Saturday, June 9, 2012

Some Considerations On Why It Makes Sense To Pay For Commercial Photography And Video Production

By Amy Cairns


Electronic devices such as cameras and computers have become extremely affordable and many amateur photographers fancy themselves as producers. Sophisticated software is now available to edit footage and still images, to add sound and to perform a wide variety of manipulations. Those tempted to produce their own marketing material in this way should try and understand just why it makes sense to pay for commercial photography and video production.

Experts unanimously agree that ownership of equipment, even very good equipment, should not tempt companies to produce their own promotional material. The mere mastery of technology or tools does not guarantee that those tools can be used to create a professional result. It is a modern tendency to forget that the tools are no more than just that. Without a thorough schooling in the underlying principles the results are bound to be disappointing, even embarrassing.

Professionals are not merely able to produce good quality images and footage. They understand the underlying need for a strategy, specific objectives and the development of a script that will satisfy the overall goals. Only then would they pay attention to shooting the footage or the images. The mastery of the equipment is thus secondary to the primary skill required, which is marketing expertise.

Professionals save companies both time and money. Amateur efforts often lead to delays in the use of the material because it turns out to be incompatible with the specific platform, or the quality is simply not good enough. In addition, professionals can make sure that there is coherence between the material used in, for example, print media, the internet and television.

One of the biggest advantages in hiring professionals is the fact that they can be required to operate within a fixed budget and time line. Because they understand the entire process, their usefulness is not restricted to the actual production of the promotional material. They can also help to implement marketing campaigns and to make sure that feedback systems are implemented to measure the success of the campaign.

Businesses should not underestimate the devastating effect that poor quality marketing material can have on the image of the company. Consumers will relate poor quality promotions to equally poor quality products and services. A good marketing campaign always includes measures that will portray the company and its products as reliable and of high quality.

Multimedia specialists often use the very best equipment and they know exactly what they can achieve with their tools. In addition, experts are also often able to seamlessly integrate different types of media to create an even more striking final product. Combining sound, footage and still images is an art best left to those experienced in this field. They are also able to ensure a high level of continuity.

These are just some of the many reasons why it makes sense to pay for commercial photography and video production. Conveying a specific message to very specific target groups is a complex business that requires skills in various fields and mastery of advanced tools. Trying to save money by approaching it in a do it yourself fashion is truly foolhardy.




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