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"At TDF Media, we create exceptional videos that captivate, tell a captivating story, and provide unique insights beyond what other forms of media can offer."
TDF Media is a video storytelling company based out of Washington D.C. and founded by Tom Di Fonzo.
Our experience in the media and our extensive expertise makes us a one-stop-shop for all types of video projects. We can integrate into a team or work independently, depending on the needs of the project.
Tom is a British-born, award-winning video journalist and video production specialist with more than 11 years of experience working for The Wall Street Journal.
He has reported in regions across the world and has lived in London, Hong Kong, and New York. Tom's experience abroad provides an expansive network of talent to draw from when working on complex video projects.
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“An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea.”
Pre-production is an essential part of the video creation process, and a significant amount of time is put aside for this stage to help ensure a smooth production.
It starts with formulating a strategy, then idea generation, before moving into research, and finally booking everything in and setting up the logistics.
“Information is the oil of the 21st century, and analytics is the combustion engine."
While a video without words can still tell a story, almost all videos we make have a narrative that drives the story. That can be anything from explaining a complex issue, to using other people’s voices to characterize a moment in time.
These are all things that need to be reported, written down, edited, and said aloud.
"Cinema is a matter of what’s in the frame and what’s out."
"Blinking is some way of tabulating - a kind of carriage return, click, or save to disk - that helps the process of 'Okay, now change the subject.'"
"Picture yourself in a living room having a chat with your friends. You would be relaxed and comfortable talking to them, the same applies when public speaking."
