A clear process gives the story room to breathe.
How We Work
A clear process gives the story room to breathe.
Every project is different. The production discipline remains consistent: define the purpose, plan the work, capture it carefully and deliver media that fits the way it will be used.
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1. Purpose, audience and scope.
We listen first. Who needs to see the video? What should they know, feel or do afterward? We discuss locations, interview subjects, archive needs, expected outputs, timeline and stakeholder approvals. A concise scope follows.
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2. Research, scripting and preproduction.
We develop interview questions and outlines, plan camera and audio needs, coordinate permissions, gather reference material and prepare any scripts or teleprompter material. Historical accuracy and the practical needs of real people guide the approach.
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3. Film with intention.
We use a camera, lighting and sound workflow appropriate to the setting, whether it's an active historic site, controlled studio, conference or documentary interview. Related scenes can be consolidated to maximize production efficiency and consistency.
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4. Edit, review and finish.
Editorial structure, image finishing, sound cleanup and mixing, graphics, captions and versions are planned against the approved deliverables. Clients receive organized review opportunities with clear consolidated notes and an agreed signoff path.
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5. Handoff, access and archives.
Deliverables are formatted for web, exhibition, events, broadcast or another agreed use. Museum projects have special provisions for transfer of approved finished media and original video and audio as agreed; other clients follow their contracts.
06 / Quoting
What determines the production budget?
We quote by deliverables instead of forcing one rate sheet onto every client. Primary variables include:
Tell us enough to start.
A paragraph about the project, city, timeframe and desired deliverables is plenty for a first conversation. We'll help you define the next steps.