Each year on April 30, we are honored to celebrate our Nation’s military children! Over 1.2 Billion military children serve behind their Active Duty, National Guard, or Reserve parent(s). At Poor Bear Stories, not only do we honor these children, but we also represent these children. Creative Director and Owner, Jacob Centeno; Senior Editor, Robert…
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Welcome back to 2022! Taylor and I poured our hearts and souls into crafting the 2022 Special Operations Experience, a remarkable program/event for the Donovan & Bank Foundation—a charity devoted to special operators. Their mission is profound: to guide these warriors toward a life of peace, contentment, and balance by bringing closure to their extraordinary…
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In the world of video production, unexpected challenges can arise at any moment, putting even the most meticulously planned projects to the test. Such was the case with our latest Iron Butterfly project, where a major interview was nearly derailed due to audio issues.Navigating through post-production, our team encountered a daunting obstacle: the audio tracks…
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In video production, the impact of editing choices on viewer engagement is undeniable. Whether creating storytelling projects or marketing videos, each cut, transition, and effect is crucial in capturing and retaining the audience’s attention. Editing, in essence, is the invisible hand that guides the narrative flow. The pace, rhythm, and sequencing of shots determine the…
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My first year at Poor Bear Stories. It went by so fast. Only been a year? When I was given the opportunity to join this company, I was working part-time at a Boba Cafe, donating plasma two times a week to get by. I had worked in video before the pandemic, but not so much…
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In today’s world of online media, telling a good story is key to making great videos. At Poor Bear Stories, we blend amazing stories with top-notch video production to help brands, groups, and folks stand out in the crowded digital space. With so much content out there and people’s attention jumping around, storytelling is the…
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At Poor Bear Stories, we’re all about maximizing your storytelling impact while minimizing your budgetary strain. In a recent conversation with Jhoel Flores, our esteemed marketing guru, and short-form media producer, we delved into some ambitious goals for the year ahead. Let’s see how we managed to keep our budget lean and efficient in 2023,…
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Did you know that on average, a marketer has 6 seconds to capture a viewer’s attention before they move on to the next thing? With the insurgence of the digital age, attention spans are only getting shorter. With content creation being at an all time high, there is so much for the viewer to see.…
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It makes me happy knowing my dad experienced a full sense of family and home before he died. It was something serving in special operations had made hard for him throughout his decade-and-a-half-long career. I also know he had pushed himself in his final deployment to Afghanistan to an optimal state in his profession as…
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In the ever-changing digital world, social media reigns supreme. At Poor Bear Stories, we understand the emphasis placed on social media and strive to create captivating social media posts for both ourselves and our clients. Social media can change the landscape of a company – bringing in a larger audience. Even though social media marketing…
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