Brisbane firm Danny Camara Cinematography reveal ten questions to ask before hiring a video production company.
Brisbane Cinematographer Reveals 10 Questions To Ask A Video Production Company
Brisbane video production firm Danny Camara Cinematography reveal ten questions to ask before hiring a video production company. A spokesperson for the firm said many factors need to be considered including the firm’s experience, what services they offer, and more. She adds there are many firms to choose from so planning carefully can help the client be assured they're getting the best production firm for their project.
For examples of Danny Camara’s work, go to https://dannycamara.com. The business is conveniently located a few minutes drive or train ride from the Brisbane Central Business District. Services offered are commercials, educational videos and documentaries, corporate videos, product and service videos, and event videos.
The spokesperson explained that just like with the hiring of any other type of service provider, the key is to do research, due diligence, and ask the right questions. Good communication throughout the entire process is vital. The client will want a company that will answer their questions clearly during the first few meetings and not leave important matters to guesswork.
A Small Local Company Might Be Just Right for the Project
Video production companies are not all the same. In fact, there’s a big difference between a local company and a big national video ad agency. And the smaller company might just be better for a project. Here’s why:
· A small, local company will know the local area better than anyone else so they will have contacts and resources that another company from further away might not have;
· They have more flexibility in their pricing structure because they don’t have as many overhead costs as a big ad agency;
· They can offer personalized service which is crucial when it comes time for editing or adding special features;
What Can The Client Expect at the First Meeting?
The spokesperson shared: “Members of the video production team will ask questions about the project, the business, so they’ll know what kind of video to produce.
“They’ll want to find out about the company, products or services and target audience. They may also want to know how the video will be used (on the Web? On a TV screen?) and how long it will be.”
The spokesperson gave ten questions a client needs to ask before make the decision to hire:
1. How much will the complete video cost? Are prices clearly set? It's important to know how much production of the video will cost. Otherwise, the final price might be too high for what the client wanted in the first place.
2. Are there other fees, such as travel expenses or equipment costs? Some companies may require a flat fee or a percentage of the budget as a travel expense for going to a location. The equipment needed is also something to consider as it will affect the price as well.
3. What kind of turnaround time is estimated? Depending on how the video will be used, it may be better to spend more time on it and get a higher quality than rushing it and having it be low quality.
4. The contract may or may not include a provision that allows cancellation of the project before a certain date and the client owe only a small fee.
5. How much control does the client have in editing and special effects? The client might want to specify the control they will have over the final product. How much editing will the client want to do?
6. Will the production company provide a list of references that the client can call to ask about their quality of work and customer service? Most firms do provide a list of references.
7. Do they have other alliances and partners? Many video production companies will partner with other types of businesses so they can offer other services such as photography, events management, and the like.
8. Do they offer an affordable package? Many video production companies have a range of different packages, all of which can be custom-tailored to job requirements and budget, and will take the effort to find the one best for the client.
9. It's not very encouraging to work with a company that's too inflexible with changes. Ask if they allow the client to make changes up until final cut. It is usually understood that changes after final cut will come with a fee.
10. If the client can make changes after final cut, what’s the process for making changes or adding special features to the video after it’s completed? Double check that there is such a process so there won't be any misunderstanding about this.
The spokesperson stressed that asking these 10 questions will help a client get the most out of a video production experience. It’s also a good idea to ask the production company to talk about their past experiences and see samples of their work.
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Danny Camara Cinematography is a video production company that provides expertise to production companies, advertising/marketing agencies and businesses of all sizes from concept creation to final delivery. Their experiences span the creation of commercials, branded content, documentary and film. Their services are available in Australia and New Zealand.
For more examples of their past work, please go to: https://dannycamara.com/films.
