Cal Thomson

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Breaking down commercial video production & photography hoping to engage and inspire. On this channel, I share my journey of growing a video production agency in UK with some: - long form behind the scenes videos - lighting, cinematography and production breakdowns of our clients projects - scaling and refurbing our specialist food studio space www.deadpixelfilms.com

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Making a corporate brand film NOT corporate | Behind the scenes Cal Thomson

119 views - 1 week ago

The secrets behind a food commercial for Oxo

The secrets behind a food commercial for Oxo Cal Thomson

337 views - 2 months ago

How we made this Visit Manchester TV ad

How we made this Visit Manchester TV ad Cal Thomson

499 views - 6 months ago

We hiked for hours and cut the scene. Did we waste the day?

We hiked for hours and cut the scene. Did we waste the day? Cal Thomson

179 views - 8 months ago

Using a 9mm vintage lens on the Sony FX3 for a brand ad | Behind the scenes Cal Thomson

522 views - 8 months ago

We flipped a drone over our models head | Behind the scenes breakdown

We flipped a drone over our models head | Behind the scenes breakdown Cal Thomson

198 views - 9 months ago

Lighting Breakdown | Sports commercial cinematography

Lighting Breakdown | Sports commercial cinematography Cal Thomson

284 views - 9 months ago

Lighting breakdown for a fitness commercial | Behind the scenes

Lighting breakdown for a fitness commercial | Behind the scenes Cal Thomson

404 views - 9 months ago

Making food video content for the Slim Chicken Menu screens | Behind the scenes

Making food video content for the Slim Chicken Menu screens | Behind the scenes Cal Thomson

453 views - 9 months ago

How monthly content retainers work & costs involved

How monthly content retainers work & costs involved Cal Thomson

473 views - 10 months ago

How to pose models | Studio Photography tips

How to pose models | Studio Photography tips Cal Thomson

1.5K views - 10 months ago

How to get started in commercial video & photography

How to get started in commercial video & photography Cal Thomson

459 views - 10 months ago

3 Lighting tips for better food videos

3 Lighting tips for better food videos Cal Thomson

20.8K views - 11 months ago

5 x camera angle ideas for better cooking videos

5 x camera angle ideas for better cooking videos Cal Thomson

3.1K views - 11 months ago

How we made a University brand film for Manchester Met Cal Thomson

194 views - 11 months ago

How we captured video & stills for Insomnia Cookies | Behind the scenes

How we captured video & stills for Insomnia Cookies | Behind the scenes Cal Thomson

79 views - 11 months ago

Using a POV helmet rig for a commercial.

Using a POV helmet rig for a commercial. Cal Thomson

335 views - 1 year ago

Landing a video production job using cold email

Landing a video production job using cold email Cal Thomson

216 views - 1 year ago

Food Showreel | slow motion, table top, food & beverage specialists

Food Showreel | slow motion, table top, food & beverage specialists Cal Thomson

441 views - 1 year ago

Our kitchen studio tour!!

Our kitchen studio tour!! Cal Thomson

140 views - 1 year ago

How to create amazing looking food videos | A behind the scenes look at pizza oven company, Ooni

How to create amazing looking food videos | A behind the scenes look at pizza oven company, Ooni Cal Thomson

705 views - 1 year ago

2024 | The best bits from Dead Pixel | Manchester Video Production Company

2024 | The best bits from Dead Pixel | Manchester Video Production Company Cal Thomson

95 views - 1 year ago

Filming car-to-car at Brandshatch racetrack | Behind the scenes videography

Filming car-to-car at Brandshatch racetrack | Behind the scenes videography Cal Thomson

92 views - 1 year ago

We made a Christmas advert for Mr Kipling

We made a Christmas advert for Mr Kipling Cal Thomson

162 views - 1 year ago

How to shoot a pizza commercial | Behind the scenes

How to shoot a pizza commercial | Behind the scenes Cal Thomson

391 views - 1 year ago

Food Videography Recipe Trailer | Ooni | Pizza Ovens

Food Videography Recipe Trailer | Ooni | Pizza Ovens Cal Thomson

819 views - 1 year ago

Wolves FC & Sudu 24/25 Kit Launch | Behind the scenes

Wolves FC & Sudu 24/25 Kit Launch | Behind the scenes Cal Thomson

110 views - 1 year ago

Do I need a carnet to film internationally?

Do I need a carnet to film internationally? Cal Thomson

421 views - 1 year ago

Showreel | Manchester Video Production Agency

Showreel | Manchester Video Production Agency Cal Thomson

615 views - 1 year ago

How we shoot recipe videos for BBC Food | A behind the scenes look

How we shoot recipe videos for BBC Food | A behind the scenes look Cal Thomson

234 views - 1 year ago

How we made a Xmas Ad for Mr Kipling

How we made a Xmas Ad for Mr Kipling Cal Thomson

413 views - 2 years ago

Behind the scenes with Neom | Shooting on Phantom slow motion camera

Behind the scenes with Neom | Shooting on Phantom slow motion camera Cal Thomson

191 views - 2 years ago

Neom | New bath milk advert

Neom | New bath milk advert Cal Thomson

160 views - 2 years ago

Videography vs Video production | Explained in 0:60s

Videography vs Video production | Explained in 0:60s Cal Thomson

277 views - 2 years ago

Is 3D scanning the future for product videos? | A photogrammetry breakdown |

Is 3D scanning the future for product videos? | A photogrammetry breakdown | Cal Thomson

3.4K views - 2 years ago

Nike Blazer Mid '77 Vintage | Launch advert

Nike Blazer Mid '77 Vintage | Launch advert Cal Thomson

1.6K views - 2 years ago

"Kill the Hunger Pains" | A horror food advert feat. Philadelphia

"Kill the Hunger Pains" | A horror food advert feat. Philadelphia Cal Thomson

264 views - 3 years ago

Food & Drink Demo Reel | Dead Pixel | Manchester Video Production Agency

Food & Drink Demo Reel | Dead Pixel | Manchester Video Production Agency Cal Thomson

1.1K views - 3 years ago

Start your day right! Up&Go Lifestyle Advert

Start your day right! Up&Go Lifestyle Advert Cal Thomson

1.5K views - 3 years ago

Behind the scenes with Jack Fincham and The Pizza Co

Behind the scenes with Jack Fincham and The Pizza Co Cal Thomson

167 views - 3 years ago

Beer Commercial Behind The Scenes - Shipyard Ale

Beer Commercial Behind The Scenes - Shipyard Ale Cal Thomson

292 views - 3 years ago

Dead Pixel Films | Video production agency 2021 recap

Dead Pixel Films | Video production agency 2021 recap Cal Thomson

176 views - 4 years ago

Shooting on the Phantom VEO for Ambrosia, Sharwoods and Oxo

Shooting on the Phantom VEO for Ambrosia, Sharwoods and Oxo Cal Thomson

219 views - 4 years ago

Food & Drink Showreel | Table top, slow motion and studio video content.

Food & Drink Showreel | Table top, slow motion and studio video content. Cal Thomson

11.7K views - 4 years ago

Dead Pixel Reel | Sports, Lifestyle and Food Video Content Specialists

Dead Pixel Reel | Sports, Lifestyle and Food Video Content Specialists Cal Thomson

146 views - 4 years ago

Slow Motion food video content, products and sport! | 1000 frames per second |

Slow Motion food video content, products and sport! | 1000 frames per second | Cal Thomson

55.6K views - 4 years ago

Porsche 911 GT3 track day | Behind the scenes

Porsche 911 GT3 track day | Behind the scenes Cal Thomson

169 views - 5 years ago

Papyrus | Behind the scenes of a charity brand film using the Red Gemini 5K Cal Thomson

151 views - 5 years ago

Vegan Cooking Masterclass | Behind the scenes

Vegan Cooking Masterclass | Behind the scenes Cal Thomson

201 views - 5 years ago

Behind the Scenes of a Sofa Commercial | Rose and Grey

Behind the Scenes of a Sofa Commercial | Rose and Grey Cal Thomson

365 views - 5 years ago

Rose and Grey | Interior Design Brand Film Cal Thomson

550 views - 5 years ago

How to make food look good on camera | Dead Pixel Food Showreel

How to make food look good on camera | Dead Pixel Food Showreel Cal Thomson

326 views - 5 years ago

Sunglasses Product Ad | Tens | Lockdown home studio setup

Sunglasses Product Ad | Tens | Lockdown home studio setup Cal Thomson

30.7K views - 5 years ago

Desperado Beer Ad | Home Studio Lock Down Video

Desperado Beer Ad | Home Studio Lock Down Video Cal Thomson

5.5K views - 5 years ago

Filming 1000fps with the Phantom Veo for a gin advert | Whitley Neil

Filming 1000fps with the Phantom Veo for a gin advert | Whitley Neil Cal Thomson

280 views - 5 years ago

Whitley Neill | Gin Advert - 1000fps slow motion

Whitley Neill | Gin Advert - 1000fps slow motion Cal Thomson

10.8K views - 5 years ago

Filming a brand film in the Lake District | Behind the scenes Cal Thomson

124 views - 5 years ago

Bushcraft Essentials | Lake District Brand Film Cal Thomson

82 views - 5 years ago

The health benefits of outdoor swimming | Brave Waters | Documentary

The health benefits of outdoor swimming | Brave Waters | Documentary Cal Thomson

7.2K views - 6 years ago

Jack Reading | "Fighting Back" | MTB Film

Jack Reading | "Fighting Back" | MTB Film Cal Thomson

1.8K views - 7 years ago