Some time around March or April I put ads on Kijiji Moncton to promote our temporary free video production services in the community. I was shocked at how many local bands and artist responded to the ads. A local country/rock band called Crossover actually hired us to do a zero budget music video for a song called "hammer down". A formal voluntary service agreement was created and signed by both parties and production commenced.
After weeks of waiting it became apparent that the video would have to be put on hold while the actual music track was recorded. And I'm still waiting...lesson learned.
Don't sign onto the video until the music is recorded!
Also, I have learned that the scope of the video projects is important to discuss. A band willing to put time into producing a music video should be willing to invest themselves and their money into the project. I am seeing that people don't seem to take free services seriously enough to get respectable results from to make it worth the effort. In many cases, procrastination and loss of interest have proven to be the better of this production group. Perhaps throwing an investment in can encourage more commitment.
Making the Change
Shaun, Mike and I are at delicate stages. Very little time and energy is still being put into video production. Although Mike and I made a parody of High Stakes earlier in the summer, it was removed due to the fact that it gave away plot points and scenes in the original short film script.
It seems that all of our current projects are in development Hell. Perhaps one day when we have re-gained the position to organize ourselves to return to Effed Productions, we will continue our passion in film. Until then, Shaun must commit to an education, Mike may commit to building a family and I must commit to a career in industrial electronics. God help us...
Peace out,
Richard
