How can a music video help my career?

Music videos are the most powerful marketing tool to help artists showcase their talent and uniqueness. A music video can also spawn buzz in the industry and help musicians gain exposure. Music videos are to artists what television commercials are to brands. Just like television commercials help sell products, music videos help bands expose and "sell" their music.

How do you know if you and/or your band are ready for a music video?

Usually, if you are in one or more of the following situations, it means you are ready for a music video:

• Your music is receiving airplay on radio stations
• You are mailing out your professional press kit to record labels
• You are promoting a new CD or single on your website and through live shows
  

Looks like we are ready. Now, where do we start?

The first step is to contact our studio at 309-839-1014. We will review the production process with you and, if you're ready, we will set up an appointment (and a tour of our production studio) to further discuss what 747 Productions can do for you.

What is the best way to present my project to the production company?

The best way to present your project is by contacting our studio at 309-839-1014 and arrange a meeting and/or the mailing of your CD with the song and your press kit. This can also be done electronically to save time and money.

What happens after the production company reviews my project?

Once the production company reviews your press kit and listens to your song, they will contact you. After a contract is signed, a series of meetings and/or calls between the band and the production company will take place to discuss ideas, storyline, situations, look and feel, style, and so on. The production company will then present you with one or a few ideas (these are called music video treatments) for your video. Each treatment will be accompanied by an estimated budget, which refers to the total cost of the production.

How much can I expect a music video to cost?

In order for a production company to answer this question somewhat accurately, at least one treatment (or storyline) needs to be written so a budget can be estimated based on the actual needs of the project. We pride ourselves on the ability to offer superior music videos at affordable prices. We also offer a special payment plan and "music video/recording studio time" packages. If “making it big” is important to you, consider investing in a professional music video to get you in front of the right people. We can’t promise the big contract, but we can sure help!