Skip to content

Buyer guides & procurement

Comparing event video quotes in Trinidad without comparing different products

The lowest line item often hides the weakest scope. Use this normalization checklist so procurement compares the same programme shape—capture days, audio ownership, deliverable definitions, and risk language—not a prettier PDF.

Normalize crew days and locations

One “filming day” can mean a single operator or a multi-camera team with audio support. Ask how many crew members are on site per session block and whether travel between venues is included.

Separate documentation from social

If you need same-day clips, say so explicitly. Documentation-only scopes rarely include editor time or approval buffers for publish windows.

Audio is a line item, not an assumption

Ask whether house audio ties, podium mics, and panel formats are covered in the quote—or whether documentation feeds are planned separately from in-room reinforcement.

Deliverables: file types and versions

Masters, recap packages, and vertical cutdowns should be listed as separate outcomes with naming conventions. “Full coverage” is not a deliverable specification.

Turnaround and approvers

Compare calendar days against business-day edit schedules. If legal or brand must review cuts, build that into the comparison—not as a surprise after the event.

Photography

Supporting stills—optional context for this article.

Related services

Related articles

FAQ

Should we send the full run-of-show before requesting quotes?
A draft schedule, room list, and deliverable intent materially change crew and audio planning. Quotes built on “TBD” almost always move at signature time.