[Jeff Cadge]

Thanks Michael,

I just wanted to make sure there wasn’t some new method of adding a PDF before reporting back to my client.

Best,

Jeff Cadge

https://www.cadgeproductions.com

[Jeff Cadge]

Derek,

There is an organization called Fractured Atlas, https://www.fracturedatlas.org/ it’s a non-profit that helps
the arts community including us video people, you have to join with a modest fee. I have found their prices for insurance to be fair and they produce insurance certificates really quick and at no additional cost.

Good Luck,

Jeff Cadge

https://www.cadgeproductions.com

[Jeff Cadge]

Being in business since 1986 I have been thru a lot of insurance companies, last one being Travelers
and I found their customer service terrible and their price OK.

We are now with Hartford thru Fractured Atlas, the policy price is much less and the customer service a lot better. I found going thru an organization can help bring the costs down.

Best,

Jeff Cadge

[Jeff Cadge]

Max,

I had a similar problem with our old insurance company and found an organization call Fractured
Atlas which helps artists with insurance needs. I have found them to be very quick with insurance certificates which as you know are a need for almost all location shoots. They insure our equipment
as well, not sure how they handle rental insurance.

https://www.fracturedatlas.org/

Good Luck,

Jeff Cadge

https://www.cadgeproductions.com

[Jeff Cadge]

I come from a commercial still photography background where usage always comes into play when estimating work. Why should music and actors have a rates based upon usage and not directors, editors, or production companies?

We don’t use a rate card for our editing services. We have a range for our editing services depending on whom the client is and what the usage is. We present an estimate for every job and the creative fees will vary depending on the client and the usage. I believe if you are doing a web video for a small non-profit you simply can’t and shouldn’t charge the same as if it were producing a web video for a large corporation like IBM. Yes it’s the same creative effort going into every project but the big corporate client is going to use your creative services to generate a lot more revenue then the non-profit or small mom & pop operation.

Best,

Jeff Cadge

[Jeff Cadge]

Having a second or third choice doesn’t really cost any more, just a little more time on the phone with a agent placing them on hold and releasing them the day before. Having a backup and their contact info
gives me peace of mind, there’s all kinds of potential reasons why a actor can’t make a one day shoot.
In the last minute you can always get another sound man or makeup artist but missing a actor could shut you down.
In the NY market I’ve had actors “book” a feature and call just before a shoot forcing us to use the backup. I always have the client agree that they will choose a 2nd and third choice, hopefully your casting director can bring in enough good people for each role. I realize that parts of US don’t have a good talent pool but Orlando & NY do.

[Jeff Cadge]

We always get a second and third choice selection from our clients for all the talent, we will put the first and second choice for each role on hold up until the day before the shoot. I also make sure to have the contact info for all the talent with myself or my assistant.

This will help with last minute emergencies.

[Jeff Cadge]

Jeremy,

I’m not familiar with the term thin raster. Can you explain how it differs from full raster?

Thanks!

Jeff

[Jeff Cadge]

Hey Jeremy,

Thanks for the link, it presents a good case for AVC 50 over XDCAM.

I now feel comfortable shooting AVC50 for this project.

Best,

Jeff Cadge
Cadge Productions Inc.

[Jeff Cadge]

With our corporate projects we rarely do storyboards for a video lasting
more then 2 minutes, we do make a detailed shot list describing the shot angles,
coverage etc… If we are working with a PR/AD agency they usually make a storyboard with “key frames” to present to their client. The key is to combine your shot list into your production schedule to finish in the allotted time, corporate people hate O/T. They usually want to be out the door at 5PM.

Jeff Cadge
cadgeproductions.com