Post Production Consulting FAQ
How working with me runs, from the first call to an ongoing retainer. If your question isn't here, ask it on a free 30-minute call.
Working with Case Study Creative
How do engagements with Case Study Creative start?
Every engagement starts with a free 30-minute discovery call. The next step may be a one-hour consult, a fixed-scope project, or an ongoing retainer that includes fractional Post Supervisor support.
Do you work with teams outside Toronto?
Yes. I work on-site in Toronto and remotely with teams across Canada, the United States, and beyond, including teams with editors spread across several countries. Calls, interviews, and audits all work remotely, and I bill in CAD or USD.
Do you sell hardware?
No. I'm independent and not tied to any hardware vendor. I help define what your team needs and assess the options, and hardware purchases are separate from my work. If your existing equipment can do the job, that's part of the recommendation too.
Ways to work together
What is hourly post production consulting good for?
Typical sessions run one to two hours. Use them for storage selection, codec decisions, workflow bottlenecks, second opinions on hardware, or focused technical issues.
When should I book project-based post production consulting?
Project-based consulting has a fixed scope and defined deliverable. Examples include a facility plan, workflow redesign, storage migration strategy, or post production setup for a series or campaign.
What is a post production technology audit?
A post production technology audit is an independent review of how footage moves through your company, from ingest to archive. I look at the workflow as well as the equipment, then recommend changes against your team's needs and budget. The engagement is remote, with a fixed fee agreed before work starts.
What is an ongoing retainer with Case Study Creative?
An ongoing retainer gives you recurring support, typically two to three days per week on-site or remote. Case Study Creative can provide fractional Post Supervisor support, ongoing workflow guidance, or hands-on infrastructure management.
Storage, cloud and AI
Can you help us choose a NAS or storage server?
Yes. I start with the workload: what your editors need to play, how many people work at once, how long media stays active, and who will look after the system. Then I compare options such as QNAP, Synology, 45Drives and TrueNAS against those requirements, or review a quote you already have.
Choosing a NAS for a video editing team
Do you set up LucidLink?
Yes. When LucidLink fits the workflow, I plan and deploy it for post teams, including setup, workflow integration and training.
LucidLink setup and deployment
Do you consult on AI for post production?
Yes. I help post production teams choose and integrate AI for editorial and business operations. The work can include transcription, search, rough-cut assistance, reporting, scheduling, data privacy, and team training.
Still Have a Question?
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