The Work You Don’t See on Camera Most people watch a finished video  and think about what’s on screen. The business, the product, the message. They don’t ponder the small army of people who made it possible to get even five seconds of good footage. And really, that’s the magic of film  done right. The camera points in one direction, so the audience naturally forgets about everything behind it. But as filmmakers  here in Phoenix, we notice all you don’t see, every time. The am

People Don’t See Most of What’s Happening Holiday events look lively from the outside, but if you pay attention to how people move through them, it’s almost funny how little they absorb. Someone walks in, gets pulled into a conversation right away, then loses the thread of whatever they meant to look at. They grab a drink, check their phone, bump into someone they know, and drift wherever the crowd pushes them next. By the time they leave, they’ve collected maybe three clear

Making December a Memory Every industry in Phoenix feels the shift in December. It’s not the weather or the decorations: It’s the acceleration. Customers show up with tighter timelines. Projects need to be wrapped before the year ends. Teams juggle more tasks, more conversations, and more expectations than usual. In the chaos of Christmas, more customers want competency. That pace is overwhelming for some businesses, but for many, it reveals something important: how they oper

The Holidays Are Different Here When people imagine the holidays, they often picture snow-dusted Christmas trees, frosted windows, bundled-up shoppers and hot cocoa. Here in the Valley of the Sun, December has its own version of this season. Lights strung between palm trees, patios full of people in sweaters at dinner, the glow of colorful decorations reflecting off desert stone and glass. At Myers Media , we see this uniqueness as an opportunity for Phoenix businesses to tel

Desert Identity As we wrap up our gratitude series for November, we couldn’t leave out the areas that continue to inspire us on shoots : North Phoenix and Scottsdale. These neighborhoods stretch across the edge of the Valley and offer some of the best environments for both photography and cinematography . We chose to end here because this part of the Valley shows just how many stories one region can hold. North Phoenix has been growing rapidly for years, and that growth bring

Thanksgiving is almost here, and we’re still basking in our month-long series on gratitude as we celebrate the best of the Valley. As a leading professional cinematography and photography company in Phoenix , we have an especially clinical eye when it comes to beauty, mood, and visual impact. We consider ourselves connoisseurs of hidden gem filming spots across our hometown, aiming to provide our clients with the best backgrounds for their shoots .  From our many years of exp

As our gratitude series continues this month, Myers Media  is heading west, where open skies and towns still hold a sense of space. The West Valley is often labeled as the quieter side of Phoenix, but for filmmakers  and photographers , that calm is what makes it special. It’s where time slows down just enough to notice details like the curve of a desert trail, the hum of a small-town street, the unexpected color of tiny green plants after a storm, and stark mountain silhouet

As Thanksgiving approaches, we at Myers Media  are taking a moment to appreciate our incredible team , our wonderful clients, and the beautiful place we get to do our work. The Phoenix metropolitan area spans over 14,000 square miles and includes more than 45 communities. With so much space and diversity in landscape and culture, the Valley offers small businesses endless opportunities for cinematography  and brand storytelling . In gratitude and celebration of the place we c

One Day, Endless Possibilities You finally picked a cinematographer  and it’s filming day. You put the mental energy into coming up with a vision and relaying that to the professionals. You collaborated on the location, timing and the message. The crew is set. The lights are ready. This is a great investment into your small business in Phoenix’s busy market. And with all the time and energy already expended into your next commercial video  shoot—why stop at just one video ? 

Planning Ahead Are you thinking of hiring a cinematographer  for a brand promotion or to grow your social media, but want to make the most out of the experience to get the best final product you possibly can? Well, you came to the right place. Today, we’re talking about all the tips and tricks to get the most out of your video shoot . Every strong video  begins long before anyone presses record. A cinematographer  can shape the story, but what you bring to the table determine

Cinematography  is a form of translation Every business now has access to a camera. This is precisely the challenge of the modern market....

The Shift in How People Watch Getting someone’s attention is harder than ever. Look up in line at the store, at stoplights, or even in...

The Light Shapes Every Shot Phoenix has a reputation for sunshine, and for video production , that’s more than a climate perk. If you’re...

Visuals Build Trust Before You Say a Word In many cases, your first impression happens on a screen. A website loads. A video plays....

There was a time when aerial footage  was only possible with a helicopter and a major budget. That’s no longer the case. Drones  have...

Your brand deserves to look as good as it actually is .  A solid photo can be the difference between someone clicking away or leaning in....

With video marketing, it's not enough to simply create a video and hope for the best. In today's competitive Phoenix market, businesses...

Duh-duh, duh-duh... Recognize that? Of course you do! This simple, two-note motif perfectly captures the suspense and terror of the Jaws...

Video production is a broad term that covers everything from Hollywood blockbusters to local news broadcasts. Whether you're interested...

Sometimes, the best videos go unwatched. That’s because creating a quality, compelling video with a cinematography team isn’t enough—your...