Video production continues to have a significant impact on society through documentaries, corporate promotions, and feature films. At The Michael Group, we understand that successful video production begins with meticulous pre-production services. From transforming ideas into plans to assembling teams and managing budgets, we offer a comprehensive range of pre-production services designed to lay the foundations for your project’s success.
Laying the Groundwork
Pre-production is the blueprint for your entire video production project – our core services include:
Conceptualization
A clear concept is the cornerstone of any successful video. It provides direction and clarity for everyone involved, ensuring that your message resonates with your audience. Our conceptualization services include in-depth discussions and brainstorming sessions to refine your concept and align it with your target audience. Whether your planning a TV show, documentary, or feature film, our team has the experience to help bring your vision to life.
Scriptwriting
Your script is important when it comes to storytelling. The script serves as a master document that’s used throughout the production. The script allows for comments and amendments to the content while keeping the story true to the desired outcomes. It includes the story, the dialogue, and the characters. The script is the road map that sets your narrative flow. Our team can help you develop your concept and script to perfect the setting, pacing, and structure.
Storyboarding
Storyboarding is crucial for visualizing the script and planning the narrative flow. Through a sequence of sketches and visualizations, we help you pre-visualize the story, establish camera angles, and create the overall look and feel of the movie.
Budgeting
All video projects have budgetary constraints. Having a clear understanding of the budget will ensure that you remain realistic about what can be achieved with the budget at hand. Our budgeting service includes equipment projections, salaries for the crew, post-production costs, and location expenses.
Talent Acquisition & Casting
Selecting the right talent is pivotal to the success of your video. With a wide talent pool to draw from, The Michael Group excels in providing the right talent for your production. We can also assist you with the video production crew (camera operators, sound technicians, directors, etc) and have experience with crew contract negotiations, ensuring that all aspects of your production are professionally managed.
Location Scouting
Finding the perfect location can be challenging, but our team makes it easy. We have access to various locations and key relationships to open up locations that otherwise wouldn’t have been possible. We also help obtain the necessary permissions and clearances, and we arrange site site visits to ensure every scene is planned meticulously.
Set & Costume Design
Our set and costume design services align with your visual concept and overall story. We ensure that every aspect of the production, from the set to the costumes and props, contributes to the mood and aesthetic you want to create.
Scheduling
A well-planned production schedule is essential for smooth operations. We create detailed schedules that account for weather disturbances and travel delays, ensuring your production stays on track. We also develop contingency plans to address potential risks.
Equipment & Transportation
Video production requires a range of equipment and logistical support. We manage everything from cameras and lenses to sound and lighting. We also handle all logistical concerns, such as transportation of the cast, crew, and equipment. Our comprehensive services allow you to focus on the creative aspects of your production, free from logistical concerns.
Public Relations Services
A strategic communication strategy is vital to promoting your production. We have extensive knowledge of traditional and digital distribution channels to help you share your story. We know how to position and release your message so that it effectively reaches your target audience. Trust our team to help build a public relations strategy to best fit your pre-release communication.
Bring Your Vision To Life With Professional Pre-Production Services
At The Michael Group, we are seasoned content creators and production specialists ready to assist with all your pre-production requirements. From concept development to budget management and talent acquisition, we have the expertise to bring your vision to life.
With our extensive experience and impressive client base, you can trust us to deliver exceptional results.
Call us at 312-498-4440 for more information about our video production services.