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Practical insights on video production written by the team at Rune Films.
This is where we share what we've learned across 20+ years of producing corporate films, brand video, animation, TV commercials and explainer content for businesses across the UK. From sector-specific guides (healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, charity) to practical breakdowns on cost, process, ROI and creative strategy, every post is written to be genuinely useful - not generic marketing fluff.
Whether you're planning your first video project, building a video content strategy, or trying to understand what good video production should cost, you'll find substantive answers here. Browse by category below, or scroll down to see the latest posts.
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7 Reasons It Might Be Time to Hire a Video Production Company
Most businesses don’t decide to hire a video production company. They decide to stop doing it badly themselves. Here are seven honest signs the time is now.
Should You Use AI to Create an Explainer Video?
AI can spit out an explainer video in ninety seconds. Whether it does the actual job, making a stranger understand and trust you, is a very different question.
What Are Brand Videos and Do You Need One?
Most businesses can say what they sell, not why anyone should care. That gap is where a brand video earns its place. What these films are for, the main types, and whether you need one before a product video.
How to Measure the ROI of Your Explainer Video
Views and likes are not return. Here is how to measure the ROI for explainer videos properly: the benchmarks, the formula, and where the format earns its keep.
How to Create a Viral Video in 2027 (What Actually Works)
Going viral looks like luck. Up close it is mostly craft, timing and distribution, with a little luck on top. Here is what actually makes a video spread, and how to build shareability into every stage rather than hoping it shows up in the edit.
Do Explainer Videos Work? 7 Benefits of Showing Off Your Products and Services
Do explainer videos work? Yes, and not because video is magic. Seven benefits that hold up under scrutiny, plus the cases where an explainer is the wrong call and you should keep your money.
AI and Video Production: What Does the Future Look Like?
AI is already changing how video gets made, just not in the ways most people are panicking about. Here is what actually shifts, what stays exactly where it is, and what it means if you are the one commissioning the work.
15 of the Best Corporate Video Examples of All Time (and Why They Work)
Fifteen of the best corporate video examples, from Dove to Dollar Shave Club, with the one lesson you can borrow from each, plus work from our own Leeds studio.
Why Corporate Video Is More Important Than Ever: 7 Reasons for UK Businesses
Corporate video used to be a differentiator. In 2026 it is the baseline. According to Wyzowl's annual State of Video Marketing report, 91% of businesses now use video as a marketing tool, and 93% of marketers call it an important part of their strategy.
Animated Explainer Videos Leeds: 2D, 3D and Motion Graphics
A complete guide to animated explainer video production in Leeds. 2D animation, 3D animation and motion graphics — what each format does, when to use it and what production looks like from brief to delivery.
Explainer Video Production in Leeds and West Yorkshire: The Complete Guide
Everything West Yorkshire businesses need to know about explainer video production. From 2D and 3D animation to hybrid formats, costs and timelines — a practical guide from Rune Films.
Recruitment Video Production: How to Attract Talent in a Competitive Market
Recruitment has become a content marketing problem. The best candidates aren't reading job adverts anymore, they're forming opinions about employers months before they apply. A well-produced recruitment film does what a job advert can't: it shows what working somewhere actually feels like. Here's how UK businesses are using recruitment video in 2026; what works, what doesn't, and what to look for when commissioning.
Charity Video Production: How Non-Profits Use Video to Drive Impact
The UK charity sector is producing more video than ever, on smaller budgets than ever. We break down the six ways charities actually use video, and what separates a film that drives impact from one that wastes money the sector can't spare.
Manufacturing and Industrial Video Production: A Guide for B2B Marketers
Healthcare video production is becoming a core communication tool for NHS trusts and private providers. From patient education and staff training to recruitment and compliance, video helps simplify complex information, improve engagement and deliver consistent messaging across healthcare organisations.
Healthcare Video Production: How NHS and Private Providers Use Video
Healthcare video production is becoming a core communication tool for NHS trusts and private providers. From patient education and staff training to recruitment and compliance, video helps simplify complex information, improve engagement and deliver consistent messaging across healthcare organisations.
SaaS Onboarding Video: How to Improve User Adoption and Retention
SaaS onboarding videos help users understand your platform, improve adoption and reduce churn. Learn how to create onboarding content that delivers value quickly.
SaaS Product Demo Video: How to Showcase Your Software Effectively
SaaS product demo videos show how your software works and help users understand key features. Learn how to create demos that improve conversions and support onboarding.
SaaS Video Marketing Strategy: How to Use Video to Grow Your Product
A SaaS video marketing strategy helps explain products, improve onboarding and increase conversions using explainer videos, demos and onboarding content.
How to Choose the Right Video Production Company
Learn how to choose a video production company, what to look for and how to ensure your video project delivers clear messaging, strong engagement and measurable results.
SaaS Explainer Videos: How Tech Companies Explain Complex Products
SaaS explainer videos help simplify complex platforms and improve conversions. Learn how they work and why they’re essential for software companies.
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