BuyerZone users' video production requirements

We ask users of our quote request service to describe their video production purchasing requirements in detail so the vendors we match them to can provide customized information in response. Now we're sharing these buyer requirements with you.

We hope these user comments help you get a sense of what types of video production companies other users are choosing and what considerations are important to the average buyer. Take a look and you'll probably see some responses that are relevant to your business.

BuyerZone user comments: video production purchasing requirements

"I am a Filmmaker just out of BU Film School. I am looking for funding to make a short film. I am in need of equipment and money for production costs, (for actors, and ect...)Thank You."
-- CEO/President/Owner, Media/Entertainment/Publishing, Melrose, MA

"Thinking about producing a cooking show with three cameras for distribution on PBS. How much would it cost per episode?"
-- Creative Design/Writing/Production, Media/Entertainment/Publishing, Ellijay, GA

"Looking for a production company capable of shooting and staging a 30 minute television pilot involving puppets and live actors."
-- Buyer, Media/Entertainment/Publishing, Durham, NH

"Simple Video. 3-5 people. What would I do with 1million Dollars....The other people would say why I should be picked for tghe show."
-- Sales/Business Development, Advertising/Marketing/PR, Flushing, NY

"The project is regarding improper internet usage in the workplace."
-- Marketing/Public Relations, Education, Lewisburg, PA

"I’m looking for a rough estimate for the following:2 Day shoot: 6-10 hr/day one camera, operator, sufficient lighting, one stationary mic, one lapel [remote] mic.No post production."
-- Office Manager, Education, Des Plaines, IL

"I want to create an infomercial about myself for potential employers - a video resume. The contents would include: live video, voice over, & still images with animated graphics."
-- CEO/President/Owner, Financial Services, Palmetto, FL

"This will be a short movie that we hope to enter into a short film contest. "
-- Purchasing Manager, Non-Profit, Los Angeles, CA

"Quote required to produced an exercise video. What locations do you work at? I am unsure of the budget right now as there are different options available. Ideally $5,000 or less would be ideal."
-- General Manager, Equipment Sales & Service, West Palm Beach, FL

"I would be the presenter and I also have some PowerPoint slides for the presentation. I would like someone to contact me and evaluate my product and advice me on budget."
-- Partner/Principal, Education, Chico, CA

"We would like to produce a 30 or 60 second spot for TV ads. Featuring our home improvement products and services."
-- Sales/Business Development, Other Business Services, Vancouver, WA

"This CD/DVD will feature four individuals talking about the death penalty. In addition to talking heads it will include some quotations plus opening and closing patriotic shots and appropriate music. The end product will be distributed free to churches and civic groups to encourage discussion on this topic,."
-- CEO/President/Owner, Real Estate, Alexandria, VA

"Approximately five hours of video-taping 6 different speakers, whose presentations should average about 45 minutes each. We want the video product to be in individual segments for each speaker. Further, the formatting of the product should allow for uploading on to the internet."
-- Administrative Assistant, Other Business Services, Vienna, VA

"Scan 70 pictures, set them to music in categories, six songs minimum"
-- Buyer, Other Business Services, Vassalboro, ME

"Interested in the octs for :60, :90 and 2:00 ad spots - everything from production, live actors, still animation etc. A breakdown of options and costs would be very appreciated. Please contact by email.Thanks."
-- Buyer, Advertising/Marketing/PR, Westport, CT

"Video of the screen menu with voice over and user interaction with the menues of the system.Idealy Windows media format and Macromedia Flash."
-- Marketing/Public Relations, Computers - Software, Bellevue, WA

"Medical Malpractice Seminar. All day event.We need two screens and possibly two computers. Most of the presentations will be in power point format."
-- CEO/President/Owner, Other Business Services, Bayside, NY

"Video is to show home for rent. Need opening shots of neighborhood, plus walk through presentation of home."
-- Consultant, Advertising/Marketing/PR, Honolulu, HI

"Advertising company seeks a relationship with a freelance video producer/editor. We need 30 sec video ads to be created for companies. They usually will be very simple like a SLIDE SHOW – STATIC background images / logo / text messages and NO VOICE NEEDEDWe will place about 10-15 of those ads on a DVD.This will be ongoing work and dozens of ads every monthWhen giving your price, please provide a price PER ONE AD."
-- CIO, Advertising/Marketing/PR, Coconut Creek, FL

"I would like to have a music video for one of my songs off my recently released full album. I want the quality to be TOP NOTCH (like what you'd see on MTV or VH-1.) This will be going on my website AND i'd like to be able to send it on DVD to labels. I would like to have a few other people in it as well. It's an original song i've written."
-- Buyer, Media/Entertainment/Publishing, Colebrook, NH

"I need to produce 3 3-4 minute videos to be shown at the partner retreat of an international law firm.1) Introducing our Shanghai office2) Client Testimonials3) Honoring one of our Partners."
-- Buyer, Legal, Chicago, IL

"There will be 15 total videos all 1 minute in length and set for streaming via the internet. Each video will be a simple interview with a few cuts to action shots."
-- Consultant, Advertising/Marketing/PR, Seattle, WA

"I am looking to create a "Court School" dvd/vhs for child victims of sexual abuse. We would need to have one for kids 0-6, 7-12 and 13-19 as well as for parents. Some of the information may be used for all ages. We would need to work with our local Victm Services, Spanish American Civic Association, the DA offic, YWCA, and Public Defender office.The "script" I can locate or create with victim serivces."
-- Partner/Principal, Legal, Lancaster, PA

"Industry / company specific dvd for our new clients to receive in their welcome packets."
-- Human Resources, Financial Services, Tempe, AZ

"My video is a fitness video that will include helpful tips for food preparation."
-- CEO/President/Owner, Education, Sherman Oaks, CA

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