Welcome to the Plum Productions Media FAQ page. Here, we answer the most common questions about our video production services. If you don’t see your question here, feel free to contact us directly.
We specialize in corporate video production, including:
The timeline depends on the complexity of your project. On average most projects take between a few weeks to a few months. The more complicated the project, the longer it may take for decisions to be made and supporting items to be secured, such as talent or locations. Roughly speaking the preplanning should take a week or two; the post production typically takes 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the complexity.
Yes! Our team can help with everything from concept development to scripting and creative direction. We’ll work with you and your team to ensure your video matches your brand and goals. Do you have brand guidelines we need to work within? Excellent! We do that all the time.
Yes, we offer comprehensive YouTube Channel Management services, including:
While we recommend planning ahead for the best results, we understand that some projects come up quickly. Contact us, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your timeline.
We are based in South Florida and serve clients locally as well as nationwide. For projects outside our area, we’re happy to coordinate and travel to your location.
It’s easy! You can:
Several factors can impact the cost of a video, including (but not necessarily limited to):
Not every video project will include all of these elements, therefore pricing can be variable. At Plum Productions, we price every project individually; that way you never pay for services you don’t need. For more help in choosing a video production company see the article titled 4 Suggestions to Hiring a Video Production Company.
The process includes several steps (depending on the size and complexity of the project). The process includes: Execution of the Production Agreement, Pre-Production Planning Meeting, Location Scout, Scriptwriting (if applicable), Shoot (this can be one day, several days, or a half day, depending on the project), Post Production: Editing, Client Review of First Cut, Editing Revisions (including any final cuts), and the Final Approval by Client and Delivery of Final Product. Learn more about the process by reading Steps to Video Production.
At Plum Productions, our turnaround for a first cut of video is typically within 14 days (most times faster) from the shoot date. To learn more about production timelines, see the article How Long Does It Take to Get a Professional Video?
Video is a powerful tool for boosting your website’s SEO with many benefits, such as: (1) Higher Page Rankings on Search Engines (like Google). Google gives preference to sites with video content. (2) Reduced Bounce Rates. Visitors typically spend more time on sites when they’re watching videos. (3) Shareable Content. Videos are considered highly shareable content, so when site visitors share your video on social platforms, they organically create links to your site.
Video benefits your business in many ways, including: (1) Enhanced Search Engine Optimization, (2) Create more powerful connections with customers by sharing your story, (3) Significantly higher conversion rates, (4) Higher click through rates in emails, and (5) Improved social media presence through shareable content.
Consumers have come to expect to see video when they visit a website, and that’s a good thing! Videos give you the opportunity to clearly explain who you are and what you do. No other medium does that. For more reasons on why your company needs video, read the article 7 Reasons Why Your Business Absolutely Needs Video.
Hiring a professional video production company can be a considerable investment, so it’s important to do a little research. You should:
For even more advice about hiring a video production company, read the article 4 Suggestions to Hiring a Video Production Company.
Do you have other questions? Please contact us and we’ll be happy to answer them.
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