10/23/2015
What does a video cost?
What are your expectations for your video program? Do you want a Ford Fiesta (economy but gets you there), a Ford Mustang (lots of style), or a Rolls Royce (lots of bells and whistles)? Or are you somewhere in between? Determine your budget (at least a range) before you talk to a production company because that is a piece of information they will need in order to give you a proposal. It is a waste of everyone’s time to have the video company come up with a concept and outline for a video with a $20,000 budget if your budget is $3,500.
When we do a budget there are the fixed items: number of shoot days needed, crew requirements, video production equipment, and video pre-production and post production aspects. These all have variables and values, such as how large a crew and their experience level. Camera quality affects the final look of your program. How much editing time is needed and does the video require graphics and/or animation? These are just a few aspects.
If you shop simply for price you may be disappointed in your final video. Does it look professional and does it tell your story? Will it engage your audience? Your video is a reflection of you and your business. The video company you hire needs to have the experience and knowledge to guide you to produce the best video for your budget.
In other words, when you are trying to select a video production company, compare the video proposals/services/experience and ask yourself, “Am I comparing oranges to oranges? And are all the oranges the same quality?”
Rainbow Video has over 35 video awards including 5 EMMY Statues. We have been creating successful videos since 1982.