DFW Metro Media

Serves Victory Park, TX

35244

Hired 17 times

10 employees

16 years in business

Not yet available

4.9

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Hours

Sun Closed

Mon 9:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tues 9:00 am - 11:59 pm

Wed 9:00 am - 11:59 pm

Thurs 9:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fri 9:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sat 10:00 am - 11:59 pm

Credentials

Background Check

Darren Parish
Completed on 10/17/2023

Introduction

I am passionate about story telling whether it's a feature, heritage piece, corporate promotion or a 30 second commercial. I am a Producer, Director of Photography, and Editor. I and team, which I bring in when necessary, treat every project with the same touch of detailed excellence. In our eyes they are all our babies out there, and we want them to succeed the way each are meant to. This goes for corporate to single person projects. Creating beautiful footage and piecing it together to create a top-quality video. Sometimes you hear a song you've never heard before and it seems like that song has always existed, but just needed someone to let it out. That's the approach I take. I normally work in the corporate world, but use Thumbtack to keep me on my toes and get a variety of different projects to offset, so give me a ring and let’s make it happen! Dedicated to your success, DFW Metro Media

Q&A

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

There is no complicated pricing system here. I have set prices, and depending on what the needs are, and work with most budgets.

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

Typical process for working with new customers is finding out what their needs are and matching them to their budget. From there we delve deeper into it and plan the process... Get the message right, spend the required amount to get the message out, and make sure to take care of every customer who responds.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

I am always taking courses to stay up on new technology, emerging techniques and tricks of the trade to advance my knowledge and keep up with my industry. I also give back by co-teaching seminars on video production.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

I started out, wait for it...yes a musician! I spent my 20's traveling and playing in bands, having fun, but not making enough to live. I decided I wanted to stay in the creative field, but find a career. To me, the perfect solution was to get into film and Video. I loved it, met and continue to meet a lot of interesting people, clients and other industry professionals. It's what I was meant to do.

What types of customers have you worked with?

The types of jobs I do are wide ranging. It could be a Restaurant company such as Taco Bueno, Sports like US Youth Soccer, A Real Estate company like David Perry Miller, Doctor Practices, or Individuals looking for something to be done with a personal touch. Currently I shoot and edit for The American Heart Association, traveling across the county as well as shooting anything from Events, commercial campaigns, testimonials, company profiles to personal family keepsakes.

Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?

I recently worked on a music video in association with a charity for spousal abuse. It was for a great cause and at the feature debut showing at The Angelica. I was able to see the effect the video had on people and it's always awesome to support good causes and give back.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

There are many ways these days to create a great looking video, feature, or vignette. It doesn't have to come from the Agencies to get the results you need. The surest route to repeat business is uncompromising customer service.

What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

-Where will this video be shown? -What is the message you are trying to communicate with this project? -What is the concept of your project? -What are the goals or hopeful outcome of your project? -What is the action you are hoping the viewers will take? -Have graphics, logos, print, copy, websites or other supporting elements that this video will work with already been created? If so, we need them. If not, will they be established at some point? Is the video a stand-alone piece? -Do you plan to provide a script? If not, who can my team work with to better understand your concept and the key points that need communicated in the video? -Is your communication method one or a combo of the following: Interview, voiceover, narration, graphics? -Who is your intended audience? -What is the ideal completion date? Is there a deadline? -Will actors, voiceover talent, or any special locations or items be needed for this project? -Do you have any reference material from non-affiliated sources that reflect something you want to see re-created in your video? Email web links If possible. -Will you be able to provide a deposit of 50% before work begins?