What You Get:
SILVER
$2,350
GOLD
$3,850
PLATINUM
$6,300
DESCRIPTION
The Silver Package will produce a wonderful video retrospective using many stories and experiences from a person’s life
The Gold Package expands on the Silver option and is ideal for more in-depth exploration of a person’s life, from early childhood, close relationships and important events up to the present day
The Platinum Package significantly expands production options and features, and is ideal for a couple or small group with each person interviewed individually and as a group. Or we’ll thoroughly explore one person’s life. We can go deep into a family’s roots using stories from past generations with historical context about the world in which they lived
FINISHED
VIDEO
LENGTH
Interview and photos artistically edited into a 45 to 60 minute documentary-style video
Interview, photos & other source material artistically edited into a 60 to 90 minute documentary-style video
Interviews, photos & other source material artistically edited into a 105 to 120 minute documentary-style video
BEHIND
THE
SCENES
N/A
Also includes a video of the unedited interview
Includes unedited interview(s) with transcript, plus behind the scenes photos of the taping day
HIGHLIGHT REEL
N/A
N/A
20-30 minute video highlighting interview footage, B-roll, etc. using advanced motion graphics
VIDEO
FORMAT
HD video-USB drive & online video hosting (details below)
HD video-USB drive & online video hosting (details below)
HD video-USB drive & online video hosting (details below)
Planning & Filming:
SILVER
$2,350
GOLD
$3,850
PLATINUM
$6,300
PRODUCTION
PLANNING
Planning consultation with interviewer via Zoom before filming day
Preliminary planning consultation with interviewer via Zoom, plus consultation and location assessment with interviewer at video taping location before filming day
Preliminary planning consultation with interviewer via Zoom, plus in-person consultation and location assessment with interviewer and film tech at multiple locations before filming day
THE
INTERVIEW
DESIGN
Open-ended questions provided before meeting day. Custom question list incorporating client suggestions created after Zoom meeting
Open-ended questions provided before meeting day plus a meeting with client to research interviewee's past for custom question creation. Questions incorporating client suggestions created after meeting
Open-ended questions provided before meeting day plus a meeting with client to research interviewee's past for custom question creation. Questions incorporating client suggestions created after meeting. We'll also perform historical research that pertains to the interviewee's experiences, locations, events, etc.
"STAGING"
FOR VIDEO TAPING
Single subject seated in medium frame
2 setups: subject(s), medium in frame + one additional angle
3-5 setups as needed to cover multiple subjects from several angles
VIDEO
PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT
One pro 4K camera, standard lighting package
Two pro 4K cameras, premium lighting package
Two pro 4K cameras plus specialty camera equipment (drone, go-pro, time lapse, special lenses, etc.), movie pro lighting package
AUDIO PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT
One wireless lapel microphone, single channel digital recording device
One wireless lapel microphone plus one boom microphone, audio recording device and laptop computer
Two wireless lapel microphones plus a boom microphone, multi-channel digital audio device and a laptop computer
FILMING
PRODUCTION TEAM
1 - 2
2 - 3
3 - 4
INTERVIEWEE(S)
1
1 - 2
1 - 5
LIVE INTERVIEW LENGTH
60 - 90 minutes
Up to 2 1/2 hours
3-4 hours
ADDITIONAL VIDEO SHOOTING
N/A
Up to one hour filming subject(s) at interview location interacting with family or doing something they love
Up to 2 hours filming subject(s) at 1 - 2 locations, interacting with family members and/or doing something they love
VIDEO TAPING LOCATIONS
Los Angeles area
Southern California
Southern California
Video Editing Details:
SILVER
$2,350
GOLD
$3,850
PLATINUM
$6,300
INCORPORATE PHOTOS
Up to 25 personal photos artfully edited into video*
Up to 50 personal photos*
Up to 100 personal photos*
ARCHIVAL PHOTOS
N/A
Research and include up to 10 historic/archival photos
Research and include up to 25 historic/archival photos
INCORPORATE CLIENT'S VIDEOS
N/A
Incorporate up to 5 minutes of client's digital videos
Incorporate up to 15 minutes of client's digital videos
ARCHIVAL VIDEO
N/A
Research and incorporate up to 2 historic/archival videos
Research and incorporate up to 5 historic/archival videos
OPENING VIDEO TITLE SECTION
Static title card introduction
Motion graphic introduction using up to 10 personal photos
Premium motion graphic introduction using up to 20 personal photos
IN-VIDEO TRANSITIONS & TITLES
Static chapter title cards (if requested)
Standard motion graphic chapter titles
Premium motion graphic chapter titles plus lower-third screen text overlays if requested (names, descriptions, dates, etc.)
VIDEO EDITING
Standard editing to remove interviewer questions, pauses, coughs, stumbles, and repetitive information
Standard editing to remove interviewer questions, pauses, coughs, stumbles, repetitive information, etc. plus extra edit design to increase storytelling effectiveness
Standard editing to remove interviewer questions, pauses, coughs, stumbles, repetitive information, etc. plus extra edit design to increase storytelling effectiveness. In addition, media logging for sequential adjustments plus multi-camera & source material incorporation. Final video will demonstrate a higher level of documentary storytelling to enhance the participants
POST EDITING ENHANCEMENT
Standard sound cleanup & color correction
Advanced sound cleanup & picture correction, digital cropping to create closer shots
Premium sound cleanup & picture correction, digital cropping to create closer shots, digital panning/zooming enhancements
MUSIC
Minimal use of background music from company library of royalty free tracks
Moderate use of background and section transition music from company library of royalty free tracks
Extensive use of background music, section transition music, sound effects or other audio resources from company library of royalty free tracks
*Client to provide personal photographs, documents, maps, or other images in digital format. Additional photos can be included and high resolution image scanning can be arranged at additional cost.
Video Completion & Delivery:
SILVER
$2,350
GOLD
$3,850
PLATINUM
$6,300
CLIENT REVIEW
1 proof cycle: a rough draft of the video provided to client for review & adjustments**
2 proof cycles: a rough draft, then the revised draft shared to make final adjustments**
3 proof cycles: the rough draft, the revised draft, plus one more revision for any final adjustments**
DELIVERY MEDIA
1 USB drive, unlimited digital downloads, plus 6 months online video hosting for easy sharing
2 custom engraved wooden or crystal USB drives, unlimited digital downloads, plus 1 year online video hosting for easy sharing
3 custom engraved wooden or crystal USB drives with storage boxes, unlimited digital downloads, plus 2 years online video hosting for easy sharing
PAYMENT
$300 non-refundable deposit due at booking, $1,025 due before filming day, final payment of $1,025 due upon final delivery
$350 non-refundable deposit due at booking, $1,750 due before filming day, final payment of $1,750 due upon final delivery
$400 non-refundable deposit due at booking, $2,950 due before filming day, final payment of $2,950 due upon final delivery
DELIVERY AFTER FILMING
4 - 6 weeks
6 - 8 weeks
10 - 12 weeks