Sunday, August 26, 2012

Becoming a Self-Sufficient Production Company


There are many things to consider when you are looking to become your own production company or to open your own production services. One of the first things you have to consider is what type of production you plan on doing. What equipment you need to have at all times versus what makes more sense to rent. Whether you are going to have a full time staff or you are going to hire contractors to get work done. No matter what direction you are going with your production company there are certain things you cannot get around.
You need productions trucks or a single truck. This is something you can use to store all your gear in and get it from place to place. There is no way to get standard production equipment from place to place in a standard car. A van or a truck with extra space in the back usually helps to give you a place to store the equipment and even to work when you are on the road.

If you plan on working in remote areas, you need to consider satellite uplink trucks. These doubles as trucks that can hold your equipment and can help you send footage back to the studio or get it up online. No matter what type of production you are doing, it is pointless if you are not able to get the information out to the masses. You need to be able to reach some sort of connect no matter where you are.

Cameras are another big part of putting together a true production package. Depending on your camera and lens package you will need to choose a lighting package that compliments what you are working with. Certain lenses require more intense lighting to process the information properly. You should work with a camera operator who enjoys the equipment you have or work with your cameraman to determine the best equipment for your price range and your needs. Spending lots of money on equipment that is not easy to use often slows down the process rather than making a quality, finished product.

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