Do You Add Any Additional Fees To My Invoice After The Project Is Done?

No. SolidLine Media has a �Bottom Line� pricing structure. Whatever budget we agree to in the production agreement is the budget you will spend. If there are any additions due to production scope changes, we will discuss budget changes with you to ensure we have your approval.

Can We Use A Teleprompter For Testimonial Resposes?

We do not recommend using a teleprompter for anything other than direct-to-camera scripted videos. You may produce the content exactly the way you want to, but most people do not come across naturally when trying to read candid responses to questions from a teleprompter. It is better to be truly candid and real. Read more�

Can You Provide Video Files For Online Use?

Absolutely. We encode on a Digital Rapids system and can provide any file type for any occasion, including online use. We have optimized YouTube and Vimeo settings as well. Read more about encoding here.

How Long Does 'One Video Production Day' Mean?

A typical video production day is 10 hours long.

Should We Film Indoors Or Outdoors?

Depending on the subject matter, we like to have a variety of shots in our productions. If outdoor filming is possible, we need to take into consideration weather concerns as well as environment issues like loud sounds, or people that may be causing distractions in the background.

Why Should We Hire Solidline Media?

That�s easy! Because we are awesome! While that certainly is true, we do understand that finding a great fit is important in a production company. Take a look at our Why SolidLine page and learn about key SLM differentiators and why we are the right choice for you.

We Don't Have A Location To Film. Can You Find Us A Location? How Much Does That Cost?

Absolutely. Our Producer will work to source the best location(s) for filming. We work with film offices and location scouts when we need to find something very specific. Some locations like a home location can be secured for minimal budget, maybe only a few hundred dollars, but larger and challenging locations like a hospital ER may cost more.

Can We Film At Our Office Or Should We Use A Soundstage?

Depending on the project, we can absolutely film at your office. If we are featuring your company or product, then filming at your office or manufacturing facility is important. But if we need a more controlled environment for interviews or to build sets and create narrative scenes, then a soundstage is usually the best bet. We work with several local stages in Chicago and have relationships across the U.S. with stages so we can always find the best location to film your video production.

Do You Provide Scripts Writing Service Or Do We Have To Write Our Own Scripts?

SolidLine Media provides full scriptwriting and creative development services � just like the big agencies. We will learn about your business through production meetings, phone calls, and our creative brief. We do ask that our clients be prepared to provide us with as much content and information as possible so we can learn about your business and what is driving you to produce this video production.

Why Do We Need A Professional Hair And Makeup Artist?

If you are creating a narrative video with actors, or simply producing interview videos, it is always a great idea to have a professional hair and make-up artist. This will ensure that everyone in the video is looking their best. Reducing shine on bald heads, getting rid of hair flyaways, or just adding some color to brighten a face is all very important. Learn more about this important topic on our blog here.

What Should I Wear To My On-Camera Interview?

Being prepared for your interview is very important. Check out this �What to Expect� PDF we created to help ease the preparation process.

SLM Crew Interview: You Survived Winter, Now What?

SLM: What are you looking forward to most this summer? Are you ever going to take a break!?
Greg Vass: I am looking forward to taking a break in June on a family vacation to Ft. Myers, FL. Will be great to wind down a bit after a very busy but great year so far, spending some time with family, and just relaxing on the beach. I am also excited for an upcoming mission trip Michael Kromm and I are embarking on in August in Albania. We are hosting a week long video production camp for students in Pogradec, Albania. I am looking forward to spending time with the students and sharing our production and storytelling processes. Should be a great experience!
SLM: Tell us about your recent hairstyle change and if the warm temps influenced your decision.
Michael Kromm: With warm weather in the forecast – dropping the topknot had to go. Back to the military crewcut!
SLM: How will you be keeping busy this summer?
Tracy Granzyk: I’m going to be working hard to sell Minute for Medicine. When not doing that, hopefully celebrating a Blackhawks 2nd Cup and Cubbies quest for a World Series!!!
SLM: You survived your first winter living on the boat! Tell us about it and how freaking happy you are now that it’s finally warm outside.
Kevin Wright: The idea that we can wake up in our home to a temperature above 50 degrees is awesome! Winter was a bit rough, but spring has made it all worthwhile.
SLM: Any fun travels/photography trips planned this summer, Ed Boe?
Ed Boe: Unfortunately, I don’t have anything really cool on the books, although if I get a spare week or two off and a windfall of cash, then I’ll be off to one of the following places… Capetown, South Africa, Pripyat, Ukraine, Sydney, Australia, or Hong Kong, China. I’m not holding my breath though.
SLM: On a scale of 0 to Sports, how excited are you for this summer?
John Courchane: I’m Giancarlo Stanton over right field at Dodger Stadium excited. Thats somewhere between Corey Crawford 2013 Stanley Cup Parade excited and Ron Hunter After Beating Baylor excited.
SLM: How do you plan on getting some R&R this summer?
Adam Marzec: Going up to Michigan, enjoy some boating, adult sodas, and leaving the cell phone in the car for the weekends.
SLM: Any new movie releases you’re looking forward to this summer?
Mike Petrik: Movie releases? Obviously you completely missed the fact that I have children, which means I don’t get to go to the movies, or even pay attention to what movies are coming out. However, if they re-released Independence Day in the theaters for some sort of 19th anniversary or something, I’d totally go see that.
SLM: What’s the first thing you’re going to do after you move to your new apartment?
Ali Miller: My fish, Gilbert Renaldo, and I are thinking about taking an extended vacation to a tropical island where we can dance and play freely like no one’s watching.
SLM: You were here as an SIUC Extern a couple months ago, why the heck would you come back to SolidLine this summer!?
Re’Nesha Donson: I came back for the people & to gain more experience. Since Ali is the only woman here with me, SLM is one girl closer to being female dominant! [Editor’s Note: GIRL POWER!!!]
SLM: What are you looking forward to the most during your summer internship?
Greg Cormier: I am mostly looking forward to meeting the SolidLine team and being able to have some great opportunities to learn! Another major bonus is being able to travel around the U.S. and live in an amazing city, Chicago!

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