CANDY JAR GOES GREEN AND CLEAN!

Candy Jar Films recently completed a video project for Cardiff-based landscaping and groundwork specialists Green and Clean Landscapes.

Featuring an interview with owner Sean McCarthy, the promotional video features an example of one garden project completed for a client from start to finish.

You can watch the video here:


Green and Clean Landscaping Website

If you need to promote your company and stand out from the crowd, please get in touch to find out how we can help.

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CANDY JAR COMPLETES CHANNEL 5 ADVERTS!

Candy Jar Films was asked by 'What's in the Bible?' to produce a series of short 'stings' to appear during ad breaks for the Channel 5 TV series 'The Bible' broadcast on Channel 5 in November.

Created by Phil Vischer, famous for producing VeggieTales, 'What's in the Bible?' sets out to teach kids (and parents!) the story of the Bible. Many of us know the stories of Moses, Noah, David, and Jesus, but in this ground-breaking new family video series, the audience is shown how they all fit together to tell one big, redemptive story. In 'What's in the Bible?' Buck Denver and his friends take the audience on a journey through the whole Bible, featuring witty dialogue, fast-paced animation and catchy tunes.

The Candy Jar team set out to interview children from local schools about their knowledge of the Bible, using funny and interesting responses to create the stings. Shot in front of a 'green screen', we then replaced the background with a variety of different colours in post production.

Thanks to Albany Road School and Roath Primary School for allowing us to come in and film during the day.

Candy Jar Films is available for all kinds of filming work - big or small. Please get in touch to see how we can help you.

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NEW CANDY JAR FILMS SHOWREEL

We've just edited together a shiny new showreel which you can view here:

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Candy Jar Films offers HD video production services across Wales and the South West of England. Experienced in delivering corporate, promotional and training videos for satisfied clients, Candy Jar draws on the experience of a multi-talented production team.

Our extensive experience means we can deliver all kinds of productions, big or small.

If you or anyone you know requires help with getting a video made, please get in touch by visiting our website or calling us on 029 2115 7202.

BRYN'S A HAPPY CHAPPY! HERE'S WHY...

Bryn Lloyd is our Media Assistant and joined Candy Jar in August thanks to the Jobs Growth Wales Scheme. The Scheme supports businesses in recruiting young people aged between 16-24 by subsidising the wages of the new recruit for the first six months of their employment. Acorn Recruitment in Newport worked closely with Candy Jar to help them take Bryn on full time through JGW.

Candy Jar Ltd has found the scheme to be a great boost. Taking away the risk of recruiting new staff has meant the Directors can focus on building the company and using the extra help to do more. With big plans for the future, JGW could well be the helping hand that pushes Candy Jar up to the next level as a creative business.

Bryn has proved to be a great asset to the team, and has settled well into his role.

He says: "My job covers the two sides of the company – video production and publishing. Because of that, it's impressively varied. One day I may be copy editing a new book title, the other I might be out on a film shoot. It requires a broad set of skills and in my time at Candy Jar so far, I've learnt some valuable lessons about the industry."

Bryn is a Glamorgan University graduate, having studied Film for three years. "My course was almost entirely theoretical, so I didn't have much of a chance to get 'hands on' with camera equipment or anything. However, working for Candy Jar has meant taking on exciting challenges where I have learned more practical skills, such as using a digital camcorder or editing in Final Cut Pro, so naturally it's enormous fun."

Bryn has benefitted greatly from his first full time employment since graduating: "It's great to be in the office – because the work is so varied, no two days are the same and I'm grateful to have had an opportunity to play my part in Candy Jar's exciting growth over the coming months."

CANDY JAR COMPLETES PROMO VIDEO FOR BLACK MOUNTAINS SMOKERY

Black Mountains Smokery is a family-run artisan food business based in the Brecon Beacons, South Wales. Their award winning smoked foods are well received by local chefs and perfect for effortless entertaining, easy suppers and picnics as well as smoked salmon gifts and hampers delivered to the door for all occasions.

The Candy Jar team were asked to produce a series of videos that would help to raise the profile of the smokery via social media. We filmed over two days, visiting various locations across Powys - and also got to sample some delicious food!

Watch the videos here:



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CANDY JAR WINS BLACK MOUNTAIN SMOKERY CONTRACT

Candy Jar is pleased to announce that it has successfully secured a contract with Black Mountains Smokery to produce videos and other marketing materials.

Black Mountains Smokery is a family-run gourmet food business based in the Brecon Beacons, South Wales. Their award-winning smoked foods are carefully sourced from British suppliers and traditionally cured and smoked at their smokehouse in Crickhowell.

The Candy Jar team are really excited about working with Jo and Jonathan Carthew (and look forward to maybe tasting some samples too!).

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CANDY JAR COMPLETES VIDEO FOR ACE CARDIFF

Cardiff-based charity Ace Cardiff recently asked Candy Jar to shoot a video to promote their services.

The charity provides support in the community helping individuals realise their potential through workplace volunteering and special projects. The three key areas Ace currently works in are: After-school Learning, Technology in Care Homes and Employment Support.

You can find out more about Ace here.
 
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READ ALL ABOUT IT

Candy Jar has just released the very first issue of Candy Jar News; a newsletter for book and film lovers everywhere. The first issue features a review of Dredd 3D, tips on self-publishing and competitions. Book and TV reviews are also included, with this months issue focussing on the Sherlock BBC adaptation. To subscribe to this bi-monthly publication visit our website www.candyjarbooks.co.uk and complete the sign-up form.

What's more, if you subscribe this month you will be entered into a prize draw with the chance of winning a selection of our titles!

To learn more about the Cardiff-based book publisher visit www.candyjarbooks.co.uk

For video production in Cardiff visit www.candyjarfilms.co.uk

LATEST CANDY JAR VIDEO - WHY DO SOME PEOPLE ATTRACT MOSQUITOES?

Candy Jar Films recently teamed up with best-selling author Francesca Gould to produce a short informative video about mosquitoes based on her New York Times bestseller book 'Why Is Yawning Contagious?'
The team at Candy Jar was able to make use of animation and 'green screen' techniques to put Francesca right in the middle of the cartoon fun!

You can watch the video here:

Candy Jar can easily provide green screen (chromakey) services - ideal for interviews, product demonstrations and a range of other uses. Contact us to find out more.

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NEW CANDY JAR WEBSITE LAUNCHES

Candy Jar is proud to announce the launch of its new website, candy-jar.co.uk, developed by Aimee Hibberd.

We are a young creative company based in the heart of Cardiff Bay, serving Wales and the South West. Candy Jar publishes books, audio CDs and DVDs. We are also developing a number of ideas for broadcast TV.

To find out how we can help, please contact us via our website.