We've Perfected the Science Behind the Art

It can take over 100 steps to create a single video or photo package. So we've made things easy.

PRE-CONTRACT

  1. Reach out to us on our contact form with some details about your project or brand.

  2. We’ll review internally.

    • If we’re a perfect match we’ll schedule a phone call.

    • If we need more context we’ll email you an additional brief.

    • If we’re not a match, we’ll respectfully pass on the project while offering guidance.

  3. Once we connect and are on the same page, we’ll present a creative proposal with a budget.

  4. Once the budget and scope-of-work are approved, we’ll sign our standard contract.

  5. After signing, we send our initial invoice and the Producer on your account will invite your team to our project management tool that serves as the digital headquarters for our collaboration.

    In this PM tool, our entire process is mapped out in detail from start-to-finish - a process that has been refined over 50+ projects. Here is an overview of what our typical process includes*:

STAGE 1: IDEATION

Average duration: 1 week

  • Send us product or prototypes

  • Send us product tech specs

  • Send us branding/positioning

  • Send us market research

  • We conduct market research

  • We identify the latest trends in your vertical

STAGE 2: PRE-PRODUCTION

Average duration: 2 weeks

  • Scriptwriting (video only)

  • Storyboarding (video only)

  • Shotlisting

  • Casting Talent

  • Hiring Crew

  • Locations

  • Wardrobe & Prop Styling

  • Final Scheduling

STAGE 3: Production

Average duration: 1 - 3 business days

  • On-Set Photography and/or Videography

  • Lighting

  • Sound Recording & Camera Gripping

  • Hair & Makeup

  • Food/Beverage/Crafty

STAGE 4: POST-PRODUCTION

Average duration: 2 weeks

  • Footage/Photo Archive Backup

  • Editing Cut #1 of Main Video

  • Graphics, Titles, and Visual Effects

  • Music, Licensing & Sound Effects

  • Editing Cut #2 + Final Invoice

  • Mastering Cut #3 for Delivery

  • Editing & Delivery of Ads

STAGE 5: FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES

Now that we've completed and delivered your videos and photos, there’s always more!

There's no shortage of content opportunities for ecommerce, branding, paid media or social.

Whether it's a single project or a long-term retainer, Early Bird Studios is your content partner.

*Please note: the process outlined above is our standard process for the majority of our clients. Not all scopes-of-work or agreements are the same. More or less steps may be needed depending on your scope-of-work. For example, photography-only packages have less steps in Stage 4.