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Simple Concepts Video Recording Options - We Go Where You Need Us!

To provide clients with the flexibility for recording their videos Simple Concepts provides three options: In our Kirkland, WA studio, at your location, or remote. We can combine any of these options into your video. We provide “tech checks” for all remote presenters to ensure they look great, and if needed, we’ll send them one of our Remote Recording Kits.

Now, with our specialized tools, we can capture remote recordings in HD quality so the production of all participants looks great.

New Microsoft Azure Infographic

Microsoft Azure partnered with Simple Concepts to create a custom infographic highlighting their industry clients’ pain points. This eye-catching and informative piece lives on Microsoft Azure’s website as a touchpoint, informing existing and future clients how their solution, #Azure IoT, helps solve their unique challenges. The piece was created in Adobe Illustrator, and made #accessible through Acrobat, a service Simple Concepts offers for all deliverables. Contact Simple Concepts to transform your data into a thoughtfully designed infographic that tells your story!

Simple Concepts can build your next animated flowchart to wow at your client meetings. #SimpleConcepts #Animation #Flowchart #Microsoft

New Microsoft Web Graphic

Microsoft’s Attack Simulator group needed an animated image to visualize how the tool worked. The Design team at Simple Concepts kicked off the project with a client meeting to discuss style, layout, and focal points. Then we got to work. Combining Microsoft spot illustrations and animation, our designer built a simple yet mesmerizing animated flow chart to depict the Attack Simulator. This animation was placed on their product webpage to communicate the tool’s functionality to new and existing customers.

Simple Concepts can build your next animated flowchart to wow at your client meetings. #SimpleConcepts #Animation #Flowchart #Microsoft

Microsoft Alumni Network All Access Series

The Microsoft Alumni Network utilized Simple Concepts to live stream an event for their Alumni All Access series. The event highlighted how together we can – and must – build a more sustainable world.The Simple Concepts video production team filmed the discussion between Microsoft employees Rick Kaplan, GM of Human Resources and Mark Kroese, GM, Sustainability Solutions in our Kirkland video production studio.

Our new video production studio is ready for your next presentation! #SimpleConcepts #LiveStream #Microsoft #Events #VideoProduction

Security Keynote Refresh

The Microsoft Security team asked Simple Concepts to give their keynote session deck a refresh. The original slide was a standard timeline. Simple Concepts’ Senior Designer brought a modern spin to the linear timeline, transforming it into a circular concept. This fresh, new design showcased the expanding protection of Microsoft security products over time. Let Simple Concepts elevate your marketing material.

Whether it’s a leave-behind for client meetings or crafting presentation slides, Simple Concepts’ designers can strengthen your creative strategy. #SimpleConcepts #Animation #Keynote #Microsoft #marketecture 

Simple Concepts Supports Microsoft Tier 1 Events

Simple Concepts works with thousands of speakers to help design their presentations and produce pre-recorded videos for Microsoft Tier 1 events. Last year we recorded Microsoft Ignite sessions in our new studio and used our office space as part of the set. Thank you to Vice President, Nicole Herskowitz and her team for trusting us with the recording and production of their session, “Microsoft Teams: Supercharge the who, where, and how of work.”

Take a look at this short excerpt from the full session. #SimpleConcepts #Events #MSIgnite #DigitalProduction #Microsoft #Teams #microsoftteams

Simple Concepts at Microsoft Cloud Wars Expo

As Microsoft prepared to participate in the Cloud Wars Expo, members of the Simple Concepts Event Team were brought in to manage multiple aspects of Microsoft’s participation. The event management tasks encompassed the keynote, sessions, speakers, booth design, and registration. Microsoft’s participation encompassed five industries: Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail, and Sustainability. These industries took part in a competition-style “battleground” against direct competitors to present their solutions.

Attendees included big tech players such as Walt Disney, Bayer, Nordstrom, and American Airlines. Simple Concepts can help with all your in-person, digital, or hybrid event needs. Add on our Creative Design and Video Productions services for a winning trifecta from the beginning to end of your event. #SimpleConcepts #Events #Sustainability #CloudWars

Health and Microsoft Cloud Services

Simple Concepts can be your one-stop shop for all things creative. A prime example is the following project about Health and Microsoft Cloud services. With this piece, Simple Concepts’ copyediting and graphic design services combined to build an in-depth infographic as well as social graphics. These images were included with a blog post distributed via Twitter and LinkedIn.

Social media can be a powerful tool to connect with your audience. Reach out to Simple Concepts for engaging content to deliver your next message. #SocialMedia #LinkedIn #Twitter #SimpleConcepts #Infographics

Team Morale Events in the Simple Concepts Studio

Simple Concepts now offers private team morale events in our new studios! Bring your group into our digital production studio to experience being on the other side of the camera. This event is a unique way to bring your team together, both in-person and online. Learning to speak smoothly and confidently on camera is an important skill in today’s workplace.

During your event, each team member gets the opportunity to practice their newly acquired teleprompter skills using “surprise scripts” from famous speeches, holiday songs, and other content. When participants feel comfortable reading from the teleprompter, our producer will provide additional feedback and coach participants on nonverbal communications. Body language such as stances and gestures strengthens a speaker’s delivery. All sessions are recorded and provided to participants after the event. This morale event is a great opportunity to make mistakes and develop skills, all in a relaxed environment. It is also a great way to foster team bonding! The session takes place at the Simple Concepts production studios in Kirkland. Remote workers can easily join in most of the activities. We also offer private sessions for speakers and their support staff. For more information, pricing, and to schedule time for your next morale or training event, email info@simple-concepts.com.  

Fast Turnaround for Digital Events

Digital events in just seven days?? Yes, it is possible! A multi-session digital media production doesn’t have to be complicated. Keynotes, sessions, and demos often include multiple speakers in a variety of locations. Simple Concepts makes this easy by recording speakers at our studio and remotely, simultaneously. Shortly after Microsoft Ignite, Simple Concepts partnered with the Business Applications group to create a series of eight videos for their fall launch event. During this project the Video Production team filmed 20 speakers, with 16 in-studio recordings in just one week.

Here are some things that made it easier: · Creative (i.e., PowerPoint presentations) were finalized prior before the recording. · Scripts and talking points were locked before the recording. · All presenters agreed and stuck to deadlines. Simple Concepts was engaged to manage the Video Production portion of this project. We also help clients with design, strategy, planning, and logistics for virtual and in-person events. If you have an upcoming internal or external digital event that could use assistance, email info@simple-concepts.com. #SimpleConcepts #DigitalProductions #StudioRecording #PresentationDesign

Our New Kirkland Studio

Lights, camera, action! Our new studios are ready to roll. Welcome to our new digital production studios! Simple Concepts recently moved offices to a location with more room in Kirkland, WA. As the need for in-studio video recording continually grows, we are excited to have more space to accommodate larger-scale productions. Our new building includes the ability to film against three sets with multiple cameras, teleprompters, and confidence monitors.

We are able to record on-set and simultaneously incorporate video conferencing through Teams or Zoom. An adjoining space allows supporting team members to view the production off-set. While our new location accommodates most client needs, we also continue to provide on-location recording. Watch the video to learn more. And come see our new studios in person! To schedule a tour, email i info@simple-concepts.com

Webinars at Simple Concepts

The demand for webinars has nearly doubled in volume over the last several years. It does not look like the demand will slow down.

Webinar benefits include:

• Expanding your reach
• Erasing geographic barriers
• Owning your message (positioning yourself as the expert)
• Adding a touchpoint to existing leads
• Generating net new leads

Check out this video below to learn how Simple Concepts can create your next webinar experience. #Webinar #SimpleConcepts #Events #VirtualEvents #HybridEvents #DigitalEvents 

Now Offering Complimentary Headshot Photos

To help during this time of economic uncertainty, Simple Concepts is offering complimentary headshots at our new video production studios in Kirkland. Our clients, LinkedIn followers, and colleagues are all invited.

Find out how to book your session now! #Headshots #ProfilePicture #LinkedIn #VideoProduction #Video

Increased Remote Recording Video Quality

Looking for better remote recording quality? Check out this video comparing #MicrosoftTeams, #Zoom, and our new technology to capture the highest quality content from your remote location.

#RemoteRecording #VideoProduction