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Video Production Services: Creating the Perfect Video Pitch

How-To Create The Perfect Video

Like any presentation or project, you want to prepare it to be the best. Creating a video concept involves a few steps. Once you have the perfect concept, the Video Production Services will help you turn it into a motion visual , but it all starts with the idea. You want it to speak to your target market. We have seen and created many video pitches. Whether you are brainstorming for your small town business or corporate video ideas, you will have to go through the same steps of preparation. You always want to start thinking of the ‘end goal’, which should be to sell without selling. Check out these steps to creating a great Marketing Video Pitch!

How-To Create a Marketing Pitch

Step One:

set up video production blog construction Ask yourself these questions…

  • Who is your audience?
  • What is your message?
  • What is your budget?
  • What resources do you have?
  • What is your time frame?

It is important to figure out what constraints you have before you begin planning your video.Your constraints will be based off of how you answered the questions. You may not have certain equipment, the ability to use animations, or even costs that act as your constraints. If you know everything you have and don’t have, you will be able to easily determine what you can and can’t do. If you don’t have the ability to create animations, that should not be a key element of your video. You create based on what you have, so your Marketing Video Production Services has to work around your constraints.

Step Two:

Develop an idea based on what you know you have and can do. Your idea needs to have a purpose to get your message across. Take the message you decided on, and find a way to tell it as a story. Use your creativity to develop a fun way to speak to your audience through Video. Whether you decide to create an interview, documentary, or a commercial to market your company, be clear and concise about your idea, and use it as a base for the next steps.

Step Three:

Script it. Take your idea and run with it. Create a script that works for your idea, and stays with your message. Answer all the questions that you hope the video answers, and make sure it flows. You want the script to sounds fluid with your message and concept. The script won’t just decide what is said in the video, but where it might take place and how they might act. The script is important, because it will decide the tone of the video as a whole. Sometimes you won’t even have a script. If you are creating an interview, this step would be dedicated to creating questions that you might want to ask. By the end of this step you will know exactly what your video will be like, and have your message down. 

Step Four:

If all goes well on the first three steps, and you have come up with the perfect idea, it is time to start planning the production. This is the stage where Video Production Services plays a big part in helping you create your final product. From scheduling the shoot date, to editing the final product, this idea of yours will be brought to life through the camera. Go back to all those questions you originally asked yourself, and make sure everything is what your company needs. You know your audience, and the marketing video should speak to them.

This project will be the next part of your company’s Video Production Marketing Strategy, you want it to fit perfectly. Make sure to spend time creating your idea, and developing it into a real vision of work. Follow these steps, and get to work. It’s never too early to start brainstorming, so get creative and develop something awesome. Just remember; the key to making a great marketing video is to sell without selling!

Skillman Videography Group LLC specializes in Boston video marketing. Call us anytime at 1-800-784-0140.

Slate

Separate Audio and Video

This past week the Skillman Video Group interns, Jason and Chloe, created their own Boston marketing videos from the ground up. This included everything from scripting to shooting, and they used advanced Boston videographer and audio recording equipment. Let’s break down working on a video production set with separate audio and video equipment. This is often the case for high-end Boston video production shoots, and is a vital skill for entering the Boston video company industry. Here are 5 tips for running separate audio and video feeds.

  • Learn to control the boom mic.
    Audio engineer w/ boom pole

    Ken, SVG boom mic operator

    There is a running joke in the film industry about boom mics falling into frame (especially in older films), but this is because boom mic operators fight for every inch of proximity to the source of a sound. The audio operator must constantly coordinate with the director of photography to know the frame boundaries and where to safely place the microphone.

  • Always use a slate or simulated slate for organizational purposes. This will prove vital for post video production services. Essentially, you need to have the number of the scene, shot letter, the number of the take, and a snapping sound. You can also just clap with your hands in front of the camera. Be sure to clearly enunciate a term or word for each shot letter. For example: If the scene is marked as 1AT2, say “one alpha take two” before closing the slate.
  • Map out where the camera operator and audio operator should be at all times. If the camera has to move then the audio operator needs to be ready. This will prevent the boom mic (and operator) from being in the frame, casting a shadow, etc., especially for camera whips and pans.
  • Always keep an eye on wiring throughout the set. The audio equipment will add its own flurry of cables and cords, so keep these into account to ensure safety for everyone involved. A loose cable can lead to a falling injury, a fire, or worse for a video production company.
  • Audio levels must be monitored constantly. The last thing an editing team wants is to start working on footage that is accompanied by sub-par audio. This includes audio that is both too quiet and audio that keeps clipping on loud voices. Check in with the director of photography and the director to ensure satisfaction.

Skillman Videography Group LLC specializes in Boston video production. Call us anytime at 1-800-784-0140.