Dear Summer Productions

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Program Coordinator of Bowie State University

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a higher education institution that offers undergraduate and graduate programs for prospective students to enroll and get a degree in their field of choice. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Dear Summer Productions to accomplish?

• To capture video and photos for our Title III Grants Activity Retreat.

SOLUTION

How did you find Dear Summer Productions?

Referral

Why did you select Dear Summer Productions over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Dear Summer Productions were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

2 days of Videographer Coverage -

Our Cinematography Package includes 2 Full Days, spanning 3 days of events, interview/testimonial setup, 4K Program + highlight as well as RAW footage. 

What we received: 

Cinema Coverage
Pre-Production Meeting (Strongly suggested, not mandatory)
Additional Videographer for 1 day
Professional audio capture 
3-5 Cameras
Cinematic Interview/Testimonial Setup
4K Highlight 
4K Full Program, Edited
RAW footage (4K)
Online media gallery 
Exclusive rights to use Footage/highlight as needed
 

 
2 days of Photography Coverage 

Our Photography package includes professional and aesthetic coverage, 2 full days spanning 3 days of events, environmental portraits and professionally edited, high-resolution imagery

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

Photo Coverage
Additional Photographer for one (1) day
Environmental Portraits 
High Resolution Images 
Online Media Gallery 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We were able to obtain video that perfectly captured our Activity Director's Retreat! It included interviews from the attendees and highlights from each session. Because of this, we were able to share the videos with our Title III Community across the nation. Jamaal and his team's attention to detail was evident in every photo and video, which helps us bring more visibility to our Title III programs. 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Jamaal managed to deliver on time but more importantly, he was accommodating and helpful during the process. He was patient with the fiscal and procurement processes of the University and maintained positivity and professionalism the entire time. He even pitched in during the event to help with other A/V needs during the event. He and his team were kind and were a great addition to our event.  

What was your primary form of communication with Dear Summer Productions?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

I was most impressed by the level of professionalism from his team. While it was my first time meeting Jamaal, he still made us all feel like family.  He and his team made sure each person was comfortable and included us, even in the smallest decisions. It was bittersweet when the event was over because the working relationship was an enjoyable one! 

Are there any areas for improvement or something Dear Summer Productions could have done differently?

I honestly have no areas of improvement. I hope to work with them again soon!