I like to invite artist out while they are still in the planning stages of their project. Getting a feel for a room and talking through the work flow of a project is time well spent. Mapping out a project in the most realistic terms possible will help you spend your time and creative energy efficiently.
I think being well prepared is your best means at minimizing cost, which is something everyone wants to do. Post production work includes editing, mixing and mastering. Production almost always takes longer than recording. Audio and video work are somewhat collaborative, like writing a book. Great books generally had great editors as well as great authors. While advertising focuses attention on the individual in the photo on the front, great recordings generally represent a convergence of a musical idea, musicianship, rooms, recording equipment and editing skills that support the photograph on the front.
Sweet Owen Sound works hard to provide the tools and technical skills to create great audio and video recordings, while maintaining a comfortable and pleasant environment to work in.