FAQ
Q. How do I book Mezzanine for my production??
A. Simply email info@mezzscout.com to talk through your requirements today.
Q. Can you scan multiple locations in a single day?
A. Yes, not a problem. Multiple locations in multiple areas can be scanned in a single day.
Q. What locations can you scan?
A. We can scan all types of interior and exterior locations.
Q. Can you scan stage sets as well as locations?
A. Yes. We recommend scanning stage sets as a vital part of pre-planning and expediting sign off.
Q. Do you need a location manager or someone from production to be at the location while you scan?
A. While our technicians do not require anyone to be present at the location during the scanning process, we will work alongside whomever has been designated by production, be that the location owner, the Location Manager, or a COVID-19 Supervisor.
Q. How many of your technicians will attend the location?
A. Scanning is generally undertaken by a single technician. The number of technicians required to scan will depend on the size of the location, type of scout, and the amount of time we are permitted to spend at the location.
Q. Are there any requirements you have of the location owner when you attend the site?
A. We would ask that the location owner is not present in the room where scanning is taking place and that furniture and doors are not moved during the scan.
Q. Are all of your technicians insured?
A. Yes. All Mezzanine technicians are fully insured.
Q. How long will you spend at the location?
A. In general terms, the length of a scan will be determined by the type and size of a location, and then how long we have at the location to complete the scan (and therefore how many technicians will be required to complete).
We project manage each job on a case by case basis to ensure we are able to capture all the relevant information within the agreed time-frame while limiting our footprint on location.
Q. What will I receive from Mezzanine?
A. We will send you a summary overview of the location, a link to the 3D Model, as well as our downloadable Mezzanine floor plans.
Q. How long does it take between scanning the location and receiving the Mezzanine 3D model?
A. Our turnaround time from finishing the scan to sending out the 3D model link is approximately 24 hours, as scanning is only the first step in our process before it is then passed to our back end team.
Q. How do I share the 3D model amongst the crew?
A. We will send you a link that can be shared crew wide.
Q. What devices can I view the 3D Model on?
A. The 3D Model can be viewed on smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktops and virtual reality headsets.
Q. Which VR headsets work with your 3D models?
A. Oculus GO, Google cardboard & the Samsung galaxy series.
Q. Can you provide us with VR headsets?
A. Yes, just let us know and we will have them brought to you.
Q. How long will we have access to the 3D Model?
A. The 3D Model will be available for the duration of your production.
Q. How much does a Mezzanine 3D model cost?
A. Simply email info@mezzscout.com for a free, no-obligation quote tailored specifically to your needs; it’s as simple as that.
Q. How can Mezzanine help to save money throughout my production?
A. Mezzanine offers many opportunities for productions to make substantial savings throughout the course of the production lifecycle.
Mezzanine will help to reduce or remove the following potential costs during pre-production: international airfares; accommodation; per diems; crew fees; production fees; transport (train, taxis, petrol, minibus/coach hire); catering (breakfast/lunch/dinner/snacks); supply of PPE equipment to crew; multiple return departmental visits (and all associated catering and travel costs).The current 14-day quarantine mandate risks seeing these costs escalate even more.
The financial benefits of our service also extends to shoot days. By using our 3D Models, location overviews and floorplans, productions have the opportunity to work with departments to expertly divide each location into zones and plot the exact flow of the crew and talent footprint throughout the shoot. More planning means fewer unnecessary early calltimes, less overtime and less money on location penalties/charges.
Q. How does your service specifically help us comply with Georgia Film Office guidelines about working safely during COVID-19 ?
A. In addition to assisting with pre/production in general terms, we specifically help productions satisfy the Covid-19: Georgia Best Practices for Film and Television.
Q. HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?
A. Simply email info@mezzscout.com .