Video Production in Izmir: Process, Crew and the 7 Factors That Set the Price
If you are buying video production services in Izmir: how does the process work, who is on the crew, what changes the price? Real answers from the field.
Video production is the sum of the entire process of making a video, from the idea to publication. If you want a corporate film, a commercial or an event video in Izmir, knowing the process helps you ask the right questions and plan your budget correctly.
The 3 stages of video production
1. Pre-production
A good film is built at the table. At this stage the target audience, the core message and the distribution channel are defined; the script is written, the shooting plan and budget are drawn up. Decisions on cast, locations, equipment and music are also made here. In projects that skimp on pre-production, the cost comes back multiplied on set and in the edit.
2. Production (the shoot)
This is where the plan is taken to the field. The director of photography, camera operator, sound operator and lighting crew record every scene against the shot list. The number of shooting days is the single most decisive cost item.
3. Post production
The film is truly "made" at the edit desk: footage selection, editing, color grading, sound mixing, voice-over, music and graphics give the film its final form.
The 7 factors that set the price
- Shooting days: crew and equipment work per day; the biggest item.
- Crew size: there is a serious difference between a single-camera interview and a multi-camera set.
- Equipment needs: 4K/8K cameras, gimbal, jib, lighting package, drone.
- Locations: out-of-town shoots add travel and accommodation.
- Cast and voice-over: professional actors, narrators and the number of languages.
- Post production intensity: animation, graphics, effects and music licences.
- Delivery formats: separate versions for TV, social media and fairs.
How to choose the right production company
Watch their portfolio: have they done work similar to your sector? Check their references: do they have the discipline of working with corporate clients? Examine the quote: are the items written line by line, or is it a single line saying "video shoot"? At İkarus Medya we always present quotes itemised, with the scope spelled out.
For your video production needs in Izmir, get in touch; we will hear your project and respond within 24 hours.
