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01/27/2025

In the mid-1800s, a German novelist and playwright named Gustav Freytag developed a narrative pyramid that has remained the pinnacle of storytelling structure to this day.

It’s a solid foundation to build a story upon; working well for both fiction and nonfiction pieces. To get the most out of your messaging, though, you’ll have to expand upon that foundation. Learn more in our Insight, "Storytelling Essentials: Building an Impactful Narrative," at RenderStudios.com.

01/24/2025

If you're looking to start a video production project in 2025, you are probably wondering how to choose the right partner for the job. The industry has changed—these days, there are many aspects to consider. Read more at renderstudios.com/post/industry-evolution.

In the past, getting started in video production meant buying expensive equipment. To stand out, production studios needed the newest, highest-quality cameras and lenses. The barrier to entry in this industry was high, costing even up-and-coming videographers tens of thousands of dollars in hardware...

01/22/2025

Whether you're doing "Dry January" or just looking for a non-alcoholic drink option, we strongly suggest this blueberry mocktail featured on the latest episode of The Speak Easy Podcast!

Head to thespeakeasypodcast.com/drinks for the recipe.

01/20/2025

This year as inauguration day falls on Martin Luther King Jr. day, we urge you to consider how you can be of service to your communities in 2025. That includes participating in your local elections!

01/17/2025

Another day of travel in the books—this time across the Mighty Mac to the beautiful city of Marquette, Michigan! We had a wonderful time filming with a Michigan Dental Association member today and can't wait to share her inspiring story.

01/15/2025

We're so excited to share the 2024 ScrapFest documentary with you all! Can't wait to watch? Visit the ScrapFest team at Struk Studio this Saturday for the premiere.

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01/14/2025

When investing in video production for your organization, you’ll want to ensure your messaging is clear, impactful, and effective in achieving your goals. That all relies on great storytelling.

So, what makes a great story? Find out in our latest Insight!

Have you ever heard a funny story and tried to relay it back to a friend? Maybe you forgot details, or the timing was off. Maybe you had to circle back and provide context after the moment had passed. While you may have captured the bullet points, the nuance that left an impression on you was missin...

01/10/2025

This week, we're reflecting on our 2024 work as we submit entries for the 2025 award season. It's always an honor to bring recognition to our clients—a cherry on top of the work we are already so proud of!

01/09/2025

Happiest of birthdays to Lilly! 🎉 Creativity is in every fiber of her being and we are lucky to be the beneficiaries of her gifts and skills.

Lilly, we hope your day is filled with good music and a great book paired with fur-baby cuddles! 💕

01/07/2025

Whether you're excited about the possibilities ahead or overwhelmed by planning for the year—we've got you covered! First things first, sketch out your 2025 video content plan and budget. Read more at renderstudios.com/post/video-budget.

Planning is rampant this time of year as we look ahead and dream of what’s to come. This fresh start can be seen as ripe with opportunity or daunting, packed with endless possibilities. No matter how you feel, we’re here to help guide you through creating a video production plan and budget for t...

01/01/2025

And that's a wrap on 2024! We're wishing you all a happy, healthy, successful 2025.

Happy New Year! 🎉

12/27/2024

As the year wraps up, we can't help but reflect on all we've done in 2024—including all the miles driven and all the various states we've had the pleasure of working in! Tune in to the latest episode of The Speak Easy Podcast to hear Karen talk about what it takes to film far and wide. Cheers!

Business In our latest case study episode, Karen breaks down how Render Studios tackles the logistics of filming projects across the country. From managing budgets and remote location scouting to building trusted local partnerships, she shares Render’s strategy for delivering great work in unfamil...

12/25/2024

Wishing you all a warm and cozy holiday today! Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah from the Render Team.

12/23/2024

In the inevitable chaos leading up to Christmas, it's important to pause and acknowledge the little things. We hope your holiday is filled with love, joy, and irreplaceable micro-moments that make the pre-holiday frenzy completely worth it!

12/20/2024

Stop-motion is a labor of love! We spent the better part of a week cutting out shapes and filming—moving each piece fractions of an inch per frame to capture our desired effect. It might seem tedious, but there’s a calm that comes with something so hands-on. Maybe you know the feeling from baking, knitting, or tinkering with electronics. When you get in the zone, the world melts away.

Please enjoy these behind-the-scenes photos from our 2024 holiday short while we inevitably find more tiny shreds of paper to clean up around the office!

12/18/2024

This season reminds us that there is beauty in simple & thoughtful handcrafted creations—a one-of-a-kind piece of pottery, a homemade jam, or a child's handprint ornament. These items are special and make the season memorable.

Here is our handcrafted gift for you—a paper stop-motion holiday greeting. Wishing you a cozy holiday!

12/16/2024

This year we're celebrating 6 years of Smickle the Christmas Pickle! 🥒❤️🎄

We're blown away to hear how many people have adopted Smickle as part of their yearly holiday festivities. We hope he brings you much joy this season!

12/15/2024

Please join us in wishing our leader, Karen, a very happy birthday today!! 🎉❤️