Sunday, November 25, 2012

10 Tips on Hiring Your Video Production Company


Web video production is being looked at as a viable marketing tool that brings about viral videos as well as produces a substantial profit for businesses. Now that web viewership is on the rise, it only makes sense to seek out a professional company to produce your web video. Explore a variety of elements before you set to hire a company and avoid hiring one in haste.

1) Use a professional. Avoid trying to produce the video on your own. Just because you own a camera does not make you a director. If you want your video to make you look professional, then you need a professional to produce it, it is that simple. You may think it would be more cost effective to do it yourself, but this would be wrong. Professionals know what they are doing and will be able to navigate quickly, thus saving time and money.

2) Create a production brief. This only needs to be a one page summary outlining the goals for the scope of the project. Details describing the desired idea projected, how complicated the work may be, and other specifics you want the production group to use. Pricing depends on this brief, so before any production gets started, the company will need this.

3) Know your price. After a company considers a production brief, construction of the offer will be given, along with a price. It contains a breakdown of the different aspects that must be accomplished. Made sure it is concise and contains all of your expectations.

4) Investigate options. Any professional web video production company will be happy to help you explore your options; do not be afraid to let them address any concerns.

5) Question the organization on its range of skill. The more knowledge you have of your company, the more advantageous of a position you have.

6) Trademark your video. Once it is uploaded to the internet, trademarking your video will make it easier for potential clients to seek you out. Own the rights to the video and not to the video production company.

7) Work with editing. Editing is part of every video production process but make sure that in the agreement that all editing is acceptable by you. Allow revisions to continue until you find perfection.

8) Resolve on a time limit. In the breakdown of pricing, a time limit should be established. Goals should be completed at different intervals of time.

9) Keep an open mind for a different view. You may be tempted to keep your own ideas about a project but try to keep an open mind and know that a different take in a script could be a refreshing perspective.

10) Technology is not the enemy. The professional production company that you hired knows the specifics of all the technology required to complete the video. All you need to worry about it the message you need to convey.

Following these ten tips will lead to a more cohesive relationship with your web video production company, as well as ensure you are satisfied with the final product.

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