Invitation to Bid: Ear Art by Ebony London Commercial

Greetings!

I hope all is wonderful with you! Ear Art by Ebony London is inviting videographers and independent production professionals to submit a bid to produce an original commercial showcasing the artistry, personality, and distinctive style of the brand’s hand-painted earrings.

We are seeking a professional who can manage the project from planning and filming through editing and delivery of the finished commercial.

No artificial intelligence may be used in the creation or production of this commercial. This includes AI-generated or AI-altered footage, images, graphics, scripts, music, voices, digital models, and AI-assisted editing or enhancement tools. This restriction applies to the videographer and all crew members, subcontractors, and contributors.

Videographer’s Responsibilities

Planning and Preparation

  • Meet with Ebony London to discuss the concept, brand message, audience, and advertising platforms.

  • Develop the creative treatment, script if needed, storyboard, and shot list for approval.

  • Confirm the commercial’s length, filming schedule, locations, and delivery timeline.

  • Coordinate all necessary crew, models, on-camera talent, and voice-over artists.

  • Identify wardrobe, styling, makeup, props, and set requirements, stating who will provide each.

  • Arrange applicable location permissions, permits, releases, and production insurance.

  • Obtain written approval of the concept, scope, schedule, and budget before filming.

Filming

  • Provide and operate the necessary cameras, lighting, sound equipment, and accessories.

  • Direct the filming, crew, and on-camera participants.

  • Capture product close-ups, earrings in motion, lifestyle scenes, and other footage required by the approved concept.

  • Accurately capture the artwork’s colors, textures, scale, and detail.

  • Record clear dialogue, voice-over, and other required audio.

  • Handle all jewelry and artwork carefully.

  • Securely store and back up footage throughout production.

Editing and Postproduction

  • Organize footage and prepare the initial commercial edit.

  • Complete editing, color correction, color grading, audio cleanup, and sound mixing without AI tools.

  • Add approved music, graphics, logo, website, text, and call to action.

  • Obtain commercial-use permissions for any approved third-party materials.

  • Provide review copies and complete the agreed revision rounds.

  • Prepare captions, shorter edits, and platform-specific versions included in the approved scope.

  • Obtain Ebony London’s written approval before finalizing the commercial.

Final Delivery

  • Deliver the approved commercial without watermarks.

  • Provide a high-resolution master and files optimized for the agreed advertising platforms.

  • Deliver the agreed horizontal, vertical, and square versions and shorter edits.

  • Provide captioned and clean versions, plus separate caption files if specified.

  • Deliver all raw footage, original audio recordings, and editable project files as part of the agreed price.

  • Provide copies of applicable releases, permissions, and third-party licenses.

  • Clearly identify any approved third-party assets and restrictions on their use.

  • Confirm the delivery method, download availability, and backup retention period.