Original ECG Author
Kelsey Merriam
Writer, Editor & Producer
A Berry College Visual Communication graduate, Kelsey developed her storytelling practice through acting, editing, scriptwriting, student media, and production work.
Author Archive
Articles originally published under Kelsey Merriam's byline.
This archive restores the authorship relationships from ECG's original WordPress publication database. Dates and bylines are preserved so readers and search systems can understand who wrote each article and when it was published.
2018-07-23
Moving On Up
Moving On Up is a strategy read for teams deciding who the video needs to reach, what it needs to say, where it will live, and what has to be clear before production dollars move.
Read article2018-02-14
The Fandom Menace
The Fandom Menace is a production read about what needs to be planned, captured, protected, and handed to post so the finished piece has a real chance to work.
Read article2018-01-05
No Award For You!
No Award For You is a strategy read for teams deciding who the video needs to reach, what it needs to say, where it will live, and what has to be clear before production dollars move.
Read article2017-10-24
15 More Horror Movies You Should Watch (or Rewatch) on Halloween
15 More Horror Movies You Should Watch (or Rewatch) on Halloween is a production read about what needs to be planned, captured, protected, and handed to post so the finished piece has a real chance to work.
Read article2017-08-14
Please... Not Another Season!
Please... Not Another Season shapes the budget conversation: the scope drivers to understand, the risks to plan around, and the decisions worth making before production starts.
Read article2017-06-12
How to Fix Movie Trailers - An Editor’s Response to Chris Stuckmann
A post-production read on How to Fix Movie Trailers - An Editor’s Response to Chris Stuckmann, covering the edit, sound, color, graphics, delivery, and review choices that shape the final piece.
Read article2017-01-04
Less is More: Crafting a Compelling Villain
What to decide before the shoot when Less is More: Crafting a Compelling Villain affects scope, story, schedule, and creative alignment.
Read article2016-12-15
The Let’s Play Phenomenon and Why It’s Not Stupid
The Let’s Play Phenomenon and Why It’s Not Stupid shapes the budget conversation: the scope drivers to understand, the risks to plan around, and the decisions worth making before production starts.
Read article2016-10-26
Eight Tips for Job Hunting
A grounded look at production careers, the skills that matter, and what the work feels like once the set, edit, and client expectations are real.
Read articleECG Productions