Today we are going to go over the possible steps involved in

PRE-PRODUCTION and the importance of planning

After we have a clear understanding of the scope of your project, we develop a CREATIVE BRIEF that will detail the WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, and  HOW  of your production. 

WHO will be involved? 

We can coach you or your staff how to present to camera or we can cast and hire actors. We can hire contractors, hair and make-up, stylists,  or voice over artists.

WHAT is your story or message?

We can work with you to create a script, storyboard and shot list to help clarify and visualise your production.

WHERE will your production take place?

We can hire studios, scout locations, and secure permits.  Scouting a location is imperative to ensure the suitability of a location for shooting and crew management. 

WHEN will your production take place? Is your production and creative concept weather dependent? Do you have a specific deadline? This will all be determined in the project timeline.

HOW will your creative concept be brought to life?  This will involve a detailed TREATMENT on everything from lighting details, camera angles, props to styling 

Great pre-production lays the foundations for a smooth production day and as the production manager, I don’t leave anything to chance. 

And as a nimble boutique production company, we are able to keep costs under control and your production running on time while providing a captivating, on brand video, animation, or photo for your business.

In our next video we will go into WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE DAY OF YOUR PRODUCTION

And you can reach out to us today to see how we can manage your next project.

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FOUR MAIN STEPS TO ANY PRODUCTION 

 We are a boutique production agency in Ultimo, specialising in end-to end video, animation, and stills production. But what IS end-to-end production?

We begin with

SCOPING AND CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT 

We  want to get to know your business, your goals,  and to understand your messaging. 

We use  a “production brief” to gather all your details.  This will be the guide to your project, so the more information the better. We then work directly with you to develop the best concepts and execution for your project. 

We work through a project timeline, costs, and your approval process.

Once signed off, we will  move on to pre production 

PRE PRODUCTION

This is where we nail down every detail to ensure it goes as smoothly as possible. Precise planning can save you a great deal of money and time.

Depending on what your project requires, we can develop a script and storyboard 

,hire all necessary contractors, cast and hire  talent, hire  equipment and studios, scout locations and  secure all permits. We  try our best to leave nothing to chance. 

PRODUCTION

Finally the production day has  arrived. The day of your shoot is alway exciting and It’s the production manager’s job to make sure this day runs on schedule.   You will receive a  call sheet the day before. A call sheet is a timeline of the day’s events and all relevant details. Everything from the catering to the shot list will have been considered. 

POST PRODUCTION

Finally,  it’s time to gather all your footage and get to work on the post production.  Our award winning editor will  work according to  the production brief. Colour grading, voice overs, music, animations, graphics and text can be added. The edits will go through a series of approval processes. Your deliverables will then be sent to you in the required format for your distribution purposes.

In our next video we will dive  further into the five key steps to scoping and concept development.  Through these videos,  you will have a clearer understanding of the production process when you work with us. 

Contact us today to begin your production process!

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But  where do you begin?

If you have never worked with a production company before and are unsure of the process and what to expect, we have created a video series to guide you.

In this video we will dive into the first step of the production process which is SCOPING AND CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT and explain the FIVE KEY STEPS.

Whether your project is a simple 15 second animation or a full scale multi-day shoot, we will walk you through each step of the production process. You may also have your own concept and are just looking for a production company to produce it. We are here to help you with any aspect of production. 

We start by gathering all the details of your project in a production brief. A production brief is a guide of what you would like to achieve and how you would like to achieve it. The more details the better. 

So let’s jump into the

FIVE KEY STEPS of SCOPING AND CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

1.   We begin by getting to know your business. You know your brand better than anyone.  So     we sit down with you to understand what you do, why you do it, and who you target. If you are           unsure of  the most effective way to convey your message, we can help you. We collaborate           with you to develop material tailored towards your needs. Creating engaging content targeted at your customer base.

   2.  After we have a better understanding of your business and your vision, we then Identify                   your needs, goals, and the deliverables 

        •  What do you want to achieve with your video?

        •  What does success look like to you?  More engagement and ultimately more business?

        •  Do you need one video for your website, monthly videos to keep your audience informed,                a full scale TVC, or a pitch video to send investors?

        •  What platforms will your video be hosted? Social media, YouTube, your company website,                          internal reports?

           Once we have established your needs, goals, and deliverables we move onto

   3.  Defining your key message

When developing your key message, you have to be clear on who your target audience is, what they need, and what they will respond to. Do you need to reach them on a deeper, more personal level and engage with them through storytelling? Are you demonstrating a product or your authority on a subject, pitching a new business idea, or showing how your service is right for them?

We discuss the tone of your video. Will it be fast paced and action packed, steady and even toned, happy and light hearted?

What do you want your audience to feel and do after they see your video? This will all effect how your messaging is delivered.

    4.  Once we have a clear understanding of your goals and messaging we will develop Three                 concepts for your video based on the initial production brief.

    5.  We will agree on one concept to develop further based on your goals, budget, and                  time requirements.

Once signed off, and the fee schedule approved, we will move on to pre-production.

As production manager, it is my job is to make sure that your production is on brand, on time, and on budget.  The more I know about your brand and what you would like to achieve the more I can plan to make it a success.

If you are ready to start the production process with Sirius Productions, reach out to us today

In our next video we will walk you through the

STEPS TO A SUCCESSFUL PRE PRODUCTION and the importance of planning

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