[Greg Ball]

Hi Chris,

We usually require at least 50% to start the project and the balance is due once they approve a watermarked version, and before we release the final version. We also request that they provide credit card info for payment. We use PayPal.

Yes ALWAYS have a contract. This protects both parties and everyone is on the “same page” for the project.

Greg Ball, President
Ball Media Innovations, Inc.
https://www.ballmediainnovations.com

[Greg Ball]

Thanks Grinner, but come on!! “Be a big boy”!?!?

Greg Ball, President
Ball Media Innovations, Inc.
https://www.ballmediainnovations.com

[Greg Ball]

Thanks Mike. We always get everything in writing. But the hard part is booking a crew a month or more out, then finding the client decides to cancel. I’m wondering if there should be a non-refundable deposit. After all, we are turning down other work because we have that shoot scheduled and a signed agreement.

Greg Ball, President
Ball Media Innovations, Inc.
https://www.ballmediainnovations.com

[Greg Ball]

Thanks Todd,

I too have never been burned because I have a contract and deposit. In my case I pay my crew at the end of the shoot.
I’m not in position to finance a clients project. I always need to at the very least cover my out of pocket costs. If I get burned on my rate, that’s okay. But I can’t be left holding the bag for crew or acting talent.

Greg Ball, President
Ball Media Innovations, Inc.
https://www.ballmediainnovations.com

[Greg Ball]

Hi Terry,

Thanks but I don’t think the budget will allow for crew travel and hotels. If that was the case, I could bring my crew from Florida. Unless you think you can do the whole thing for under 2K per day including travel.

Greg Ball, President
Ball Media Innovations, Inc.
https://www.ballmediainnovations.com

[Greg Ball]

Yes, I right clicked and used DETACH AUDIO

Greg Ball, President
Ball Media Innovations, Inc.
https://www.ballmediainnovations.com

[Greg Ball]

I’ve shot lots of casting sessions for clients. You need to have something like the following:
Sony HXR-NX100 Full HD NXCAM Camcorder with plenty of SD Cards
Tripod
Headphones
LED Lighting
Boom Microphone
Then either FCPX or Premier Pro Editing System on an iMac
SD Card Reader

It’s easy to drop your footage from the SD cards into your editing system.

Greg Ball, President
Ball Media Innovations, Inc.
https://www.ballmediainnovations.com

[Greg Ball]

BTW…Hopefully you’ll spell check so Release will be spelled correctly.

Greg Ball, President
Ball Media Innovations, Inc.
https://www.ballmediainnovations.com

[Greg Ball]

Thanks so much for those encouraging words Mark. As always I agree with your comments.

Greg Ball, President
Ball Media Innovations, Inc.
https://www.ballmediainnovations.com

[Greg Ball]

Thanks for your well wishes Tim. I need both!

I also love Terry’s comment:

“How come those other guys are so much cheaper?”
Well, “Because they’re worth it.”

I plan on using it too.

Greg Ball, President
Ball Media Innovations, Inc.
https://www.ballmediainnovations.com