Corporate video production is our passion.

A corporate video is about you, your company, and the product your company produces.

Do not compromise on the quality of the video – the video represents your message and the company’s image.

Have you ever watched a video that lost your attention half way through?

That video did not do the job correctly.

A video needs to be able to hold your attention throughout. It needs to captivate its audience with a clear and interesting story, high production values, and a creative presentation.

What does video cost per minute?

You cannot price video by the minute.

We can shoot and edit you talking for an hour which would not be as expensive compared to shooting and editing a 60-second montage of footage from Paris, New York, Los Angeles and Tokyo.

If anybody talks about video pricing based on length run away.

What does a video need to do?

A video needs to tell a story.

Our background in film and our highly trained film production crew ensure that the story is communicated to the highest possible standard.

We will invest your budget into the highest possible production value for your money.

We make sure that your video production will match your company images, branding and quality.

With today’s saturation of videos through social networking and communication websites its difficult to reach your audience.

You are in competition with an endless stream of communication from YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and iPhone videos. All of these videos are competing for your attention of your viewer.

How can you stand out from the crowd?

By presenting a high quality and cinematic video you can directly engage your viewers.

Real craft, attention, and creativity will grab the attention of your market.

Templates and boring traditional video and film production will kill the creativity, message, and branding of your company.

Factory made videos without a soul do not get the message across.

We make video like we make film: our crew is trained in film production and we apply the same technology and techniques to our video production.

The high quality of our videos, with their cinematic look and feel, will elevate your message above those of other lower production videos.

Producing the highest quality product for your budget is the best investment of your money.

Seven Pictures has been in business for more than 25 years.

We would love to have you as a client.

We are not the cheapest – But we make you look good!

Get a Video Production Quote here!

Our new Commercial is working! How do we know this? We know this because the same day we started to be attacked for the content, the quality of the responses went up!

Blank Dollar Note from American Bullion TV Commercial

The truth can be difficult to confront and that is exactly what this Commercial is doing. Of course we are not trying to make people upset, but on the other hand the present time situation is not good and is difficult to look at.

Gold Bullion's from American Bullion TV Ad

The problem is that you will not get a warning about this situation, but instead suddenly it will be an reality and then it too late for action. So actually we think that we are doing the viewer a favor by creating a Commercial like this.

Bank Associate from American Bullion TV Commercial

Some FOX viewers are complaining and saying “That they know many people there have lost money because of the value of the Dollar is going down and this TV Commercial is reminding them about that”.

That is the purpose of the Commercial. To tell people about that, so we take those “complaints” as positive feedback!

Take a look for yourself and write a comment if you like.

For more information about American Bullion click here

The main challenge for this particular production was creating a concept for the Television Commercial that would serve as a call to action rather than being another gold infomercial.

American Bullion the Client

After researching competitors, we noticed the different companies all had the same flavor to their TV Spots. They all came off as short infomercials based on green screen technology. Seven Pictures needed to figure out a way to elevate American Bullion away from those standard cheesy acts.

What's Really In Your Retirement Account

The competition was full of men yelling, “Buy now! Invest in gold!” Instead of giving off a demanding impression like those of their competitors, this TV Ad had to jump start people’s thoughts and promote awareness.

Money Shoot "Unstable Dollar"

The purpose of the commercial is to inform the public about the unstable value of the dollar and the security of investing in gold and other precious metals.

More info about this National TV Commercial go to Case Study American Bullion National TV Ad / Commercial

Fake it till you make it…I don’t think so. Anyone can buy camera equipment and suddenly be a production company. However, this does not mean they offer quality work. They may even give you a strange quote for your project and when problems arise, they will tend to cover it up with technical talk.

Fake it till you make it…That is not quality. Faking it is not the way out. It is, in fact, the wrong way out. Remember one thing, quality is never going out of fashion!

We are not the cheapest, but we make you look good!

Having a higher budget opens doors for greater possibilities and a more controlled working environment. For example, if a client wants a shot outside of their corporate office building, we will ensure all background actors are there to make the shot active and real. There will be businessmen and women, as well as regular patrons walking by. There may also be an actor hired to use the client’s product as he/she walks into the building. Nice cars also pass the building in the shot. These are just few of the many details that are coordinated to maintain that control.

For doing a successful shoot, it is important to work in a controlled environment where things aren’t based on luck  - maybe there will be people outside of the building walking by or maybe a nice car will just so happen to drive by in the shot. No! Everything is planned and placed. This costs a little more, but it secures a shot.

Our crew is professional and qualified with film production experience. Each individual is well trained in their difference precisions. We approach our video projects with an eye for cinematic look and style. Therefore we have the best supporting team.

With that said, what you could expect from Seven Pictures is a professional high quality video with a cinematic look. Your budget will be fulfilled to it’s greatest potential.  We would love to have you as a client and would like to hear from you! Please contact us at (323) 462-0987 for professional advice or a free quote for your next video project.

Video marketing is an investment worth its dollars because it is a product that could be distributed affordable, informs visually, and can be optimized online for search engines.

Video marketing opens opportunities to expand into different audiences. Videos are being shared through the Internet on a daily basis, by fans and potential customers themselves. This will drive more traffic to your website which, in turn, will increases potential sales as well as build your branding.

Because the competition is continually growing and other companies are developing more video content, it is important to keep up and take advantage of this opportunity. If you are already behind on your video marketing, you could be losing money in the long run as you are left behind.

There are lots of free and affordable avenues for distributing your video content. YouTube and other social media websites are great resources for free viral marketing. Videos are relevant to today’s time and how people use the Internet. There is a high chance that potential clients are shopping for businesses via the web.

At Seven Pictures, video is all we do. What this means is that we specialize in full spectrum video production for use on your business website or on video sharing sites for optimal exposure. We would love to have you as a client! We would like to hear from you! Please contact us at (323) 462-0987 for professional advice or a free quote for your next video project.

Corporate Video by Seven Pictures

Here is a general description of what goes into your quote. For starters, all production staff and crew have to be paid a day rate. This includes the producer, director, camera operations, and lighting/sound department. These are the primary positions for every shoot, every size. Equipment rental packages are also necessary to be considered (cameras, dollies, cranes, etc.). These prices will vary. Some productions will require casting, which comes with a fee separate from the actors’ pay. If a company is unable to provide a filming location, location permits and fees become another factor. Of course, a production is being budgeted per day of shooting. Therefore, all fees and rates are multiplied per day. There are many other details considered depending on the size and demand of the production.

It is the producer’s responsibility to delegate where your dollars should be invested. Different aspects of your business could be highlighted more than others to enhance the image of your company. If a shoot is coordinated for four days, maybe a crane is only needed on one day. This will enhance your image and definitely make your company look good. And by choosing to shoot the crane shots on one day will allow you to spend money on highlighting other dynamics, as they should be.

Creative Producer AC (Asbjorn Christiansen) Seven Pictures Los Angeles

When it comes to post production, editing sessions will either be an hourly or fixed rate depending on the editor. If you are interested in incorporating motion graphics, this also comes with an additional price. Another aspect to consider is music. You can pay to have music composed or purchase the rights to available music.

It is up to you and your company to determine your frame of budget. What can you afford? Do you want a big production with actors and cameras on cranes? Or just a simple interview? It is your decision, but keep aware of the relationship between budgets and higher quality productions. And remember the image you want your company to reflect.

We would love to have you as a client! For a quote on your next video project contact Seven Pictures at (323) 462 – 0987 or complete our Get a Quote form.

One reason to market a target audience is to attract potential clients who will keep your business on the path to pursuing your mission. Other clients likely end up as a distraction from the type of business you want to serve.

The wrong clients will drain your resources, ending in time and money spent on fruitless efforts. Your business image is also associated with the type of clients you serve, so maintaining a certain standard for the kind of business you bring in speaks to your brand identity. These are important ideas to remember while taking on new projects.

Taking On New Clients

At Seven Pictures Film & Video Production, we fully invest our assets in the success of your production. As part of our business ethic, we take full responsibility for the execution of your video and truly extend our production team’s energy while striving for your project’s perfection. This can be a rewarding and worthwhile effort. It can also be an exhausting one.

Experience has proven that it is not beneficial to take on just any client seeking our professional assistance. It becomes a wasted effort when time and energy is spent on conceptualizing a production and a client does not follow through with the project. It is important to sense these clients ahead of time to avoid this situation and to save energy and resources for serious potential clients who are ready to do business.

A client of Seven Pictures can expect commitment and loyalty from day one of conception to the delivery of the final product. That very same commitment and loyalty is expected in return as part of the practice of good business ethics, which Seven Pictures stands firmly behind.

The producer asks, “What is your frame of budget?” The client says, “Not sure, how much will it cost?” Now this is where matters get complicated. Now the producer is playing a guessing game between the cost of production and how much the client is able to spend. This is a sticky situation because if the estimate is too low, the client may be turned off. But if the estimate is too high, the client may feel ripped off.

Often times when a client is shopping for producers, they will request a budget. When they are comparing initial figures, this usually takes away the opportunity for producers to adjust their quotes.

When requesting a budget, clients should approach producers with a concept and purpose for their video, as well as their own frame of budget of how much they are willing to spend on the project.

When building a budget for a client each project is approached differently. Some may be simpler than others, requiring minimal crew and equipment, while other projects will be full productions requiring dollies, cranes and a full crew. Either way, it is crucial for the producer and client to discuss:

• Who is the client’s targeted audience (i.e. children or corporate CEO’s)?
• What is the message they would like to get across?
• How do they want their business to be perceived?
• What is the impression the client wants to make?
• What is the style of production (interview, B-roll, product video, etc.)? This will also determine the necessary crew and equipment.
• What is the concept for the video project?

All of these aspects are taken into consideration when building a budget. It’s also extremely useful for the client to communicate how much they are willing to spend in advance in order for the producer to accumulate a realistic frame of budget.

Too often enough, clients will request budgets from multiple producers and receive a wide range of figures, ultimately choosing to work with whoever offers the lowest amount. A client must remember, however, that a quote is adjustable and should not be the end factor of why he or she chooses one production company over another, which — unfortunately — isn’t always the case.

Here are some helpful applications and benefits of video to consider:

• Readers prefer the interactive format video offers because it’s an easier, quicker method of transferring information. Audiences many times better absorb content this way compared to reading printed copy that takes much more time to comprehend and extract information deemed important to the reader.

• The combination of visual effects and sound captures an audience’s attention, promoting a more personal communication between a business and potential client. Offering worker profiles in the form of online video, for instance, is a great way of establishing trust with clients as you allow them to get to know your credible staff.

Corporate Video images from Galerie Michael

• Video creates new destinations for business online through video sharing sites, e.g., YouTube.com, Vimeo.com and Dailymotion.com. Having more terminals for your business’ information to be found greatly increases brand exposure.

• Video makes business more compatible for the online customer. Without an online presence, businesses can hardly expect to reach an audience that will translate into clients and thus profit earnings. New and rich media are necessary in this day and age for a business to grow, and online video makes sharing information and capturing an audience’s attention far more efficient than it’s ever been before.

There isn’t a faster way available to introduce your business and increase brand recognition than through this interactive means. If by the end of this post you haven’t already, start utilizing online video to market products and establish your business’ identity today. Your increased profitability will thank you.