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Talking Drum Productions (TDP)
is a full service film and video production house in Houston,
Texas. We produce commercial, educational, entertainment, industrial,
informational, as well as promotional media. We cover board
meetings, anniversary parties, depositions, corporate training/safety
issues, and wedding videos. We produce short and/or feature-length
documentary as well as narrative films. From broadcast quality
to Internet streaming.
History: Since its inception
(2002), TDP has worked with numerous clients, including churches,
corporations, non-profit organizations, small and mid-sized
businesses; youth sporting events, as well as individuals. Our
goal is to provide each customer with the highest standard of
quality and integrity.
Company President Mohammed Kamara
earned his BA degree in Radio/TV/Film from Temple University
in Philadelphia, PA.; and a MA degree from the University of
Houston-Clear Lake. Kamara worked as a Production Technician
with the Space Shuttle Program at NASA, Houston, TX. His duties
included installation of security cameras, monitors, computer
terminal, as well as covering press conferences and carrying
out preventive maintenance. Prior to that, Kamara served in
the Peace Corps as an Audio-visual Technician in Gambia, West
Africa. His responsibilities included assessing training needs
and producing short instructional films and slide shows. He
also taught basic audio-visual and electronic courses at the
Vocational Training Center in Gambia. This experience inspired
Kamara to create Talking Drum Productions.
Pre-production
Pre-production is the first phase
in the production of a film or video. This includes location
scouting, discussing the project topic (subject), goal, and
budget. Pre-production also enables us to put a plan in place
well in advance.
Script writing and storyboarding:
whether you need an industrial film, a documentary or narrative
film, a corporate training film, or promotional DVD; enhance
your company's image, or improve employees' performance. Team
TDP will work with you in developing your idea from script to
screen, and then build the aesthetics around it. During this
pre-production phase, there are a few important issues that
need to be addressed well in advance before production starts.
For instance:
- We'd like to scout the location(s) where the filming will
take place: the parking lot condition, or office (space) situation
for any unnecessary and/or intrusive neighborhood/background
sounds such as passing vehicles and barking dogs; echoes in
the room, office or garage, or strong sunlight coming through
the window(s); and
- What extra or special equipment we might need to get the
job done, making sure that it is completed on time and within
budget.
Production
Formats (High definition or Standard definition): HD
digital and 16mm cameras. Most short projects, running under
ten (10) minutes, take approximately one to two days to shoot.
Larger projects, such as feature-length documentaries, may take
several weeks to shoot. Shooting starts after contracts are
approved and signed. Sample contract @ www.talkingdrumproductions.com.
Post Production
Our editing system consists of high-speed computers, scanners
and software. Editing and packaging takes approximately one
week, and the final product is usually delivered within two
weeks. RATE CARD @ www.talkingdrumproductions.com. The rates
quoted on the RATE CARD include the use of our equipment and
personnel.
Payment and delivery Terms: we offer one free site visit
to explore your locations: office space, parking lot, store
front, or wherever the work takes place. After negotiations
are made and contracts are signed, we require one-half (50%)
of payment up front; the last half (50%) payment is made when
the product is satisfactorily completed and delivered.
Photography
Although Talking Drum Productions primarily focuses on film/video
productions, we also provide still photographic services: industrial,
commercial as well as portrait photography. We repair scratched
photographs (both color and black & white). Restore your faded
childhood (memory) photographs and wedding pictures into a video
album and copied them onto CDs and DVDs.
Passport
and Visa Services
TDP also expedites Passport and Visa Applications for good
citizens. How to apply for or renew a United States' passport?
We service business or tourist visas to most countries: Brazil,
China, India, Kuwait, Indonesia, Russia, and Qatar within 24-72
hours. FAST & ECONIMICAL! For more information, go to
TDP Passports,
or call 713-527-0470.
Delivery: All delivery charges for CDs, DVDs, and Passport
expediting fees are billed as additional expenses.
Mileage: 50 cents per mile for projects outside of Houston
city limits.
Overtime: Overtime for personnel
is charged after 10½ hours at 50% of the normal rate.
Liability: Talking Drum Productions will only be responsible
for monies not more than the replacement value of unused stock
footage film, or any other media. Also, Talking Drum Productions
is self-insured and CANNOT and WILL NOT assume responsible for
damaged office equipment, furniture, or injury to your office
personnel and/or contractors. TDP also reserves the right to
deny service to anyone who abuses our policies, and project
deposit fees are Nonrefundable.
Quotations: All written quotations submitted by Talking
Drum Productions shall be deemed valid and binding for 30 days
from the date of submission.
Cancellation: Cancellations within 24 hours of scheduled
shoots are charged 50% of rate card for entire time booked and
100% of any out-of-pocket expenses Talking Drum Productions
incurs. Cancellations on the same day of scheduled shoots are
charged 100% for the reserved time, equipment, and personnel.
Contact:
tdp@talkingdrumproductions.com
tdp@tdppassportservices.com
Phone: 713-527-0470
1705 W. Gray St., Ste. 201
Houston TX, 77019
USA
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