Ardent Film
Ardent Film

Ardent Film

Top Pro

$90
starting price


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Responds in about 11 min

Introduction: Do you know what makes a successful video? It isn't just a good story. It's not funny, crafty or dramatic writing, either. It isn't even about the actors, camerawork or lighting. No. A successful video - whether it is for a real estate showing or to get folks to come to a fundraiser - is all about engagement. A successful video captivates viewers. It glues them to the screen, emotionally pulling them into your message. The secret to THAT? While a combination of story, scripting and camerawork, the biggest secret is understanding your audience's state of mind and using it to your advantage. After all, a video is useless if nobody wants to watch it. With 15 years of copywriting and storytelling experience, I know how to craft messages that resonate with almost any targeted audience, and I know how to light and film locations, products and people to enforce that message and captivate vewers.
Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 22 times

2 similar jobs done near you

Background checked

1 employee

5 years in business

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, and Venmo.

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2022

Featured Projects

11 photos

Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and professionalism.

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Jack m.
Mar 13, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

James was great. I needed pictures of my investment property quick and he delivered. And quality was not downgraded due to the quick turn. The pictures were great and exactly what I needed. Will definitely be working with James again!

Details: Real estate sale photos • 1 property • Residential • 1000 - 2000 sq ft • Digital or online download

Real Estate and Architectural Photography
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Maiysha C.
Apr 12, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

I had to travel into Pittsburgh for a four hour workshop on trauma for a school. I needed a professional to video of the workshop. Enter James to the rescue. James was extremely responsive upon contact. He showed up on time and was very easy to work with. The best part was the end product, not only did the footage come out amazing, he did such a great job on the three minute teaser that I’m sure I’m going to ask him to do another from that footage. The next time I’m in Pittsburgh and need a videographer. I’m definitely calling him. Thanks James for making this an easy and amazing experience.

Details: Conference • 21 - 50 guests • Indoors • Full feature video (30 - 40 minutes) • Raw footage

Wedding and Event Videography
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Joanne B.
Apr 9, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

James was awesome to work with! His work was spot on. He knew exactly how to produce what I described to him...that I had in mind. I would definitely use him again!

Details: Commercial / promotional video • 5 minutes • Videography • Lighting during filming • Voice-over • Sound effects • Single camera • One location

Video Production
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Sheryl B.
May 24, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

James did a great job taking photos of our short-term rental property and was also very accommodating when some photos were too large to upload on our backend system, we can't wait to set it live and get some bookings!

Details: Interior architecture photos • Exterior architecture photos • 1 property • Residential • 1000 - 2000 sq ft • Digital or online download

Real Estate and Architectural Photography
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Vanessa J.
Mar 21, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Want to recommend James to potential homeowners who want real estate photos. James helped me took photos of my home which are used for a selling profile. I was initially doubt about the color style because I personally prefer a darker one. Actually he knows A Lot about what customers like. My home is selling fast after the profile updates!! Thank you so much.

Details: Real estate sale photos • 1 property • Residential • 1000 - 2000 sq ft • Digital or online download

Real Estate and Architectural Photography
Credentials
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James Mcandrew