Once you get one verify its accuracy by calling one or two names on the list. The quality of the finished product and the copies made from your master tape depend on the quality of the recording equipment. Because it is not unusual for original video footage to be transferred several times before being incorporated into a final edit master, the quality of the original is important. The master tape is then copied onto VHS or Beta for screening at your company. A reputable company will give you an estimate for using equipment or services not included in the original bid.
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Ask for the names of the production crew members and information on their experience. The caliber of experience of your video's producer is directly related to the quality of the finished product. Ask to see a finished project of his or her work. Don't let a novice producer learn on your time, and don't settle for an equipment-oriented technician when you really need a creative producer. Regardless of employment status, make sure the camera crew is well organized.