Design4 Productions specializes in visual storytelling with a cinematic vision. We produce TV and radio commercials, web films for social media, and short films for broadcast or video distribution. Please watch the clips from our latest productions and feel free to ask for any details. From concept and scripting through filming, editing and post-production our capabilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
TV/Web Video
Issue Response Production: :30 Broadcast spot
A single voiceover combined with stock footage and motion graphics to create a quick turnaround video production while maintaining production quality.
- Strength: Fast turnaround; allows quick response to urgent issues.
- Degree of Difficulty: Basic
Live Production with Presenter: :30 Broadcast spot
Filming a non-fiction presenter or VIP (such as on-camera talent, candidate, executive, or spokesperson), this technique combines filmmaking with the interview/presentation process to deliver a personal message or invitation.
- Strength: Best used for introducing people or ideas that need to be associated with a particular person or group.
- Degree of Difficulty: Moderate
Motion Graphics Production: :30/:60 Broadcast spot/web video
A motion graphics/animation production employing graphics, live footage, stock footage, voice talent, and/or still imagery to create a compelling and entertaining production.
- Strength: the ability to deconstruct complicated issues in a non-threatening, didactic, or humorous manner.
- Degree of Difficulty: Moderate to Complex
Documentary / News Gathering style Production: :30 Broadcast spot
Using mobile team(s) to capture “man on the street” video for profiling local opinion, important events, and interviews to create a local-feel, reality-based spot.
- Strength: Fast production; spots have a relevant and engaging feel.
- Degree of Difficulty: Basic
Live Production with Talent: :30 Broadcast spot
A narrative spot utilizing the filmmaking process to tell a story with professional actors/talent, location production, and full film crew.
- Strength: Easily the most engaging and non-threatening way to communicate important issues. The full arsenal of drama and humor are available to create a compelling production.
- Degree of Difficulty: Complex
Short Film: Length varies up to 15 minutes
A longer story-based film capable of presenting multiple themes or story lines which coalesce to a single conclusion. This approach can employ the full complement of filmmaking tools to explore an issue or tell a story.
- Strength: A convenient vehicle for instruction and motivation, especially when exploring intricate or complicated issues.
- Degree of Difficulty: Complex
Industrial Videos: various lengths
Videos designed for a variety of purposes including employee training, corporate overview, product launch, product demonstration. Style can incorporate elements defined above from live presenter to animation.
Radio
Announcer Read: :30/ :60 spots
Single announcer, scripting, production direction and editing.
Talent Spot: :30/ :60 spots
Up to three professional voice talents, scripting, production direction and editing.