I was recently interviewd by Jenise Fryatt from ICON Presentations. Jenise writes a great blog called “Sound “n Sight”. She has solid, practical advice on how to use video & audio technology in the meeting industry. You can see the article here: http://ht.ly/1TjP8
At the end of the interview, Jenise asked me the following question: “If an event planner is considering whether or not to hire a company like CNTV, what questions should they be asking?”
It was a great question, and I thought I wou
ld share my answer here on my own blog. I would love to hear your feedback, and any additional questions if you think we missed anything. Thanks!
--How long will it take to produce and distribute the videos? In this day and age, viewers expect immediacy. If it takes longer than a few days, it's old news.
-- Do you charge overtime? Watch for hidden fees. Many production companies charge overtime once the videographers have worked eight hours. (We don't. We believe in setting a flat rate on the front end, and working until the job is done)
--Will I have rights to the video after the event? As the show organizer, you should have all rights to the video in the future. That way, you can use it to promote future shows.
--Who has control over the content? The show organizer should have control over the content, and should be able to review any scripts before they are sent out. If you think of a video team as a "mobile news room", the meting planner should be the "news director".
--May I see samples of your work? It's always a good idea to call a production company's clients... not just the ones listed as references. Ask for video samples, which will identify the client, so you can call the show organizer directly.
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