Construction Course Films
The Brief
We were commissioned by The Open University to create a series of films to go alongside a new set of T Level construction courses in bricklaying, plastering and woodwork.
Concept, Production & Delivery
The videos needed to be clear, accurate and easy to follow, as the target audience for these films were students. From the start of the project, we had to work a lot with the team in pre-production to get the scripting right. We have numerous meetings where each expert explained the process of either laying a brick wall, making a half lap joint and how to render a wall, where we took extensive notes for our scripting. It’s important we got the understanding of the process right early on in production, as these films were designed to teach, so had to be the correct process. After our inital scripting we had feedback meetings and revisions to ensure the content was correct. Then following this, we could then plan the visuals and what the different shot types we needed to make the films understandable and engaging. We spent 3 days filming the 3 different disciplines, creating a total of 7 assets for the construction courses.
The Outcome
A slate of high quality teaching films that are easy for students to follow and learn the basics of construction disciplines.
Our Work
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What Our Customers Say
From the outset, the Main Media team understood our aim to add storytelling to the project experience. The team went over and above for Havens Hospices. They took time to understand the cause and why it matters to our community, which shone through the final films.
Amy Dearing / Director of Fundraising & Marketing
The entire process, from start to finish, was seamless, thanks to the efforts of the whole Main Media team. What stood out most was how well they understood our brand and how they made the families involved in filming feel at ease.
Alicia Bannister / Marketing and Communications
The team was incredibly friendly, and I had complete confidence in their ability to deliver the vision we had in mind. They fully understood Ipeco and it was clear they connected with our brand, which made the entire process smooth and enjoyable. We couldn’t be happier with the final result.
Jenna Starr / Marketing Manager
The whole team are professional and friendly, their approach helps even the most nervous people feel at ease and they produce heartfelt authentic results.
Sarah Carter / Marketing Manager
From the outset, the team demonstrated a real understanding of our vision. They brought a high level of creativity, professionalism, and attention to detail, consistently offering valuable ideas and suggestions throughout the process.
Greg Rawles / Marketing Manager
Simply, they know exactly what they are doing. Give them the brief and they do the rest. No fuss and the end result is always professional and well executed.
Denise Rossiter / CEO
The team are brilliant. They are creative and so easy to work with. They find solutions to problems and ill thought out filming areas (Science Museum flashback!). They turn things around really quickly, are very high quality, provide creative input and are really cost competitive. They are also adept at working with people at all levels and making even the most nervous interviewee feel comfortable
Jillian Murphy / Marketing and Communications
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We've worked for companies across the UK - but it's the individuals behind the brands that matter most. Every video we create is a collaboration, crafted to connect with real people and spark real impact.
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