It is Christmas Eve and time for one last quick post before the New Year. Instead of recipes for success for your next video…we’re going to delight you with an altogether different kind of recipe, a Holiday favorite of ours…bread pudding, with our own unique twist!

BRIGHT CIRCLE BREAD PUDDING

Ok, this is what you are going to need.

- 4 slices of crumbled buttered bread
- 2 cups of low-fat milk
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup raisins
- dash of cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup of crushed dates

How do I make this delectable treat?

Heat your oven to 350 degrees, and lightly butter a 2-quart baking dish. Place your crumbled bread in the dish. Now beat together your milk, eggs, sugar and salt. Pour the mixture over the bread, add a dash of cinnamon and gently stir in your raisins, dates and vanilla. Place the baking dish into a large pan of hot water, and bake for about 45-50 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when it’s firm in the center. Enjoy!

Happy Holidays from the Bright Circle Team-

Disclaimer: We hope you like it, but please remember…we’re a motion media company, not acclaimed chefs!

About Bright Circle Inc.

Bright Circle is an Orlando based video production company that provides script to screen solutions. Bright Circle specializes in corporate video production and offers Final Cut Pro editing.

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But say for instance, you don’t need those types of amenities; your project just needs to look professional, your message needs to be concise…well thought out and you want a nice clean look. What can you expect then? Each company has their own unique pricing structure. Sometimes overhead can play a factor. If a company has a nice office, a lot of new equipment and cutting edge technology…they need to pay for that somehow. Smaller companies don’t have the same amount of overhead and often times will produce higher quality work because they aren’t in the same rush…the same “numbers game” that most larger companies are confronted with. Smaller companies are more enticed, more prone to give better customer service in order to “win the business” and develop a relationship.

So next time you’re designated as the lead in selecting a video production vendor for your company’s quarterly project make your decision wisely. Check with colleagues, see if they have any recommendations, go online and research local video production companies. They should have a demo reel on their website, see if they have any clips of corporate work they have produced for past clients. If they do, call and ask to schedule an appointment. An appointment in person will give you more peace of mind about the company that you are dealing with…keep notes, and try to schedule at least two other appointments with their competition. Do your homework and make an informed decision. A decision that will pay dividends for your company…and you.

About Bright Circle, Inc.

Bright Circle is an Orlando digital media company offering comprehensive motion media services. Bright Circle provides camera crews for HD video production as well as seasoned producers for medical video projects.

So your supervisor wants to produce a video and you’ve been delegated as the lead for the project. To quote Homer Simpson, “Woo-hoo!” Well, maybe you’re not that excited. It’s understandable…where do you start? How do you make the right decision in handling the process? Do you risk trying to do it in-house? What about Spencer…you know Spencer…your Administrative Assistant’s cousin?

Even if Spence is in his 2nd year of film school, he might not be your best choice. Producing corporate video is a specialty, and not something to be taken lightly. There are a number of production companies that specialize in various genres: wedding and event production, deposition recording, local commercials, the list goes on. When making your calls, make sure you do your due diligence. Check and see if they have produced instructional videos before…can they write a script that is informative and compelling? Do they have the people skills needed to work with senior management? Do you sense that they realize that the workplace is actually that…a workplace, and not a “film set” to bark out orders, drink cappuccino and slow down progress?

Creativity is important too…it’s not about having an office with a cool design and magenta-colored walls. Real creativity comes into play when you’re faced with hard decisions and you have to think on your feet. When you have a company that can do that, hold onto them….

About Bright Circle, Inc.

Bright Circle is a Florida based media production company offering a full range of creative services. Bright Circle provides professional teams that offer support in convention video services, as well as commercial production.