FROM THE JOURNAL

Brand Stories That Move

We plan, shoot, and cut brand films, social posts, and web visuals that help UK startups and SMEs look sharp, post more often, and reach the right people.

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TOPICS

Practical Notes for Busy Teams

Plan shoots, scripts, and edits around real goals.

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GUIDE

Video Planning

Plan shoots, scripts, and edits around real goals.

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TIPS

Short-Form Video

Make clips that fit feeds, ads, and launch pages.

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GUIDE

Brand Photography

Use clean images across sites, decks, and posts.

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TRENDS

Motion Graphics

Add movement to explainers, ads, and openers.

assets delivered in 2025

146+

assets delivered in 2025

common launch plan

12 weeks

common launch plan

video, photo, motion

3 formats

video, photo, motion

The Map

Community

Customer notes

Verified

Phase Media gave our launch a clear look, a sharp edit, and a steady flow of posts.

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Maya Singh

Marketing Lead at North Dock Foods

Verified

They kept the message tight, the shoots simple, and the final assets easy to use.

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Luke Harrington

Founder of Peak Forge

Verified

Our site visuals now match the product, and the team has clips ready each week.

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Nina Patel

Brand Manager at Alto Care

SPOTLIGHT

Spotlight from the Field

Clean frames for web pages, pitch decks, and ad cuts.

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SPOTLIGHT

London brand shoots

Clean frames for web pages, pitch decks, and ad cuts.

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0201

Birmingham launch reels

Fast edits for new offers and event posts.

Loft studio set with translucent acrylic shapes and foam blocks for motion graphics
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Manchester motion packs

Logo moves, titles, and ad graphics in one set.

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WIDE

Campaign planning board

A simple map for film days, posts, and launch dates.

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05PORTRAIT

Founder headshots

Strong portraits for bios, decks, and press.

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06STILLS

Product detail photos

Sharp shots for shops, landing pages, and ads.

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07WEB

Website hero visuals

Images that give key pages more lift.

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08JOURNAL

Behind the edit

Notes from shoots, cuts, and live content days.

Questions

Common questions

Quick answers before visitors choose a product, service, or next step.

01What does Phase Media do?+

We plan and make brand films, social clips, photos, motion graphics, and web visuals for UK businesses.

02Do you work with small teams?+

Yes. We work with startups and SMEs that need a steady content flow and a clear brand look.

03Can you help with strategy?+

Yes. We map the content plan first, then shape the shoot, edit, and post rollout.

04Where do you work?+

We are based in London and work across the UK, in person or remote, depending on the job.

05How fast can a project start?+

Most projects start within 1-2 weeks after scope and dates are agreed.

06Do you handle one-off shoots?+

Yes. We can run one shoot day, a full campaign, or ongoing monthly content work.

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