Woohoo! We’re at part 3 of our 3 part series on the video spectrum. If you want a refresher, feel free to take look back at the DIY tiers – 1 and 2 or the Journalism tiers – 3 and 4. Good? Ok, great. So now we’re here, at the top of the spectrum. The creme de la creme of video productions. Cinematic and Hollywood productions. These productions have superior picture and sound quality but also come with big price tags.
Tier 5 – Cinematic
When It Makes Sense
When you want a piece that’s more polished than a professional Journalism piece, but don’t need to go full Hollywood, this is the right fit. Your video likely doesn’t utilize hired actors, need a 4K camera or a massive crew, but there’s still a lot of thought and energy into making a quality, polished piece.
Production Quality?
Great. There is more thought put behind the shot selection, likely more equipment and a larger (but not massive) crew involved to make sure everything runs smoothly and the video is high quality. The final product will include the same elements as a Professional Journalism piece, but may also include some (or all) animation, and advanced picture and sound enhancements.
How Much Will It Cost?
A production like this can vary greatly depending on the overall scope, but you should expect to spend a minimum of $5,000 and the zeroes can tack on quickly.
Tier 6 – Hollywood
When It Makes Sense
When you need and want to wow your audience, this is the way to go. It’s likely that there are scripts and actors involved.
Production Quality?
Superior. There is a lot of planning behind every shot and every word in the video. All aspects of the video are controlled. The crew is large and the equipment is top-notch. The final video will be meticulously put together for a superior look and feel. The sound will be top-notch and it may include high-end graphics and animation.
How Much Will It Cost?
If you want a cinematic production, pull out the pocketbook. It is possible to get some things done for as little as $25,000, but depending on your end goal, you can add zeros to that price tag quickly.
We hope these blogs have helped you better understand how you can get all the video content you desire for your organization without overwhelming yourself or breaking your budget. Good Fruit is ideally situated to assist you with your Prosumer DIY, Hired Journalism and Cinematic Productions need. Want to discuss further, let’s set up a meeting. Otherwise, good luck and have a fruitful day.
*Note* This blog does not speak to the video quality spectrum of live video as it is its own beast. If you want to know more about that, give us a shout.