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Stass' Childish Things by Croce

Monday, 20 July 2009 19:00 John Croce
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Childish Things music videoI've finally completed production on a new music video for George Stass' wonderful original song Childish Things. This video is a perfect example of what you can do with average equipment, lots of creativity, and a small time investment. 

Sure a large budget can push things over the top, but your client may not always have a big bank roll. Plus, the return on investment is generally better for a small budget with a great product vs. a large budget with an inferior one.

I might be a little biased, but I think we achieved a nice result (this video) for a great product (George's song) on a VERY small budget (can you say "non-existant"?) Remember, necessity is the mother of invention!

Planning is essential for any project, regardless of the size of your budget. Schedule things realistically, know the limitations of your resources, and stick to that schedule. This will keep everything on track and within budget.

 

 

 

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