1. Client Inquiry & Initial Contact

• Receive Inquiry: Collect client details via email, website form, or phone call.
• Respond to Inquiry: Provide an introduction, basic information about your services, and ask for specific project details (e.g., video type, location, budget).
• Schedule a Consultation: Arrange a meeting to discuss the project in more detail, client vision, and expectations.

2. Consultation & Pre-Production Planning

• Understand Project Goals: Identify the project's purpose (e.g., promotional, event, documentary).
• Develop Concept & Storyboard: Collaborate with the client to outline concepts and create a storyboard or shot list.
• Discuss Budget & Timeline: Establish cost expectations and agree on a timeline from shoot to delivery.
• Provide Quote & Contract: Send a detailed quote and contract for client approval.

3. Booking Confirmation

• Receive Deposit: Confirm the booking with a deposit if required.
• Finalize Date & Location: Confirm shooting dates and locations. If necessary, scout locations.
• Send Confirmation & Pre-Shoot Guide: Provide clients with a confirmation email and any tips or preparation guides for the shoot.

4. Preparation for the Shoot

• Finalize Shot List & Schedule: Review the shot list, create a schedule for the day, and plan transitions or key moments.
• Prepare Equipment: Charge batteries, gather lenses, microphones, tripods, lighting, and backup equipment.
• Coordinate with Team: Assign roles to assistants or crew members, and brief them on the project and client goals.

5. Filming Day

• Set Up & Test Equipment: Arrive early, set up equipment, and test lighting, sound, and camera angles.
• Walkthrough with Client: Review the shot list and ensure everyone is comfortable with the plan.
• Capture Video Content: Record according to the storyboard while remaining flexible for any spontaneous shots.
• Review Key Footage: Check key shots during breaks to ensure quality and make adjustments as needed.

6. Post-Production & Editing

• Select Best Footage: Review all footage, discarding unusable clips and organizing selected clips.
• Edit Video: Begin video editing, including trimming clips, color grading, adding transitions, and effects.
• Add Audio & Music: Mix in background music, voiceovers, or sound effects as per client preferences.
• Create Preview Cut: Export a preliminary version or "draft cut" for client review and feedback.

7. Client Review & Revisions

• Share Draft with Client: Send a preview for client review via a secure platform or private link.
• Collect Feedback: Gather client feedback and make revisions as agreed upon.
• Implement Final Edits: Make the necessary adjustments based on client input, ensuring it aligns with their vision.

8. Delivery of Final Video

• Export Final Video: Render the final version in the format specified (e.g., HD, 4K, specific file types).
• Deliver Final Product: Send the completed video through the agreed platform (cloud storage, USB, etc.).
• Request Client Feedback/Testimonial: Ask for feedback on their experience and a testimonial if they’re willing.

9. Archive Project & Follow-Up

• Backup Video Files: Archive the final project files for potential future use.
• Maintain Relationship: Stay in touch with the client through occasional emails or updates, or offer discounts on future projects.