FAQ
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Pre-production
Q.1 Who writes the scripts?
Our scripts are produced in-house by our BBC trained script writers who have extensive experience in creating scripts and creative treatments for both television and corporate video.
Q.2 What if my film is in Arabic?
We work closely with native Arabic writers to ensure the same level of quality as with our English scripts.
Q.3 Can I write the script myself?
Anything you can give us to help determine content is great. However, script writing for film is a specific skill, so we would normally use your script as a first draft and will fine tune it ourselves.
Q.4 Who will be my main contact?
You will work closely with a dedicated producer for the duration of the project. They will advise and guide you on the production process. You may also speak to a production coordinator regarding setting up the shoot.
Q.5 How much of my time do I need to allocate?
Whilst we try to make the production process as simple and time efficient as possible, the best films are the result of a team effort. We will require your input at different stages during the production process, from briefing us on script content, to approving the script, music selection and the final edit. Setting up the schedule and logistics for the shoot will normally require some of your input too.
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Production
Q.1 How many shooting days do we need?
That depends on your brief. Wherever possible, we will try to determine the number of shooting days required at the outset so you know what to expect. However, sometimes we may need more days or we may even be able to complete the shoot in fewer days. Either way, we will only bill on actual shooting days.
Q.2 Do I need to attend the shoot?
That depends on what we are filming. If we are filming generic footage around Dubai you probably don’t need to be there. However, if we are filming a motivational film for internal use around your office it helps to have you there to guide us. Staff will also be more amenable to being filmed because they know you.
Q.3 What camera will you use?
Unless requested otherwise, all of our work is filmed in High Definition, producing excellent broadcast quality images. The camera we use will depend on the brief and the available budget.
Q.4 How many crew will there be?
That depends on the brief and budget. Some jobs require a full crew with a director, production coordinator, director of photography, soundman, grip and gaffer. Others only require a cameraman.
Q.5 Can we do an aerial shoot?
Yes, we can help with this for both video and stills photography.
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Post-production
Q.1 Where do you edit?
We have our own state of the art in-house editing facilities which enable us to be flexible and cost efficient. We edit on Final Cut Pro.™
Q.2 What music do you use?
We hold the UK based De Wolfe Production Library in-house, which has an extensive selection of music styles, both Western and Arabic. Samples will be selected prior to editing in order for you to make a selection. Alternatively, we can commission a composer to create a signature track for your video, or we can apply for copyright to use a particular commercial track that you may like.
Q.3 Do I need to attend the edit?
As you will already have approved the script there is no need for you to attend the edit while the first cut of the film is being prepared. Once this is complete we would normally hold a Client Viewing during which you will preview the film and comment on it. We can do this at the Edit Suite or we can do it at your office if you prefer. You will also be able to view and download your film for preview from your private client account on our website at any time.
Q.4 Can I make any changes to the edit?
The Client Viewing gives you an opportunity to comment on the film and make amends if you wish. However, with the briefing and script approvals, the production process is designed so that we produce the exact film you are looking for. Therefore typically clients only make a few small changes.
Q.5 How many copies of the film will you give me?
For corporate projects we provide 3 x DVDs and an mpeg4 or WMV file as standard. Should you require more copies we can help with mass replication of high quality glass mastered DVDs including surface printing and glossy covers.
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