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.

SolidLine Studio: Chicago video production space available for rent

SolidLine Media spends a lot of time on the road, but sometimes it just feels good to be home.

By home, we mean our studio, of course.

When we moved to our new offices at 180 W. Washington in Chicago, we made sure we had enough space to create our own studio. Today, we use the 25′ long, 15′ wide SolidLine Studio space for all kinds of production work. We’ve had bands set up and record music….

Recording the sounds of Nashville for AGD

We’ve had dozens of clients come through our doors to tape interviews….

And we’re geared up to do any Chroma work…..

The SolidLine Studio is outfitted with lights for all of your interview needs.

Doing some Chroma work for Continental Tire.

We’re also excited to open up our doors to others in the production business. The SolidLine Studio is available for rent – our day rate includes 10 hours of use, offering top-of-the-line equipment and facilities needed for a professional video production.
Here is a sampling of what we have available for use:

12′ Backdrops on rollers: White, Black & Chroma Blue
Grid Pre-hung lights: 6 x Mole-Richardson Baby-Zip 2000 Watt Tungsten Softlites
Grid Backlight: 1x Mole Richardson 300 Watt Betweenie
6 C-stands, apple boxes, electrical cables
Additional camera and lighting equipment available for rent

This week, Dan Fisher of BOTTLEROCKET Media occupied the space – they’ve been in the marketing video business for about 18 months. We asked him a few questions about how his experience went.

SLM: What were you working on this week? Looked like something fun.
DAN FISHER: I was shooting a set of demonstration videos for a local toy company. It was fun – each day a different brand and a different set of personalities.
SLM: What brought you into our studio?
DF: The environment is great all around. It’s a young crowd with a good deal of talent, and they’re very amendable. Everybody was very interested to know that we had everything we needed during shooting. I also liked how the backdrops were pretty much all lit and ready to go when we arrived.

So, if you’re in the business and looking for space to shoot professional video productions in Chicago, give us a holler. You can find all of our CONTACT INFORMATION here.

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