There are many types of broadcasts, live streams, and video projects. You might want to record or broadcast a speaker or a panel discussion, an event, a concert, or a musical performance. You might want to introduce your business or a new product, or explain how something works and why it is better than a product offered by someone else. You might want to showcase yourself or your talents. Or you might just want to make money by offering a product or service.
The easiest thing to do could be to hire a “videographer” who owns a camera, or an “A/V Company” which primarily rents equipment, but by doing so, you might not get the best possible and most professional product. While these people may be quite capable, they might not have the additional time, experience, and expertise to make your project truly terrific.
A professional and experienced producer will immerse himself or herself in your project and consider these important details:
- Purpose and Goals
- Intended Audience
- Contents and Script
- Tone and Style
- Participants
- Location
- Budget
- Shooting Style
- Physical Considerations
- Legal Considerations
- Scheduling and Timetable
- Crew and Equipment
The Producer will supervise and guide your project every step of the way. At some point, the Producer will choose a Director to implement the choices which have been made, or the Producer might also be the Director. The Director’s primary job is to guide the crew and shoot the project, whether it is recorded or live.
There are two distinct ways to shoot a video project: Single-camera and Multi-Camera. These two are very different and require different preparation, crews, equipment, and skill sets. The Producer and Director will work with you to decide the best way to produce and shoot your project.
Why should you consider hiring Steve Miller to Produce or Direct your project?
Steve Miller has an enormous amount of experience in video production, including single-camera and multi-camera, live and recorded, in-studio and on location. He is an EMMY winner for producing and directing an 89-episode panel discussion series called “L.A. Roundtable.” His projects have been broadcast on the ABC Television Network, on PBS, in syndication, on The Disney Channel, on The Movie Channel, on several Los Angeles television stations, and streaming on the Internet. He directed the live “pool” coverage of three inaugurations of the mayors of Los Angeles, California, and live coverage of many other events.
Steve has produced and directed a wide variety of productions for American Medical International, Bank of America, Disney Home Video, the Los Angeles County Department of Education, Columbia Pictures Television, Paramount Pictures Television, Warner New Media, Westwood One Networks, Honda Motorcycles, Power 106FM, and the City of Los Angeles.
Steve has worked with a number of well-known celebrities. To complement his experience, he is calm, creative, and collaborative, which means that clients, talent, and crews enjoy working with him.
Steve Miller can talk with you as soon as you have a project in mind to discuss your needs and ideas and determine whether he can help you make it even better! Give him a call at (818) 522-5129.