TV Series

Producing engaging, memorable television content takes more than just a team of creative film industry professionals – it requires exemplary project management, strong organizational skills, and a passion for storytelling. At The Michael Group, we bring all this and more to the table with our television video production services. Our team members have more than three decades of experience producing high-quality nonfiction television series and programming for various major networks.

Whether your project is a documentary special, a competition-based reality series, or a talk show, we have the skills and experience to make it a roaring success.

How Can The Michael Group Help You?

Hundreds of hours of work go into television video production. From the very first storyboard to titling and color correction, we will take care of every element required to bring your vision to life. You’ll be amazed as your television series is transformed from a mere pitch to a slick, successful production in our very capable hands.

Our extensive network of film industry professionals allows us to put together the ideal team to execute your project. This means we can assist national and international clients with shooting television productions both in the studio and the field. Whether your project is a local news special or a sixth-month competition show shot in a foreign location, we’ll assemble a team to make it happen.

Our service offerings include the entire video production pipeline, from pre- to post-production.

Our Television Work

Pre-Production

The seeds of a successful television series or special are sown in the pre-production stage. This stage of television video production includes several elements, including research and pitching, writing and scripting, crew and talent booking, and location scouting.

In the early stages of production, thorough research into whether there is a market for your planned show is vital. You will need to use this research to expand your ideas and develop your pitch. An attention-grabbing, stylishly executed pitch is key to ensuring your show eventually ends up on air.

Your pitch needs to demonstrate that there is an audience for your show, explain its central premise, and break down the episode structure. Ideally, your pitch should include a promotional reel that gives prospective producers a taste of what your project is about. The Michael Group’s pre-production team will help you to develop your idea, package it in a persuasive way, and create an enticing promotional reel.

Writing and scripting is an important part of the pre-production process for both fiction and nonfiction television series. You need to craft a compelling story that will engage viewers and leave them wanting more. Our skilled researchers and writers will help you to develop your show’s story and write an excellent script, incorporating feedback from network stations as your series progresses.

Assembling a talented and dynamic team of crew and cast members is a key ingredient of any television video production. The Michael Group only works with seasoned film industry professionals that have exactly the skills and appeal you need to make your show a success. Our dedicated crew and talent booking team will make sure you have the right people for the job, wherever in the world you end up shooting your production.

Location scouting is another important aspect of pre-production. Our location scouts will help you find the perfect location for your show concept and budget, whether you’re shooting in studio or in a foreign location.

Production

The production stage is – unsurprisingly – when all the action happens. However, it is also the stage that is most difficult to execute. Only meticulous planning and careful resource management will ensure that the filming of your television special or series is completed smoothly and, crucially, within the allocated time period and budget.

Set designers, prop masters, makeup artists, and wardrobe specialists all play a vital role during the production stage. The Michael Group will assemble an experienced team well ahead of time so that all the necessary set, prop, and wardrobe elements are in place before you begin shooting your show.

Filming is an incredibly exciting stage in television video production – it’s when you’ll get to see your project coming to life for the first time. You’ll need excellent directors, camera crew, lighting technicians, and production assistants on your team to ensure the creation of sophisticated, high-quality visuals.

The Michael Group will help you ensure perfection in every shot by hiring an experienced crew with a reputation for creative flair. We’ll source top-end camera and sound equipment, lighting packages, gaffer trucks, Steadicams and whatever other tools you need to produce crystal-clear visuals. Our production team will also ensure that your set is fully compliant with industry health and safety standards.

Your television series’ cinematic visuals will mean nothing if the sound production that accompanies them is poor. There is nothing more off-putting than unclear, low-quality audio. The Michael Group will assemble an experienced sound engineering team to handle all your sound production needs so that your final project includes crisp, high-quality audio.

Post Production

Post-production is your opportunity to ‘put the cherry on top’ of your television show. It’s the stage in which everything comes together: all your shots are color-corrected, seamlessly edited, and enhanced with special effects to create a polished final product that will leave your audience enthralled.

Color correction is a sometimes neglected but vital element of successful television video production. Color correction is the process through which the hues and color tones of your raw footage are edited to match those of the real world, making your show look more realistic and eye-catching. C​​​​​​olor correction also ensures that coloring is consistent throughout your show, even though footage may have been filmed across multiple days and in different weather conditions. Our color correctors will help you create a slick finished product with realistic, bold coloring.

Editing allows you to get the most out of your footage. The Michael Group will put together a team of experienced editors who will transform your raw footage into a seamlessly edited, well-paced, captivating series or special. The editors we hire are adept at using sophisticated editing software, such as Adobe Creative Suite and Final Cut Studio, and can provide both online and offline editing services. Our post-production services also include audio effects, scoring, and music licensing, so that you can elevate your show with a stunning soundtrack.

If your show requires animation or graphic effects of any kind, we’ve got the people to make it happen. Our motion graphic designers are experienced in graphic development and 2- and 3D animation, and will deliver unique graphics perfectly suited to your show’s needs.

Our Television Work Is A Cut Above

When you commission a production by The Michael Group, you can expect a slickly produced television video that is worthy of an award. We have previously been honored at the Telly Awards and have also received an Emmy for our work in television. Our high-profile client list, which includes major networks and channels such as the BBC, National Geographic, MSNBC, CNN, Discovery Channel, and CBS Sports, is a further testament to our exceptional work in television.

A Leader In Television Video Production

There is no project too big or too small for our team of exceptional visual storytellers. Our track record in nonfiction television programming speaks for itself. If you want to create an outstanding television video production, The Michael Group is the only company you need to call. Contact us at 312-498-4440 today to start your project.

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