Question 1

Are you an insured business and do you guarantee your work?

Accepted Answer

yes, the Design Cupboard has all relevant & applicable insurances & yes we guarantee our work. We are happy to provide references.

Question 2

How did you decide to get into your line of work?

Accepted Answer

Since I was a teenager I picked up an 8mm film camera & made my first film for school. Since Ithen I have never stopped producing visual stories for magazines, newspapers , TV & now the digital world.

Question 3

Do you have a favourite customer story you would like to share?

Accepted Answer

I prefer to protect people's privacy but just to be a bit cheeky & say that I have heaps & heaps of repeat customers so I must be doing something right

Question 4

What do you like most about your job?

Accepted Answer

Everything. I love my job. I am very blessed to be creative & deliver work that has the potential to change peoples businesses/lives overnight.

Question 5

What questions should a customer ask to hire the right service professional?

Accepted Answer

Are they trained? ie: not just use a 'point&shoot' autmatic but trained how to use equipment professionally.  Have you ever had your work broadcast &/or commissioned by an editor? Can your staff multi-task? Can I have a reference? Who actually rocks up on the day & performs the shoot?

Question 6

What questions do customers commonly ask and how would you answer them?

Accepted Answer

Budget? Please give me an outline of what you would like to achieve & on what platforms you would like to place your media.

Question 7

What makes you the most reliable and trustworthy person for the job?

Accepted Answer

Many years of industry experience & a reputation of delivereping on time all the time. I have always owned my own businesses and taken them to the top of their industry in Melbourne, London, & now Coffs Harbour. You can ask any of my suppliers & any of my clients for a reference.

Question 8

Why should a customer hire you over another service provider?

Accepted Answer

Industry professional with exceptional back up service. Directed multiple 1/2 hr Travel documentaries. Co-produced own 1hr Live Travel TV Show in London. Used to delivering to strict deadlines working for newspapers, magazines & TV.

Question 9

What are the typical things that you need to know before you can provide a quote to a customer?

Accepted Answer

Key message they are trying to say to theoir audeince & why. Date of project. Location. Budget. Lighting. Audio conditions. What they will be supplying: eg: talent, props etc.

Question 10

How can a customer save money before you start the work? Please give 3 tips

Accepted Answer

Have a concise idea of what you want & what platforms you want it to go out on. Provide examples of what you do & don't like. Be organised & on time. If the shoot is due to start at 9am & it is a corporate shoot please ensure that the people/staff are there on time etc.

Question 11

Are there any special offers you would like to offer to Oneflare customers?

Accepted Answer

Someone who not only loves his craft but cares for the client & what he does & genuinely wants to see both parties win.

Question 12

What makes your pricing competitive?

Accepted Answer

I am highly skilled across all disciplines and can multi-skill/task. For example I can film on the camera, handle capturing the audio & set up lights on my own & also direct the talent,film whilst I am on the go.

Question 13

How do you normally charge for your service?

Accepted Answer

Normally assess each project on its own merits & then quote accordingly. I charge industry standard rates but I am also fast & economical as my background was filing stories as a travel photojournalist & film maker & I was always on very tight, strict deadlines.

Question 14

Is there a particular aspect of your trade or industry that you specialise in?

Accepted Answer

Branding & Corporate films for web & social media . TVC’s (Television Commercials). 3D avatar & whiteboard (explainer) videos. Documentaries – Theatrical release & Small screen (TV) . Short films & BTS (Behind the Scenes.

Question 15

What experience, skills, qualifications or training do you have to make you the right person for the job?

Accepted Answer

Member of Directors Guild of Australia. Recently started PhD in Sustainability, recycling , tourism & media 10+ years in the field delievering stories for TV & Magazines Apprenticeship with one of the worlds top Travel Photo-journalists & Film makers based in SEAsia. Bachelor of Administration (Tourism) Honours.

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