

09/16/2025

🎯 MARKETING TRUTH:
It takes an average of 7 interactions with a brand before someone takes action.

👉 That means one post, one ad, or one email isn't enough.

✅ Stay consistent.
✅ Show up regularly.
✅ Deliver value every time.

People buy from brands they know, like, and trust—and that trust is built over time.

📌 Key takeaway: Repetition builds recognition. Recognition builds trust. Trust drives action.

09/11/2025

🤔How do you convert a deeply personal experience into a story that everyone can relate to?

A videographer and songwriter discuss how the key to a good story is keeping it real. 💯

05/04/2025

A story about a forgotten foster child. There are still kids who need to be known today.

This short documentary tells the heartbreaking and inspiring story of K, a bright and resilient 5-year-old girl who spent most of her life in foster care bef...

09/04/2024

Insane timeline from my Ecuador video (coming soon)