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How to Make Executives Shine on Camera: Six Rules I Learned Doing Improv

What fifteen years of improv taught me about making leaders look like themselves on video.

My company is named after a rule from improv comedy. Most people don't know that.

"Yes, and" is the first thing you learn on an improv stage. Whatever your scene partner hands you, you accept it and build on it. You never shut them down. The scene dies the second someone says "no."

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The Best Time of Year to Shoot Video in Seattle

If you're planning a video project and wondering about the best time of year to shoot video in Seattle, here's the answer nobody expects: it's not about waiting for a sunny day.

I've shot video all over Seattle since 2011, everything from brand films to corporate work to drone footage, through every kind of weather this city throws at you. And the biggest misconception I run into is that a great shoot needs blue skies. It doesn't. In fact, the overcast that Seattle is famous for is one of the best things a filmmaker can ask for. Once you understand that, the question of when to shoot becomes a lot more interesting than "whenever it stops raining."

Here's how the seasons actually shake out for video, and how to pick the right window for your project.

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How to Choose a Seattle Video Production Company

Hiring a Seattle video production company is one of those decisions that looks simple from the outside and gets complicated fast once you start making calls. Everyone has a slick reel. Everyone says they tell stories. So how do you tell the difference between a team that will make your project easier and one that will make it a headache?

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How to Prepare Your Team for an On-Camera Interview

How to Prepare Your Team for an On-Camera Interview

If you've ever watched an interview video where someone looks stiff, sounds rehearsed, or just seems uncomfortable, there's a good chance they weren't prepared. Not for the camera, anyway.

Getting great interview footage isn't just about the lighting or the lens. A lot of it comes down to how ready your people are before they sit down. Here's what we tell every client before a shoot.

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How Much Does a Seattle Corporate Video Cost in 2026?

If you've started researching corporate video production in Seattle, you've probably noticed the same thing we did years ago: pricing is all over the map. One agency quotes $5,000. Another quotes $50,000. Same brief, wildly different numbers.

Here's the honest breakdown, based on what we actually see producing videos for companies like Amazon, T-Mobile, Brooks Running, Tableau, and Sellen Construction.

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Seattle Video Production Services for the 2026 World Cup: Capture the Moment with Yes And Video

Seattle is set to take center stage for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing a surge of brands, agencies, and creators in need of high-quality video production. Whether you're planning event coverage, branded content, or social media campaigns, working with a local Seattle video production team ensures fast turnaround, cost efficiency, and cinematic results that stand out.

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Capturing the Spirit of Woodinville: Our Latest Video for Harvest

Nestled in a beautiful river valley, Woodinville is a town that blends small-town charm with big flavors. Known for its thriving community of chefs, vintners, brewers, and cider makers — plus miles of riverside bike paths and hiking trails — it’s a destination where people come to celebrate life.

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