The industry problem: One of the most time-consuming and cumbersome tasks associated with a film or television production is the photokill (aka photo approval) process.
The photokill process involves the contractual obligation to manage and clear the use (obtain approval from talent) of still photographs taken during the production process. The initial sorting and tagging of photos by actors, crew and background — of both individual and group photos — followed by reproduction and distribution, management of the approval process and the subsequent collection and maintenance of these photographs is a very labor-intensive, costly process that is fraught with delays, confusion, frustration and inaccuracy.
Our solution: PhotoKill Online™ is a complete automated system and service that simplifies the entire production still management process. From project initiation through completion, every step is handled by Film Solutions:
- The PhotoKill Online system automatically converts, tags, sorts, stores and watermarks all production images
- FS account representatives manage contact with all participants in the process — actors, agents, publicists, managers, etc. — delivering IDs and passwords for secure access to PhotoKill Online along with step-by-step instruction and guidance
- In addition to photo approval, PhotoKill Online enables flexible, effortless search and retrieval of images with unprecedented access
PhotoKill Online enables users to complete the photokill process with exceptional speed and ease. Our system significantly reduces the time talent (actors) and executives must devote to the process, thereby ensuring contractual and promotional deadlines are met in an extremely efficient and cost-effective manner.
Utilizing a Web-based, user-friendly platform, even those who are less technically inclined will find PhotoKill Online to be simple and easy to use. And because it replaces the current labor-intensive, highly manual method of managing production stills, PhotoKill Online allows production companies and studios to save both time and money.
