WSU-recommended videographer/video editorial vendors

When in need of a videographer for an event or to produce video content to promote a school, college or unit, it's recommended that the first step should be to contact University Television (UTV), Wayne State University's in-house video production department, housed within the Office of Marketing and Communications. In the event that UTV is unable to accommodate a request, the university has vetted four outside videographer/video editorial vendors and included them on Wayne State's preferred vendor list.

Vendor Contacts: Click the name of each vendor for their individual rate sheet

• Flow Video (pdf) (Visioned Media Creative LLC) Alex Scharg, alex@flowvideo.com, 248-905-1155
• Nitty Gritty Productions Group (pdf)  Vincent Yarbrough, vincenty@ngpnow.com, 313-204-8557  
• Qubic Media Group (pdf)  Carla Cantu, ccantu@qubicagency.com, 517-420-6976
• West12 Productions (pdf)  Kenneth Paylor Jr. west12pro@gmail.com, 313-550-5498

Tips for scheduling a successful videographer/video editorial vendor

1.  Schedule a videographer as early as possible

• Visit mac.wayne.edu for contact info/bios
• First, contact is Arthur Lionas at UTV
• If UTV is unable to accommodate your request, you'll be referred to one of the select vendors listed above based on your project requirements  
• Follow up with a detailed email

2. Provide background information

• Assignment: Project name
• Location: Street address and room number
• Time: Start/finish
• Contact information: Name/desk and cellphone number(s)
• Parking: Best structure or lot if on campus/where to park if off campus

3. Provide thorough assignment details

• How will the video footage be used: websites, social media, live events, etc.?
• Are there specific people/dignitaries who must be video recorded? Provide names and titles.
• Is there a certain style you're looking for? Provide examples.
• Is there a certain deadline/turnaround time for the capture and edit of the video?
• Will any of the video content be restricted in use?
• How will the video (raw footage or finished piece) be provided (electronically, hard drive, etc.)?

4. Create a purchase order 

• WayneBuy, based on a half-day/full-day rate
• Blanket POs for multiple shoots

5. Understand video distribution and storage details

• The videographer will coordinate video delivery
• MAC may request a copy of some or all of the content captured for storage

If you have additional questions, please contact Arthur Lionas, director of media content, at 313-577-8337.