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.

WWDC: Apple unveils iOS 6, MacBook Pro with Retina Display, Maps and more

Apple kicked off its annual Worldwide Developer Conference today with a keynote presentation. Here are a few of the bigger announcements the company had to share:

iOS 6

The latest major update to Apple’s mobile operating system will be released to the public in September (maybe along with a new iPhone? – nothing to announce about that yet). The update includes big upgrades to Siri, who can now open apps and bring up sports scores. FaceBook will now be integrated into the operating system, much like Twitter is today. And they officially unveiled their much-speculated Maps program that appears to be replacing Google Maps.

Mashable has a nice wrietup on all of the new iOS 6 features here.

MacBook Pro with Retina Display

OK, get ready for something pretty amazing to look at. And get ready to pay for it. The company unveiled upgrades to their MacBook Pro line, but most eye-popping was the top end model. It sports the same Retina Display of the new iPad. We’re talking a 2800 x 1800 pixel resolution on your 15″ screen. It’s as thin as your finger, yet boasts up to 768 GB SSD drive and two thunderbolt ports. The laptop starts at $2,200, but if you want the full boat, get ready to fork over $3,750.

Engadget has all of the details on the new MacBook Pro.

Here is the Apple video promoting the new computer…

Another interesting note, it looks like Apple is discontinuing the 17″ MacBook Pro.

So what do you think? Excited about today’s announcement? Let us know on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

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