What You Get:
DESCRIPTION
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
Interviews, photos & other source material artistically edited into a 105 to 120 minute documentary-style video
BEHIND
THE
SCENES
Includes unedited interview(s) with transcript, plus behind the scenes photos of the taping day
HIGHLIGHT REEL
20-30 minute highlights video using interview footage, additional 'b-roll' footage and other source material
VIDEO
FORMAT
HD video-USB drive & online video hosting
Planning & Filming:
PRODUCTION
PLANNING
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 plus an in-person 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
3-5 setups as needed to cover multiple subjects from several angles
VIDEO
PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT
Two pro 4K cameras plus specialty camera equipment (drone, go-pro, time lapse, special lenses, etc.), movie pro lighting package
AUDIO PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT
Two wireless lapel microphones plus a boom microphone, multi-channel digital audio device and a laptop computer
VIDEO PRODUCTION TEAM
3 - 4
INTERVIEWEE(S)
1 - 5
LIVE INTERVIEW LENGTH
4 - 5 hours
ADDITIONAL VIDEO SHOOTING
Up to 3 hours filming subject(s) at 1 - 2 locations, interacting with family members and/or doing something they love (b-roll footage)
VIDEO TAPING LOCATIONS
Southern California & surrounding areas
Video Editing Details:
INCORPORATE PHOTOS
Up to 150 personal photos
ARCHIVAL PHOTOS
Research and include up to 25 historic/archival photos
INCORPORATE CLIENT'S VIDEOS
Incorporate up to 15 minutes of client's digital videos
ARCHIVAL VIDEO
Research and incorporate up to 5 historic/archival videos
OPENING VIDEO TITLE SECTION
Premium motion graphic introduction using up to 20 personal photos
IN-VIDEO TRANSITIONS & 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, 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
Premium sound cleanup & picture correction, digital cropping to create closer shots, digital panning/zooming enhancements
MUSIC
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:
CLIENT REVIEW
3 proof cycles: the rough draft, the revised draft, plus one more revision for any final adjustments**
DELIVERY MEDIA
3 custom engraved wooden or crystal USB drives with storage boxes, unlimited digital downloads, plus 2 years online video hosting for easy sharing
PAYMENT
$350 non-refundable deposit due at booking, $2,450 due before filming day, final payment of $2,450 due upon final delivery
DELIVERY AFTER FILMING
8 - 10 weeks