https://richiegriffin.com/blog/ Field notes from a Las Vegas video production studio. Camera and gear breakdowns, AI workflow, pricing logic, content strategy, and Reels on Wheels stories. en-us Richie Griffin DigiCo rich@richiegriffin.com (Richie Griffin) rich@richiegriffin.com (Richie Griffin) Fri, 09 May 2026 12:00:00 -0700 Richie Griffin DigiCo https://richiegriffin.com/assets/img/favicon-192.png https://richiegriffin.com/blog/ https://richiegriffin.com/blog/best-video-production-companies-las-vegas-2026/ https://richiegriffin.com/blog/best-video-production-companies-las-vegas-2026/ Sat, 09 May 2026 12:00:00 -0700 rich@richiegriffin.com (Richie Griffin) An honest comparison of the Las Vegas video production scene from a working producer who's one of the people on the list. Aardvark, BLARE Media, Key Lime, Amplifire, solo freelancers, and us — who fits what and how to actually pick. https://richiegriffin.com/blog/ai-tools-that-moved-the-needle/ https://richiegriffin.com/blog/ai-tools-that-moved-the-needle/ Fri, 08 May 2026 12:00:00 -0700 rich@richiegriffin.com (Richie Griffin) Which AI tools actually changed video production in 2026 — and which are still hype. Krea, image-to-video, voice cloning, transcription. A producer's honest take. https://richiegriffin.com/blog/camera-market-three-categories/ https://richiegriffin.com/blog/camera-market-three-categories/ Fri, 08 May 2026 12:00:00 -0700 rich@richiegriffin.com (Richie Griffin) The 2026 video camera market has split into three lanes: phone-class capture, mirrorless workhorses, and cinema bodies. A working producer's buying logic. https://richiegriffin.com/blog/inside-the-ai-augmented-workflow/ https://richiegriffin.com/blog/inside-the-ai-augmented-workflow/ Fri, 08 May 2026 12:00:00 -0700 rich@richiegriffin.com (Richie Griffin) A nuts-and-bolts walkthrough of the AI-augmented production stack at a working studio. OpenClaw, Krea, voice, transcription, and real client deliverables. https://richiegriffin.com/blog/three-signs-outgrown-one-off-video-vendors/ https://richiegriffin.com/blog/three-signs-outgrown-one-off-video-vendors/ Fri, 08 May 2026 12:00:00 -0700 rich@richiegriffin.com (Richie Griffin) If you're a multi-property brand, regional operator, or content publisher running one-off video vendor work, three signals tell you it's time to switch to a retainer creative partnership. https://richiegriffin.com/blog/why-glass-still-beats-bodies/ https://richiegriffin.com/blog/why-glass-still-beats-bodies/ Fri, 08 May 2026 12:00:00 -0700 rich@richiegriffin.com (Richie Griffin) Why high-quality lenses still outweigh camera bodies — even as new mount systems keep arriving. Bodies depreciate. Glass holds value. 2026 buying logic. https://richiegriffin.com/blog/why-i-dont-reach-for-the-30k-camera/ https://richiegriffin.com/blog/why-i-dont-reach-for-the-30k-camera/ Fri, 08 May 2026 12:00:00 -0700 rich@richiegriffin.com (Richie Griffin) A working video producer's case for using the right tool over the most expensive tool. The Canon C300 II era, the Pocket 3 era, and what actually ships better client work. https://richiegriffin.com/blog/las-vegas-video-production-pricing/ https://richiegriffin.com/blog/las-vegas-video-production-pricing/ Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 -0700 rich@richiegriffin.com (Richie Griffin) Why Las Vegas commercial video projects float between $3K and $50K+ — and the floor that determines whether you're hiring a producer or a hobbyist. https://richiegriffin.com/blog/make-boring-illegal-filter/ https://richiegriffin.com/blog/make-boring-illegal-filter/ Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 -0700 rich@richiegriffin.com (Richie Griffin) How a four-word brand line decides which projects we take, which we pass on, and what the work actually has to do. https://richiegriffin.com/blog/reels-on-wheels-mobile-production-trailer/ https://richiegriffin.com/blog/reels-on-wheels-mobile-production-trailer/ Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 -0700 rich@richiegriffin.com (Richie Griffin) A self-contained edit bay, broadcast booth, and Starlink-equipped trailer for same-day Las Vegas video production. Why it changes what you can ship.