INSTINCTIVE BLOG

Instinctive Media year in review. An honest recap of a wild first year building a one-man video production, photography and drone studio near Beverley and Hull in East Yorkshire. What worked, what stretched me, what I learned about delivery and staying creative, and the direction for 2026: more collaboration, more outdoor shoots, and more documentary style work.

The U.S. is considering restrictions on DJI and other Chinese drone makers, a move that could have far-reaching effects on the UK market. DJI currently controls about 70% of the global drone industry, with the U.S. share even higher. A potential U.S. DJI UK ban could disrupt supply, drive up costs, and create openings for rivals like Skydio, Parrot, and Sony. For UK professionals and hobbyists, this could mean both challenges and new opportunities in how drones are used.

I’m Matt Cowley, a Beverley videographer, photographer and fully licensed drone operator, combining video, photography and drone services under one roof to create visuals that engage your audience and bring your project to life.

How to hire a qualified Drone Operator in the UK under the new regulations effective July 2025. This guide covers licence and insurance checks, risk assessments, equipment compliance and category limitations so you can select the right professional with confidence.

Learn what to expect from UK drone regulations from July 2025 to mid 2026 with essential updates on categories, class marking, Remote ID and geo awareness.

Picking the right frame rate (fps) for social media videos ensures smooth, clear playback on mobile. This guide covers Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube—explaining how each platform handles and converts frame rates, recommended settings (e.g. 30 fps for Reels and feed posts), and aspect ratios (9:16 vs 16:9). Learn simple tips to export natively, test on phones and boost your video quality today.

Experiencing a dark bar creeping into your Canon R6/R5 frames when shooting with flash? Understand how X-Sync limits cause this and explore solutions like High-Speed Sync, ND filters, leaf-shutter lenses and continuous lighting.

When cost concerns hold back SMEs from investing in video, it’s easy to overlook what truly matters: storytelling. Storytelling creates emotional investment by highlighting personal stakes, real‑life moments and universal themes. Authenticity, quirks, unscripted snippets and heartfelt journeys, all ensure your brand is remembered. Discover how Instinctive Media helps UK SMEs make every video count.

Unlock key video marketing insights from Wyzowl’s survey to boost visibility, engagement, and conversions.

Discover the top video marketing trends for 2025 - short-form, AI, and interactive videos. Stay ahead and grow your brand today.

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Discover why SMEs should prioritise a video-first strategy in 2025 to boost engagement, ROI, and stand out in crowded markets.

Hull businesses are turning to video production to boost their online presence. Learn why video is essential for your marketing strategy.