Frequently Asked Questions

First, we don’t believe there are stupid questions! Ask us anything, and we will walk you through it. Some of the questions you should ask if you are shopping around for a production company are:

• How long have you been in business? Are you insured?

• Do you have an entire staff?

• Do you have a minimum fee for a production?

• Can you work with me on the cost?
  

• Do you handle all aspects of production - from planning to final delivery?

• How does the client works together with you?

That’s a great question, especially since you may see it on your estimate from us!

Pre-production is everything that happens BEFORE we get to set. It can include the stages where we work with you on concepting what your spot might look like, but it can also include the work needed to get us to our shoot day! We work on finding locations, camera equipment, the right crew, and the many other details. Then we shoot your spot.

Post-production includes all the work that takes place AFTER we shoot. This is where the editor crafts your spot. They will pick the sound bites, visuals, music, sound effects, and graphics to create a video that conveys your intent perfectly. As the client, you’ll receive cuts to review and will be in constant contact with a producer to ensure your input is always assured. At the end of the process, you’ll be sure to have creative that is thoughtful, visually arresting, and on message.

We handle all sizes of productions. From the smallest to the largest, we’re here to build each project out to the capacity needed to deliver the most professional product. We staff our projects efficiently, making it a point that everyone has a set role tailored to the needs of your production.

Yes, we can! Our estimates are transparent and easy to follow.
Ultimately, costs depend on your concept, project size, and the time needed to shoot, edit and deliver by your deadline. We are happy to work with your cost requirements in mind and will look for places to customize costs where we can.

From promotional videos to big announcements, we specialize in creating eye-catching content that fits right where it needs to be. Instagram? Tik Tok? You name it. We’ve made it!

The cost of an animated video depends on its length, scope of the characters, and the time needed to illustrate and animate to hit your deadline. We’d love the chance to sit down and talk about what you have in mind and how much making your project come to life might cost.

Prices for a live action video cost vary depending on the size of production you have in mind and the amount of time we have to deliver a finished product. We handle all aspects of live action shoots, including all pre-production needs from locations and permitting to equipment and labor fees for camera operators, AV, gaffers and more. Plus, we handle all your editing and post production needs. We provide transparent base pricing on projects as we determine what is needed depending on your idea and deadline. We’d love to talk it over with you!

Yes! We worked with several non-profits to find cost-effective ways to get their messaging across. We’re open to starting anywhere - whether in helping shape an idea that works within your budget or taking an existing idea and finding ways to make it work for you - we’d be happy to get your call!

Many people ask if they could cut costs by filming parts of their production on their mobile phones or sending one of their staff out with a camera. Yes, you could do that.

However, we like to advise that short-term savings you might gain in equipment and shooting costs will likely be eaten up by time lost in managing the production and in working to make raw footage color and audio ready for public consumption.

When you work with a company like The Garden, we charge a fair market price for our services, so you don’t have to worry about the details of your shoot. You tell us what you want, we listen, and we work with you on how we help tell that story, both from a budget and narrative standpoint. You are paying us to take care of the details - something we love - and for our deep commitment to quality filmmaking. We’ll ensure each video we create is visually arresting and that your story shines from beginning to end.

So when people ask us if they can save money by using their own video, we say, sure, but in the end you’ll save more with a company that will work with you on a budget and treat you like a partner.

We try to make every situation work. We’ll get as much information from you upfront, streamline what’s needed, and not waste time getting you a quote. We’ve had teams assembled on projects in as little as two days, though who doesn’t like some extra time?

We do NOT have a minimum fee. We base our fees on real costs - hard costs such as equipment fees and labor costs such as Directors of Photography and more. We would present these to you based entirely on the parameters of your job.

Educational and explainer videos are an area of expertise at The Garden. Whether you need a long-form video re-cap, a series, or quick how-to’s, our team of endlessly curious creators will work with you to establish a style and format that best serves your content. We can also package and deliver each project with graphics, chapters, and animations when necessary.