Monday, November 12, 2018

Ways To Cut Cost On Audio Visual Production NYC

By Amy Campbell


The perceived high cost of audio visual production pushes many people into contracting amateurs and engaging unprofessional firms. Unknown to many, the cost of audio visual production NYC can be reduced without having to negotiate with producers or settle for low quality work. This will apply whether you are dealing with documentaries, films, live events and such other projects.

Plan your work to the last bit. The charges for producing any film will depend on the time taken on location and during editing. Planning should therefore be meticulous to ensure that venues are ready, dates close by and the talents involved are available. Once you begin your shooting, there will be no time to stop until your project is complete. You should also consider venues that are close to reduce travel budget.

Everyone who will be part of the shot must prepare adequately before-hand. Producers and film makers charge based on the amount of time required to shoot and edit. Without adequate preparation, the number of takes per scene will increase. This translates into more time, energy and a higher bill to pay.

Hire a producer who can offer a comprehensive package as opposed multiple service providers. It will be easier to manage the crew and utilize the resources because different firms will not be competing. Further, you will pay singular fees for such requirements as transport and permits. Since you are offering bulk work, it becomes easier to negotiate a huge discount.

Request for the quality you need without having to be necessarily the best in the market. For instance, cameras come with different features like pixels and ability to zoom. However, a private event might not require the highest quality camera. Each event has a threshold that can be met without spending a fortune on world class equipment. There are lower quality equipment and personnel who will still produce excellent work depending on your target usage.

Creativity will save you a lot of money. Some of the areas you need to be innovative is the choice of venue and lighting. Utilize venues that you do not have to pay as much as possible. Further, consider the use of natural lighting instead of expensive equipment for that. Multiple cameras will help you reduce the number of shots you will need to take.

The cost should not cause you to settle for a poor quality service provider. By reducing the quality of your work, its market reception and sale value will be affected. There are events that cannot be repeated and therefore need to be captured perfectly the first time. If the work is for third party commercial consumption, it might be rejected leading to loss of resources.

The figures provided in quotations can be misleading. They require a lot of interrogation to ensure that you are familiar with the details. Sign a contract that is clear on your responsibilities and expectations. Because you are making an investment, you should be ready to pay the price.




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