film & video guide

• "I need a 10 minute video. How much will it cost?"
• Deciding what your needs are.
• The 10 most asked questions by the production company
• The 10 most asked Questions by a client
• Understanding your business
• Understanding production companies
• How do you choose the right production company?
• How do you know you're getting value for money?
• What will the approval process be?
• Writing a good brief
• A simple guide to film and video formats
• To find out more

The 10 most asked questions by the production company:

1. What needs to be in it? E.g. Actors, stunts, explosions, studio set(s), Animals, Voice Over etc.
2. How many locations do you envisage being used - are they close together? Do you have clearance to film there?
3. What format will the production be shot on: DVCAM, Beta SP, Digi Beta, 16mm Film, Super 16mm Film, 35mm Film, Mini DV, 8mm Film?
4. Will we need accommodation?
5. Do we need make-up? Sound recording? Van, car, Winnebago, generator hire, permission to shoot?
6. How many people will I need on my shoot?
7. Can I shoot economically? i.e. can I shoot a presenter, who only appears at the start and the end of the program in one day, in one place, to keep costs down?
8. Will we need to organise graphics/animations/title sequences/logos?
9. How long will I need for post-production?
10. Do you have a budget limit?