Shot Blast Media Vlog

Over the past few years, podcasts have really made their way into mainstream media. Podcasts are a great way to retain information, and are easily accessible, meaning that they can be listened to on your lunch break, on your way to work, or even whilst falling asleep. With no exception to the podcast trend, there are some great podcasts on the film industry, making this form of media a great way to listen to in-depth interviews with filmmakers, critics, and experts. Shot Blast Media have put together a list of the top ten film podcasts to help you find your next favourite. Some of these podcasts include: The Film Vault – This is one of the most popular film podcasts on iTunes. It has over 100 episodes and features interviews with filmmakers, critics, and experts from around the world. Interviewees range from directors like Quentin Tarantino to screenwriters like Aaron Sorkin. Filmspotting – This podcast has been around since 2007 and covers both new releases and older fil...

Videos are a powerful medium of communication. They can be used to educate and inform people on a variety of topics. This is why a variety of companies, especially construction and manufacturing businesses, are now utilising health and safety instructions via video form. The importance of clear health and safety instructions in video form is huge because it informs viewers about how they can keep themselves safe from harm when using the product or equipment. At Shot Blast Media , we specialise in creating direct and coherent health and safety videos. Below are some top tips that we use in order to produce the best and the most logical health and safety videos for our clients: – Make sure that there is a voiceover that is easy to understand – Make sure that there is a clear script – Use graphics and animation to showcase your points clearly – Keep your videos short and concise – Make sure the video is colourful, memorable and intriguing so that the audience captures the in...

What is this ‘Gentleminions’ trend and how is it ‘saving’ cinema? TikTok recently started a new trend, based around the new Minions movie, ‘The Rise of Gru’. The trend sees teens and young people attending the Minions screenings in formalwear such as suits, in order to shout gibberish at the cinema screen. It isn’t all fun and games though, cinemas are reporting that the Gentleminions are, in fact, an awful menace, exhibiting dreadful behaviour such as throwing objects at the screen and talking incessantly like Minions. Cinemas are even having to issue thousands of pounds’ worth of refunds to Minions fans who are appalled by this behaviour. Some cinemas now have even banned entry to teens in suits. At least it’s good to see that people are still interested in attending the cinema, and the Minions: The Rise of Gru movie even had a record-breaking opening weekend when it was released on July 1st, grossing over $200 million worldwide. The trend comes down to the idea that due t...