Quick Tips to Help You find the Best Pittsburgh Case Study Video Production Company for Your Project
Case study videos are becoming more and more popular across Pittsburgh as well as in many other areas throughout the country. They’re great for building audience trust, boosting awareness, and generating impact statements that will make your brand stand out in a competitive world. But finding the best Pittsburgh case study video production company for your project is like finding the proverbial needle in a haystack.
Certainly there are plenty of prospective companies to choose from throughout the Pittsburgh area, but only a few will deliver what you’re looking for. So how can you be sure that you’ve done your homework and found the most suitable Pittsburgh case study video production company to work with on your project?
At Beverly Boy Productions we’ve made a list of some tips that you can use to ensure you’ve done the right research before hiring a professional film crew for your project. Here’s what you need to do.
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Begin with a Plan to Shop Around
Of course you’ll shop around, right? So many business owners start with a big plan that they’re going to shop around for the best professional for the project, but then they spend a little time reviewing past works and chatting with prospects, they realize how much time it takes, and they move quickly to hire the best individual for the job – immediately! How is that shopping around?
It’s really not! In fact, it’s more like testing the waters and giving up or just plain giving in. Either way, if you’re keen on finding the best Pittsburgh case study video production company to work with, you’re going to have to speak to more than just a small handful of prospects about your project. You’re really going to have to shop around!
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Check Out More than the Demo Reel
Would you hire someone based solely on their resume? Probably not! So why would you hire a Pittsburgh case study video production company based solely on their demo reel? You shouldn’t!
The thing is, anyone can make a demo reel. It may have been created by the professionals that you’re interested in working with, or it very well may have been created by an entirely different team or even a freelancer! In order to decide on the best production crew for your project, you’re really going to need to check more than just their “resume” or demo reel. You’re going to need to check past projects of similar scope so that you can say without a doubt that they produced the work and so that you can rest assured that they have the skills you desire for your own project.
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Ask for Local Recommendations
If you’re trying to find a production company that you can work with locally in the Pittsburgh area, the best thing you can do is seek out some local recommendations from area business owners or possibly from people you know. This is especially true if you know of a business or brand locally that has had an exceptional case study produced recently! If you’re not sure who to ask, consult with Google reviews or with your local film office for insight into who you should consider for the job. Beverly Boy Productions has local crews throughout Pittsburgh that are members of the area film commission and have plenty of local reviews – it’s a good starting point for sure.
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Be Upfront About Expectations & Deliverables
As you’re nearing a decision on who to hire for your case study video project it’s important to be upfront about your expectations and any deliverables. You should already have a budget in mind that is acceptable for you, and you should be prepared to share those details with any production company that you are considering for the role. This is important because it will help you to determine whether you can afford to work with the company or not, and it will prevent you from moving forward with a team that cannot fulfill the obligations or expectations that you have.
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Avoid Hiring an Agency Unless You Want to Deal with the Middleman
When you’re looking for a Pittsburgh case study video production company to work with, you’ve generally got the option of hiring a full service video production company like Beverly Boy Productions, or a video production agency. So what’s the difference?
An agency is essentially the middleman for your project. They’ll contract the project with you, and then they’ll hire people to handle each phase of production including cinematographers, script writers, producers, etc. They won’t actually have a direct role in the creatives but will instead oversee the project creatives that are produced by those they hire. It’s just not the best experience and can cost excessively for a middleman role.