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Insights

Practical thinking on video and content systems, drawn from the work we do for B2B brands and organisations. Notes from the field, not theory.

Example call sheet for a fictional customer story film, with key times and a shooting schedule that lists shot numbers
26th September 2026

The call sheet: how we write one for a business video shoot

What a call sheet is, what goes on ours for a one-day business shoot, what a call time means, and why the paper copy never survives the day.
The rehearsal almost nobody does
23rd September 2026

The rehearsal almost nobody does

How to prepare for a presentation in two steps: read it out loud until the words are familiar, then stop reading and perform it in your own words,…
Why people who speak well freeze in front of a camera
23rd September 2026

Why people who speak well freeze in front of a camera

Directors and staff who are fluent in a meeting often go stiff the moment a lens points at them. Why a camera does that, and what we do…
TeraCopy reporting a checksum mismatch beside Stow reporting one corrupted file, from the same camera card test
21st September 2026

TeraCopy vs Stow on a Mac: we put both through the same test

We ran TeraCopy for Mac and Stow against the same camera card, then deliberately corrupted a file. Neither was fooled. What each one is good at, and what…
Peter Clayton of Timber Connection speaking to camera in a talking head interview, framed chest up with a lapel microphone
8th September 2026

What is a talking head video? A production company explains

A talking head video is a video built around one person speaking to camera. What the format is, when to use it, what makes a good one, and…
13th August 2026

HubSpot Email Signature Generator: How to Get a Good Result From It

HubSpot give away a free email signature generator, and it is one of the better free tools on the internet. There is no account and no email address…
A cinema camera filming a live event. Every card recorded here has to come off safely at the end of the day.
7th August 2026

What is the safest way to back up camera cards on a shoot?

The backup looked fine. The footage was still gone. I was in Lyon filming for a business school. At the end of the day, I went back to…
Stow showing a green safe-to-wipe verdict after two verified copies
16th July 2026

Free vs Paid Camera-Card Offload Software: An Honest Comparison (2026)

By Luke Lv, Founder, Lumira Studio. Updated August 2026 for Stow 0.6. We are a video production studio, not a software company. We offload camera cards on real…
Building an email signature with a live preview shown inside a mock email window
15th July 2026

The Best Free Email Signature Generator in 2026: An Honest Comparison

Every email your business sends ends with a signature. Most of the tools that create them are free, but the limits vary. Some require an account, some add…
Three translucent circular lens elements arranged on a dark blue surface, illuminated by cool blue light.
10th June 2026

How to Choose a Brand Storytelling Video Partner in 2026

A practical 2026 guide to choosing a brand storytelling video partner: eight evaluation criteria, the questions to ask, and the red flags to avoid.
Twelve blue square memory cards arranged in a grid beside a film clapper and a camera lens on a dark blue background.
6th June 2026

11 Pre-Production Challenges in Business Video Planning (and How to Solve Them)

The 11 pre-production problems that derail business video projects, and how to solve each one before the camera rolls.
Neon blue translucent cube on the left connected by a glowing line to three glass-like prisms on the right in a dark studio setting.
5th June 2026

In-House vs Outsourced Video Production: How to Decide

In-house or outsourced video? A balanced 2026 guide to the real costs, trade-offs and the questions that decide which model fits your business.
Futuristic translucent funnels stacked vertically, glowing blue light from the base on a circular platform.
4th June 2026

Sales Funnel Video Strategy for B2B Teams in 2026

How to build a B2B sales funnel video strategy in 2026: objectives by stage, production sequencing, budget, distribution and measurement.
Abstract illustration of three translucent glass panels stacked in midair with blue glow, suggesting layered data or architecture.
3rd June 2026

15 B2B Sales Video Types for Every Funnel Stage (2026 Guide)

The 15 most effective B2B video types in 2026, mapped to awareness, consideration, and decision stages, with ideal length and key metrics for each.
Abstract neon ribbon of light curving from blue to orange against a dark background.
3rd June 2026

Why Marketing Videos Underperform and How to Fix Them

Most marketing videos underperform because of strategy, distribution and measurement, not production. Here are the real reasons, and how to fix each.
Floating translucent neon card with rounded corners, a glowing horizontal progress line, and a small diamond logo in the corner.
3rd June 2026

What Your Email Signature Says About Your Business (And How to Fix It)

What your email signature says about your business, the common mistakes that undermine it, and how to fix yours in about thirty minutes.

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What clients say

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“Lumira has been a joy to work with. It’s been great to get their expertise on some of our ideas and turning them into reality. A true professional company who really cares about the output that they deliver. Would recommend to anyone!”
Eddie Guevarra
Eddie GuevarraHead of Marketing, Consalia
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Lumira on a few projects, including a sensitive mental health video. They were totally professional, understanding, and delivered a top-quality result, proving they’re among the best in the business.”
Jay Evans
Jay EvansDirector, One Brick Communications
“Strongly recommended. Produces high-quality video content for brands. Super flexible and responsive. The whole editing and feedback process was seamless. Would work with again!”
Marco De Novellis
Marco De NovellisEditor, Founders Forum Group