Q: Does dmi create customised made-to-order corporate videos, or sell off-the-shelf training videos?
A: We produce and design new corporate video projects tailored to our clients needs.

Q: What is 'Video'?
A: Contrary to common usage and most people's understanding, the term 'video' is not a VHS cassette tape. 'Video' is defined as the moving sequence of footage. Technically, VHS, DVD, web streaming and CD-ROM are actually the vehicles through which video is delivered.

Q: How much does it cost to make a corporate video?
A: the cost to make a corporate video depends on a lot of factors – what your requirements are is a good place to start, call us with a basic brief and we will work out your crew and equipment requirements for your corporate video and answer any questions you have along the way.

Q: What should I look for when choosing the right producer for your corporate video?
A: Make sure the company has the ability to meet your requirements, Corporate video’s can differ considerably but it does help to look at previous corporate videos the company has produced and don’t feel uncomfortable about asking for references, testimonials or qualifications.

Q: How long should a corporate video be?
A: Once again this depends on your requirements, if you are trying to promote your business or convey a message with your corporate video and shorter time frame is recommended, however if you are documenting and conference or event these principals change. Always remember your audience and that you're making the video for them, people’s attention spans can vary depending on the message.

Q: What is the most important part of making a corporate video?
A: Planning, it is important to be prepared and have scripts, locations, crew, equipment and any actors, or staff organised as well as possible because any changes on the day can often mean expensive fixes. Especially if actors are called back to re-do scenes, or the voice-over needs altering.

Q: Can we use our own people and not actors?
A: Absolutely, especially if your company has a personal message to deliver in their corporate video. Acting talent is strongly recommended, especially for talking heads or narrative speaking parts. Using non-actors can have it issues, alternatively our staff will help you through this process.

Q: Can you stream our corporate video online?
A: Yes. In fact, you can see a demo by previewing our portfolio online streaming videos.

Q: Do you recommend using animation in a corporate video?
A: It really depends on the audience and the type of production. We can include 3D animation – the results can be sensational and really have an impact on your audience however this can be expensive.

Q: Can you include our logo in our corporate video?
A: Yes. It will depend on the type of file format you give us to include as the quality can vary but you can discuss this with us

Q: Can we change some of the footage in our corporate?
A: Yes. We design all of our videos so that, where possible, we can replace our footage with yours. We can also add or cut bits out. Just ask!

Q: Can you supply our corporate video on VHS and DVD?
A: Yes we can, we can also provide you with a variety of other solutions as well.