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Q: What makes you different from other videographers?

A: There are three things that make us stand out from the crowd:

1) The quality of the video. We don't mean just the use of the superior digital format, as many others use this too.  We believe that our creativity and the uniquely personal way we tell your story sets us apart. Just as there’s no one else like you, your video will not be like any other.

2) We are committed to do all that is necessary to produce the highest quality video possible: from the initial consultation with you to get your input and desires, to our strong attention to detail and professionalism, to our superior craftsmanship during the editing and final production process.

3) In addition to our solid technical background and experience in video production, we bring over twenty-six years of experience working with people and conducting interviews, with a special talent for putting subjects at ease.

Q: How do we know that you will make something we’ll be happy with?

A: We work with you extensively, meeting with you and gathering information so that we understand your needs and desires. We maintain an open dialogue with you during the filming and/or editing process to ensure that we understand your wishes.

Q: Who will be in charge of producing my video?

A: You can always count on Mike Manor and/or Nicole Meyer Vasilou, the creators of Midnite Mouse Productions, to be the producers and contact persons for your video.

Q: What kind of equipment do you use?

A: We shoot all of our videos with Sony digital cameras (3CCD chip), and the final product is edited in digital format using state-of-the-art, broadcast-quality video editing equipment, Media 100 (equipment used by some professional and broadcast studios). The digital format is one of the highest level formats available. With the digital format, there's virtually no loss of quality during mastering, copying or editing. Therefore, your final product, the master tape, is as clear and pristine as the original tape footage. This ensures only a slight loss of quality if you transfer your video to VHS format. Of course, should you choose a DVD copy, your video will have no quality loss.

Q: When can we expect the finished product?

A: This is very important - both for you and for us. Obviously, you’d like your video as soon as possible, while we want to give the final product as much time and attention as it deserves. The final production and editing process can be quite time-consuming as we work hard to produce a video that evokes the sentiment, emotional or informational impact of the material we're producing. Therefore, even though our goal is to get the video to you as soon as possible, realistically it will take from four to eight weeks to a month or two, depending on the scope and length of the project. We will try to give you an accurate estimate at the outset, and a commitment when we contract.

Q: Will we take part in the editing process?

A: Part of our expertise, and a reason why you would hire us, is our ability to tell your unique story or make your point. This is largely created during the editing process. We’ll spend a lot of time with you prior to editing to elicit your ideas and wishes for the video, but then we hope you will trust our creative instincts to deliver a polished final product that meets your expectations and brings you years of enjoyment. If, for whatever reason, you are not satisfied with the final tape, we will consult with you and make additional edits to your video.

Q: How many copies do we receive? Are they VHS tapes or DVDs?

A: We will work with you at the outset to determine the number of copies of your video you need, either in the VHS format, usable by all VCRs, or in DVD format (which would be an additional cost included in our estimate). At the completion of the project you will receive two copies of your video in the VHS format for your review and final approval.

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