A Practical Guide To Planning A Photo Shoot For Corporate Communications In Singapore

A Practical Guide To Planning A Photo Shoot For Corporate Communications In Singapore

Corporate communications teams are always looking for fresh, authentic imagery, whether it’s for the annual report, careers page, LinkedIn feed, internal newsletter, or sustainability updates. Yet many organisations still fall back on the same handful of stock photos or a handshake shot from years ago. A well‑planned photo shoot nips this problem in the bud, giving comms and marketing teams a steady library of on‑brand, usable images.

This guide breaks down what a photo shoot for corporate communications actually involves, what typically happens on the day, and how to brief producers and photographers so the final images do their job, whether that’s filling out an annual report, refreshing a careers microsite, or giving the comms calendar a full year of content in one sitting.

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Conference Event Photography In Singapore: A Guide For Event Organisers

Conference Event Photography In Singapore: A Guide For Event Organisers

Conference event photography is one of those services that companies often only think about a few weeks before the event itself. By then, the good crews are usually already booked. For anyone in Singapore planning a conference, whether it is a single-day industry seminar or a multi-day, multi-track MICE event, it helps to understand what conference event photography actually involves. 

This guide breaks down what conference event photography covers, what to expect from a professional crew on the day, and how to plan for it properly. Along the way, we spoke with the photographers at Vivid Media, a Singapore-based multi-disciplinary media production company, to get their take on the techniques they rely on when shooting large-scale conferences. 

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Using a Green Screen for Customised Backgrounds on Your Videos and Live Streams

Using a Green Screen for Customised Backgrounds on Your Videos and Live Streams

Have you ever wanted to make it look like you’re at someplace else in your videos? With a green screen, you’ll be able to give your viewers that illusion! One of the most famous visual effects techniques used by filmmakers. The green screen has been around for ages and you’ll commonly find them used for action movies, news channels and so much more! Green screens are your access to locations all around the globe but from the comfort of your own studio, or even your home.

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Professional Live Stream Checklist: A Guide to the Necessary Equipment and Software

Professional Live Stream Checklist: A Guide to the Necessary Equipment and Software

Live streams are great for engaging with your audience in real time. Be it a public or private stream, you’ll definitely want the best quality for your audience to have a good experience. And with the right equipment, you’ll be on the right track to giving your audience the best, professional live stream experience.

For a professional looking live stream, broadcasting directly from your phone or webcam on your computer might not achieve the best results. Be it an entertaining live stream for your followers or an educational webinar, having a good quality broadcast is the desired method to capture your audience’s attention for a prolonged period of time. Furthermore, the least you can do is provide them with a great online experience for their time.

The best equipment should be used to ensure the best quality. Seems fair right? But of course, not all of course can afford to invest in all the various (expensive) equipment. Especially not when you’re only looking to do 1 live stream for, let’s say, your Annual General Meeting (AGM).

In this case, you might want to look into video production companies that offer live streaming services to help you out! One such local company is Vivid Snaps who has experience in live streams and webinars.

If you’re new to the world of live streams and want to get started, here’s some of the equipment you’ll need for a great and professional broadcast.

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Photo Editing Tools and Tips for Beginner Photographers

Photo Editing Tools and Tips for Beginner Photographers

The tools available to enhance your photo while editing may seem overwhelming. For beginners, terms like exposure, contrast, white balance and saturation may result in a scratch on the head. If you’re new to photo editing, read on to learn the basics!

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5 Best Photo Editor Applications to Download on your Phone

5 Best Photo Editor Applications to Download on your Phone

Photo editing is very similar to makeup in the sense that it enhances your photographs. So what’s the best applications you can download to edit photos on your phone? With the endless choices available, we’ve curated a list of the 5 best photo editing apps that you NEED to have on your phone!

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A Foolproof Guide To Shooting Stars

A Foolproof Guide To Shooting Stars

Who doesn’t love starry nights. They’re just beautiful aren’t they! But capturing these special moments on camera is a totally different ball game. Don’t worry we’ve done the research for you. We’ve formulated the foolproof settings for you to shoot stars and the milky way like a pro!

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