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I've spent years on location and in-studio, behind cameras, microphones, lights and editing equipment. To see my journalism profile, click here. I know the elements of good stories and I know how to use them to make good stories. To see produced video pieces, click here.
To see video rates, click here. To see audio rates, click here.
Writing
Writing
It all begins with a story and stories start with words. A well crafted script that captures the right intent are like song lyrics that can be just as powerful as the melody.
Visuals
Visuals
Good stories are told with good visuals, whether video, graphics or pictures. Most of our information about something comes to us through our eyes.
Sound
Sound
Vivian Leigh's death scene in Psycho is more about the sound of the attack than the sight of it. Expertly used and placed sound should be both unnoticed and unforgettable.
Once a story idea has been conceived, there is a universal process for bringing it to life.
Pre-Production
Pre-Production
What's the location? Is there power? Inside or outside? Is the script & storyboard ready? What about casting? The shooting schedule? Legalities? Setup & teardown? These are questions the producer asks as they gather resources the director needs.
Production
Production
This is the "Lights, Camera, Action" part. Here's where all the pieces the producer has wrangled come together for the director, who runs the shoot based on the script provided by the client. Directors manages project resources to make the client's vision real.
Post-Production
Post-Production
The planning is over. The shoot is over. Now, the editor takes the script and plugs in the director's raw sound & visuals to create a final product that mirrors what's in the client's mind. They may add special sound or visual effects as finishing touches.
Beavercreek Studios, as part of Don Merrill Associates, follows audio production rate recommendations by the Association of Independents in Radio (AIR) and video production rate recommendations by Medium.
To see video rates, click here. To see audio rates, click here.
In some situations, we may offer clients the Pay What You Can model.
To see produced video pieces, click here.
To schedule a consultation, go to DMACalendar. To learn more, send an email to dma.beavercreekstudios@gmail.com or call 971-363-7355.
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