What's in a name Pt II at DVinfo.net

Dylan Couper · March 25th, 2004, 03:45 PM

I'm making this a seperate thread than the other, since I want to focus on one thing with this one, while the previous thread delt with the generalities of creating a name.

I've decided to switch to using my name for my company. The only choice now is:

Dylan Couper Productions

or

Couper Productions

I'd appreciate feedback into one or the other.
Thanks!

Note: I've decided to just use Production instead of Video Productions, since I think if it is coming up in conversation, Video will be assumed.

Richard Alvarez · March 25th, 2004, 04:03 PM

"Productions" leaves you the ability to do theatrical, film, musical, dramatic, etc.

Don Bloom · March 25th, 2004, 06:16 PM

I like Dylan Couper Productions.

3 word names generally have a nice full ring when speaking it.

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Yep, works for me!

Don B.
(if you decide NOT to use it, can I? I know there would be a tiny problem as I'm not Dylan Couper BUT it has a certain sound...let me know ;-O)

Michael Wisniewski · March 25th, 2004, 09:13 PM

I like Dylan Couper Productions, it has a nice ring and it's memorable. Plus, you can still use Couper Productions.

It's inevitable, of course, Mr. Couper, that you will end up being known as DCP - so I'd try and take care of that too.

Kevin Burnfield · March 25th, 2004, 09:29 PM

Gee, that sounds very self-serving doesn't it?

:) only joking...

the nice thing about using your name in the prodco name is that you don't have to worry about there being other companies out there with the same name.

Just see which one rolls off your tongue best when you say it and if it comes across clear--- that and how it might work into a logo.

Dylan Couper · March 26th, 2004, 01:28 AM

Don, we could trade!

Don Bloom · March 26th, 2004, 07:09 AM

Dylan,
I studied the trade offer and discussed it with my "cabinet" (wife) and have decided to, unfortunately decline, at this time, as she insisted that if we were to trade then YOU would have to have all of my assests including her. Now don't get me wrong, she's a great cabinet memeber and an even better wife BUT frankly after 35 years I have become somewhat adjusted to her hanging around and yes, her very steady,very large paycheck PLUS we are taking another cruise in May and, damnit man, I won't give that up, you can push RCA plugs under my nails I won't break...(however after we return, perhaps we could resume talks) :-)
Thank you for your patience and assistance in this matter,
Don B.

Frank Granovski · March 26th, 2004, 03:32 PM

Dylan Couper Productions or Couper Productions? They are both good. But why do you want to use your name? To build "a name?" If that's the case go with Dylan Couper Productions.

Hagop Matossian · March 30th, 2004, 10:48 PM

Why not choose something weird and or unusual? Like Peninsula Productions? or Merry Minstrels? Or The Edit Shack? or Dragon Discs? or Robo-Magic?

Find an old sixties product/company, use the name

surely using your own name is a bit of a cop out - unless you really need to make sure people spell it properly on the cheque!

Keith Loh · March 31st, 2004, 12:36 AM

Cop out?

Hey man, I would totally remember Hagop Matossian Productions.

Dylan Couper · March 31st, 2004, 01:46 AM

<<<-- Originally posted by Hagop Matossian :

surely using your own name is a bit of a cop out - unless you really need to make sure people spell it properly on the cheque! -->>>

My company is currently called Pyroglyph Films. The name change is a marketing choice based on many decisions. Sure it isn't as original, but if it increases my word of mouth business by 50%, I don't care.

As for as using your name as a cop out, ask the major automobile manufacturers what they think.

Mike Butler · April 19th, 2004, 05:59 PM

When I started my dj business (a looong time ago!) I went through the fanciful names, even had cards printed, signs made, etc. But it came down to people saying "who DJed your event?" "Oh, Mike Butler did, I forget the name of his company but maybe you can call his house..." So it's been "Music by DJ Michael Butler" ever since; even have a logo that says exactly that. Although I do fall back on "Cat Scratch Studios" when I need a little anonymity. And I suspect that anonymity is not what you are looking for at this juncture.

Dylan Couper · April 19th, 2004, 06:23 PM

Mike, exactly my thoughts as well.
I'm currently in the process of changing the name to Dylan Couper Productions.

March 25th, 2004, 03:45 PM	#1
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	What's in a name Pt II I'm making this a seperate thread than the other, since I want to focus on one thing with this one, while the previous thread delt with the generalities of creating a name. I've decided to switch to using my name for my company. The only choice now is: Dylan Couper Productions or Couper Productions I'd appreciate feedback into one or the other. Thanks! Note: I've decided to just use Production instead of Video Productions, since I think if it is coming up in conversation, Video will be assumed. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

March 26th, 2004, 01:28 AM	#6
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March 30th, 2004, 10:48 PM	#9
Hagop Matossian Woodyfang Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: London/Nicosia Posts: 125	Why not choose something weird and or unusual? Like Peninsula Productions? or Merry Minstrels? Or The Edit Shack? or Dragon Discs? or Robo-Magic? Find an old sixties product/company, use the name surely using your own name is a bit of a cop out - unless you really need to make sure people spell it properly on the cheque! __________________ 10 films online http://www.undeadarmy.org STOP PRESS!! http://www.honeyweasel.com STOP PRESS!! Lighting Cameraman / Director / Producer / Music Producer / DJ / Web Designer / Visualist / Media Student / IT Tutor / Digital Artist W00dy See, W00dy d00...

March 31st, 2004, 12:36 AM	#10
Keith Loh Air China Pilot Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 2,389	Cop out? Hey man, I would totally remember Hagop Matossian Productions. __________________ -- Visit http://www.KeithLoh.com \| stuff about living in Vancouver \| My Flickr photo gallery

March 31st, 2004, 01:46 AM	#11
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	<<<-- Originally posted by Hagop Matossian : surely using your own name is a bit of a cop out - unless you really need to make sure people spell it properly on the cheque! -->>> My company is currently called Pyroglyph Films. The name change is a marketing choice based on many decisions. Sure it isn't as original, but if it increases my word of mouth business by 50%, I don't care. As for as using your name as a cop out, ask the major automobile manufacturers what they think. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

March 25th, 2004, 04:03 PM	#2
Richard Alvarez Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 3,840	"Productions" leaves you the ability to do theatrical, film, musical, dramatic, etc.

March 25th, 2004, 06:16 PM	#3
Don Bloom Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,609	I like Dylan Couper Productions. 3 word names generally have a nice full ring when speaking it. Dylan Couper Productions,Dylan Couper Productions,Dylan Couper Productions,Dylan Couper Productions,Dylan Couper Productions,Dylan Couper Productions,Dylan Couper Productions,Dylan Couper Productions,Dylan Couper Productions,Dylan Couper Productions,Dylan Couper Productions,Dylan Couper Productions,Dylan Couper Productions,Dylan Couper Productions,Dylan Couper Productions,Dylan Couper Productions,Dylan Couper Productions,Dylan Couper Productions,Dylan Couper Productions,Dylan Couper Productions,Dylan Couper Productions,Dylan Couper Productions,Dylan Couper Productions,Dylan Couper Productions,Dylan Couper Productions,Dylan Couper Production. Yep, works for me! Don B. (if you decide NOT to use it, can I? I know there would be a tiny problem as I'm not Dylan Couper BUT it has a certain sound...let me know ;-O)

March 25th, 2004, 09:13 PM	#4
Michael Wisniewski Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Makati, Metro Manila Posts: 2,706 Images: 32	I like Dylan Couper Productions, it has a nice ring and it's memorable. Plus, you can still use Couper Productions. It's inevitable, of course, Mr. Couper, that you will end up being known as DCP - so I'd try and take care of that too.

March 25th, 2004, 09:29 PM	#5
Kevin Burnfield Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 363	Gee, that sounds very self-serving doesn't it? :) only joking... the nice thing about using your name in the prodco name is that you don't have to worry about there being other companies out there with the same name. Just see which one rolls off your tongue best when you say it and if it comes across clear--- that and how it might work into a logo.

March 26th, 2004, 07:09 AM	#7
Don Bloom Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,609	Dylan, I studied the trade offer and discussed it with my "cabinet" (wife) and have decided to, unfortunately decline, at this time, as she insisted that if we were to trade then YOU would have to have all of my assests including her. Now don't get me wrong, she's a great cabinet memeber and an even better wife BUT frankly after 35 years I have become somewhat adjusted to her hanging around and yes, her very steady,very large paycheck PLUS we are taking another cruise in May and, damnit man, I won't give that up, you can push RCA plugs under my nails I won't break...(however after we return, perhaps we could resume talks) :-) Thank you for your patience and assistance in this matter, Don B.

March 26th, 2004, 03:32 PM	#8
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	Dylan Couper Productions or Couper Productions? They are both good. But why do you want to use your name? To build "a name?" If that's the case go with Dylan Couper Productions.

April 19th, 2004, 05:59 PM	#12
Mike Butler Machinist Mate Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Southern Connecticut Posts: 644	When I started my dj business (a looong time ago!) I went through the fanciful names, even had cards printed, signs made, etc. But it came down to people saying "who DJed your event?" "Oh, Mike Butler did, I forget the name of his company but maybe you can call his house..." So it's been "Music by DJ Michael Butler" ever since; even have a logo that says exactly that. Although I do fall back on "Cat Scratch Studios" when I need a little anonymity. And I suspect that anonymity is not what you are looking for at this juncture. __________________ I ain't straight outta Compton, I'm straight out the trailer. Cuss like a sailor, drink like a Mc. My only words of wisdom are just, "Radio Edit."

April 19th, 2004, 06:23 PM	#13
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Mike, exactly my thoughts as well. I'm currently in the process of changing the name to Dylan Couper Productions. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com