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.

Day 2: SolidLine in Telluride – Reflections from the Interns

While 1,361.6 miles away from the bustling downtown Chicago offices of SolidLine Media, the temporary headquarters and shoot location in Telluride, Colorado has proven that the size of the town does not necessarily dictate the frequency or volume of the noises it exudes. Between the wildlife, wind, and various outdoor activities, Telluride has also exemplified a paradigm of the inverse relationship between the level of noise a vehicle makes and the speed at which it travels. Despite all this, day two of filming the Telluride Patient Safety Roundtables has consistently provided breathtaking shots with the help of our natural surroundings making the aforementioned nuisances inconsequential.

Most of the second day has been spent filming interviews with some of the many very knowledgeable and highly esteemed luminaries of the medical industry. The insight from these individuals has provided a uniqueness that rivals that of our environment. The opportunity to listen to these people speak coupled with the information provided by the roundtable in general has provided an excellent learning experience not just for the participants but for our crew as well.

Today we also had the opportunity to venture into downtown Telluride. The quaint, rustic area is the quintessential mountain town and offered yet another picturesque venue to shoot.

We were also able to also sit in on another SolidLine production, The Faces of Medical Error – From tears to Transparency: The Story of Micheal Skonlik. Yet another powerful story citing an example of medical malpractice that eventually resulted in a preventable and premature death. This also predicated yet another vibrant discussion this time focusing on patient consent for surgery and the level of involvement of family members in making these important decisions. Of course we’re there to capture every reflection and posit made to advance views of the issue.

The day will conclude with a little soirée in order to add some levity to what is, of course, very serious subject matter. After all sometimes the best avenues of communication are built outside of a classroom. What a better place to accomplish that than Telluride.

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