BurningHamster Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 So, I'm starting a video production business which will largely work in corporate productions (while I continue to make dodgy indy shorts in my spare time). Mostly I will be doing marketing videos, real estate virtual tours, a lot of web-based stuff and maybe some TV advertising. I have most of my gear, I have a plan, I have the skills but before I can go any further I need a name. I am usually creative except when it comes to naming things, even my TEW Mod was named by someone else. Not sure what other info I should give besides I will operate primarily in Perth, Western Australia and am looking for something that is memorable, sounds creative yet professional and will probably have words like Productions, Media or Video thrown on the end of the name to clarify what I actually do. So, throw some ideas at me people. Please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hive Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Burning Hamster Productions, obviously. With a badass-looking hamster surrounded by fire, Ghost Rider style, as logo. This concept basically spells out $$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clp605 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Burning Hamster Productions, obviously. With a badass-looking hamster surrounded by fire, Ghost Rider style, as logo. This concept basically spells out $$$. Honestly... what he said. No I mean it, this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remianen Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Yeah, with the right logo, you could definitely go with that. It would at least have multinational appeal (at least in the Western world). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike b Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Hive picked a winner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurningHamster Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 Okay so what you guys are telling me is that my username I came up with years and years ago based on a bad Kenta Kobashi pun is the perfect name for a video production business? Haha totally didn't see that one coming but I could see how that would work. I'm going to give that one heavy consideration since you guys seem to like it. If anyone has any other ideas, feel free to throw them in too. I like options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon_lit_tears Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Moon lit production. Just kidding. Seriously the idea posted here has been fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juggaloninjalee Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Prestige Unlimited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlameSnoopy Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I agree it would be the best possible name. Ever. http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc347/flamesnoopy/BHProdc.jpg Granted this was made in 10mins with the flames just blantantly stolen, but still, you get the idea. No but seriously, it would be an original name for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurningHamster Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 Hahahaha oh man, love the logo. I am tempted to blow it up, print it off, tape it to my van right now and just drive around. Do any of you guys think potential clients (my main ones would be small businesses, real estate firms, potentially mining and construction industries) would be put off by the meaninglessness of the name or the animal cruelty connotations? And juggaloninjalee, I considered a lot of names with "prestige" thanks to Step Brothers. Maybe I should put some liquid paper on a bee. I asked a few friends for suggestions too, so far I have "I don't know" as the most common response. "Pow! Productions" (With a comic book style logo and the tagline "Videos with Impact" was suggested. Also "Dolphin Master Media Enterprises" (from a guy who I kind of regret introducing to the wonders of Paul London). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTial Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 +1 for Burning Hamsters. I tried to Google Australian Real Estate and got this: http://www.ljhooker.com.au/ Frankly if something with Hooker on it doesn't generate controversy, I don't see why Burning Hamsters would. It's not like you're saying it's Burned Hamsters or Burned Up Hamsters or Charcoaled Hamsters. Burning here seems more like Raging, Adrenaline Pumping, High Octane, Ultra-Passionate Hamsters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurningHamster Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 +1 for Burning Hamsters. I tried to Google Australian Real Estate and got this: http://www.ljhooker.com.au/ Frankly if something with Hooker on it doesn't generate controversy, I don't see why Burning Hamsters would. It's not like you're saying it's Burned Hamsters or Burned Up Hamsters or Charcoaled Hamsters. Burning here seems more like Raging, Adrenaline Pumping, High Octane, Ultra-Passionate Hamsters. Oh yeah, LJ Hooker has been around for ages. What's worse is their tagline in commercials (as said by a young girl) was always "Thankyou Mister Hooker". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remianen Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Hahahaha oh man, love the logo. I am tempted to blow it up, print it off, tape it to my van right now and just drive around. Do any of you guys think potential clients (my main ones would be small businesses, real estate firms, potentially mining and construction industries) would be put off by the meaninglessness of the name or the animal cruelty connotations? There are no animal cruelty connotations. With some time and effort, you could come up with a splash page (probably in Flash) that would show what the name really means. The Hamster isn't being burned, it's on fire (ala Johnny Storm). It's a super powered rodent, much like your company is a super powered creative firm. If I say any more, I'd have to bill you. I don't do marketing and branding services for free, y'know! One of my companies is named after the Shrike (a tiny little bird of prey that kills its prey by impaling it on pointed objects, like fence posts and such - click the link to see examples). One of my friends made me a logo once that had a raised spear with a shrike carrying a rat off the tip (and of course, drops of blood running down the head of the spear). I couldn't use that (too graphic, obviously) but one with the same connotation but implied and not stated outright would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astil Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Plus you get the advantage of being called BurnHam if you ever make it big in the indy market. "Yo, did you see that new BurnHam flick?" "Yeah, it was crazy!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanieshaman Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 <p>Sounds like your set, but i thought I'd toss out my idea...</p><p> </p><p> You said mostly internet 'tech' production... a name i have had in my hat for years and never used (went another way)</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Digital Renaissance </strong></p><p> </p><p> (no slogan- that's for you or whoever to decide <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />)</p><p> </p><p> Anyway, that's my 2 cents.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juggaloninjalee Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 <p>I don't know if you will be taken seriously with a name like Burning Hamster. The POW one may do a little bit better.</p><p> </p><p> I'm not sure though as I am not working in the business but I know a lot of people can be uptight about stuff. I would look for a name that sounds professional.</p><p> </p><p> As for the name I suggested... I had watched Step Brothers the night before.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hive Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I don't know if you will be taken seriously with a name like Burning Hamster. The POW one may do a little bit better. The name connotates youth, energi, innovation and creativity. And while I may not be an expert in video production, I'd guess those are words that wouldn't be too bad to be associated with. I mean, it's not a lawfirm... it needs something special. Something people will remember, both with the name as well as the logo. And to those talking about animal cruelty, I'd like to stress out that I didn't mean it in an "omg look at that poor suffering hamster that is on fire" way but in an "omg look at that hamster being so badass that it's on fire" way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remianen Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="juggaloninjalee" data-cite="juggaloninjalee" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="31986" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I don't know if you will be taken seriously with a name like Burning Hamster. The POW one may do a little bit better.<p> </p><p> I'm not sure though as I am not working in the business but I know a lot of people can be uptight about stuff. I would look for a name that sounds professional.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I disagree. This is old media thinking. This is the kind of thinking that led to Brin & Page questioning their decision to name their (then) fledgling company 'Google'. WTF is Google? Likewise, WTH is 'Yahoo'? WTF is 'Zynga'?</p><p> </p><p> Professional is as professional does. Your brand is supposed to be sticky. It's supposed to be memorable. It's supposed to stand out when it shows up on a business card. Jarvis, Green, & Ellis is not sticky. It's not memorable. It doesn't stand out on a business card. Anyone who judges a company based solely on its name and not its results/reputation is an idiot (yeah, I said it) stuck in the 20th (or 19th) century. Business names nowadays are brands. A generic name is the kiss of death (because they're a dime a dozen). Nowadays, "professional name" is synonymous with 'generic name'. Your brand should be evocative, it should inspire strong feelings (for good or ill), it should make people care enough to look into it (what's the story behind that name?). In short (too late?), it should DRAW.</p><p> </p><p> BH, I have a question for you. Have you heard of <a href="http://www.blur.com/" rel="external nofollow">Blur Studio</a>? They're probably best known for producing the cinematic trailers for DC Universe Online and Batman: Arkham City. How "professional" is the name 'Blur'? Who the hell cares? They do great work and so are highly in demand (and <a href="http://vz3.blur.com/jobs" rel="external nofollow">are hiring</a> to meet the new demand). See my point? <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Think of all the 'new media' brands/names you can and see how many of them fit into the box of 'professional' sounding. PIXAR? Pathfinder? BioWare? </p><p> </p><p> I've even thought of a possible narrative for his logo intro in Flash.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astil Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Remianen" data-cite="Remianen" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="31986" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>WTF is Google? </div></blockquote><p> </p><p> 10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000</p><p> </p><p> Heh. Not exactly, but fun anywho.</p><p> </p><p> Hell, my company name is going to be Flying Monkey Alliance or FMA. Not professional, but the name sticks and hopefully the product sticks too.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juggaloninjalee Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Remianen" data-cite="Remianen" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="31986" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I disagree. This is old media thinking. This is the kind of thinking that led to Brin & Page questioning their decision to name their (then) fledgling company 'Google'. WTF is Google? Likewise, WTH is 'Yahoo'? WTF is 'Zynga'?<p> </p><p> Professional is as professional does. Your brand is supposed to be sticky. It's supposed to be memorable. It's supposed to stand out when it shows up on a business card. Jarvis, Green, & Ellis is not sticky. It's not memorable. It doesn't stand out on a business card. Anyone who judges a company based solely on its name and not its results/reputation is an idiot (yeah, I said it) stuck in the 20th (or 19th) century. Business names nowadays are brands. A generic name is the kiss of death (because they're a dime a dozen). Nowadays, "professional name" is synonymous with 'generic name'. Your brand should be evocative, it should inspire strong feelings (for good or ill), it should make people care enough to look into it (what's the story behind that name?). In short (too late?), it should DRAW.</p><p> </p><p> BH, I have a question for you. Have you heard of <a href="http://www.blur.com/" rel="external nofollow">Blur Studio</a>? They're probably best known for producing the cinematic trailers for DC Universe Online and Batman: Arkham City. How "professional" is the name 'Blur'? Who the hell cares? They do great work and so are highly in demand (and <a href="http://vz3.blur.com/jobs" rel="external nofollow">are hiring</a> to meet the new demand). See my point? <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Think of all the 'new media' brands/names you can and see how many of them fit into the box of 'professional' sounding. PIXAR? Pathfinder? BioWare? </p><p> </p><p> I've even thought of a possible narrative for his logo intro in Flash.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> You have me convinced. Can't say I have ever really had someone sway my opinion so much with such well presented points. *thumbs up*</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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