Is it possible to work on several stages of the video process simultaneously?
In fact, An effective video production needs to follow these four steps in a systematic manner.
Step 1: Development
Receiving adequate information from the client is the first step in the video production cycle. If your business has a content specialist or you’ve outsourced this service, keep in mind that you must give the production team all the information about your business. That includes the type of video you want, what the video process aims to achieve, the required production style along with marketing/advertising/PR materials. To put it another way, anything that will aid in their understanding of the subject and expectations of the customer concerning the video process.
To make the producer’s job quicker and in line with your objectives, all the expectations should be mentioned beforehand. The relevant data is gathered before a script summary is created. The production schedule and client requirements are all drawn out during the development stage. As a firm or organization, it’s critical to understand the needs of the client and provide answers to questions like what the company’s USP is. When creating the concept and script synopsis, keep these things in mind.
Step 2: Pre-Production
Pre-production should include every resource that the production needs from top to bottom. This covers talent hiring and equipment rentals for every piece of equipment that will need to be hired or bought. The likelihood that the shoot will run over budget or miss deadlines decreases with better planning.
All required permits and licenses for any filming locations should be obtained before the commencement of production. Notifying the police or other relevant authorities may be necessary if a shooting occurs in a public area.
Step 3: Production
The most demanding and critical stage of any video project is shooting. Every additional day of filming will result in increased expenses. Therefore, a well-managed production needs to run like an impeccably tuned machine. There are always potential problems that could arise throughout production, like weather-related disruptions. It is necessary to develop backup plans to ensure that production can continue as planned. To the best of the crew’s ability, the shooting schedule created during pre-production must be adhered to. At each shoot, the production team will set up the necessary equipment, complete the shoot, and then shift to the next location.
Due to time constraints, everyone on the set will have specific tasks to complete, and they are all accountable for doing so on time.
Further to ideation and script synopsis, pre-production involves a more focused form of planning. This is where detailed script writing and storyboarding will be done to outline each scene.
Any live actors, props, or merchandise will be photographed multiple times if necessary. Sound effects and audio can be added later on.
The type of video being made will determine how complicated it is to produce and how long it takes to complete. A little explanatory video can be made in a single afternoon, whereas a full television advertisement may require several takes spread out over a week. A more elaborate video can take several weeks to finish, especially if many locations and sets are required.
Step 4: Post-Production
The actual assembly of the shots into a visual sequence happens during editing. The scenes that are filmed will be added to the final sequence after any mistakes have been corrected.
To bring the story to life, we will carefully go over all of the material, listen to and write down the interviews, choose music that fits the style of the film and start putting it all together. Post-production is significantly created by the integration of high-quality video and audio.
The post-production phase typically includes:
- Scene Selection as per the Sequence
- Sync and Editing the Interviews
- Record a voiceover (if required)
- After Effects & Animation of sections (if required)
- Music selection
The customer will receive the first edit for evaluation and feedback. To prevent paying further editing costs, it’s crucial to wait until all amendments have been compiled and delivered back in a single email. One additional round of editing is always included in the price.
After the video has been polished and approved, the producer will render, export, and present it to the client in its final format.
