Video, Animation & 3D
Hire Video Producers
Video producers plan and manage video projects from idea to final delivery, including scripts, shooting, editing and approvals.
The role
What video producers do
A video producer defines goals, develops concepts, plans scripts and shot lists, organises crew and locations, oversees filming, and manages post-production. For remote projects, they may coordinate local crews or user-generated footage.
Typical deliverables
- Video concepts and scripts
- Shot lists and production schedules
- Coordinated filming
- Edited videos
- Final exports and cutdowns
Tools you will see
- Production planning tools
- Cameras and audio equipment
- Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve
- Frame.io
- Stock libraries
Choosing
How to choose video producers
What to look for
- Complete projects with clear goals.
- Experience managing budgets and schedules.
- Local crew access if filming is required.
- Clear release and permission processes.
Questions to ask
- 1Will you handle filming, editing or both?
- 2Where can you shoot?
- 3What permissions or releases will we need?
- 4What is included in the production budget?
Planning
Before you post the job
Location
Freelance video production may require local filming. Confirm location and travel arrangements.
What drives cost
Crew, equipment, locations, talent, editing and licensing.
Hiring on Open Lance
- Posting a job and reviewing proposals are free.
- Each milestone is funded into escrow before work starts and paid when you approve it.
- Hire fixed-price, hourly, as a monthly Dedicated Hire, or buy a packaged Drop-In.
- Client fees are shown before you pay and added on top of the work.
FAQ
Questions about hiring video producers
Can video be produced remotely?
Some projects can use existing footage, animation or remote-recorded interviews.
Do we need talent releases?
Usually, when identifiable people appear in commercial videos.
Can they create multiple ad versions?
Yes, cutdowns and aspect ratios can be planned from the start.
Related
Related skills
Post a job for video producers
Describe the work and compare proposals. You only fund the first milestone once you have chosen someone.