Sometimes the best productions are the ones that are right on your doorstep. This weekend, [...]
Spoiler alert: it’s not always about having the fanciest or most expensive camera. A video [...]
Manchester has a lot going on when it comes to film and video production. From [...]
There are some films that come together quickly. This definitely wasn’t one of them. Almost [...]
We’re SO FREAKIN’ EXCITED to announce that PIXAPRO is joining us as a sponsor for our next REC:MCR event [...]
If viewers are dropping off early, there’s usually a simple reason why. High retention is [...]
We can’t wait for Therme Manchester to open. Some projects are exciting because of the [...]
When you have dozens of products to showcase, each with different features, audiences and creative [...]
In a world of constant content, attention is the most valuable currency. The challenge is [...]
A good testimonial video feels real, not rehearsed. The goal is to capture genuine experiences [...]
We see it all the time: businesses have great ideas, but they’re stuck in the [...]
Let’s be real: for most of us, having a lens pointed at our face is [...]
Making a great video is really only half the battle. To see those results rolling [...]
Let’s be real for a second: the job market is noisier than it’s ever been. [...]
If you’ve ever found yourself typing “how much does video production cost?” into Google, you’re [...]
Can you actually pull off a professional brand film on an iPhone? The short answer: [...]
In a recent project for a wealth management firm, we developed several case study videos [...]
From the outside, video production can look deceptively simple: a few cameras, a couple of [...]
One of the biggest mistakes brands make with video marketing is treating video as an [...]
The primary reason most business videos fall short is a misplaced focus on the company [...]
In today’s competitive digital marketplace, businesses need more than a great product or service to [...]
What a night 🎥❤️ Back in April, we hosted our second REC:MCR event at Campfield [...]
A professional video production company serves as a comprehensive partner in helping businesses plan, create, [...]
Video production isn’t just a marketing trick; it’s a key business asset. When done right [...]
Consistency is not merely a beneficial feature of successful marketing; it is the fundamental cornerstone [...]
Editing is not merely a post-production chore; it is the critical, alchemical stage where the [...]
In the modern media landscape, video is king, yet the terminology surrounding video production can [...]
Websites that strategically incorporate video content consistently outperform those that rely solely on static text [...]
By now, the data is undeniable: video has cemented its place as the single most [...]
There’s something special about seeing an idea evolve from a passing thought into something real. [...]
Social media is inherently built for video consumption. It is the dominant language of every [...]
Great video production, at its core, transcends the mere technical execution of cinematography, such as [...]
Branded content has emerged as one of the most powerful and effective modern marketing strategies, [...]
By now, we’ve all heard the term “corporate video”, but the definition has evolved dramatically. [...]
Today marks 10 years of Coolbox. A decade of storytelling, creativity and community, all proudly [...]
Earlier this month, we headed down to London to film a special live podcast recording [...]
First impressions matter, especially online. When potential customers land on your website or social media [...]
An incredible night celebrating the very best of Manchester’s hospitality, food and drink scene 🍽️💛 [...]
Corporate events, product launches, conferences, and brand activations are big moments for any business. They [...]
This blog comes from a recorded conversation between Marc J Grundy from Coolbox Video Studio [...]
REC:MCR, the first Manchester Film & Production Meetup, exceeded every expectation we had. From the [...]
Social media platforms are built for video. Across Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube, video content [...]
Ever had so much choice that it becomes overwhelming? That’s what picking the right camera [...]
What does it take to go from shooting photographs in the Royal Air Force to [...]
At Coolbox, we spend every day working alongside some of the most talented filmmakers, producers [...]
On this episode of the Coolbox Podcast, we sat down with Ed Lister, a filmmaker, [...]
Businesses across Manchester are increasingly embracing video marketing as a powerful way to stand out [...]
From Linguist to Marketing Leader: Lucy’s Accidental Entry Into the Industry Lucy didn’t set out [...]
We’ve all heard the saying that audio can make or break your video. It’s easy [...]
The Muddy Wellies Story Most companies think branding means logos, websites, and marketing campaigns. For [...]
Corporate events, product launches, and conferences are significant moments for any business. Event video production [...]
At Coolbox Video, we love projects with purpose – work that not only looks great [...]
Businesses often ask whether video production is worth the investment. It seems like a large [...]
In episode #16 of the Coolbox Podcast, Marc and Con sit down with James Armstrong, [...]
Branded content has become one of the most effective ways to reach audiences because it [...]
In the fast-paced world of television, the magic we see on screen is just the [...]
Manchester has become one of the UK’s leading hubs for creative industries, and video production [...]
From Monopods to Manchester: The Journey of Triangle Facilities Hub In episode #13 of the [...]
Urrgh, yawn… sounds boring, right? Those old-school testimonial videos where someone sits in front of [...]
In the latest episode of the Coolbox podcast, we sat down with Dave Walstow, COO [...]
Your homepage is your digital shop window. It’s the first thing people see – and [...]
We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with long-time collaborator and Manchester-based photographer Rikki [...]
When businesses consider video production, understanding the differences between corporate videos and branded documentaries is [...]
Is the HERO SHOT over-used? You know the shot. Slow dolly in. Subject dead-centre. Bit [...]
Recently we were on the road with John Logue and the team at CHANCE Clean [...]
Clients Ask Me All the Time: Should We Use Actors or Our Staff for Filming? [...]
In the world of creative work, especially in filmmaking, video production, and design, passion projects [...]
In a world where content is king and social media dominates our screens, the quest [...]
Creating a film that truly reflects a vision takes more than cameras and scripts; it’s [...]
“Can I just film everything on an iPhone?” It’s a question every video production pro [...]
Last weekend we hit the Royal Mile in Edinburgh during the final days of the [...]
When people think of Zumba, they usually imagine high-energy dancing, infectious music, and smiles all [...]
What started as instructional, product-driven video content has evolved into deeply emotional, human-first storytelling. And [...]
Recently, the Coolbox team worked on a project for Manchester-based clothing brand, Morale. A shoot [...]
We’re absolutely delighted to share that Coolbox has been shortlisted in four categories at this [...]
Ultimate Products, a top distributor of kitchen appliances, teamed up with Coolbox Video Production to [...]
Coolbox Video Production teamed up with the National Lottery to capture a truly unique and [...]
In November, we had the incredible opportunity to work on a four-day shoot for the [...]
Back in August 2024, the Coolbox team found themselves sunning themselves on the bank of [...]
What a few days it’s been! Last year, we had the privilege of working on [...]
GIVE US A SMILE, IT MIGHT NEVER HAPPEN! Every now and then, we get handed [...]
Some time in the not so distant past, in a secret underground bar somewhere in [...]
At Coolbox, we love taking on creative challenges, and our recent project with Chopstix was [...]
Coolbox has had a blast collaborating with the University of Leeds over the past few [...]
Coolbox had the exciting opportunity to collaborate with Johnnie Walker Whisky on a special project [...]
Coolbox were approached by US-based LineVision to help launch their groundbreaking partnership with National Grid [...]
We love a good challenge—especially when it’s about cramming creativity, efficiency, and a whole lot [...]
For the production, Coolbox chose Blink Photography’s studio in Chorley as the location, providing a [...]
Qufora, a medical device company based in Denmark (and their UK-based counterpart, Macgregor Healthcare) came [...]
Throughout 2023, we’ve had the pleasure of partnering up with non alcoholic spirit-brand Crossip on [...]
Coolbox have had the pleasure of partnering with Vapiano to produce a series of short [...]
Here's Production Assistant Jess's overview of her first three months working with Manchester Video Production [...]
In November 2022 Coolbox Producers Calum and Marc joined endurance runner Luke Viney during his training for [...]
We’re over the moon to learn that our Identity Stories project with ITV has won gold for [...]
To celebrate turning 50 years old, beloved British soap Emmerdale aired an hour long special, [...]
Weber partnered with Coolbox to create a series of video podcasts and grilling recipe films [...]
Two of our projects with the fab ITV Digital team have picked up Content Strategy [...]
Coolbox have expanded their in-house video production offering with a new studio space. [...]
Well, what a lovely bit of news! We’ve just been informed that, not one, BUT [...]
A Life In Whisky: The Dennis Malcolm Story has been nominated for Best Broadcast, Podcast, [...]
Video marketing enables the power to convey what makes your business special and different from [...]
Here's an overview of my first three months working as Coolbox's new Video Producer and [...]
Recently, Coolbox were approached by canned cocktail brand, Sipful Drinks. They were looking for a [...]
Vacancy: Video Producer Experience: 2-3 years producing experience Contract: Full Time/Permanent Working hours: 40 hours/week [...]
Coolbox has produced many pitch videos for crowdfunding campaigns over the years, and all of [...]
Here's a short behind the scenes explaining how we made our social video promo for [...]
Wow – did not expect to see our work on Sky News! Last week, Coolbox [...]
Empowering Hospitality to Communicate Effectively & Work Safely during Covid-19; by utilizing social video content. [...]
We're super excited to be in our new studio at M-One in Manchester. Lots of [...]
Here's a super short overview of how we can help you produce video content safely [...]
A few years back I wrote a blog about shooting video content on your smartphone. [...]
Food & drink video specialists Coolbox partnered with visual engineers G6 Moco and Equipment Solution [...]
Producer/Director Cain talks about directing his first TV commercial and speaking to students at Staffordshie [...]
Here's a brief overview of how we made 'The Five Second Stir Fry' video, using [...]
I’m sure you’re all familiar with the iceberg infographic that gets circulated around social media [...]
Here’s a little behind the scenes action from our recent shoot with We Are Creation; [...]
Here's a review of our first quarter of 2019; it's been a busy few months [...]
Recently, we worked with Tamdhu whisky to produce a mini-documentary/travel film to help relaunch the [...]
After 2.5 years, Coolbox is moving home. We’ve loved being based at The Sharp Project, [...]
When I (Marc Grundy, Director of Coolbox) am not filming salmon or expensive whisky (humble [...]
It dawned on me recently that the last showreel we cut for Coolbox (or KingFilm [...]
Coolbox produced a short promotional video about Scottish Rapeseed Oil. [...]
Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is a Levy Board which represents cattle, sheep, pigs, [...]
Here’s a short promotional film we produced for Double Take Projections, showcasing their installation at Spectra, Aberdeen’s [...]
Watch the first Glengoyne Whisky Kindred Spirit film. The series explores the connections that a host of [...]
We had the pleasure of working with the guys at Jump Marketing in Edinburgh again on their [...]
A few months ago we were invited by Tailored Chefs private catering services to produce a film [...]
Brief overview of how we made our recent launch film for the Tamdhu 50 Year [...]
What an absolute pleasure it was to produce our new film for Food Sorcery cook school in [...]
This summer we’ve been up and down the length of Scotland with help from our [...]
Here's a brief overview of how we made our recent video for Didsbury cook school, [...]
Coolbox's first 360° video, featuring afro-cuban jam outfit Refried Beats [...]
Coolbox looks into the audience engagement of our films for two recent Father's Day campaigns [...]
A beginner's guide to shooting good quality video on a smartphone [...]
Last week we were filming an interview with Law student Rebecca Morgan. [...]
Networking with a difference in the Dark Peak with Manchester creatives and business owners. [...]
Filming a new promotional video on behalf of Scene & Herd PR for the Agriculture [...]
Coolbox produced a short promotional video for Edinburgh's Scottish-Italian restaurant, Contini Ristorante [...]
An overview of the project commission by Glengoyne Whisky for their 2014 Christmas E-card video, [...]
Read about our recent trip to Laga Bay Salmon Farm on the west coast of [...]
Film celebrating the Champions programme by Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living [...]
