Showcasing your Organization’s Game Changers
Showcasing Your Organization’s Game Changers Here at 5 Tool, we talk a lot about influencer marketing and using those around you to promote or showcase your organization. But sometimes there are moments where your organization wants to look inward and celebrate those who made an impact in your space. We have seen this at college […]
How We Brought the 2025 Administrative Professionals Conference to Life
How We Brought the 2025 Administrative Professionals Conference to Life Year 5 of working on the Administrative Professionals Conference brought our team to Seattle! We had our hands in many different aspects of the event. From main stage production and live streaming to event coverage with photo & video to in-room captioning and more. This […]
Creative Uses for 360 Video Storytelling | Enhance Your Content Engagement
Creative Uses for 360 Video Storytelling | Enhance Your Content Engagement It’s harder than ever for your content to get noticed. Standing out online isn’t just about what you say – it’s about how you show it. One of the most immersive, eye-catching tools for cutting through the clutter is 360 video. There are tons […]
Why You Should Bring Your Own AV Partner to Your Next Event
Why You Should Bring Your Own AV Partner to Your Next Event When planning a corporate event, conference, or live experience, many venues will offer their in-house AV (audiovisual) services as part of the package. On the surface, this seems convenient: they know the space, they’re already there, and they’re easy to coordinate with. But […]
Celebrating with Phillips Academy
Celebrating with Phillips Academy We’ve had the opportunity to be a part of many different campus celebrations and commencement ceremonies. But this particular event with Phillips Academy – Andover was a unique experience. 5 years ago, Andover promised the Class of 2020 the celebration they deserved after COVID-19 shut the world down. They kept their […]
Finding Video Production Inspiration
Finding Video Production Inspiration In the world of video production, it’s almost impossible to come up with a completely new idea. And there’s nothing wrong with that! Often, different techniques that we try are inspired by other videos we’ve seen. Whether it be a shot type, an editing style, set design, lighting ideas, etc. Then, […]
Make Your Next In-Person Event Better – Use Live Captions
Make Your Next In-Person Event Better – Use Live Captions According to the NIH, Approximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million) ages 18 and over report some trouble hearing. By not providing audio accessibility services, you’re missing out on an opportunity to engage a huge portion of your audience. Beyond that, captions are useful for […]
Power Hitters: Micella Home
Power Hitters: Micella Home “They always say ‘find something you’d love to do and it’ll never be a day of work’. And you hear it and you’re like yeah yeah yeah. But when you live it, you understand it. It’s not work”. Scott Willard turned his passion for woodworking into a side hustle, and eventually […]
Power Hitters: Lady Sunshine Coffee
Power Hitters: Lady Sunshine Coffee In our series that we call Power Hitters, we find local businesses that are doing cool or unique work in the community and highlight it by telling their story. It’s not every day you see coffee being served out of a bright yellow VW truck! For this episode, we sat […]
Why you Need an A/V Translator at Your Next Event
Why You Need and A/V Translator at Your Next Event Event planning is a complex task. From managing logistics to ensuring every detail falls into place, an event planner wears many hats. However, one of the most critical aspects of an event—audio and visual production—can often be the toughest, and priciest component. This is where […]