Complete Video Production Services

Ideas are great, but the key to success is in the execution. At Santa Fe Films, we stand ready to be your support team to take your ideas from concept to a polished, professional product. Whether you hire us for the entire project, or want us to assist with any step of your production, we’ll be there. And since we're located in Hollywood, the heart of the world's production industry, we work with some of the smartest, most talented and creative production crew and staff you'll find anywhere.

No two projects are exactly alike. That’s why it takes a broad selection of tools to put the power of video to best advantage for our customers. We’ll start by helping you select the right equipment, format and crew to create video products that will make a strong impact and have lasting value.

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Our motto: "Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance." Just as in any successful endeavor, planning plays a vital role in the video production process. Here are some of the key steps we take to ensure your success.

Pre-Production

• Determine Project Goals, Length, Requirements, and Concepts
• Establish Master Project Budget
• Create Outline, Storyboard, Script & Shotlist
• Arrange For/Schedule Professional Talent
• Arrange For/Schedule Animation and Graphics Professionals
• Establish Shooting Schedules
• Establish Shoot Locations and Arrange Studio Time as Necessary
• Make Travel and Location Arrangements
• Locate/Schedule Shoot Times with Interviewees/Respondents/Experts

Production

• Secure Appropriate Equipment Including Professional Cameras, Lights, Sound Equipment
• Hire Appropriate Crew Members
• Shoot in Studio and/or On Location
• Record Professional Narration/Voiceovers
• Select Licensed Production Music & Sound Effects
• Select and Manage Animation/Graphics team

Post-Production

• Edit Footage Based on Original Storyboards and Shotlists
• Incorporate Sound Effects/Voiceovers/Music
• Incorporate Titles and Transition Effects
• Incorporate Animations and Graphics
• Output Final Video in Required Formats (VCD, DVD, Mini-DV, HDV, Streaming Media)

Project Archiving

When your project is complete, we will archive your masters as well as all your raw materials ('assets'), including audio files, music, and graphics, to ensure that you are able to reuse, remix, or remaster your content later.

Video Duplication

Santa Fe Films also provides professional VHS/CD/DVD duplication and retail-ready packaging services, so once your project is completed, you can distribute your video to clients or to your audience via the internet or through retail outlets.