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Paul vs Yukon
War of the Wages

Over the next few weeks, Paul and Yukon will partake in a variety of competitions as they battle it out for a $10,000.00 Raise.

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Production Process Guide

Here is a step-by-step guide to the production process we engage in with our clients. You may scroll down or select a topic from the abbreviated menu for quicker access.

Step 1. Submitting A Proposal

a. Project Meeting

Our team sits down with your team to discuss the project. The agenda includes:

  • an understanding of who is involved (project lead and client team)
  • the approval process that is to be followed
  • target audience or viewer
  • communication objectives
  • deliverables including: format and distribution of final product
  • desired schedule and deadlines
  • preliminary budget issues

b. Proposal

A detailed proposal is submitted that includes:

  • an outline of the concept
  • a suggested treatment
  • a fully detailed budget
  • a proposed schedule

Budgets are fully detailed and easy to understand. We list complete budget line items, which show every cost aspect of a project.



Step 2. Initiating the Project

a. Defining the Project Team and Project Processes

The participants and processes are clearly defined including:

  • members of the project team and contact information
  • production team-project team communication process
  • approval process relating to scripts and production

b. Defining Resources

Sources of material and additional assistance are clearly defined including:

  • sources of information both in text format and other mediums
  • sources of creative elements such as logos, photographs, existing footage
  • client-side support staff such as graphic designers, archivists

Step 3: Script Development

a. Research and Content Gathering

The Script Writer works with the Project Team to:

  • gather any additional information that is critical to scripting the first draft
  • to liaise with client-side support staff in identifying additional sources of information and creative elements

The Original Video video producer works with the Project Team to:

  • Obtain creative material in the appropriate format. This is material that will be used in addition to the original footage that will be filmed specifically for the project

b. Script Drafts

The sub-steps that lead to a final draft include the following:

  • the 1st script draft is submitted electronically for review by the project team
  • the Script Writer and the Project Team meet face to face to discuss changes or revisions
  • the revised draft is submitted electronically for final approval


Step 4 Pre Production

Every project is different. Some items listed below may not be included in a particular project.

a. Locations

The Original Video Producer and Director work together with the Project Team to:

  • identify locations and logistics associated with filming: power, transporting and stowing gear on site, crew parking, craft services
  • arrange for clearances including safety protocols and on site orientations if required

b. Casting

The Original Video Producer and Director work together with the Project Team to:

  • coordinate audition sessions for on camera talent, voiceover narrators
    • and additional actors
  • prep interview candidates
  • prep client-side staff involved in on-camera participation
  • prepare and submit an audition tape for review and selection

c. Production Support

The Original Video Producer and Director work together with the Project Team to:

  • identify the client-side technical or consulting advisor(s) who will be on
    • site for all shoots
  • book the filming crew
  • pre-assemble or obtain elements such as props or specialized material
  • coordinate wardrobe
  • coordinate the building, delivery and assembly of sets

d. Filming Schedule

The Original Video Producer and Director work together with the Project Team to:

  • draft the shot schedule that itemizes locations and scenes based on the script
  • the filming schedule takes into account the time it takes to pack gear and move between locations

Step 5 Filming

a. Load In

The director and camera operator, together with a crew, muster at the agreed location on the schedule to unload the gear. The crew attends any orientations the site may require before unloading.

b. Set Up

Depending on the complexity of the various scenes to be shot, set up time can vary from a half hour to an hour before shooting begins.

c. Filming

A technical advisor or consultant representing the Project Team is required to be present at all times during the shoot to ensure that standards are being adhered to and to address any issues that may arise.

A television monitor on location allows the director and the advisor to see what is being filmed except in situations where the use of a monitor is physically impossible or too encumbering to the process.

With most projects, a log of the scenes and shots filmed is documented in a log throughout the process.

Step 6 Post Production/Editing

a. First Cut Delivery

The director and editor work together to

  • select the shots to be used; in some projects involving interviews, they may be transcribed and transcriptions may be distributed to the Project Team for review and input
  • record the voiceover narrator
  • create the first cut of the video

The first cut is unpolished and will show the following:

  • all basic content edited from the original footage acquired on location
  • at least one sample of basic titling graphics including:
    • interview candidates with name and official job title
    • main title and at least one chapter or section title
  • at least 1 sample of special or animated graphics or sequences to be used in transitions or beginnings of main sections
  • any critical sequences involving complex editing effects

The audio in the first cut will not be polished and music may or may not be included at this step in the process. Also, the introduction may or may not be assembled for the First Cut depending on the script and style of approach.

b. First Cut Review

The review process is designed to maximize input and includes the following:

  • the first cut is delivered in the format best suited for distribution to the Project Team members.
  • the Producer and Director meet with the Project Team to discuss the 1st Cut

c. Fine Cut

The revisions and changes are processed and the video is given its final polish which includes:

  • finishing of all titles, graphics and special sequences including introductions
  • adding music and processing a full audio mix

d. Fine Cut Review

The Fine Cut is the first cut is delivered in the format best suited for distribution to the Project Team members.

The Project Team issues a final approval sign off to the Original Video Producer.



Step 7 Mastering, Duplication and Packaging

Every project is different. A video may be designed for viewing in its entirety. Other videos, such as training videos, may be required to be chaptered for ease of use in training programs when facilitators prefer to pause during a session.

a. Mastering and DVD Chaptering

Original Video Productions will master the video and prepare the chapters.

This includes:

  • preparation of the DVD menu
  • encoding the video onto DVD for future duplication purposes
  • encoding the video into other file formats as required by the project, such as wmv, flash, etc. for web applications

b. Packaging

Original Video Productions will design labels and prepare graphics for different types of cases.

c. Duplication

Original Video Productions offers limited duplication services. As prices vary depending on quantities, we are happy to provide a quote.