Q: We have a project coming up in 3 months. How much lead time do you need on a video project?
A: You can never have too much time on a project. Most projects can be completed in a few weeks although there have been times we’ve completed them in days (even hours!). If you know the project is a go, talk to your producer now to find out what he needs.
If you wait until the last minute, the energy you could be putting into the creative aspects of your project will be spent trying to track down artwork, get scripts approved, and scheduling meetings.
I know that most production companies would appreciate a heads-up in advance of a project. It helps them to clear the decks and concentrate solely on your project.
