Our Production Process

 

Before Production Begins

 

Project Definition:

Sweetwater Video Productions works with your key personnel to:

 

• Define the audience and outline the goals of your presentation.
• Determine the scope of the project, including the length of the video, staffing and equipment needs, as well as video format and distribution method.
• Submit a proposal for your approval.

 

Preproduction:

After project approval, the pre-production process begins. Working with your personnel, Sweetwater Video will:

 

• Coordinate writing of the script, screenplay and/or storyboards. This process provides opportunity for client input until the final script meets the project objectives.
• Scout shooting location to assess lighting, audio, and logistical requirements.
• Create a shooting schedule that accommodates the business needs of your company.

 

 

The Day of the Shoot

 

Production:

Careful scheduling of production resources insures that your project comes in on time and on budget.

 

All of the planning we do with you  "comes to a head" when we begin production of your video. Whether it is a quick half-day shoot or a larger scale production that takes place over several days, we bring together a group of talented people to manage lighting, audio, makeup, filming and more.

 

It doesn't matter if your location is inside an office building, on the factory floor, in a chemical plant, or on a sound stage; our production crew has the experience to get the shots we need to get your message to your audience.

 

If you are running a live event, we bring a team of camera operators and a technical director to capture your event to video while it happens. Read More about producing your live event.

 

 

After the Shoot is Done

 

Post-Production

 

A polished video depends on artistic editing. Once the raw footage is "in the can," Sweetwater Video will:

 

• Edit taped footage into a final product that satisfies the requirements of the proposal. This process provides opportunity for client input until the final project meets the project objectives.
• Select and add music.
• Add graphics as needed.
• Adjust audio levels to assure consistent sound throughout the video.
• Adjust and match color levels as needed.
• Upload your finished video to a web site, or to deliver on a DVD
• Duplicate your DVD, create the cover art and disc art as needed, and prepare the DVDs for delivery to your audience.

 

Post-production is an iterative process where we take the footage, cut it, paste it, and adjust it. Throughout editing, we create progress files for you to review and provide feedback. We continue the edit and review process until you are happy with the product. At that point we finalize the video and deliver the finished product to you.

 

Whether you leave all the editing to us or sit with us while we work together to craft your video, we'll make sure your video is one you're happy with.