ABOUT
Amazy Media is a one-man Digital Media Production Company dedicated to producing broadcast standard online video content for individuals, small business and corporations.
My name is Paireac Keane and I’m the man behind this one-man operation. As a Creative Video Producer, I am highly proficient in all areas of video production including production, scripting, sound recording, shooting, editing and motion graphics. As such, I can readily deliver any video from corporate to staff training videos at budget prices simply because, I don’t have to pay a number of crew members to produce one video.
Whether you come with an idea or in search of ideas about what to shoot, I will work with you to produce a professional broadcast standard web video that delivers your all important message to your target audience in a clear, concise and visually engaging way.
BACKGROUND
So how did Amazy Media come to be? Well, if you really want to know, it went something like this…
1988 – A young and imaginative boy began making wacky short films shot on an old VHS Camcorder –twice my height and weight at the time– with pieces of fruit standing in as actors. And like this, a young passion was born.
1996-2003 – Got somewhat sidetracked with a B.Sc. Degree in Psychology and Computing, a brief IT Career. And a few years working as a barman in Spain and Italy.
2004 – Appeared on a few RTÉ productions as a TV Extra in Pure Mule, Proof 2 and Fair City. The day my elbow appeared on screen next to Jimmy from Fair City is a day I will cherish forever. That being said, the buzz on set reignited my desire to work in the audiovisual industry.
2005 – Completed a 12-month Fás course in Advanced Television and Video Production during which I gained invaluable experience working on numerous film and television productions.
2006 – Employed by Setanta Sports as a Junior Transmission Controller and worked as a part-time Videographer shooting and editing everything from Corporate Videos to Music Videos.
2008 – Emigrated to Canada for a year where I worked for 3 months as an editor for a Vancouver based production company, Backlot Films and “tended” bar as they say in Canada.
2009-2013 – Returned home, where I was once again employed by Setanta Sports, this time, as a Senior Transmission Controller. I quickly resumed working as a part-time Videographer.
2014 – Completed a M.Sc. in Digital Feature Film Production, a Staffordshire University/Filmbase hosted course. As part of the course, we shot two feature films, Poison Pen and The Light of Day which premiered at the Galway Film Festival. Great experience, even though I nearly lost my mind writing a Masters Thesis with a final word count of over 60,000 words. Won’t be doing that again any time soon.
2016 – Set up and established Amazy Media, thus fulfilling a lifelong ambition.
FAQ
Why should I choose Amazy Media to produce my video?
I’m not going to tell you I’m creative, multi-skilled, diligent…blah, blah, blah; I’ll just simply say three things:
Firstly, I’m very reasonably priced for what I do. Secondly, I’m good at what I do. And thirdly, I have recently (April 2016) invested in a new camera and several pieces of high-end equipment that are collectively going to significant increase the production value of my work.
What kind of equipment do you have?
Over the past number of years, I have invested heavily in top-of-the-range audiovisual production equipment.
Without going in to too much detail, I shoot using the Broadcast Standard Sony NEX-FS700, an awesome professional camcorder capable of shooting 4K resolution video, thus far exceeding broadcast standard requirements. I also possess a Sony EX1R camcorder and a professional photography camera, the Canon EOS 6D DSLR which is not just a great photography camera but also shoots excellent HD video. For Audio recording, I use professional quality Sennheiser Condenser and Wireless Microphones; and I edit in an Adobe Creative Cloud post-production environment. I also have a range of additional camera, lighting and grip equipment including a Konova K7 slider, a steady-cam, a Field Monitor, LED Panels, Softboxes and a portable green screen lighting kit.
In short, whatever the project, I have the technical knowhow and equipment to produce a highly polished professional production. If the project you had in mind requires specialist equipment such as drones, these can be hired from a third party.
Where do you shoot the video?
Naturally, most productions will be shot at the client’s place of business given that this constitutes the main subject matter of the final video. However, if the shoot is best suited to an alternative location or a studio environment then this can be arranged. If studio space is required, this can be rented from a third party at a reasonable cost to the client.
How involved in the production process do I have to be?
It’s up to you really with regard to your level of involvement. You may be very busy and simply not have the time and that’s ok. At a minimum, I will request that we have at least one meeting prior to the shoot to discuss and approve a production plan. After that, you will be required to view the initial cut of the video so any edit revisions can be made. If you would like to be more involved, then that is fine too.
Do I need a script?
Depends on the video. For Corporate, Product and Training Videos, or any explainer type video, I would say yes for the majority of the time. Whether you are promoting your brand, selling your product or explaining complex procedures, how the content is structured and the choice of words used are essential to effectively convey your message to your target audience.
Of course, you can shoot a video using a combination of interviews, video shots and graphics but I believe it is nearly always better to have a script for these specific video types.
For Promo and Event videos, a script is less important as the former video type tend to be short, delivering only key information that can be illustrated using graphics, while the latter tend to be archival in nature.
But again, it really depends on the video and the message you want to deliver. If you do not have the time to prepare a script, I do offer script-writing services at an additional cost.
What happens the day of the shoot?
I’ll meet up with you first thing in the morning if you’re available or whoever I am liaising with, just to check in and relay the plan for the day. If any interviews are being shot, these will generally be done first thing, or at another time if that does not suit. After that, I will generally work independently, shooting according to a prewritten shot list.
How do I view the first cut of the video?
As outlined in the pricing website page, I do offer at least one edit revision as part of the service. Once the first cut has been done, I will send you a download link to the video for your viewing. This version will have a burnt-in timecode on the video. Should you wish to make any changes to the edit, you can outline these with a timecode reference.
What if I am not happy with the final video?
So long as we are completely clear from the outset as to what the purpose of the video is and how the final production will look, it is highly unlikely that you will be unhappy with the final video. However, if for whatever reason, you are not happy with the final video, I will retain the video and offer a full refund.
Do you offer any additional services?
I do offer photographic services also and am currently in the process of updating my business plan and website to reflect this. I will be primarily focusing on commercial photography.
What areas do you cover?
I am based in both Dublin and Tullamore and cover all counties within the Republic of Ireland. Please note that for excessively long distances, travel expenses may be added to the cost of the video.