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Maybe you or your corporation needs a video but has no idea where to start. How do you find someone to work with and how can you tell if they’re honest or even good? <\/p>\n

Searching for the right video production company can be tough with zero industry experience. Am I going to end up with a fresh out of college filmmaker? Or will the quotes I receive be way too high for my budget?<\/p>\n

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Spending a few hours getting nowhere with these tasks can also further complicate the idea of using video for your company in the first place.<\/p>\n

In addition, there has been a recent rise in middle-man services providing lists of what they consider to be qualified filmmakers. These companies are a joke in this industry and have found ways to capitalize off creatives that can not capitalize for themselves in a tough freelance society.<\/p>\n

How many different people or companies will you have to call, request bids, & decide between for your next video? Don’t rely on middle man services due to lack of experience. <\/p>\n

The possibilities are almost endless in terms of customizing your new creative crew. From initial concept to amazing CGI post-production, the resources of freelance professionals available at your fingertips is tested, tried and true. <\/p>\n

So let’s go over a few ways to find the best video production to work with. <\/p>\n

How to find good video production companies<\/h2>\n

Here are three major resources on how to find good video production companies and filmmakers. Following these helpful research tips below will also provide a resource that teaches the different video industry terms and fields of expertise. <\/p>\n

Some common online search methods include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Google<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Local search Video Production Company Your Location<\/p>\n

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2. Vimeo<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Groups, Albums, Channels & User searches are great ways to find very talented filmmakers. <\/p>\n

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3. Trusted industry databases<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Productionhub.com & Mandy.com are two of the larger databases. Premium beat<\/a> provides a great article labeling some other industry favorites. <\/p>\n

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I’ve done all this, now what? <\/h3>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

IMPORTANT<\/i>:<\/i><\/strong><\/span>  Once you have narrowed your research efforts down to a couple of solid candidates, it is suggested to use these requirements with all 3 of the resources provided above.<\/i><\/p>\n

1. ARE THEY QUALIFIED:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Use social network especially Linkedin to verify qualifications<\/p>\n

2. WHERE’S THEIR REEL:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Any video company or professional will have a video reel that showcases their work<\/p>\n

3. CONTACT THEM DIRECTLY:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Avoid middle man services in this industry by speaking directly to your creatives. <\/p>\n

Summing up How to find good video production companies<\/h2>\n

In addition to these valuable resources, many individual states and countries have reliable networks established for this industry. <\/p>\n

Usually started by motivated and respected industry producers, these networks are generally not for profit. Here is one example, Arizona Production Association<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Don’t limit yourself to your location, this industry is mobile when talent speaks for itself!<\/p>\n

Once you have found your potential production company, here are some ideas of where to go next:<\/p>\n