Advertising
Voice Overs
Broadcast Commercials
Radio & Television Imaging
Copywriting
Concept Design
Website Audio
Music Production
Track Mastering
Soundtracks
Custom Demos
Voice Overs
Broadcast Commercials
Radio & Television Imaging
Copywriting
Concept Design
Website Audio
Music Production
Track Mastering
Soundtracks
Custom Demos
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Presents:
Working With Grant Brooks Studios
By: Grant Brooks, Owner/Talent/Production Director
January 7, 2003
By: Grant Brooks, Owner/Talent/Production Director
January 7, 2003
Contents:
1. Project Types
a) Production/Assembly Only
b) Voice Overs Only
c) Full Service Commercials
d) Imaging
e) Music Production
f) Soundtracks
g) Album Production/Arranging/Mixing
h) Website Audio
i) Logo's/Print/Video/Graphics/Web (Referrals)
2. Exlusivity
3. Voice Overs
4. Payments
5. Payment Types Accepted
6. Contracts/Terms 30
7. Free work (Charities/Non-Profits)
1. Project Types
a) Production/Assembly Only
b) Voice Overs Only
c) Full Service Commercials
d) Imaging
e) Music Production
f) Soundtracks
g) Album Production/Arranging/Mixing
h) Website Audio
i) Logo's/Print/Video/Graphics/Web (Referrals)
2. Exlusivity
3. Voice Overs
4. Payments
5. Payment Types Accepted
6. Contracts/Terms 30
7. Free work (Charities/Non-Profits)
Welcome to Grant Brooks Studios! We are a team of experienced producers with an understanding that every project, brand and client is different. We will do anything you want in regard to your advertising project.
This page offers detailed technical and procedural information.
You can also email or call us for details.
1. Project Types
1a) Production/Assembly Only
- For the client that already has an idea in place and has already written copy and found a voice over; simply send us the work parts that you already have (the script, sound effect details, voice over, etc.). We will assemble, mix and master your project to perfection within a day or two (depending on the overall scope of the project).
1b) Voice Overs Only
- For the client that just needs a voice over and would like to use one of the voices from our voice overs page, just send us the copy and we will get it voiced and returned to you. For more information on voice overs, please see below to #3. Voice Overs.
1c) Commercial Copywriting/Production/Assembly/Voice Over
- For the client that needs just about everything, tell us about your business in as much detail as possible. Answering the following questions makes the process of creating a commercial or ad campaign much more successful and much more cost effective.
Who are you?
What do you do?
Who do you do it for (Students? Children? Men? Women? Businesses?)?
What is your atmosphere (Fun? Classy? Sporty? Pet or kid friendly?)?
Do you have a slogan or motto? If so, what is it?
What are the best parts of your business?
What sale or service would you like to feature in your commercials?
What is the best way for customers to find or contact you?
Where do you plan to advertise (TV? Radio? Web/Print?)?
Which channels or publications?
What is the desired length of your ads (:15 seconds? :30? :60?)
What is the first impression you would like your customers to have?
After you've told us about your business, we will come up with a couple ideas or concepts for your ad(s). Once an idea has been chosen, copy will be written to your desired length and then passed along to you for approval. Upon approval, voice over talent will be auditioned and selected (by either you or us). After that, assembly of your commercials will begin.
The entire process from your first email to completed commercials can usually take a week or less depending on the scope of your project.
1d) Imaging
- For clients in need of imaging, the process is much the same as for 'Full Service' commercials. Typically, clients in need of imaging need more than just a few pieces of production; some prefer to write all of their promos and sweepers, while others would like to have each piece already written. Therefore, each imaging project is evaluated seperately. Please contact us at 877-457-7883 or at info@GrantBrooks.com to discuss what exactly you are looking for.
1e) Music Production
- The need for music production is another project evaluated on a case-by-case basis. There are clients that are in need of music for their next album and there are those that need music produced for a play, movie, documentary, video game, etc. We have teamed up with an excellent producer that can create any sound you desire. Please contact us at 877-457-7883 or at info@GrantBrooks.com to discuss the details of what you are looking for.
1f) Soundtracks
- For film producers, we create soundtracks and foley that will enhance your project. This is handled one of three ways. One way is to send you the audio clips, created by watching your video. You can then add the sound to your video project. Usually, sound files would be broken up by scene.
For example, we can provide the sound of a car door and the sound of a strong, muscle car, along with screeching tires and chase music, all mixed with appropriate ambient noise (birds chirping, crashes, crowds, etc.).
We can also provide each sound seperately. Seperated scene audio would give you every sound that you need, seperated by silence. This method would allow you to edit the sound to the video as apposed to editing the video to the sound. Either way, is entirely up to you.
The last method involves you sending us the video editing 'session' and we can then embed the sound and send the 'session' back to you. This method relies upon editing program compatibility.
The scope of a project like this can be fairly huge depending on your needs. To discuss the details of what exactly you are looking for, please contact us at 877-457-7883 or at info@GrantBrooks.com.
1g) Album Production/Arranging/Mixing
- Every sucessful song you hear usually consists of more than just vocals laid on top of an instrumental. If you listen to a song you often hear echos, unknown voices, slaps, echo slaps, drones and sometimes even random household noises that no one ever notices because they are so precisely placed. With album production, this is our focus. If you can ISDN, phone patch, SourceConnect or send the vocals to us, we can then arrange and mix the tracks.
The amount of work that goes into producing a sucessful song greatly depends on the talent of the vocal artist(s), the sound of the instrumental and the 'marriage' of both. Sometimes an artist and an instrumental can be excellent, but they just don't 'marry' well. Our studios can provide you with honest evaluation so that in the event of a 'bad marriage' we can provide you with alternate instrumentals or ask that you redo certain vocals. The overall goal is to produce successful material that you are happy with.
This is a project that goes hand in hand with our Music Production service. Please contact us at 877-457-7883 or at info@GrantBrooks.com to discuss the details of what you are looking for and to see if our studio would be a good match for what you are seeking.
1h) Website Audio
- Depending on what you are looking for, website audio may include one or all of the above project types. For further details, please find the appropriate project listed above or contact us at 877-457-7883 or at info@GrantBrooks.com.
Please be aware that we would only produce your site audio. We are not in the business of actually getting it to work on your site but can refer you to someone that can.
1i) Logo's/Print/Video/Graphics/Web
- To further your branding and marketing campaign you may need logos, print ads, graphics, web design, video and/or motion graphics production. We will expand into these areas in the future, but in the mean time, we can refer you to extremely talented, creative people and/or businesses that handle this aspect of marketing outside of us.
2. Exclusivity
- For clients wanting exclusive content in the form of music beds and/or voice overs, etc., please let us know and we can find material that will ensure this.
This is typically suitable for national clients that would prefer that their national ad does not have the same elements that the local hardware store just aired before your commercial aired (as an example). Generally, this is unnecessary if you are the local hardware store airing commercials in Gillette, WY, for example; but if you are airing commercials nationally, this definitely helps to solidify your brand.
3. Voice overs
- If you'd like to use any of the voice over talent listed on our site, feel free to contact us in regard to the specific talent(s). Each talent offers quick audition and project completion time but may accept payment terms differently and may or may not accept market exclusivity.
For further details in regard to voice over talent, please contact us.
4. Payments
- Continuing our understanding that every client and situation is different, we prefer not to have anything 'set in stone' when it comes to...anything.
Payment terms are somewhat negotiable depending on the situation.
But this is how it generally works:
Payments upon completion: The finished product is sent to you in any format you desire with 'watermarks' (preview marks or beeps randomly placed over the audio). You will receive this version for your approval. At that time, you can request any changes be made or simply approve it.
Once approved, payment must be received in full and then the finished product will be resent to you without 'watermarks'. At that time, any minor changes can still be made, if needed.
*Please keep in mind that full script changes and/or major alterations to the original concept may incur additional production and/or voice over charges.
**If you plan to pay for the production upon completion you may still need to pay for the voice over in advance. This is dependent upon the voice talent that you have chosen.
Payments in advance: This eliminates the 'watermark' step and make the process much faster. You would simply receive the finished product without 'watermarks'. And again, at that time, any minor changes can still be made.
5. Payment Types Accepted
- We accept cash, company check, personal check, money order, PayPal and most major credit cards.
**Please keep in mind that if you are paying through mail, delivery of the final production will be further delayed until payment is received and cleared. This does not apply to contract clients.
6. Contracts/Terms 30
- For firms requiring larger volumes of work and 'late' payments (ie; 'you don't get paid until we get paid' situations) or those living in a world of PO's and work orders, we will negotiate contracts or terms. Please contact me at Grant@GrantBrooks.com or at 877-457-7883 for more details in regard to that.
7. Free work (Charities/Non-Profits)
- Giving back is our way of saying thanks. Therefore, we may be able to offer production at no charge for your non profit organization or charity. Contact me at 877-457-7883 or at Grant@GrantBrooks.com for more details and eligibility.
This page offers detailed technical and procedural information.
You can also email or call us for details.
1. Project Types
1a) Production/Assembly Only
- For the client that already has an idea in place and has already written copy and found a voice over; simply send us the work parts that you already have (the script, sound effect details, voice over, etc.). We will assemble, mix and master your project to perfection within a day or two (depending on the overall scope of the project).
1b) Voice Overs Only
- For the client that just needs a voice over and would like to use one of the voices from our voice overs page, just send us the copy and we will get it voiced and returned to you. For more information on voice overs, please see below to #3. Voice Overs.
1c) Commercial Copywriting/Production/Assembly/Voice Over
- For the client that needs just about everything, tell us about your business in as much detail as possible. Answering the following questions makes the process of creating a commercial or ad campaign much more successful and much more cost effective.
Who are you?
What do you do?
Who do you do it for (Students? Children? Men? Women? Businesses?)?
What is your atmosphere (Fun? Classy? Sporty? Pet or kid friendly?)?
Do you have a slogan or motto? If so, what is it?
What are the best parts of your business?
What sale or service would you like to feature in your commercials?
What is the best way for customers to find or contact you?
Where do you plan to advertise (TV? Radio? Web/Print?)?
Which channels or publications?
What is the desired length of your ads (:15 seconds? :30? :60?)
What is the first impression you would like your customers to have?
After you've told us about your business, we will come up with a couple ideas or concepts for your ad(s). Once an idea has been chosen, copy will be written to your desired length and then passed along to you for approval. Upon approval, voice over talent will be auditioned and selected (by either you or us). After that, assembly of your commercials will begin.
The entire process from your first email to completed commercials can usually take a week or less depending on the scope of your project.
1d) Imaging
- For clients in need of imaging, the process is much the same as for 'Full Service' commercials. Typically, clients in need of imaging need more than just a few pieces of production; some prefer to write all of their promos and sweepers, while others would like to have each piece already written. Therefore, each imaging project is evaluated seperately. Please contact us at 877-457-7883 or at info@GrantBrooks.com to discuss what exactly you are looking for.
1e) Music Production
- The need for music production is another project evaluated on a case-by-case basis. There are clients that are in need of music for their next album and there are those that need music produced for a play, movie, documentary, video game, etc. We have teamed up with an excellent producer that can create any sound you desire. Please contact us at 877-457-7883 or at info@GrantBrooks.com to discuss the details of what you are looking for.
1f) Soundtracks
- For film producers, we create soundtracks and foley that will enhance your project. This is handled one of three ways. One way is to send you the audio clips, created by watching your video. You can then add the sound to your video project. Usually, sound files would be broken up by scene.
For example, we can provide the sound of a car door and the sound of a strong, muscle car, along with screeching tires and chase music, all mixed with appropriate ambient noise (birds chirping, crashes, crowds, etc.).
We can also provide each sound seperately. Seperated scene audio would give you every sound that you need, seperated by silence. This method would allow you to edit the sound to the video as apposed to editing the video to the sound. Either way, is entirely up to you.
The last method involves you sending us the video editing 'session' and we can then embed the sound and send the 'session' back to you. This method relies upon editing program compatibility.
The scope of a project like this can be fairly huge depending on your needs. To discuss the details of what exactly you are looking for, please contact us at 877-457-7883 or at info@GrantBrooks.com.
1g) Album Production/Arranging/Mixing
- Every sucessful song you hear usually consists of more than just vocals laid on top of an instrumental. If you listen to a song you often hear echos, unknown voices, slaps, echo slaps, drones and sometimes even random household noises that no one ever notices because they are so precisely placed. With album production, this is our focus. If you can ISDN, phone patch, SourceConnect or send the vocals to us, we can then arrange and mix the tracks.
The amount of work that goes into producing a sucessful song greatly depends on the talent of the vocal artist(s), the sound of the instrumental and the 'marriage' of both. Sometimes an artist and an instrumental can be excellent, but they just don't 'marry' well. Our studios can provide you with honest evaluation so that in the event of a 'bad marriage' we can provide you with alternate instrumentals or ask that you redo certain vocals. The overall goal is to produce successful material that you are happy with.
This is a project that goes hand in hand with our Music Production service. Please contact us at 877-457-7883 or at info@GrantBrooks.com to discuss the details of what you are looking for and to see if our studio would be a good match for what you are seeking.
1h) Website Audio
- Depending on what you are looking for, website audio may include one or all of the above project types. For further details, please find the appropriate project listed above or contact us at 877-457-7883 or at info@GrantBrooks.com.
Please be aware that we would only produce your site audio. We are not in the business of actually getting it to work on your site but can refer you to someone that can.
1i) Logo's/Print/Video/Graphics/Web
- To further your branding and marketing campaign you may need logos, print ads, graphics, web design, video and/or motion graphics production. We will expand into these areas in the future, but in the mean time, we can refer you to extremely talented, creative people and/or businesses that handle this aspect of marketing outside of us.
2. Exclusivity
- For clients wanting exclusive content in the form of music beds and/or voice overs, etc., please let us know and we can find material that will ensure this.
This is typically suitable for national clients that would prefer that their national ad does not have the same elements that the local hardware store just aired before your commercial aired (as an example). Generally, this is unnecessary if you are the local hardware store airing commercials in Gillette, WY, for example; but if you are airing commercials nationally, this definitely helps to solidify your brand.
3. Voice overs
- If you'd like to use any of the voice over talent listed on our site, feel free to contact us in regard to the specific talent(s). Each talent offers quick audition and project completion time but may accept payment terms differently and may or may not accept market exclusivity.
For further details in regard to voice over talent, please contact us.
4. Payments
- Continuing our understanding that every client and situation is different, we prefer not to have anything 'set in stone' when it comes to...anything.
Payment terms are somewhat negotiable depending on the situation.
But this is how it generally works:
Payments upon completion: The finished product is sent to you in any format you desire with 'watermarks' (preview marks or beeps randomly placed over the audio). You will receive this version for your approval. At that time, you can request any changes be made or simply approve it.
Once approved, payment must be received in full and then the finished product will be resent to you without 'watermarks'. At that time, any minor changes can still be made, if needed.
*Please keep in mind that full script changes and/or major alterations to the original concept may incur additional production and/or voice over charges.
**If you plan to pay for the production upon completion you may still need to pay for the voice over in advance. This is dependent upon the voice talent that you have chosen.
Payments in advance: This eliminates the 'watermark' step and make the process much faster. You would simply receive the finished product without 'watermarks'. And again, at that time, any minor changes can still be made.
5. Payment Types Accepted
- We accept cash, company check, personal check, money order, PayPal and most major credit cards.
**Please keep in mind that if you are paying through mail, delivery of the final production will be further delayed until payment is received and cleared. This does not apply to contract clients.
6. Contracts/Terms 30
- For firms requiring larger volumes of work and 'late' payments (ie; 'you don't get paid until we get paid' situations) or those living in a world of PO's and work orders, we will negotiate contracts or terms. Please contact me at Grant@GrantBrooks.com or at 877-457-7883 for more details in regard to that.
7. Free work (Charities/Non-Profits)
- Giving back is our way of saying thanks. Therefore, we may be able to offer production at no charge for your non profit organization or charity. Contact me at 877-457-7883 or at Grant@GrantBrooks.com for more details and eligibility.
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