1. Main Objective of Video
   
   • Training, sales, B-roll for commercial
   • Estimated length
2. Repurpose, if any
   
   • Web, DVD, broadcast
3. Script
   
   • Written by staff or scriptwriter
   • Review and approval of script by client and/or John Trotto
4. Voice Over or On-Camera
   
   • Hired talent or employee
   • If on-camera, is a teleprompter needed?
   • Makeup/Stylist
5.  Interviews or Testimonials

Clients or employees, how many and at what location
6) Shoot Location(s)
Dolly roll, jib or steady cam operator
If at client’s location, is there a quiet room for VO?
Monitor size
Is chroma key needed (green screen)? Is there a room for the set?
7) Edit
Do you want to include graphics, logo, photos, graphs, screen captures?
Who will provide the graphics?
Titles and credits, provide names
Special effects, compositing, motion, chroma key (green screen)
How will client preview finished video?
E-mail (for short, one minute videos at low resolution)
DVD with timecode
In person at John’s edit suite (SE valley)
8) Output to DVD
Chapters, how many
DVD cover art or logo, CD cases or sleeves
Number of Copies and distribution
9) Output for Web
Who is contact person for web site design?
Frame dimensions or window size (preview 3 different sizes at
www.johntrotto.com)
Flash encoded (96% of all computers can view Flash)
How many separate videos to stream?
Do I need to FTP video to you or your agency? (Address, name and password)
10) Separate Hard Drive Backup
Would you like a copy of all footage and final video on a hard drive?
11) Output for Broadcast
B-Roll clips for commercial in HD, unedited
News, which network