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Questions To Ask When Hiring A Video Editing Production Company

By Charles Hayes


It is the desire of every client to get quality film without spending a fortune. The best way to ease planning is to know how much you are expected to pay. Prior knowledge of charges by a video editing production company help you determine whether you are getting value for money or you should look elsewhere. Here are factors that should guide you when determining the cost of your project.

How engaging with your project be? It is the activities taking place that determine the technicians and cameras to be used. It will also affect the time taken to complete the project. The level of engagement for wedding coverage differs from that of music production. Music results in numerous short clips that take time to edit. An event like a wedding deals with long clips that are not as engaging to join. The complexity of the video you want will either push the price up or down.

How many cameras will be required for the entire exercise? The number of cameras depends on activities taking place and how you wish to cover these activities. In some cases, the same action is covered from different angles. An event that requires more cameras will also demand the engagement of more technicians. The editor is also presented with more clips to work with.

Video quality affects the price. The quality demanded will always depend on consumers of the video. Videos for private or domestic use might not demand use of sophisticated technology. The skills of editors will also not be as high. If you are producing a film for public consumption, you have to use the best equipment and editors. This means paying more.

Does the coverage require the use of other equipment to enhance the images? Such equipment could include lighting and drones. Cameras are designed to handle a spectrum of light and colors. Some environments require more lighting than others. In other cases, the drones used to capture different angles and details that cannot be captured using an ordinary camera. This comes as an extra expense.

Do you need special technology equipment for shots involving motion, night, water or such unique environments? This is a factor of the venue and the effect you would like to produce on a video. There are few companies with high end camera technologies that can reproduce particular effects. The technicians who can deliver these effects are also few. This explains the high prices.

When is your event being covered? There are seasons of the year when production companies are extremely busy. Breaks, holidays and weekends witness extensive activities. You have to book the producer early to enjoy the best services. There are venues and shots that may require unique cameras and editing skills. Prepare to pay more for that.

Who is the editor engaged on your project? Editors present different skills and levels of creativity. If you want a captivating film to watch, the editing skills must be top notch. Videos for domestic consumption or private events might not require sophisticated editing. However, this does not mean that you can hire an amateur.

Request several companies to provide estimates for your project and compare their charges. The estimates must be itemized and customized to reflect the services you are getting. Though a lower price is tempting, you must never compromise on quality.




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