Frequently Asked Questions
These are some of the things people usually ask me about Fast Forward Productions. If I don’t answer your question here, email me or call and I will.
Do you do wedding videos?
No, that is the job for your Uncle Jimmy.
How much does a video cost?
Depends. Longer generally equals more money. Other than that every project is different. Still, I can get you a bid that will make you happy, all the while creating a product that will work for your needs. I’m not the cheapest option out there, but do you really want the cheapest? Car analogy here. Yugo.
Do you shoot and edit?
Why yes, yes I do. I also make the coffee at my place. I’ve been a shooter and editor for over 20 years now. In my humble beginnings at the local ABC affiliate (before I opened Fast Forward), I worked my way through every job affiliated with a TV station: camera, editing, audio, lighting, creative. I bring all of that experience to your project.
Do you do work for the web?
I’m doing more web stuff these days than Spiderman. It’s the fastest growing segment of my business. The ease of delivery to your target is so simple; if you’re not on the web your customers are going to someone who is.
Do you believe in the Easter Bunny?
Only when a client tells me he is real. The Tooth Fairy, however, is golden in my book.
Why do people call you Moose instead of Mike?
Have you seen my calves? Also, in a former life I was a larger person. Let me just say this — it has nothing to do with Bullwinkle.
Do you work out of state?
Definitely. Things are much easier to manage in this world of FTP sites and such. You’d be surprised at how affordable Fast Forward can be compared with your local options. Besides, I like to get out.
Is that dog on your home page the infamous Squirt?
Uh, no. If it were Squirt I would have had to pay for extra Flash animation to have him constantly jumping up and down and running about the page.
Why don’t you have a better golf game? Isn’t one of your clients a golf instruction company?
Yes, GolfLab is a client. No, I did not go to school just to eat my lunch. Yes, they have taught me tons ‘o valuable stuff. My course memory, however, seems to need some extra RAM.
Do you shoot on film?
I did in the past… the distant past. I prefer to shoot on digital video and utilize the amazing capabilities of the camera to make it look just like film, at around half the cost! However, if you have money burning a hole in your pocket, I can refer you to a few SLC DPs who work in film, and I’m always happy to edit their footage.
Can you make me a DVD of my niece’s third birthday party?
While whacking a paper maché donkey with a stick does make for stunning viewing, that’s what iMovie and iDVD are for.
I have an idea for my project, but write at a 4th grade level. Can you help me?
Yes, I work with a variety of writers, each with different styles and neuroses. One will be perfect for your script.
I don’t know the difference between stalactite and stalagmite, do you?
No, but I never can keep Mary-Kate and Ashley straight either.
Why should I use Fast Forward over some TV station in-house production?
Why would you want to drive a BMW instead of a Pacer? Why would you eat a honey ham instead of a can of Spam? You get the idea. In this business, you get what you pay for, and in my case, due to my low overhead you get a lot for your buck.
Can you send me a demo reel?
Uh, is this beautiful/creative website not working for you? Or are you remote-control challenged on the Portfolio Page? Just kidding. If you really need one, of course I can send you a DVD or tape.
Ju Ju Bees or Jujyfruits?
Depends on how many loose fillings I want to rip out.
I think I’ll be needing one of those fancy boom arms for my project. Surely you don’t have one of those, do you?
No, I don’t. But I can rent one with the best of them. That way I don’t need to own one (sensing a trend here?) so I can keep my overhead down and keep my prices down, too. No matter what you need (OK, the Push Me/Pull You from the original Dr. Doolittle could be tough), I can get it.