Nxwlto workflow process

Our Work Process

A systematic approach to delivering exceptional visual content

Comprehensive Production Roadmap

Our structured workflow ensures quality, consistency, and satisfaction across all projects

Nxwlto workflow diagram

Why Our Process Works

Our production process has been refined through years of experience working with clients across various industries. It's designed to balance structure with flexibility, ensuring consistent quality while adapting to each project's unique requirements.

  • Clear communication at every stage
  • Defined milestones and approval points
  • Transparency in timelines and deliverables
  • Quality control checkpoints throughout

Adaptability for Different Projects

While our core process remains consistent, we adapt specific elements to suit different project types and client needs. This flexibility ensures that whether we're shooting a corporate event, product catalog, or brand video, the workflow is optimized for that specific context.

  • Scalable approach for projects of any size
  • Customized pre-production for each service type
  • Specialized workflows for different visual formats
  • Industry-specific considerations integrated

Detailed Work Stages

A closer look at each phase of our production process

1

Pre-Contact & Briefing

Initial consultation and project scoping

Timeline: 1-3 days

Key Personnel: Project Manager, Creative Director

What Happens in This Stage

This crucial first phase is where we gather detailed information about your project requirements, brand guidelines, and visual objectives. Through comprehensive consultation, we establish a clear understanding of what you need and how we'll achieve it.

Key Activities
  • Detailed client consultation
  • Brand guideline review
  • Project scope definition
  • Reference image collection
  • Initial mood board creation
Client Deliverables
  • Brand guidelines and assets
  • Project brief document
  • Reference images/videos
  • Target audience information
  • Distribution platform details

Our Approach

We take a collaborative approach to the briefing process, asking insightful questions that help uncover not just what you want, but why you need it and how it will be used. This deeper understanding allows us to provide strategic recommendations and create visual content that achieves your business objectives.

Special Considerations

For complex projects, we may recommend a discovery workshop where key stakeholders collaborate with our creative team to align on vision, objectives, and creative direction before proceeding to formal production planning.

2

Pre-Production

Detailed planning and preparation

Timeline: 3-10 days

Key Personnel: Project Manager, Creative Director, Production Team

What Happens in This Stage

Pre-production is where detailed planning takes place. We develop comprehensive production documents, scout locations, prepare equipment, and coordinate all logistics to ensure a smooth shooting process. This thorough preparation is critical to efficient execution during production.

Key Activities
  • Creative concept development
  • Shot list/storyboard creation
  • Location scouting and securing
  • Equipment preparation and testing
  • Talent/model casting (if needed)
  • Production schedule development
  • Technical requirements planning
Client Approval Points
  • Creative concept and approach
  • Shot list/storyboard
  • Location selections
  • Talent/model selections
  • Production schedule
  • Budget finalization

Project-Specific Pre-Production

For Photography Projects
  • Lighting plan development
  • Props and styling preparation
  • Test shots for complex setups
For Video Projects
  • Script development/finalization
  • Storyboard creation
  • Shot sequence planning
  • Audio planning and testing
Pre-Production Deliverable

At the conclusion of pre-production, we provide a comprehensive Production Brief document that outlines all aspects of the upcoming shoot, including creative direction, technical specifications, logistics, and schedule. This serves as the roadmap for the production phase.

3

Production Day

Executing the shoot according to plan

Timeline: 1-5 days

Key Personnel: Full Production Team

What Happens in This Stage

Production day is when all the planning comes to life. Our professional crew executes the shoot according to the pre-production plan, capturing all necessary footage and images while maintaining the highest technical standards. We maintain clear communication throughout, allowing for real-time feedback and creative adjustments as needed.

On-Set Processes
  • Equipment setup and testing
  • Lighting setup and adjustment
  • Scene preparation
  • Direction of talent/subjects
  • Shot execution per shot list/storyboard
  • On-set review of captured material
  • Data management and backup
Quality Control Measures
  • Technical checks (focus, exposure, color)
  • Composition and framing verification
  • Audio quality monitoring (for video)
  • Shot list/storyboard compliance
  • Brand guideline adherence
  • Multiple capture options for key shots

Client Involvement

We welcome client presence during production, whether on-site or via remote monitoring options. Your involvement can range from active direction to periodic check-ins, based on your preference and availability. We provide real-time updates and preliminary selects throughout the shooting day.

Production Day Deliverables
  • Daily progress reports
  • Preliminary selects/rushes (same day)
  • Production notes for post-processing
4

Post-Production

Editing, retouching, and finalizing content

Timeline: 5-14 days

Key Personnel: Post-Production Team, Project Manager

What Happens in This Stage

Post-production is where raw footage and images are transformed into polished final assets. Our editing team applies professional color grading, retouching, and effects as needed. For video projects, we handle editing, sound design, and motion graphics to create a cohesive final product that aligns with your brand and objectives.

Photography Post-Production
  • Initial image selection
  • Color correction and grading
  • Professional retouching
  • Compositing (if required)
  • Format optimization for different uses
Video Post-Production
  • Footage organization and selection
  • Rough cut assembly
  • Fine cut editing
  • Color grading
  • Audio mixing and sound design
  • Motion graphics and text
  • Visual effects (if required)
  • Final export in multiple formats

Client Review Process

Our post-production includes structured review points where clients can provide feedback on work-in-progress. We typically provide:

  • Initial selects for approval before detailed editing
  • First draft of edited content for feedback
  • Revision rounds as specified in your package
  • Final approval before delivery
Technical Quality Assurance

Before final delivery, all assets undergo a comprehensive technical quality check to ensure they meet industry standards and platform-specific requirements. This includes resolution verification, color space confirmation, and format compatibility testing.

5

Delivery & Follow-up

Asset delivery and project completion

Timeline: 1-3 days

Key Personnel: Project Manager, Account Manager

What Happens in This Stage

The final stage involves delivering all approved assets in the agreed formats, along with any supporting documentation. We ensure secure transfer of files, provide usage guidelines if needed, and conduct a project debrief to gather feedback and identify future opportunities for collaboration.

Delivery Methods
  • Secure cloud transfer
  • Dedicated client portal access
  • Physical media (upon request)
File Formats
  • High-resolution master files
  • Web-optimized versions
  • Social media platform-specific formats
  • Print-ready files (for photography)

Post-Project Support

Our relationship doesn't end with delivery. We provide ongoing support to ensure you get the most value from your visual assets:

  • 30-day technical support for delivered files
  • Secure archiving of original files for future use
  • Consultation on asset usage and implementation
  • Optional additional format conversions
Project Closure and Future Planning

We conduct a final project review meeting to gather feedback on the entire process, discuss the outcomes achieved, and identify opportunities for future collaboration. This helps us continuously improve our services and better understand your evolving visual content needs.

Quality Control Standards

Our comprehensive approach to ensuring exceptional quality in every project

Photography Quality Checklist

Technical Quality

  • Perfect focus and sharpness
  • Proper exposure and dynamic range
  • Color accuracy and consistency
  • Absence of digital artifacts
  • Appropriate resolution for intended use

Composition & Aesthetics

  • Strong compositional elements
  • Effective use of lighting
  • Appropriate depth of field
  • Clean backgrounds and environments
  • Consistent style across series

Post-Processing Quality

  • Natural-looking retouching
  • Precise masking and selections
  • Color grading consistent with brand
  • Appropriate sharpening applied
  • Proper export settings for intended use

Video Quality Checklist

Technical Quality

  • Consistent focus throughout
  • Proper exposure in all scenes
  • Stable footage (no unwanted movement)
  • Appropriate frame rate and shutter speed
  • Resolution matching project specifications

Audio Quality

  • Clear dialogue with no distortion
  • Consistent audio levels
  • No unwanted background noise
  • Appropriate music and sound effects
  • Proper audio mixing and balance

Editing & Post-Production

  • Smooth transitions between scenes
  • Consistent color grading throughout
  • Professional motion graphics and titles
  • Appropriate pacing and rhythm
  • Proper rendering settings with no artifacts
  • Optimized file compression for delivery medium

Common Client Requirements

How our process adapts to specific project types and industry needs

E-commerce product photography setup

E-commerce Photography

Product photography for online retail requires consistent style, multiple angles, and format standardization across large product catalogs.

Process Adaptation

Streamlined workflow with standardized lighting setups and batch processing capabilities

Timeline Impact

Expedited delivery options for large product volumes with sequential batch releases

Corporate brand video production

Corporate Brand Videos

Brand videos require careful messaging alignment, stakeholder approvals, and often feature company executives or employees as on-camera talent.

Process Adaptation

Extended pre-production with script approvals, talent preparation, and multiple stakeholder review points

Timeline Impact

Longer approval cycles with structured review stages for different organizational levels

Corporate event photography coverage

Event Coverage

Event documentation requires rapid deployment, adaptability to changing conditions, and often same-day delivery of key moments.

Process Adaptation

Compressed workflow with on-site editing capabilities and real-time delivery systems

Timeline Impact

Accelerated delivery schedule with same-day highlights and phased full delivery

Ready to Start Your Project?

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