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Social media, video production, brand building and studio IT, written by the team at Clouds Agency. 140 articles so far.
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Outgrown Local Drives? Signs You Need Shared Storage
Ten signs that portable drives are holding your edit team back, what shared storage fixes, and when a single fast drive with backups is still the right answer.
October 14, 2026
Remote Review and Approval Workflows That Protect Content
How to run remote review and approval for cuts, color and mix without losing control of unreleased footage: link settings, roles, version control and sign-off.
September 30, 2026
What a Production IT and Infrastructure Audit Includes
What a production IT and infrastructure audit covers for a studio or post house, what you need to hand over, and the written report you receive at the end.
September 11, 2026
How to Choose a Post-Production Partner in Los Angeles
How to pick a post-production partner in Los Angeles: what to ask about team, workflow, security and delivery, and the warning signs to watch for.
September 4, 2026
Trailer Social Cutdown Specs and Deliverables
The deliverables list for a trailer social campaign: aspect ratios, lengths, captions, safe areas and per-platform checks for Reels, TikTok, Shorts and feed.
September 2, 2026
How to Cut a Sizzle Reel for a Film or Series
A practical guide to cutting a sizzle reel or pitch video for a film or series: length, structure, what footage to use, sound, and how to export it for a pitch.
August 26, 2026
What Makes a Brand Film Worth Watching (And Worth Sharing)
Most brand films are forgettable. The ones people actually watch and share have specific structural and creative qualities in common. Here's what separates great brand films from expensive wallpaper.
April 25, 2026