Creative Production Services from start to finish

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Don’t let video production overwhelm you to the point of pushing it aside or, worse, cutting corners and ending up with a final product you’re unhappy with—especially after investing in it. Let my team and I handle the process seamlessly, ensuring you achieve a video that truly reflects your vision and satisfaction.

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Have a vision, but can't seem to iron it out or know where to go from there? Let's get your ideas and give them a face.

• Understand your Concept to clarify the core idea or message you want to convey. What is the story you want to tell?
• Research and Inspiration from various sources, including films, art, and photography. Look into current trends and similar projects for ideas.
• Brainstorming Sessions that encourage open discussion to generate a variety of ideas, themes, and approaches.
• Mood Boards to visually express the tone, style, and aesthetic of the project. This helps align everyone’s vision.
• Script and Story Development outlining the narrative structure. Draft an initial script or treatment that captures the essence of your story.
• Identify Target Audience to determine who your audience is. Understanding their preferences can shape the creative direction and content.
• Explore Visual and Technical Elements to consider potential visual styles, techniques, and equipment that might enhance your story.
• Feedback and Refinement of all the ideas are used to refine concepts further.
• Outlined Creative Brief summarizes your vision, objectives, and key elements for you and the crew to smoothly guide the pre-production process.

The nitty gritty may not be fun, but it sure is important! Let me take care of the big and small details so you can rest easy.

• Budgeting: Determine the budget for the project, accounting for all expenses such as talent, equipment, locations, and post-production.
• Scheduling: Create a timeline for the shoot, including specific dates, locations, and times. Coordinate with all involved parties to ensure availability.
• Casting: If applicable, select and hire talent, whether models, actors, or presenters. Conduct auditions if necessary.
• Location Scouting: Identify and secure locations for the shoot. Visit potential sites to assess their suitability and plan logistics.
• Crew Assembly: Assemble a team, including a director, camera operators, lighting and sound technicians, stylists, and makeup artists, as needed.
• Equipment Rental: Organize and rent any necessary equipment, such as cameras, lighting, and sound gear.
• Art Direction and Styling: Plan the visual style, including wardrobe, props, and set design. Collaborate with stylists and designers to align with the overall concept.
• Permits and Legalities: Obtain any required permits for shooting in specific locations and ensure that contracts are in place for talent and crew.
• Negotiating Contracts: If the scope is revised or changes have to happen, contracts are negotiated with crew, talent, locations, and asset usage.
• Logistics Planning: Coordinate transportation, catering, and accommodations for the crew and talent if necessary.
• Rehearsals: Schedule rehearsals, as needed, for talent to practice their roles and familiarize themselves with the shooting environment.

A successful production is lead from action to wrap. This is where all the planning comes to life. 

• Crew Call and Setup: Arrive early to set up equipment, lighting, and any necessary props. Ensure that all crew members are present and assigned their tasks.
• Briefing: Conduct a pre-shoot meeting to review the day’s schedule, goals, and any specific shots or scenes that need to be captured. 
• Talent Coordination: Ensure that all talent is on-site and prepared. Brief them on their roles, and provide any necessary wardrobe or makeup adjustments.
• Technical Checks: Perform equipment tests, including camera settings, sound checks, and lighting adjustments, to ensure everything is functioning properly.
• Filming/Photography: Begin capturing footage or images according to the shot list or script. Maintain a steady workflow while adapting to any unforeseen challenges.
• Direction and Feedback: The director or photographer will provide ongoing feedback to the talent and crew, making adjustments as needed to achieve the desired look and performance.
• Monitoring: Continuously monitor audio and visual quality during the shoot. Check footage or images regularly to ensure they align with the creative vision.
• Time Management: Keep track of time to stay on schedule. Be mindful of breaks for the crew and talent to maintain energy and focus.
• Problem-Solving: Address any issues that arise, whether technical or logistical, to keep the production moving smoothly.
• Wrap-Up: Once all shots are completed, wrap up by ensuring all equipment is packed and that the location is cleaned up. Gather feedback from the crew and talent about the day’s process.

Support doesn't stop at the wrap. Right after the wrap of a shoot, several important steps take place to ensure a smooth transition to the next phase of the project

• Equipment Packing: The crew begins packing up all equipment, including cameras, lights, and props. It’s essential to check everything to ensure nothing is left behind.
• Location Clean-Up: The team ensures the shooting location is clean and free of any equipment, trash, or personal items, leaving it as it was found.
• Final Checks: A final walkthrough of the location is conducted to double-check that all items have been collected and that the space is returned to its original condition.
• Debriefing: The team gathers for a debriefing session to discuss the shoot. This includes sharing feedback, highlighting what went well, and addressing any challenges faced during production.
• Initial Review of Footage/Images: Depending on the schedule, there may be a quick review of the captured footage or images to ensure everything was recorded as planned.
• Talent Wrap-Up: Talent is thanked for their participation, and any necessary paperwork, such as releases or contracts, is finalized.
• Accounting: Production invoices are sent/paid, hours for talent and crew are collected for payroll processing.
• Documentation: Any notes or insights from the shoot are documented for reference during post-production and future projects.
• Production reports: Budget vs. Actual
• Follow-Up Communication: With clients, stakeholders, or collaborators to provide a recap of the shoot and outline the upcoming steps.
• Celebration: Depending on the scale of the project, there might be a small celebration to recognize the hard work of the team and the successful completion of the shoot.
• Post-Production Planning: Discussions about the next steps in post-production begin, including timelines for editing, sound design, and other processes.

You should have talented editors bringing your new footage and images to life. If you don't have an in-house team, allow me to bring on talented creatives on your behalf to do all the editing for you. Post-production support refers to the range of services and processes that occur after the initial filming or photography has been completed. This stage is crucial for refining and finalizing the project to ensure it meets the desired quality and vision.

• Editing: This involves selecting and arranging footage or images, cutting unnecessary parts, and creating a cohesive narrative or visual flow. 
• Color Correction: Adjusting colors, brightness, and contrast to enhance the overall aesthetic and ensure consistency across all visuals.
• Sound Design: Adding or improving audio elements, including dialogue, sound effects, and background music, to create a polished audio experience.
• Graphics and Titles: Designing and adding text elements, such as titles, credits, or lower thirds, to provide context and enhance engagement.
• Final Review and Revisions: Collaborating with the client to review the edited content, making any necessary adjustments based on feedback.
• Formatting and Delivery: Preparing the final product in the appropriate formats for distribution, whether for online platforms, broadcast, or physical media.
• Backup and Archiving: Ensuring that all raw footage and final edits are securely backed up and archived for future use or reference.
• Marketing Support: Providing additional materials, such as trailers, social media clips, or promotional graphics, to help with the project's marketing efforts.