General:
What services do you offer?
We offer comprehensive film & video production services including pre-production, production, and post-production. This includes (but not limited to) writing, planning, producing, direction, cinematography & videography services, camera operation, lighting, audio recording, non-linear editing, motion graphics, audio mixing & mastering, and color correction.
What types of projects do you work on?
We offer services for virtually every video & film project possible, with a few exceptions. Our main focus is narrative-driven projects including feature & short films, long and short form documentaries, brand films, corporate video, and high-end music projects. We also work on promotional content, social media, events, industry-specific projects, education, medical, non-profit, and trailers / sizzle content. We do NOT offer services for weddings or music videos.
Can you crew up entire projects?
Yes we can, and we actually prefer it. We have a deep roster of trusted producers, directors, shooters, editors, and everything in-between that we've worked alongside for years. We only recommend crews that we've worked with before, and those that they have worked with before, and trust their abilities.
What are your rates?
Our rates vary wildly, as every project varies wildly. The final costs for a production depend greatly on many factors including (but not limited to) crew, talent, equipment, time, locations, distance & travel, and more. Post-production costs depend on project-type, hours, external costs (effects, stock, voice-overs, etc), scope of the project, and rounds of revisions. A full breakdown of production & post-production rates (rate card) is available upon request.
What areas do you serve?
While we mainly serve the entire DMV area (Baltimore, Washington D.C., Virginia, and Delaware), our reach is international. We're equipped to travel anywhere in the world with expenses covered by the client / production.
Production:
What equipment do you use?
While we own most of our own equipment: cinema cameras, full LED lighting, audio, support, and more; we implore equipment rentals as needed per project. Our main cameras used are the RED V-Raptor X and Sony FX6, but we have experience with and use other cameras as needed. A full gear list is available upon request.
What are your terms for payment?
Payment terms are expected within 30 days (Net 30) of shoot completion unless specified otherwise and agreed upon upfront.
What are your over-time rules?
For production days, an hourly rate at 1.5 times the regular rate is charged for the first 2 hours of overtime after a 10 hour day, and at 2x regular rate every hour thereafter.
Do you charge for travel days?
Travel days are generally charged at a half-day rate or $450/day.
Do you do half-days?
Other than travel days, half-day rates are NOT available for production days. If the production day(s) are significantly under 10 hours, a discount of $100-200 off of the day-rate will be applied.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellation charge for less than 48 hrs notice is 50% of Day Rate. Cancellation charge for less than 24 hrs notice is 100% of Day Rate. Equipment/extra fees will not be charged unless rentals are already in place. Pencil bookings (loose holds) need to be confirmed within 48 hours of shoot date or we can not guarantee a hold.
We shall not be liable for the failure to perform due to acts of God, including weather conditions etc.
How do we get our footage?
Client is to supply a hard drive / laptop for data transfer on set or after production unless specified otherwise upfront. Footage may be transferred digitally or couriered post-shoot (expense covered by client). After completion of production, footage will be stored for 48-hours after client confirms receipt of the footage.
Post-Production:
What are your terms for payment?
Payment terms to be negotiated for post-production on an ad hoc basis e.g. 50% up front and 50% on job completion. Net 30 payment will still apply on final invoice.
What programs do you use?
While we employ a multitude of different programs on an as-needed basis, we operate mainly in the Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, etc.) as well as Davinci Resolve. We do not accept projects in Final Cut Pro.
What are your over-time rules?
Hours/overages outside of the outlined & agreed-upon hours/estimate and terms will be charged as needed. If overages significantly exceed the hours/rounds of the estimate, hours will be charged at T1.5.
How long are projects stored?
Projects can be stored up to one year after final delivery at request of the client at no additional cost. Asset storage after that term is available at a monthly or yearly fee to the client; of which can be discussed and agreed upon at a later date.