Final Cut Multimedia

Video Production FAQ For Charlotte Businesses

Everything clients ask us before they book. Quoting, shoot days, edit timelines, revisions, usage rights and how a monthly retainer actually runs. Straight answers from a Charlotte NC crew with 500+ projects behind it.

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This page is the short version of 20+ years of client conversations. We grouped it into 4 parts. Getting started and quoting. Production day. Editing and delivery. Working together long term.

If your question is not here, call 704-491-1283 or email info@finalcutmultimedia.com. We answer fast and we do not hide behind a form. You can also browse what we do on our Charlotte video production page.

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Getting Started And Quoting

Everything about scoping a project, getting a number, and locking a date.

How do I get a quote for a video project?

Tell us the goal, the audience and roughly what you need delivered. We scope it and come back with custom packages to choose from. Start on our contact page or call 704-491-1283.

Why do you not publish prices on the site?

Because no 2 projects are the same. Crew size, shoot hours, locations, cameras, drone, edit hours, deliverable count and turnaround all move the number. We quote after scoping so the price matches the actual work.

Do you charge by the hour or by the project?

By the project. We quote custom packages to choose from after scoping instead of handing you a line item list you have to decode. You know the total before we roll a camera.

How far in advance should I book?

2 to 4 weeks is comfortable for most projects. Events and multi location shoots need more lead time. Retainer clients get first call on our calendar, so their dates are easier to move.

Do you require a deposit?

Yes. Shoot dates are locked once a deposit is received. Until then the date is held, not booked.

Production Day

What actually happens when the crew shows up.

How long does a shoot day take?

It depends on the scope. A single interview setup can wrap in a few hours. A multi location brand shoot runs a full day. We build a call sheet in advance so you know the schedule before we arrive.

Do you bring your own lighting, audio and camera gear?

Yes. Cinema cameras, controlled lighting and broadcast audio come standard. You do not need to supply anything except access and your people.

Do you fly drones and are your pilots licensed?

Yes. Our pilots are FAA Part 107 licensed. See what aerial adds on our drone video production page.

Can you cover a live event or stream it?

Yes. We handle multi camera event coverage and live streaming, plus event photography if you want stills from the same day.

Editing And Delivery

Timelines, revisions, formats and when the files land in your hands.

How long does editing take?

Rough cut lands in 5 to 7 business days after the shoot. Final follows about 2 business days after we get your feedback. See our video editing page for more on the process.

How many revision rounds are included?

1 revision round is included as standard on every deliverable. Collect all your notes into 1 pass and the turnaround stays fast.

Do you offer rush turnaround?

Yes. Rush turnaround is available for an added fee. Tell us the deadline during scoping and we will build the schedule around it.

Can you deliver vertical cuts for social media?

Yes. We capture with vertical in mind so 1 shoot feeds both your website and your feed. See examples on our social media content page.

When do I receive the final files?

Final deliverables are released after full payment. Once payment clears, files go out the same way every time.

Working Together Long Term

How ongoing clients run their content programs with us.

What is a monthly content retainer?

A retainer makes us an extension of your marketing team. Planned shoot days, a steady edit pipeline and a set of deliverables every month instead of 1 video that has to carry the whole year.

Who owns the footage and the final video?

Final Cut Multimedia retains copyright. You receive full usage and commercial rights, so you can run the work anywhere you need it. Full ownership transfer is available as a separate buyout.

What industries do you work in?

Corporate, construction and industrial, automotive, healthcare, finance, events and education. See recent work by category in our portfolio.

Can you handle photography too?

Yes. We shoot stills alongside video. Browse our photography services, including corporate headshots.

The Work Behind The Answers

Process is easy to describe and harder to prove. Here are 2 recent projects that ran through the exact timeline above.

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Still Have A Question?

Ask us directly. We will tell you what it takes, what it costs and when you get it. Call 704-491-1283 or email info@finalcutmultimedia.com.

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