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

How do you know you're getting value for money?

Just because a company provides the cheapest quote doesn't mean that they are the best. It's rather like the tradesman, who is so cheap he's always busy and can't manage any of his jobs well. So beware of very low quotes. More often than not, they won't be money well spent.

Similarly, an expensive quote doesn't necessarily mean the best quality production possible. You may well find the company has very high overheads to cover and they are just passing these costs on to you. So always check out their size and where they are based.