How do they compare?
| Videographer | Video production company | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Filming, sometimes editing | Planning, filming, editing, delivery and revisions |
| Team | Usually one person | Director, videographer, editor and contract crew when needed |
| Equipment and space | Their own camera kit | Multiple cameras, lighting, sound and often a studio |
| Best for | A single event, a simple interview or footage you will edit yourself | Brand films, testimonials, campaigns, podcasts and shows |
| Accountability | The footage | The finished result |
When is a videographer enough?
If you already know what you need to film, have someone to edit it, and the shoot is simple, a videographer can be the right fit. Examples are an event recording, a headshot-style interview or raw footage for an in-house team.
When do you need a production company?
- The video has a business goal, such as winning clients or explaining what you do, and needs a plan behind it.
- You want a polished result with several cameras, controlled light and clean sound.
- You need a series, a campaign or a show, not a single clip.
- You want one team to be responsible from the first call to the final file.
Can you hire a production company just to film?
Yes. At IAVA Productions you can book a half-day or full-day filming session, in our studio or on location, and take the footage away. You can also add editing when you want finished videos.
Examples from our work
JC Landscaping. Case study videos where homeowners tell the story in their own words, planned, filmed and edited by one team.
See the projectBanyan Software. A pitch video and case study videos made to help a sales team present value to prospects and investors.
See the project
How IAVA Productions does it
We start with what the video needs to do for your business, then plan the day, film with professional cameras, lighting and sound, and edit with colour grading and sound design. Standard edits are delivered within 7 business days after the shoot, with two revision rounds included.
Pricing depends on scope and production level. Tell us what you are making and we will reply within 24 hours with a clear quote in CAD.
Frequently asked questions
- Is IAVA Productions a videographer or a production company?
- IAVA Productions is a production company with its own studio in Kensington Market, Toronto. We can also be booked for filming only.
- Can I book you for filming only?
- Yes. Half-day and full-day filming sessions are available in the studio or on location.
- Do you also edit?
- Yes. We edit what we film into finished videos and social cuts, with colour grading, sound and motion graphics.
- Can I use the studio without hiring your crew?
- Yes. The studio can be booked on its own, and external crews are welcome.