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Video production answers for Toronto businesses.
Short, direct answers to the questions we hear most before a project starts. Written by the team at IAVA Productions, a Toronto video production company with its own studio in Kensington Market.
How much does a brand video cost in Toronto?
What drives the cost of a brand video in Toronto: shoot days, crew, location, script, editing and more. A plain guide from IAVA Productions.
Read the answerHow long does it take to make a company video, from first call to final cut?
The stages of a company video from first call to final cut, and how long editing takes after the shoot, from IAVA Productions in Toronto.
Read the answerStudio or on location: where should I film my business video?
How to choose between a studio and an on-location shoot for a business video in Toronto, with the trade-offs of each, from IAVA Productions.
Read the answerWhere can I record a video podcast in Toronto?
Where to record a video podcast in Toronto and what a good podcast studio needs. IAVA Studio in Kensington Market offers multi-camera recording and full production.
Read the answerHow do I prepare for my first video podcast recording?
A simple checklist to prepare for your first video podcast recording: topic, guests, what to wear, what to bring and what happens on the day.
Read the answerWhat makes a good testimonial or case study video?
What makes a testimonial or case study video work: a clear story arc, a real client, a concrete result and honest doubt. A guide from IAVA Productions in Toronto.
Read the answerHow do you turn one shoot into a month of social media content?
How one production day can become a month of social media video: plan the cuts first, film in batches, and edit short clips for each platform. From IAVA Productions in Toronto.
Read the answerWhat should I ask a video production company before hiring one?
Questions to ask a video production company before you hire: who films and edits, what is included, timeline, revisions, deliverables and how pricing works.
Read the answerBrand film vs About Us video: what is the difference and which do I need?
The difference between a brand film and an About Us video, and how to choose. A plain guide from IAVA Productions, a Toronto video production company.
Read the answerHow long should a company video be for the website, LinkedIn and Instagram?
How long a company video should be for your website, LinkedIn and Instagram, and why one shoot should produce several lengths. From IAVA Productions in Toronto.
Read the answerHow can a marketing agency offer video without an in-house production team?
How a marketing agency can offer video to clients without hiring a production team: partner with a studio, white-label the work and keep the client relationship. From IAVA Productions, Toronto.
Read the answerHow do I look natural on camera?
Simple, practical tips to look and sound natural on camera for a business video: talk to a person, use full sentences, wear what feels like you and trust the crew. From IAVA Productions.
Read the answerHow do I plan a corporate event video in Toronto?
A step-by-step guide to planning a corporate event video in Toronto: goals, key moments, shot list, interviews and deliverables. From IAVA Productions.
Read the answerDo I need a script for a brand or interview video?
Do you need a script for a brand video or an interview video? When a script helps, when a question list works better and how pre-production fits in. From IAVA Productions.
Read the answerHow many cameras do I need for a podcast or interview?
How many cameras you need for a video podcast or interview: one is the minimum, two is common and three gives a wide shot plus a close-up of each speaker. From IAVA Productions.
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