Welcome

Thursday, July 7th, 2011

“Hello, Bonjour, G’Day and Howdy,
Welcome to our new website.
We’ve spent the last few months designing and developing this new website to suit our company and you, our customers.

For example, we work with a lot start up companies. So to help celebrate this we have introduced 3 exclusive start up packages which we are calling The Collections. They have everything you need to start up your business online and all for a very affordable price. Remember, as always with us, low prices don’t mean low standards. Why not check The Collections out.

Now, despite having a large client base, over a million YouTube views, over 500 videos created, over 15 websites designed, developed and SEO’d and countless voice overs, logos, leaflets and postcards designed, we still consider ourselves a small and personal company.

We are still a team of two. Myself, Marc, and my wife Ailsa. I concentrate on web video productions, which includes, hand craft explanation videos, viral video production, chroma keying etc. And, Ailsa concentrates on website design and development, illustration and design, logos, leaflets and anything else….designable*

So why not sit back and have a browse around our lovely website, subscribe to our blog, watch our videos or chat with us using the Live Chat function at the bottom of the page. We love to talk about anything, football, dogs, videos, illustrations, web design, food etc.

Thanks for visiting. Both Ailsa and I are looking forward to working with you soon!

Marc & Ailsa

*We also make up our own words.”

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PowerPoint Alternatives

Monday, February 6th, 2012

PowerPoint presentations are often used to try and convey a business message. This can work if you really know your stuff when it comes to PowerPoint, but if you don’t, then it can end up looking dry, boring and all rather 2 dimensional (which it can still end up looking even if you do know your stuff!) The other alternative is to pay someone to do it for you. Now why would you pay someone a large amount to do a PowerPoint presentation, when you could buy one of our unique, tailor made affordable Explanation Videos? Let us enlighten you…

Here at The Cuillin Collective, we use our videos as PowerPoint alternatives. Our videos successfully interpret the message of any PowerPoint presentation in 2 minutes or less much better than any PowerPoint presentation can. A video from The Cuillin Collective provides inexpensive PowerPoint alternatives whilst conveying any message in an easier, more understandable manner.

Using a video as PowerPoint alternatives to convey your message allows you to bring the message to life and illustrate exactly what you mean with a combination of both visual and audio. What better way to sell the product or service offered by your business?

Here is an example of just how easy it is to convey any message with one of our Explanation Videos.

A video from Marc and Ailsa at The Cuillin Collective will take your concept and make it easy and understandable for prospective customers.

What is more, if you are thinking of using videos from The Cuillin Collective as PowerPoint alternatives, you need not worry where in the world you are. We use free online services Skype and Google Docs to efficiently manage our projects and dealings with our lovely clients all around the world.

The process is simple and pain free; we will have an initial chat with you to get a feel for your business and decide on any important points you want to mention, then Marc will write draft 1 of the script on Google Docs, to which you can provide feedback. Once this is done, we adjust the script and pop in the illustration ideas for the video and again invite you to provide feedback. Ailsa then illustrates the video and again you will be asked to feedback any ideas. After those few steps, Marc and Ailsa get to shooting and editing the video, at which point we are ready to provide you with the end product; one of our affordable Explanation Videos which are seen as PowerPoint alternatives.

In essence, you get to convey your business message in a highly effective way with one of our videos which act as PowerPoint alternatives and all the while cost a very reasonable, affordable price.

To discuss your options, please contact us here right away, we’d love to chat!

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Affordable Explanatory Videos

Monday, February 6th, 2012

Let’s be honest about this, this is our forte. Affordable explanatory videos are so important to us here at The Cuillin Collective and if they aren’t so already, they soon will be to you. If this is your first experience of explanation videos, then just click here to see an example of one of our affordable explanatory videos.

You want your business and the product or service you sell to be explained in a compelling, simple yet stylish and all together effective way? Then affordable explanatory videos are just what you need!

The use of video on the web to share complex ideas and information is becoming increasingly common. The hard part is creating a video which is fun and informative but also SEO friendly. This is where we at The Cuillin Collective come in; we create affordable explanatory videos.

A simple hand crafted explanation video from The Cuillin Collective is created by Marc and Ailsa to meet your needs and wants in a fun and informative way. We pride ourselves on making complex or common concepts – which may be difficult to vocalise – crystal clear by using our affordable explanatory videos.

Marc and Ailsa own, run and manage The Cuillin Collective and each and every one of our projects. By doing this, it not only allows us to have full control over the quality of each piece of our work, it also makes it a much more cost effective way of running our business. Being more cost affective means savings, savings which are passed on to our clients and reflected in our pricing structures.

What is more, if you are thinking of using The Cuillin Collective for your affordable explanatory videos, you need not worry where in the world you are. We use free online services Skype and Google Docs to efficiently manage our projects and dealings with our lovely clients all around the world.

The process is simple and pain free; we will have an initial chat with you to get a feel for your business and decide on any important points you want to mention, then Marc will write draft 1 of the script on Google Docs, to which you can provide feedback. Once this is done, we adjust the script and pop in the illustration ideas for the video and again invite you to provide feedback. Ailsa then illustrates the video and again you will be asked to feedback any ideas. After those few steps, Marc and Ailsa get to shooting and editing the video, at which point we are ready to provide you with the end product; one of our affordable explanatory videos.

To discuss your options, please contact us here right away, we love to chat!

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Cheap Logo Design

Monday, February 6th, 2012

One of the most important things your business can get right is the logo; all of the world’s biggest companies are instantly identifiable through their logo and you want yours to be too. Your logo will be on everything your prospective customer sees and therefore it is so very important that your logo will complement your business style and vision and make it attractive to your all-important audience.

By our use of the word ‘cheap’ please do not think that our logos are nasty. Our logos are cheap in terms of affordability, but certainly not in terms of design.

We price our logos so that start up companies can afford us. We were a start up company once upon a time and we know how hard it is to be able to afford all the important things required to get your business off the ground. Regardless of whether you are a large company with many years behind you or a small company in the very first stages, our prices are the same and one thing is for sure: you will always get the highest quality cheap logo design when you choose this option from our logo designer Ailsa.

Ailsa is one of the owners of The Cuillin Collective and is an expert in the field of graphic illustration and design. If you click here you can see Ailsa’s full logo portfolio.

A cheap logo design from Ailsa will ensure that your business will be able to differentiate itself, which is so very important, and more so for a start up business with a small marketing budget. Why be over charged for a bog-standard logo featuring a much-used font when you could receive one of our logo designs which are unique and fully tailored to your business?

Our cheap logo design starts at just £60/$100. For this you can be assured that Ailsa will pour a massive amount of effort into creating a logo which you can be proud of to carry your business forward. Our core belief is making sure that we are affordable; we achieve this by making sure that all of our work is done in-house. This means we can pass on the savings to you, our customer and have complete control of everything The Cuillin Collective produces.

When you decide you want to take up our cheap logo design service, the first step Ailsa will take will be to have a discussion with you. In this discussion we will be able to find out what ideas you have; if you have specific requests, colour schemes and also who your target audience is. All of this is highly important to us and goes much of the way towards creating a cheap logo design which is just perfect for your business.

Once this discussion has taken place, Ailsa will get to work designing 6-8 variants of clear vector options for you to choose from. You then get to decide which logo you think suits your business most and let us know if there are any changes you want to make it just perfect. When you are completely happy with your cheap logo design, we will then provide it in any format that you wish.
To discuss your options, please contact us here right away, we love to chat!

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Cheap Explanation Videos

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

Thanks for reading our first post on explanation videos. I’ve titled this cheap explanation videos. And although they are cheap, they aren’t cheap cheap. They’re affordable.

Here at The Cuillin Collective we love working with start up companies. We love it so much, we price our videos so that start ups can afford us. But whether you are a big conglomerate or a wee start up it doesn’t matter. We always charge the same and you always receive a well written, beautifully illustrated, hand crafted explanation video.

I know what you’re all thinking though. How can we create cheap explanation videos and not cut corners? Well, the answer is simple. Because we do it all ourselves. We don’t need to pay script writers, illustrators, videographers and editors to make our videos for us. We make them all in house.

This is key for ensuring that you, the customer, receive a video that you love, a video that works for you, and a video that doesn’t break the bank.

Making our explanation videos in house means that we can pass on huge savings to our customers. That’s our core belief. We offer cheap explanation videos starting from £300 ($475) for a 1 minute explanation video.

However, we do have different packages for different styles. So regardless of budget, there is something for you here at The Cuillin Collective.

Why not have a look at our explanation videos portfolio

So, to get started with your cheap explanation video, contact us today. If we’re online why not click on Live Chat, if not, send us an email and we’ll get back to you within 12 hours; 7 days a week 365 days a year.

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Web Viral

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

Web Viral

Web viral. Those are the two words marketing experts recognize as the future of internet marketing. Any internet marketer or online businessman who know what he’s doing will understand the amazing advantages of using videos, especially when it comes promoting a website, product, or service.

You too can reap the benefits of web viral videos, and all it takes is some creativity—make that a lot of creativity—and tech savvy to create the next viral hit.

Like most advertising materials, internet videos still require an idea or concept to begin with. Web viral videos are essentially a combination of articles, product information, and sales write-ups, all rolled into a format that makes use of virtual characters. The best videos don’t contain lame scrolling text; they look professional and convey a message that catches your attention, and keeps it for the next few seconds.

Web viral videos however, don’t necessarily have to be flashy with cool effects and whatnot. If you check out the videos on YouTube that get a large number of hits, you’ll notice that they look pretty simple. They’re just extremely creative, and above all, unique.

However, these web viral videos are by no means easy to make. Producing a video requires some serious time, effort, and money. And depending on how complicated your video is, you might have to spend for video production services.

With the equipment and know-how to, video production companies can help you create web viral videos in the least amount of time possible. However, bear in mind that they can only be effective if you have a great idea or concept, otherwise, they’ll only end up “shooting in the dark”, so to speak.

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Web Viral Video

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

Web Viral Video

If you want to be effective in internet advertising and online marketing, then knowing the ins and outs of video marketing is crucial to doing well in the business. Numerous companies, among them Levi’s, Ray-Ban, Gatorade, and Nintendo, have already made use of web viral video marketing to bolster their presence on the internet, and you too can follow this hot trend with some internet savvy and creativity.

This type of marketing is a highly unique way of promoting your business or product, since most of the time, a web viral video contains unusual content that’s very effective at catching the audience’s attention.

For online marketers new to this trend, it’s important to remember that creating a web viral video is very different from producing a regular TV ad. Remember that people surfing the web have more or less seen it all, so your goal is to pique their interest – something that’s undoubtedly easier said than done.

The creative phase of creating a video can be the hardest, but a web viral video campaign—if done right—can generate a lot of interest, and more importantly, big bucks for your business.

So how do you start? The tried-and-tested method of starting an internet advertising campaign involves making use of video SEO marketing. This method presents numerous advantages to creating an effective web viral video, and can also save you money in the long run.

However, there’s an even simpler way of doing things when promoting your product or business through a web viral video. If you have a large circle of friends, all you need to do is to ask them to forward the video to their friends, and have their friends forward it to their friends, so on and so forth. Advertising ala word-of-mouth style, is still effective today.

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Web Video Services

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

Web Video Services

Numerous companies—both big and small—are already showcasing their products and services on the web, and if you want to have a fighting chance online, then having videos on your website might be your ace in the hole. Approaching a company that provides web video services is a simply solution to your advertising needs. You simply need to provide them with the idea or concept of your video, and they can take care of the technical details.

However, bear in mind that consulting with companies that offer web video services won’t come cheap, and depending on how you want your video, you could easily spend as much as $1,000 and up. Yes, it’s a costly investment, but one that will pay off in the long run.

Most companies that provide web video services will charge by the hour, so it’s important that you have everything laid out to make it easier for them to work on your video. If you have a team behind your website, it pays to agree on an idea before approaching a video production company. Availing of web video services can only be successful if you iron out the details of your video before production starts, so try to think of something creative and unique before taking the plunge, so to speak.

Making use of web video services however, isn’t just limited to business and money-making ventures. Many individuals are approaching video production companies and freelance producers add style to their homemade videos and upload them to the internet. Ever wondered how that friend of yours on Facebook has such a cool video? He/she might have availed of web video services.

Video production is slowly becoming a major business, but remember to approach the right companies and right people so that you don’t end up wasting your money.

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Web Site Video

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

Web Site Video

It’s no secret that having a web site video that highlights your product or services gives you a significant edge over your competition. If you want your online business to be effective and actually make money, then learning the ins and outs of video production can definitely go a long way in reaching your goal.

Making use of a web site video isn’t as complicated as you might think. There are numerous routes you can take in producing your video, and depending on your time and budget constraints, you’re bound to find one that suits your needs. This article will cover a few of these methods.

Your first choice in creating a web site video is by the DIY, or ‘Do It Yourself’ method. If you have the time to read up on video production, and are willing to work with open-source video development tools, then this route can work for you. You can also purchase video production software online to create your web site video if you want to use more advanced effects and techniques. Bear in mind that this approach will require some serious time and effort, so be sure to know what you’re getting yourself into before trying this method out.

But if you’re not into DIY, then having your web site video produced by an independent producer or video production company might be the route that will work for you. Having your work done by a professional/s eliminates the problem of videos that scream “home-video quality”.  Trust the experts to whip you up a high-quality web site video that comes with the bells and whistles sure to impress your target audience.

However, having your video produced by these individuals won’t come cheap, so be ready to cough up some serious cash to avail of their services.

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Video Production Company

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

Video Production Company

If you want to have the best video, or videos, to represent your business or product, then consulting a video production company is a great solution to your needs. These companies are a dime a dozen, so it might take some to find a reputable and efficient company to do your needed work.

To help narrow down your search, there a number of attributes you can look for in selecting a video production company. Good companies will concentrate on the content of your desired video, and not its technical aspect. In other words, a reliable video producer will focus on your story instead of dazzling you with special effects. A good video production company will also pay attention to longevity. If you’re video is too long, it becomes redundant and boring.

You then have to consider if the company you’re consulting with actually wants to include you in the creative process of producing your video. And last but not least, every good video production company will always be willing to provide you with a solution, regardless of your budget.

Working together with professionals from a media company should be a fun experience, and a good video production company will want to include you and your ideas in the creation of your video. Remember that producing a video is a form of art, one that requires creativity and a healthy dose of fun, so try to enjoy the process as much as you can.

Also remember that a video production company needs to have a rough idea of what you want in your video before starting your project. They can chip in a few ideas of course, but most of the planning still needs to be done on your end.

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Video On Website

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

Video On Website

Compared to regular pictures, videos can probably speak a million words. Videos are essentially moving pictures, and are capable of expressing messages far more better than a still image. If you have a portal on the internet for your business or product , then learning how to place a video on website can be a valuable skill.

If you want your customers to know everything about your product or services, then it’s common sense not to describe it using just words or pictures. Videos are without a doubt more interesting for viewers, so having a video on website can give you a significant edge over your competitors. And if your video is creative and has a bit of humour in it, then you’re guaranteed to catch the attention of your website’s visitors.

Having a video on website is by no means a new idea. Numerous site owners have already benefited from the great effects of having video media on their websites. The difficulty of producing a video will largely depend on your idea and concept. The simpler your video on website is, the faster and cheaper it is to make. Bear in mind that the best videos on the internet are short, but catchy. So try not to “overdo” things.

However, if you want a more elaborate video on website with effects and all the bells & whistles, then you can always approach a video production company. The professionals working with these companies will produce you a video that’s a clear notch above home-made quality. You can also be specific with your video on website, and if you approach the right company, you can even get some great advice on improving the idea behind your video.

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