To Err Is Human

But careful as we are, working on many projects simultaneously leaves us vulnerable to human error, which can creep in from either our end or the client’s. (Of course, there are those factors beyond anyone’s control, such as the time a tree fell on a school building the night before the shoot.) And even though we double-, triple-, and even quadruple-check our work at every stage, paying especially close attention to that final video, at the end of the day, we can only do our best.

We’ve been privy to some memorable missteps over the course of 11 years and thousands of videos in the business. In honor of Purim season, we pull back the curtains and walk you through Mint Media’s blooper reel of near misses, actual misses, and something-is-amisses.

Disclaimer: None of the stories below have been embellished for effect, though identifying details have been changed to protect the innocent (and the client’s identity). Sit back, grab a drink, and remember, there’s no such thing as true perfection in this world!

Identity Crisis

A couple of years ago, an event planner commissioned us to create several videos for a local school’s upcoming dinner. Two couples, the Kleins and the Schwartzes, were being honored, and our job was to make a feature for each honoree, highlighting their involvement in the school.