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

Understanding your business

Your business is an in-depth and complex system. The production company has to understand it quickly and effectively in order to achieve what you want. Remember, your production has to look and feel professional. It has to look stunning and brilliant.

First, tell the prospective production company all about your company and detail the reason for the production. Do you have a brochure or other documentation that will help them understand your business? Have you got a previous video to give them an idea of what you want, or, what you definitely don't want?

Maybe a visit to the offices, factories or other sites of key significance to the production will help them understand your business. But if you do arrange a site visit try to make sure it's as informative as possible.