Professional video production services
WHO WE ARE The Production Company specialises in professional video production for corporate and broadcast audiences, from concept to completion. We create high quality video productions for broadcast, online, presentations, exhibitions and training programmes as well as filming events and conferences. The Production Company takes your idea and applies fresh and intelligent thinking to create a unique video for your company or brand. We are a tight knit team and our approach to video production is one of complete professionalism. We like to keep in close contact with our clients and make sure that communication is maintained at all times. We pride ourselves on offering a full production service, pre-production, filming and editing is all covered by our highly experienced team. We create storyboards and shooting schedules, then our film crew brings the production to life. After the shoot we transfer the footage on to our secure storage server then perform a professional edit and colour grade, adding any graphics if necessary. Our in-house team consists of a Director/Camera Operator, two Editors, a Producer and Sound Technician. We also work with a number of tried and trusted freelance camera operators that help us on various shoots.
documentary shorts Our documentary productions have taken us all over the world and placed us in many interesting situations. The documentaries we produce are either commissioned by clients or are original in-house productions. A documentary can be ongoing and can change shape during the production process. We like to work closely with our clients to set out the main aims of the film before we start so we don t lose the core focus as the project grows. Over the years we ve traveled to South Central LA, Ethiopia, Iceland, spent a day on a fishing trawler and filmed in the Calais jungle. Closer to home we ve shot documentaries, such as, The Artist and Changing Lives, all about road safety. We re currently producing our in-house project Behind the Door about the changing role of the club doorman profession over the decades in Leeds. Over the last few years we ve been creating monthly vlogs for the local company Really Useful Boxes as they build their new factory and expand their business. We utilise a wide range of 4K and HD kit to suit the specific needs and styles of the documentaries we work on. From smaller, discreet cameras to larger cameras, rigs, drones and lighting, we have the tools and the knowledge to capture the moments with creativity and style.
promo videos Over the last 10 years the popularity of promotional videos has exploded due to the rise of social media. Now any business that wants to showcase their products and skills needs to have an eye-catching and informative video about what they can offer. We ve worked with a wide variety of clients from Leeds Bradford Airport, the NHS and OrderWise Business Software to create a diverse portfolio of promo videos. As each of our clients have different requirements for their productions we tailor make our bespoke videos to suit their individual needs. We ve filmed in a number of locations from galvanizing plants and tanneries to football and rugby training grounds to create that perfect promo video.
Adverts If you re wanting an advert fit for broadcast purposes we can administer every step of the process. We can hire actors, find studio space and make sure everything in the advert is code compliant and ready to be shown on national TV. We can then oversee your ad space being booked and delivering your final advert to your selected channels. All of our cameras are broadcast standard and all of our crew are full-time industry professionals that are there to ensure everything runs smoothly throughout the entire advert production process. We make sure that your adverts are completed by your deadline and then successfully sent to your selected channels without a hitch.
educational / How-to We ve created a variety of educational shorts from straight to camera instructional pieces such as how-to DIY videos to fictional narrative pieces. Recently we ve created short films for The West Yorkshire Police Department on topics such as sexploitation and cyber crime to be shown in secondary schools. In the past we have created similar videos for local councils and Crimestoppers. We also have years of experience in working with children and young people through school training productions. No matter what type of educational video you re interested in we ve got the experience and resources to produce a polished and professional short film. And if you re not sure what type of video would be the best fit for your message we can advise you on what we think would be the most effective style and work with you through the planning process.
Events We have years of experience in shooting at all types of locations including events, conferences and live performances. We like to work closely with event organizers to make sure our camera team is prepped beforehand to ensure that we capture everything that s happening. We can have multiple camera operators at any specific job to make sure nothing is missed and that all angles are covered. If needed we can conduct vox pop interviews with attendees and speakers to provide some extra insight into the event. Once the event is over we can create short promo videos to show off what your event had to offer. We can also provide longer videos of speakers and sessions for people who couldn t attend on the day but still want the full experience.
animation We often incorporate graphics in to our productions to enhance the overall look and reinforce certain messages. We also produce fully animated productions when required. All of our edit suites have the full Adobe Creative Cloud package which includes After Effects and Photoshop so we can create 2D animated pieces in house. With more complex content such as 3D graphics we work with a number of trusted freelance animators. We also have experience in producing stop motion animation for when you re looking for something really unique.
talking head interviews One of the most common filming styles for The Production Company is the talking head interview which is where we conduct an interview on camera, from any location. These can be utilised in a variety of different genres and help shape the story we re telling. The majority of people we interview are not professional actors but the general public, so our first priority is making sure our interviewees feel comfortable. We believe a comfortable and confident speaker on camera enhances any production, as well giving our interview subject a great experience. We always plan our shoots so we have plenty of time to conduct our interviews, ensure we cover all of the material we need and to re-shoot any key parts of the process if needed.
camera equipment We have a selection of different cameras for all situations from the Sony FS5/FS7 and Blackmagic Ursa to the more lightweight Sony A7Sii. We also have speciality cameras including timelapse cameras and the DJI Phantom drone. Other cameras can be sourced for specific requirements. We also have a vast range of camera grips, lighting, gimbals and sound equipment. Back in our office we have a green screen and studio setup as well as our Avid post production edit suites.
post production Once we ve shot the production we transcode the footage onto our 60tb servers and then through to our edit suites. This is where everything comes together and the production comes to life. As well as editing the footage we ve shot, we also add in any necessary graphics, titles or music. We like to work in collaboration with our clients every step of the way during the edit process so that they are happy with all the choices that we are making. We usually work by sending across different drafts of the edit online so our clients can view their production remotely without having to visit the studio. However, if our clients wish, they can come to our offices for edit meetings: this can make the process smoother as we can make edit decisions and implement the changes straight away. Over the years, our final delivery process has changed from VHS to secure online outputs. Here our clients can view and download at the quality they desire. We also output for broadcast and occasionally DVD. We hold all our clients footage ( and master productions) securely on our internal servers and have an inhouse Data Protection Officer who is in charge of GDPR and data compliance.
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