BearJam Vlog – September Roundup: McDonald’s with Harry Redknapp, UGC, Animation, and a Devon Drone Shot (of course)
September was a very busy month at BearJam HQ — packed with early starts, green screen challenges, user-generated content, animation builds, socially distanced crews, and a very scenic bit of Devon drone filming. In short, a little bit of everything.
🎬 Watch the vlog for all the behind-the-scenes moments — including Siri vs. Harry Redknapp, a McNugget moment with Myleene Klass, and a sleek electric car shoot for Osprey.
McDonald’s x Harry Redknapp – Siri, Breakfast & Post-Production Trickery
We kicked things off with a dawn shoot in Bournemouth, filming the legendary Harry Redknapp and his dogs for a McDonald’s campaign via Ready10. The aim? Demonstrate how simple it is to order using Siri and the My McDonald’s App.
We shot two styles: a behind-the-scenes, doc-style approach, and a more polished piece-to-camera where Harry chats to the viewer — and the director — while struggling with tech but nailing his Big Mac order.
One challenge: it was still breakfast hours, and he was ordering lunch. So we used green screen compositing to recreate the phone screen and app interaction — proving once again that a bit of clever post goes a long way.
McDonald’s x Myleene Klass – UGC Meets Influencer-Style Storytelling
Our next McDonald’s project (also with Ready10) focused on thanking parents for everything they’ve done during lockdown. We leaned into a UGC video style, putting out a casting call with filming guidelines and receiving tons of lovely clips.
To elevate the campaign, we also filmed a segment with Myleene Klass and her daughter Hero at a McDonald’s drive-thru — keeping it in line with the UGC tone by shooting on a mirrorless camera for that authentic selfie/story vibe. Just me, a soundie, and a nugget of love.
Animation for World Rabies Day – Mixed Media, Engaging Message
Next up was something completely different: a mixed media animation for World Rabies Day. Our brief was to create a clear, engaging explainer that could quickly communicate the risks of rabies and what to do after potential exposure.
Having delivered a number of animated explainers in lockdown, it was refreshing to work in a totally new style. We combined illustration, typography, and motion graphics for a piece that’s equal parts informative and creatively engaging.
HardSoft – Stock-Footage YouTube Ads (No Filming Required)
HardSoft, a tech leasing company, needed a series of YouTube video ads — including 6-second bumpers, 30-second in-streams, and discovery ads.
We handled scripting, VO recording, and edit, building the entire suite using licensed stock footage and motion text — a cost-effective, covid-friendly solution that still delivered clarity and polish. A good reminder that video production doesn’t always require a shoot to be effective.
Halifax – Closed Set, Live Feed, and Covid-Safe Production
While we can’t share much (yet!), we also filmed an in-branch shoot for Halifax, working with actors, real staff, and a closed retail location. Everything was done with a minimal, masked-up crew, following strict health protocols.
We also ran a live video feed to the client, enabling remote monitoring and real-time feedback — an approach that’s become second nature for us in the new hybrid production world.
Osprey Rebrand – Storytelling with Charging Stations
Formerly known as AndJemmy, Osprey needed a brand launch video to introduce their new name and identity. We wrote a warm, narrative-led concept featuring a father and daughter on an electric road trip — using the Osprey app to charge, navigate, and manage their journey.
Multiple shoot locations, a lean crew, a flying drone, and a remote production office (thanks Sunny!) all came together smoothly, with some glorious weather to match. We topped it off with on-screen motion graphics and a colour grade to bring the brand story to life.
Devon Drone Shot (Because of Course)
And yes — I did manage to sneak in a holiday. Naturally, I took the drone. Naturally, I filmed a beach sequence. Naturally, it made the vlog.
Final Note: Free Shoots Still on Offer
As we said last month — our Shoot Out to Help Out offer still stands. If you’re a business looking to dip your toes into video (or do more of it), we’re offering free video shoots to help get you started.
👉 Get in touch here if that sounds like you — or someone you know.
From PR campaigns and influencer shoots to explainer animations and YouTube ad packs, September was BearJam at full creative stretch.
Watch the vlog, stay safe, and as always — Do More Video.
