
Step 0: Questionnaire
When clients need a video but aren't sure where to start, we provide a brief questionnaire to guide them.
Step 1: Briefing
We'd like a call to align on the idea, target audience, medium, format, timing, and brand guidelines for an effective solution.
Step 2: Present Concepts
Once we understand the brief, our creative team brainstorms ideas, keeping the mandates in mind. We share initial concepts with the client for feedback, make adjustments, and finalize with references or a storyboard for presentation.
Step 3: Budget
At this point, we can discuss budgets, as we now have a clear direction. If the client has a budget in mind, it's best to share it upfront so we can create concepts within that range.
Step 4: Scripting
This is where the concept takes shape. Our team, along with acclaimed scriptwriters, transforms the idea into a compelling story.
Step 5: Pre-Production
Once the script is approved, we follow these steps:Lock the budget: It may slightly adjust based on the final script.
Lock the crew:
Director, DoP, Art Director, Casting Director, Stylist, and Line Producer. Executive Producer and Producer are in-house.
Hand-off to Director & Producers: They lead from here.
Shot breakdown/Storyboarding: Done with the Director, DoP, and storyboard artist.
Pre-PPM: Align with the client on look and feel.
Location Recce: With Director, DoP, Art Director, and Line Producer.
Casting and Auditions: If actors are needed.
Lock Shoot Date: Based on cast, crew, location, and client availability.
Pre-Production Meeting (PPM): Share and lock shot breakdown, location, art, and casting with the client.
Step 6:
Production
Step 6a: Shoot Day:
This is when the magic happens.
Step 6b: Footage Backup & Conversions
After the shoot, we back up files across multiple hard drives and start footage conversion. We create lower-resolution copies for faster editing and later replace them with the highest-resolution raw footage for the final project.
Step 7: Post-Production
Offline Edit:
Raw footage is assembled with music to review the film's flow. If needed, a temporary voiceover is used. After internal approval, the offline cut is shared with the client for feedback. Usually, 2-3 iterations are done before locking the cut.
VFX:
Any required VFX—like graphics, text, or illustrations—are added. The final voiceover is recorded and synced with the VFX to finalize the offline version.
Color Correction & Grading:
Colors are balanced and graded to achieve the desired look.
Final Export:
The film is exported in the required formats.