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 Writing a Video Statement of Work
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| Answering the following questions regarding your upcoming video related project will help
The Track Group in preparing a budget and statement of work. |
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| PROJECT OVERALL / PRE-PRODUCTION |
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Who's the audience? What purpose does the video have? Where/how will it be distributed (DVD, video, CD, web, etc?) |
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If this will be ultimately placed on a DVD, is there any chance of needing to produce multiple endings? Or other items that might be accessible on a DVD, like written documents, sound tracks, pictures, etc.? |
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What do you not want to see for sure? Is this a stand alone piece or part of a series? If it's a part of a series, does client have materials from that series to provide as examples (assuming it is desired to follow the format/look & feel) |
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Is this an update to a past piece? |
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Can you show us anything that is similar to what you would like to see? |
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What type of look and feel is desired? Edgy/hip, traditional, fast pace/MTV, educational, informative, etc.? |
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Is there anything else to be produced to go with the video? If so, will these materials be referenced in the video? |
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What is the timeframe? (start, deadline, etc.) |
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What resources will the client be providing to assist with the project? (what amount of involvement is desired? During pre-production, filming, post production) |
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Desired final edited length? (either provide a range, exact desired length, or leave it more open depending on content) |
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Who will provide script? (either client provided, editing required, or written by Track, degree of technical expertise required to write script)? |
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Is professional narrator required (approximate length of script)? |
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| FILMING / PRODUCTION |
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Is video need to be shot? Approximately how much? What type of filming conditions? Where will video be shot? |
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Will travel to areas outside the DC metro area be required for filming? |
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Approximately how many days will video need to be shot? Approximate size crew? |
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Will Track be scheduling timeslots with "talent"? |
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Will Track be locating professional "talent" to be included? |
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Is a staged reading (eg. a talking head in an office/studio) desired? Or will it be voiced over only? Will a studio be required? |
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Teleprompter required? |
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Special lighting needs? |
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Special sound needs (wireless mic, recording over a wide area, etc.) |
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# of Cameras? (multiple camera angles) |
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| POST PRODUCTION |
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Will existing video be used? If so, what format/amount of editing will be required? How much will be provided? |
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Will anything need to be licensed other than music to be included in piece? |
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Is animation required or any kind of special effects? |
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Required graphics/titles? Is logo to be animated? |
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Is captioning required? |
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Will music be used? Will it be royalty free? |
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Will packaging need to be designed? (DVD clam-shell case or CD-type case--or in case of VHS, plain paper box? Printed box? Plastic box with label?) |
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Special lighting needs? What output is required (format/quantity?) |
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Is distribution needed as well? Ship to one location? |
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Any legal issues that Track will be asked to assist with (eg. copyrights or release forms for talent?) |
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| The Track Group is a GSA Schedule Holder who can provide it ALL and provide you the best VALUE. |
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