Whats the difference between Avatar Producers vs Traditional Film & Video Producers
Costs involved
Service-by-service: how Avatarman compares to traditional video production
Each service below shows what you get with Avatarman on one side, and what a traditional video or film company would typically involve — including extra cost sources like studio hire, crews, travel and reshoots.
Talk through a specific project1. Discovery & planning
Understanding what you’re trying to achieve, who it’s for, and how content will be used.
Included in our process
Short, focused discovery session to map:
- Audience, use-cases and channels (LMS, web, socials).
- Languages required now and likely later.
- Volume: one-off, series, or ongoing.
Cost source: usually a fixed or modest scoped fee — most value is in the thinking, not in facilities.
Often fragmented & time-heavy
Planning may involve:
- Producer scoping meetings.
- Location checks / availability.
- Presenter or actor casting.
Extra costs: producer time, pre-production days, location liaison — before a camera is even switched on.
2. Script & structure
Built for avatars from the start
We shape clear, concise scripts:
- Short scenes ideal for avatar delivery.
- Natural signposting and recap points.
- Ready for easy translation later.
Cost source: one script can power many videos and languages — paid once, reused often.
Scripts tied to the shoot day
Scripts must match:
- Presenter delivery and schedule.
- Location timing and availability.
- Limited flexibility once filmed.
Extra costs: script changes after filming often mean pickups or reshoots.
3. Production
Avatar-based creation
You get:
- Black-card, on-brand avatar videos.
- No studio, lights, crew or travel.
- Predictable turnaround times.
Cost source: production time and render — not physical facilities or large teams.
Crew, kit & location
Typical charges include:
- Studio or location hire.
- Camera crew, lighting, sound.
- Presenter / actor fees.
Extra costs: overtime, travel, catering, and delays if something goes wrong on the day.
4. Localisation & languages
Duplicate, don’t reshoot
From one master script we can:
- Create multiple language versions.
- Keep visuals identical for every region.
- Maintain consistent quality and tone.
Cost source: additional language voice and checks – not new filming days.
New version, new headache
Localisation often requires:
- New shoots with local presenters.
- Or complex dubbing and lip-syncing.
- Multiple edits to fit timing.
Extra costs: translator, presenter, studio and edit time per language.
5. Updates, changes & future use
Easy to refresh
When something changes:
- We tweak the script.
- Regenerate the avatar scenes.
- Update all language versions consistently.
Cost source: incremental update cost — no need to re-book a full crew.
“We’ll need to reshoot…”
Updates often mean:
- Recalling presenter and crew.
- Booking the studio again.
- Re-editing multiple cuts.
Extra costs: every update feels like a mini production in its own right.
6. Ongoing relationship
Fractional avatar support
You can:
- Use us project-by-project.
- Or as a fractional avatar partner.
- Scale up or down as demand changes.
Cost source: you only pay when you need us — no full-time headcount, no idle kit.
Project-by-project production
Relationships are often:
- Based on big campaign shoots.
- Harder to justify for small updates.
- Less flexible for frequent micro-content.
Extra costs: minimum project fees and larger production footprints.
