Prestige Video Productions Blog

Toronto Coalition for Revitalization TV Commercials

2011-10-07T18:09:00.003-04:00

You can view all the business commercials for the Toronto Coalition for Revitalization on our Facebook page.

Be Speedy in Your Decision Making

2011-10-07T17:58:00.002-04:00

How fast or slow does your company make decisions? Rapidly growing businesses have tied the speed of their decision making to their success. There are not a lot of examples that show success from slow or drawn out decisions. Business owners need to be quick, smart and able to change their view based upon new facts.

Ask Every Customer This Question

2011-10-04T20:01:00.001-04:00

Ask how they heard about you. It's important to understand what marketing channels are working. If most of your new customers are coming from referrals, create opportunities for more referrals. If they saw an ad, run that ad again. Always repeat what works.

TV Commercial Production for TCFR

2011-09-07T20:30:00.000-04:00

We are producing eight TV commercials for the Toronto Coalition for Revitalization. Four have been completed and uploaded to TechTV Media in Oregon for broadcast on Jefferson County Cable. The other four are still in post-production.

2010-12-24T12:59:00.001-05:00

We just finished editing Austin Lake's promotional video. We made two versions, one for the Pittsburgh and Cleveland boat shows, and another for give-aways to the campers at Austin Lake. We're hoping to have the video on youtube in the next week or two. We'll post the link once it's uploaded.

2010-12-14T11:00:00.003-05:00

We finished editing the Toronto Christmas parade. It turned out really well. Now we're working on Austin Lake's 2011 promotional video and two TV commercials for Mama G's Pizza.

2010-10-30T16:54:00.001-04:00

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10 Essentials to an Effective TV Commercial, Part 1

2010-08-18T21:51:00.000-04:00

Put People in Your Commercial
People relate to other people. Putting people into your commercial can help draw your target audience in as opposed to a 30 second shot of your building's interior, exterior and the parking lot. You don't want your commercial to look hokey so you do want to be careful about having people waving at the camera or standing there smiling. Have them doing something that relates to your business so your commercial doesn't look like a photo that's come to life.

Plan Out Your Video
Using a furniture store as an example, you may have ten different kinds of recliners, eight living room sets and six bedroom suits you want to feature. You're going to have to narrow those shots down because you simply can't get them all into a :30, :45 or even a one minute commercial without flashing so many different pieces of video on the screen that your potential customers will feel like they're in a lightning storm. Wide shots of your showroom are good to get a bunch of your furniture displayed at once and you can select a few items you want to be featured alone. It's crucial you not cram a bunch of video into the small amount of time you have for your commercial. Your video should tell the story about what you're advertising even if a customer has their volume turned down.

Employee Orientation Videos

2010-06-12T12:56:00.007-04:00

An employee orientation video is ideal for companies with high growth, high turnover or that use high level staff to conduct new employee orientation. When you consider all the time, money and energy that goes into training, its easy to see how a video is a more efficient tool. Using a video means that every new employee will receive the same information. The employee can be shown the video upon being hired, leaving the managers free to work. Some companies even choose to send a copy home with the employee. Getting family support can make a huge difference to employee moral, productivity and longevity. And remember, employee orientation should be done at least once a year, as a fresh reminder of general practices and protocol. Employee orientation videos offer a fantastic return on investment.

Custom to your business and facility

Generic orientation videos do not offer your company the best method for training. Many of the available generic videos are filled with content that doesn’t apply to your facility and procedures. Using a custom employee orientation video allows you to be specific to your business, plant, machine or process. By using your plant, machines and processes you can be very specific with your orientation material and actually demonstrate procedures where they will really occur. It is an excellent way to educate your employees and set the culture of your business.

Deliverables:

Includes animated backgrounds, logo animations, transitions and lower third titling.
Appropriate library music is included.
You own the full production including all rights.
Prestige Video Productions will design the DVD label. (Included)
The total production time spent on this project is 10 days. We do up to three days of shooting, six days of editing and one day for DVD mastering and duplication.

Contact us today by calling (740) 264-4604 or emailing prestige@prestigevideo.net to set up an appointment or to discuss your needs.

Welcome New Clients

2010-05-14T19:21:00.003-04:00

Prestige Video Productions would like to welcome our newest clients, Reliable Hearing in Wintersville, Ohio and TIMET (Titanium Metals Corporation) in Toronto, Ohio.

2010 Video for Austin Lake Park and Campground

2009-12-26T22:35:00.007-05:00

We have just completed editing the final version of Austin Lake Park and Campground's 2010 video. We have been producing Austin Lake's promotional video since 1999 and have been fortunate to work closely with Bill Cable, President of Austin Lake Park, Inc. and his wife, Marsha. Bill shows the promotional video at various boat and RV trade shows in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Austin Lake will also feature the video on their website, www.austinlakepark.com.

Should My Company Have a Video on Our Website? (Reasons 1-5)

2009-11-19T23:10:00.003-05:00

1. Your competitor has one! People refer to the internet as the first source of information, so chances are, if you have a website new potential customers will find you.

2. Presence on the web. A website can reach millions of people that might otherwise not be available for you. Peoples' habits are changing. People move to a new area and very often rely solely on the Internet to learn about the new area, research and find out who to go to for what.

3. Selling tool. Customers can view products, services, or whatever you want to share from the comfort of their own home. No matter what type of business you are in, there are ways to grow and make money on the web for you.

4. Most people expect that any professionally run business will have a web site. With a well-designed site you can make an impressive first impression; thus potential new business.

5. Add your Web Address to your stationary; business cards, other advertisements and you'll have visitors knowing exactly where to go for answers to their questions and where to send their friends to for great service.

Next week, we'll give you reasons 6-11.

Andy Bowyer - Voice-Over Talent

2009-11-14T19:39:00.007-05:00

Andy has been providing voice talent services for a number of years and has done everything from ten-second tags, all the way up to a 160,000+ word audio book. He has worked on multiple projects for American Greetings, and is currently "the voice" of their "record-a-card" line.

Andy has also been heard on e-training programs for Philips Lighting, Shindaiwa, Ferraz-Shawmut, 3M, and more. He has provided character voices for "Typing Instructor for Kids" through Individual Software, and his concepts, voices, and sound-design work has won awards from LucasFilm and Atomfilms, as well as The Utah Film Commission.

Click here to listen to Andy's demo.

FYI: Adding video to your company's website

2009-11-11T19:28:00.003-05:00

Online video is essential for any local business looking to drive free traffic to their website. You need every edge you can get over your competitors and video marketing is the new frontier for local businesses. Not only does video make you rank higher in search engine results, but your business can also be promoted on services such as YouTube and Google Video, which is essentially free advertising.

People search for video when browsing for products or services. 52% of all web traffic is video (according to industry watchdog, eMarketer). More than 70% of all web visitors watch online video (according to NY Times). These alone are very compelling reasons to use video on your site. While your competitors are fighting for ad space on the right-hand side of the screen in Google AdWords, you can dominate the entire page for free by concentrating your efforts on video marketing and search engine optimization. What do you think someone is more likely to click on first: a text ad on the right or a video advertising your business right in the middle of the screen?

Online video also allows you to get your message out in a visual format. Many people don't like reading content online because of eyestrain or simply have shorter attention spans thanks to the fast-paced, hyperactive advertising most people have grown accustomed to through television and radio.

Video marketing is the future, and it is happening now. You need to get your business at the forefront of this revolution so you can reap all the profits before your competitors catch wind of it.

Prestige Video Productions to Produce Video for Ball Corporation's Weirton Facility

2009-07-28T17:46:00.004-04:00

The Ball Corporation, headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, has awarded Prestige Video Productions a contract to produce a seven-minute "General Visitor's Awareness Video" for their Weirton, WV packaging division.

Ball Packaging is one of the world's leading suppliers of metal and plastic packaging to the beverage and food industries.

Production for the video will begin on Monday, August 24th.

Prestige Video's YouTube Channel

2009-06-21T21:51:00.008-04:00

We have added a Prestige Video YouTube Channel. All the commercials and videos that are produced by Prestige Video will also be added to our channel. This additional service will allow consumers to search and watch the business' video or commercial on YouTube. Now our clients can embed videos or commercials on their own company's website or email the link to anyone.

2009 Relay for Life Video

2009-06-13T14:14:00.002-04:00

Prestige Video Productions has produced a 4-minute video for the opening ceremonies of the Jefferson County (OH) Relay for Life walk scheduled for Sunday, June 21st at Indian Creek High School in Wintersville. The video features photos of those who lost their lives to cancer and also cancer survivors. The music "Why We Walk" was performed by the Mamasitas.

Prestige Video Launches New Online Video Business Directory

2009-04-21T21:04:00.005-04:00

The Tri-State Business Directory is a creative online community featuring photos, videos, and television commercials of local businesses. Find in-depth information about a local bakery, clothing shop, dog groomer, etc. Curious about the style and cuisine of that area restaurant? Be sure to check their video listing first.

Our online directory offers the most current information plus a link to each company's website and other helpful information. The ads can be seen by consumers who are looking for local businesses in the tri-state area.

Our website features a simple, informative, and entertaining experience that helps people decide where to spend their time and money. Please make sure to support the local businesses that have chosen to offer their community a more personal yet brief overview of their products and services.

Now there's finally a fun, informative and easy way to search for the products and services you are looking for. Just like the personal experience you have when you walk into your favorite store - Tri-State Business Directory ads will give you that personal connection, with any business, without leaving home.

Please take a moment and visit the Tri-State Business Directory website.

Dennis Michael - Voice-Over Talent

2009-03-17T19:33:00.005-04:00

Have you been looking for a professional voice to touch up your web site? Or do you think your business voice-mail could sound a little better?

Voiceovers 4 less is specially designed for the small to medium sized business, or anyone for that matter who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on voice-overs.

Thanks to the internet and the latest technology voice-over work can now be performed in small home studios. That’s good news for us and good news for you.

Click here to listen to Dennis' demo.

Scott Nilsen - Voice-Over Talent

2009-03-17T19:30:00.001-04:00

Scott Nilsen has a voice that is warm and resonant, perfect for narration work. He can easily perform booming voice for announcer type voiceovers, and quick and witty for radio and TV commercials.

Scott can perform the voice of the guy next door, the "average Joe" and Everyman. He especially takes pride in his ability to perform quirky, smooth, and straight reads with equal proficiency.

When recently asked how Scott would describe his business philosophy he responded, "My business philosophy is to develop long term relationships with clients that are mutually beneficial. I love what I do and I want that to be reflected in doing a quality job for my clients."

Click here to listen to Scott's demo.

Welcome New Client - Create-A-Room

2009-03-15T17:25:00.002-04:00

We would like to welcome to our growing list of clients, Create-A-Room in Wintersville, Ohio. We will be shooting 10 new commercials for them this week.

Welcome New Client - Treasure Island Marketplace

2009-03-01T19:16:00.003-05:00

We would like to welcome Treasure Island Market Place in Wintersville, OH as our newest client. We shot footage for some upcoming TV commercials. The ads will showcase their diverse array of vendors and expansive facility.

2008 "Great Expectations" Christmas Parade

2008-12-09T11:06:00.004-05:00

Prestige Video Productions is excited to announce that we have been asked again to tape the Toronto Christmas parade on Saturday, December 6th beginning at 5:30 P.M. This is our third consecutive year taping the Gem City's holiday parade.

The parade will air on Jefferson County/Blue Devil Cable Channel 9 in Toronto. The dates and times are:
December 13 - 7PM
December 14 - 6PM
December 20 - 7PM
December 21 - 6PM
December 24 - 9PM
December 25 - Noon & 4 PM
December 31 - 2PM

Peter Mason - Voice-Over Talent

2008-11-19T21:36:00.003-05:00

Prestige Video Productions is excited to add Peter Mason to our growing list of voice-over professionals.

Click here to hear Peter's demo.

Alex Verde - Voice-Over Talent

2008-11-19T21:16:00.007-05:00

Prestige Video Productions is happy to add Alex Verde to our growing list of voice-over professionals. Alex has 20 years of experience providing voice-overs with an ISDN home studio that voices for over 8,800 clients worldwide, usually with same day service.

Click here to hear Alex's demo.

New Commercials

2008-11-07T22:58:00.002-05:00

Prestige Video Productions has produced three new television commercials for internationally-known artist Dave Barnhouse. The first commercial was for his painting of Steubenville, OH which was titled "A Grand Night in Steubenville". The second commercial was of downtown Wheeling, WV in the 1950's entitled "A Capitol Night in Wheeling". The third commercial is of downtown Parkersburg, WV back in its heyday which he titled "Parkersburg Memories".

Todd Belcher - Voice-over Talent

2008-08-05T22:43:00.004-04:00

Todd Belcher has been a rich, bright, polished, friendly voice for countless producers of various media throughout the US and Canada. Speaking for notable companies, organizations, and brands such as Dell, Verizon Wireless, the US Army, Nutrisystem, CMS Forex, SafeAuto Insurance, Samsung, Donald Trump's "Trump University," DirecTV, Yamaha Corporation, Foundation Capital Group-San Diego, Ronald McDonald House, Boston Gear, Avacor, Global Advertising Strategies, and Stanley Mortgage.

Heard on major broadcast stations from Seattle to Detroit to Boston. On national networks like XM and Sirius Satellite Radio, The History Channel, The Weather Channel, ESPN TV/Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Speed TV, Detroit Public Television, CNBC, and Salem Radio Network. Well known programs such as Dr. Dean Edell, Bill Handel, and Mad Money with Jim Cramer. And let's not forget Alan Colmes and Air America to the left, and Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, and Hannity Encore to the right!

Click here to hear Todd's demo.

Vivian Goodman - Voice-over Talent

2008-07-07T14:15:00.013-04:00

Vivian is a native Clevelander who grew up mostly in Beachwood but spent part of her adolescence in Glasgow, Scotland where she attended Hutcheson’s Girl’s Grammar School. She graduated from Beachwood High School in 1966.

Vivian started working in commercial radio in Akron at WHLO. She has worked mostly in radio news since then, in Cleveland and in Washington, D.C. for nine years. She also served as Director of Communications for North Coast Cable in Cleveland in the early 90's for three and a half years.

Vivian is currently a reporter/producer and local host of "Fresh Air" and "All Things Considered" on WKSU Radio.

Click here to hear Vivian's demo.

"A Capitol Night in Wheeling" TV Commercial

2008-03-17T20:29:00.009-04:00

Prestige Video Productions has produced a second television commercial for internationally known artist, Dave Barnhouse. "A Capitol Night in Wheeling" beautifully depicts Wheeling, WV in 1960 with its beautiful storefronts, bustling streets and the well-known Capitol Theater. The commercial will air on WTRF-TV7 in Wheeling and on Comcast cable beginning March 31st.

New Services Added

2007-10-03T21:25:00.000-04:00

Prestige Video Productions is pleased to announce that we have added video conversion to our list of services.

We can convert your video files to iPod, iPhone, Zune, PSP, Flash, and Shockwave formats. Now you can add video to your website or have your favorite video on your iPod or Zune without the hassle and without spending big bucks.

Give us a call at 740.264.4604 for more information and pricing.

John Boilegh - Voice-over Talent

2007-10-02T20:48:00.001-04:00

We would like to announce that John Boilegh will be adding his unique voice to our productions. John grew up in Wintersville, Ohio. John performed in several plays while attending the Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Click here to hear John's demo.

Welcome New Client

2007-09-30T20:40:00.000-04:00

We would like to welcome our newest client, Jesus for People Ministries located in Calcutta, Ohio. We will be taping numerous 30-minute messages that will air on Comcast's FYI channel beginning October 1st.

Welcome New Clients

2007-07-27T15:31:00.000-04:00

We would like to our two newest clients: American Electric Power in Brilliant, Ohio, Davis Enterprises in Wintersville, Ohio, and Riverside Medical of Ohio.

Celebrating July 4th

2007-07-04T17:02:00.001-04:00

Prestige Video Productions was excited to participate in the Village of Wintersville's 4th of July Parade. We garnered our production van with red, white and blue and proceeded down Main Street where we passed out candy to hundreds of children.

This is our first year of actually being in the parade, and we are definitely looking forward to participating again next year.

Rob Ellis - Voice-over talent

2007-06-16T09:52:00.003-04:00

Rob has been doing voiceover work since his college days, and has voiced hundreds of radio and television commercials as well as numerous corporate projects. Recent clients include Wendy's, Serta Mattress Co., and The RFID Solutions Center/Dayton.

Listen to Rob Ellis' demo.

Peter O'Connell - Voice-over talent

2007-06-11T21:44:00.001-04:00

A 20+ year voice over talent from New York, Peter K. O’Connell has lent his voice to hundreds of commercials, narrations and broadcast imaging projects across the United States and internationally including England, Ireland, Switzerland and Canada.

Peter is President of audio’connell Voice Over Talent (www.audioconnell.com), a professional voiceover service. Peter’s multi-faceted voiceover abilities have allowed him to share many vocal styles with his clients; from soft-sell to hard sell, everyman to character voices of every shape, size and species.

Some of Peter O’Connell’s voiceover credits include productions for the New Jersey Alliance and New Jersey Tourism, Shell Oil, Crosby Stills & Nash, Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Musical Show, Cleveland Browns Football, JWT Advertising, New York State Department of Labor, Full Circle Studios, Skating Plus Roller Skating Rink, Everlasting Films, Star Marketing and Media, Lonnie’s Carpet, Devaweb, Good to Go Credit.com, Rhoe B. Henderson Insurance, Paragon Advertising, and WKBW-TV.

He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio and Television Communication from the University of Dayton (OH). He lives with his wife and daughter in New York.

Listen to Peter O'Connell's demo.

Eric Holsinger - Voice-over talent

2007-06-08T22:14:00.001-04:00

We would like to announce that Eric Holsinger will adding his great voice to our productions. Eric grew up in Pleasant Hill, just north of Steubenville, worked on-air for WEIR Radio in 1988, and had his own show called 'Afternoons with Eric'. He also DJ'd for Froggy 103 as a weekend personality. He loves all kinds of music and is a songwriter, pianist and struggles through a few guitar chords now and then.

Welcome aboard Eric.

Click here to hear an audio sample.

Welcome to Our New Clients

2007-05-23T22:05:00.000-04:00

Prestige Video Productions would like to welcome our newest clients. Bell-Herron Middle School in Carrollton, Ohio, Main Street Dance Company in Wintersville, Ohio and Missy's Dance Studio in Wintersville, Ohio.

New "Diabetes and You" Shows

2007-05-23T21:35:00.002-04:00

Prestige Video Productions just finished shooting two new "Diabetes and You" shows with special guest Dr. Sean Nolan who is board certified in internal medicine with fellowship training in endocrinology and metabolism. The show is hosted by Dr. Harold F. Leeper with panelists Dr. Ken Allen and Dr. Richard Terry.

The two new shows will go into post-production in early June with air dates TBA.

Appearing in the photo are: (Front L-R) Dr. Richard Terry, Dr. Ken Allen, and Dr. Harold Leeper. (Back) Harry Nicholson (Videographer) and Keith Wilson (Prestige Video Productions' Founder and Operations Manager).

Welcome New Clients

2007-03-26T20:54:00.000-04:00

Prestige Video Productions would like to welcome our newest clients: Jefferson County American Red Cross, Steubenville Stampede of the CIFL, and Riverside Endoscopic Center.

We are producing a 15-minute video for the Jefferson County American Red Cross' 90th anniversary. It will showcase the different programs the local Red Cross chapter provides for the residents of Jefferson County, remodeling of their new headquarters, and much more.

We are very excited to be working with the Steubenville Stampede, a professional indoor football team in the Continental Indoor Football League. We will be responsible for taping their home games for the 2007 season.

Riverside Endoscopic Center has contracted Prestige Video Productions to tape a endoscopic procedure. This video will be used to promote early screening in order to help prevent colon cancer.

Austin Lake Park and Campground

2006-12-30T22:29:00.000-05:00

Prestige Video Productions is proud to be involved with the production of Austin Lake Park and Campground's promotional video for the sixth year in a row.

The 9-minute video showcases the activities that are available at the family-operated campground. The promotional video also allows viewers to take in the park's scenic view.

PLSJC television commercial production

2006-07-23T14:21:00.000-04:00

This week we will be shooting footage for the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County. They are producing two new television commercials. In 2004, we produced a 10-minute promotional video for the library in conjunction with their 75th anniversary. We also produced a commercial last year for their "E-Books" campaign.

Prestige Video Productions tapes presentation

2006-07-16T17:35:00.000-04:00

Two weeks ago we had the pleasure of working with Steve Pokorny, founder of TOB Ministries. Steve wanted a DVD and CD produced from his talk entitled "How do We Confront the DaVinci Code Confusion?" Our crew shot the 75-minute presentation in Mingo Jct., Ohio. Steve was planning to use the CD and DVD when he went to Jacksonville, Florida in July.

Diabetes and You Program #9

2006-07-16T16:32:00.000-04:00

We just finished shooting the latest "Diabetes and You" show with Dr. Harold Leeper, Dr. Kenneth Allen and Dr. Richard Terry. This subject of the show was child obesity and diabetes and featured pediatrician Dr. Judy Romano of Martins Ferry, Ohio.

The show is scheduled to air starting August 22nd at 5:30 P.M. on Comcast's FYI channel in the Steubenville/Wheeling market.

For more information about previous shows visit the "Diabetes and You" section on Dr. Leepers's website.

Prestige Video Productions Blog

Toronto Coalition for Revitalization TV Commercials

Be Speedy in Your Decision Making

Ask Every Customer This Question

TV Commercial Production for TCFR

10 Essentials to an Effective TV Commercial, Part 1

Employee Orientation Videos

Welcome New Clients

2010 Video for Austin Lake Park and Campground

Top 10 Reasons to Use Online Video for Your Business

Should My Company Have a Video on Our Website? (Reasons 1-5)

Andy Bowyer - Voice-Over Talent

FYI: Adding video to your company's website

Prestige Video Productions to Produce Video for Ball Corporation's Weirton Facility

Prestige Video's YouTube Channel

2009 Relay for Life Video

Prestige Video Launches New Online Video Business Directory

Dennis Michael - Voice-Over Talent

Scott Nilsen - Voice-Over Talent

Welcome New Client - Create-A-Room

Welcome New Client - Treasure Island Marketplace

2008 "Great Expectations" Christmas Parade

Peter Mason - Voice-Over Talent

Alex Verde - Voice-Over Talent

New Commercials

Todd Belcher - Voice-over Talent

Vivian Goodman - Voice-over Talent

"A Capitol Night in Wheeling" TV Commercial

New Services Added

John Boilegh - Voice-over Talent

Welcome New Client

Welcome New Clients

Celebrating July 4th

Rob Ellis - Voice-over talent

Peter O'Connell - Voice-over talent

Eric Holsinger - Voice-over talent

Welcome to Our New Clients

New "Diabetes and You" Shows

Welcome New Clients

Austin Lake Park and Campground

PLSJC television commercial production

Prestige Video Productions tapes presentation

Diabetes and You Program #9