by James Chetwode | May 18, 2018 | General
We are really proud that we have managed to help a local charity The Dorchester Opportunity Group, at their recent auction event in Dorchester. Compass Video donated a place on one of our smartphone video training for business courses. By all accounts, the evening was... 
by James Chetwode | May 15, 2018 | Smartphone Video Training, Video Marketing
Today, we are in sunny Frome in Somerset delivering a training course to the communications team from Downs Syndrome Organisation. The aim is to help them produce their own video content on a budget. An added bonus is they now understand how to talk to professionals... 
by James Chetwode | May 11, 2018 | General, Video Marketing
It’s celebration time here at Compass Video HQ. This week we found out our application for a grant had been approved and yesterday we received the official offer letter. We have been looking for ways to finance new equipment and I’m sure if you have ever... 
by James Chetwode | May 1, 2018 | Smartphone Video Training
We are delighted with the recent feedback we have been getting from our recent trainees who have been attending our smartphone videot raining courses. So much so that we even remembered to record them for posterity. So a huge thank you to www.lovesail.com... 
by James Chetwode | Apr 26, 2018 | General, Sales video
“Strangle a Turtle Sir?” – Should checkout staff change the way they sell plastic bags? We are now fully aware of the damage the plastic bags have caused to our planet and especially the poor old sea life. Fish and turtles (my personal favourite) are... 
by James Chetwode | Apr 25, 2018 | General
We have really hit the ground running since the Easter break, even managing to add to the team with a new birth last week (congrats Keith and Jen and especially to the lovely baby Robyn who arrived last week). Compass Video have also forged two new partnerships with a... 
by James Chetwode | Apr 20, 2018 | Digital Marketing, Social Media
This week we took part in an online debate about Wetherspoons and the news they are leaving social media. It looks to many to be a controversial decision based on the widely held belief that social media is the way forward for any company. However, Wetherspoons have... by James Chetwode | Apr 9, 2018 | Sales video, YouTube
Exciting times here at Compass Video, today marks a new chapter in our journey. We have just finished our brand new showreel made up the latest videos we have been filming in 2018. As with all agencies its hard to find time to work on your own promotion when you are... 
by James Chetwode | Apr 6, 2018 | Social Media, Video Marketing
We have recently noticed an update to the video functionality on Linkedin when using the mobile app. As usual, Linkedin seems slightly behind the curve on these things, but they are finally catching up. Yes, it a B2B platform and shouldn’t require the need for... 
by James Chetwode | Apr 4, 2018 | Smartphone Video Training, YouTube
As you must be aware by now, most of us carry a pretty serious piece of camera equipment in your pocket. That is unless you are worried about the gamma rays and Bluetooth frying your innards. Your smartphone gives you access to a load of features unimaginable even a... 