Planning is an essential part of any production, and at Merci Media, our team of directors, producers, production staff, crew members, editors, and visual effects artists will be consulted from day one of your project to ensure smooth sailing all the way through post-production. At this stage we will budget the project, looking at cost effective ways to save you money without compromising on the quality of the final product. As producers we will cast the talent, and arrange for locations, crew, set design and props, hair and makeup, camera and lighting equipment, grip equipment, film or tape stock, catering and transportation. As directors we will consult with your art director and/or creative team and finalize a shot list that best articulates the ideas that you are trying convey through your project.