This is a question production companies have to deal with every time they put together a quote or bid for a job. And it’s also a question we’re frequently asked by our clients.

The answer is … there is no single perfect answer.  It depends on the script or project, the needs of the client, the limitations or requirements of the shoot location(s), the overall budget and sometimes even the client’s ego (believe it or not)!

Sometimes all that’s needed is a camera person who is also experienced with recording audio — say, for a quick “talking head” interview — and maybe a producer and/or grip. Why does that work? Because there are very few variables. One location. One or two interviews. Not too much that can go wrong.
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PART ONE:   THE PRODUCTION SCHEDULE

No doubt the old adage “Time is Money” is true in your world,  but in the world of film and video production it’s what we live by!  At the very beginning of a project, a good production company will provide you with a comprehensive Production Schedule.  This schedule is very important, because it lays out the plan for meeting your deadline needs and keeping the production on-track and on-budget.
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