The Quick Cut
A newsletter by Tom Maclachlan
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Video help for comms teams who are big on stories but short on time
If you work in government, an NFP, or an advocacy org, you’ve likely been here:

You’ve got a message you need to get out

Your team is stretched

You know a video could help, but it feels too slow, too hard, or not worth the hassle.
The Quick Cut is your monthly shortcut to getting that video made. Practical tips from filmmaker Tom Maclachlan to help you make better video, faster, even when time and budgets are tight.
Why subscribe?
One email a month. No fluff. Practical video advice that works and helps you avoid production paralysis.
You’ll learn stuff like:

How to make a good video with just 10 mins of your time

How to brief a contractor

How to write a great script

Hooks that grab attention

Shooting better video with your phone

And plenty more
About Tom
I’ve run four video production companies over the past 15 years, specialising in work for NFPs, councils and advocacy groups. I understand what gets in the way of a great video, and how to keep things moving.
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