Video Production San Diego

Q. Why is it important to hire a professional Video Producer?
A. First and foremost the quality of a typical project is improved by hiring a Video Producer. Taking advantage of someone in the business that has experience with video production can be vitally important to the development, organization and execution of the production. From discussing the parameters of the project to coordinating specialist throughout including writers, directors, camera operators and editors… a Producer, by understanding the language of video can make a huge difference. By leveraging the experience of a Video Producer your company can save money in the long run and ultimately produce a better product.

A Producer can save time and therefore resources by knowing how to organize an effective shot list and avoid costly production overruns. There are literally too many examples to mention – so our best advice to you is to schedule a free consultation and let us show you what a producer can do to help facilitate your project. As is the case in many professions, having an experienced professional involved can make an important difference in the outcome of the work being done.

Q. How much does an average production cost?
A. This is a difficult question to answer only because it depends on a number of variables that are unique to each and every project. First and foremost we offer the same high quality service to everyone whether it’s a small, medium or large production. In addition even the smallest productions are treated with the same methodology of organizing the work into the three main categories of pre-production, production and post-production. So there is an understanding that we need to get as much information regarding what needs to be done, then we ask questions and offer suggestions on how to do things. And then we apply a simple technique based on the previous experience of doing similar projects to ascertain how many “man hours” it takes to do the work.

Ultimately we add in materials, tape stock and any additional equipment or personnel required and arrive at what is considered to be a fair and equitable price or cost of doing the project. Yes we do include a small fee for overhead, equipment renewals, advertising and general office expenses to maintain a profitable business that will be available the next time you need something done. However the production market is very competitive and we make every effort to compete and be as accurate as possible when putting together our production estimates.

Q. Why is it important to select a professional production company?
A. The production process can be a lengthy and difficult process requiring companies to allocate resources for internal review. Many fine companies realize to produce effective marketing and training videos; it will be necessary to dedicate personnel, time and resources to get the job done correctly and in a timely fashion. Selecting a professional production company allows you the peace of mind to work with a group of highly trained specialists who bring to the project years of experience developing and delivering the type of production your company will be proud to show. In today’s market, time and money are typically in short supply so its all the more reason to make an informed decision and select a production company with the expertise to meet your requirements. As an example PIV has a wide range of services, Production, Photography, Graphic Design, Duplication and Web Solutions all under one roof – so you don’t have to out source services which takes more time and effort on your behalf.

Q. Are there any reasons not to shoot in High Definition?
A. The simple answer is no… but let’s be more specific. Today’s customers, generally speaking ask this question to see if there may be a significant cost savings. In actuality it’s now less expensive to shoot in HD today because the cost of equipment has continually decreased over the years while quality keeps getting better and better and therefore it turns out to be a an improved final product in the end. While it’s true there are a variety of formats available, some of which can be very expensive, your average corporate, broadcast or web video can be produced very economically in a high definition format.

The quality is truly amazing and if need be we can down convert for integration into standard def projects. So there really is no reason to go back, shooting and editing in HD is here to stay.

Q. Is producing for the internet different than producing for other venues like tradeshows, conferences and/or broadcast television?
A. Well basically yes, there are some inherent advantages to producing video for the internet, namely that much of the ancillary information about the topic can be formatted in text, photo and graphics on the site prior to having the video play. So to some extent the general information about company’s products and services can be done more easily and then resources can be put forth into the video production. And generally speaking video clips on the web are much shorter in length than fully developed DVD messages. For all these reasons it is easier and more cost effective to produce a video clip for a web site than for other delivery methods. And that’s why we’ve seen a huge increase in web video production at PIV. Posting to YouTube and Facebook or hosting video on your own website is easy and cost effective.

Q. Can we have people from our company in the video?
A. Sure. Company people are excellent in video presentations. They are great to have interacting with each other and with clients. Company people can be videotaped for voice over commentary and short sound bites.

Q. Why should I choose Perfect Image Video?
A. Perfect Image Video Productions offers more than 25 years of award-winning production expertise along with the dedication to learn your business, create the best message, always on budget and always on time ---every time. You will be working with video professionals who take extreme pride in their work.

Q. How long should my video be?
A. There's no set length that's right for all situations. Consider your audience, how they'll view your video, the topic, and their level of interest. We can tell a good story in two minutes, but we've also produced 30 minute corporate documentaries. Five to seven minutes is a common length. Shorter is better for the internet.

Q. How much time does it take to produce a corporate video?
A. That all depends. Shorter projects can be done in as little as a week or two from pre-production to delivery. More complex projects that involve scripting, casting, location arrangements, and extensive editing can take 8 weeks or longer.

Q. Can you help me create a video for my Web site or for YouTube?
A. Online video is our specialty. We deliver encoded media files for use on public or internal Web sites, or for popular online video services such as YouTube. If you'd like to see your video go viral Perfect Image Video can get you there.

Q. I've never done this before. How do I get started?
A. It's easy. Just pick up the phone and call 1-800-333-2970 or email us at admin@perfectimagevideo.com. Even if you just have a question, we'll be happy to help. And when you're ready to have us produce your next video on time and on budget, we'll be there.

Q. Where are you located?
A. We are located in San Diego, CA.

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