DDC Productions is a student-led visual arts production organization at Wesleyan University which aims to connect talented students with paid production opportunities, professional experience, and networking opportunities.

The organization is part of the Digital Design Commons, a newly formed multimedia center at Wesleyan aiming to deepen conceptual and technical knowledge of multimedia approaches within a variety of artistic practices.

Our Services include:

• Videography: Recording of various types, including but not limited to: performances and events, interviews, promotional videos, or any other form of video. Our team can also edit videos together, but is willing to function solely as a camera team as well.

• Live Capture: Recording of a performance or event in real time, usually with multiple cameras/angles, edited in real time, with the possibility of live-streaming.

• Photography: Photo coverage for events OR any creative project that may use images.

• Motion Capture: Recording of the movement of a person or object which is then translated into animated characters.

• Visual Effects: The creation or manipulation of imagery that cannot be created in-camera. Includes but is not limited to: compositing, motion graphics, motion capture (see above), etc.

• Graphic Design: Poster, Logo, or any other type of digital visual design.

Any organization, both within the Wesleyan community and outside of it, can request our services.

DDC Productions is particularly interested in social justice & community-driven work, as well as in supporting small businesses and fellow artists. Whether you are a department on campus, a nonprofit organization, or an independent artist, we want to work with you!

Yes, DDC Productions has worked on multiple off-campus projects! Our team is willing to travel to shoot locations off-campus, so long as transportation (and overnight accommodation, if necessary) is provided or funded by the client.

DDC Productions usually provides its own equipment. We have a variety of equipment, including cameras (Canon C100 and C200s, 5Ds, and 90Ds), sound recording equipment (Lavalier Mics, Zoom Recorders, etc.), lighting, among other types of equipment. We have equipment to cover most project’s needs, but if your project requires something we cannot provide, we are more than willing to work with you to find alternatives or find ways to get the necessary equipment.

DDC Productions charges $18 per hour per crew member involved in a project, as well as a 30% production fee.

The total cost of a project will often depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the type and complexity of the project. For a more specific budget estimate, please fill out our Job Request Form. Our team will contact you and provide a budget based on the specifics of your project. Payments should be made upon the signing of the bidsheet/contract, before the work begins. Our co-managers will provide more details as needed.

For Wesleyan departments and organizations, payments can be made through Workday.

For external organizations/clients, payments can be made via a check made payable to Wesleyan University.

The timeline for a project depends on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the type and complexity of the project. The following project timelines are rough estimates based on some of our previous projects. For a more specific timeline estimate for your project, please be sure to complete our Job Request Form. After a Job Request Form is submitted, DDC Productions will reach out within a week to set up a meeting to discuss further. DDC Productions will accept or decline the project within a week after the initial meeting.

• Videography:

  • Pre-Production: The Job Request Form for video jobs should be completed at least 6 weeks in advance to allow for proper planning.

  • Production: The duration of and time in between shoots is dependent on the project and/or client.

  • Post-Production: At least one month will be required for any projects that require editing.

• Live Capture:

  • Pre-Production: The Job Request Form for live capture jobs should be completed at least 6 weeks in advance to allow for proper planning.

  • Production: These shoots usually revolve around an event and set dates, so the duration of and time in between shoots will depend on event dates, but may depend on the client if the project does not revolve around an event.

  • Post-Production: Live Capture projects involve a team member editing footage in real time as an event progresses, thus editing time is significantly reduced or may not be necessary. If you would like additional edits to the video, an additional 2 weeks (minimum) would be required.

• Photography:

  • Pre-Production: The Job Request Form should be completed at least 4 weeks in advance to allow for proper planning

  • Production: Our previous photography projects have typically revolved around an event, thus the duration of and time in between shoots is dependent on these event dates. If the project does not revolve around an event, the timeline will depend on the agreed-upon shoot dates.

  • Post-Production: At least 2 weeks will be required for any requested edits.

Project timelines are heavily dependent on clear and timely communication between the client and DDC Productions. All projects are contingent on the availability of DDC Productions Members.