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.

Meet the SLM Crew: Michael Kromm, Director of Post Production

Thankfully he was kind enough to grant us a brief audience to answer a few questions about who he is, what he does, and why all of that is important.

SolidLine Media: How would you describe your job as Director of Post Production?

Michael Kromm: When post production needs to happen, I direct it.

SLM: What is your favorite part of your responsibilities?

MK: Seeing the final edit go out the door. I really enjoy seeing the story coming together. There is so much collaboration that needs to happen with all of our products: from the first pitch meeting with the producers to delivering final files to the client, it’s like conducting an orchestra and I’m the Post Production Maestro (and the janitor).

SLM: What is it about a career in post production that called for you?

MK: I started editing films on Avid in Film School at Florida State University in 1997. I seemed to really enjoy spending time in edit suites. I remember leaving the edit sessions after 10-12 hours and thinking I had only been there an hour or two. I thought to myself, “I could do this for a living and not have to work a day of my life.”

SLM: You co-founded SolidLine with Greg Vass, can you talk a little bit about that journey?

MK: Right out of film school I worked in the film industry in Chicago and did not enjoy the positions I was being hired for. The professional path I was headed for was not what I wanted. Greg and I always had a dream of starting a production company, so we gathered all of our scratch and took the plunge. We started SolidLine Media in 2001.

SLM: Any tips or tricks of the trade that you wish someone had told you when you were starting out?

MK: Find an older mentor in the field–someone with 20+ years of experience. People love to help others; think of the contacts they could help you make. Like many industries it’s about who you know. Listen to those older mentors and learn from their successes and mistakes, it will serve you well.

SLM: What do you like most about the work you’re doing now?

MK: I like the team we have at SolidLine and the daily collaboration that goes with it.

SLM: Obviously, SolidLine is all about producing quality, smart videos. What was the last great movie you saw?

MK: Moneyball. I’m a sucker for a good sports movie.

SLM: Now, let’s talk about that Sriracha addiction…

MK: It’s not really an addiction as much as it’s a way of life.

To find out how Michael Kromm and the SolidLine Media team can put together your next high definition video production, CONTACT US HERE!

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