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Video production tips, costs and lessons from a Winnipeg studio

Straight answers on planning, budgeting and making video, written by our team.

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Pricing

Why Do Video Production Companies Charge Different Amounts?

Two quotes for the same video can be tens of thousands of dollars apart. Here is why, and how to compare them without getting burned.

Nov 12, 2026 · 4 min read

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Contracts and rights

Who Owns the RAW Footage After a Video Is Done?

You paid for the video, so you own everything that was shot, right? Not necessarily. Here is how raw footage ownership really works in Canada.

Nov 12, 2026 · 3 min read

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Process

How Long Does It Take to Make a Corporate Video? A Realistic Timeline

Filming is the quick part. Here is the real timeline for a corporate video, what slows things down, and how to hit your deadline.

Nov 12, 2026 · 3 min read

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Hiring

Videographer or Video Production Company? How to Choose in Winnipeg

Both can shoot a great video. Here is how to tell which one fits your project, your timeline and your budget.

Nov 12, 2026 · 2 min read

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Process

How to Prepare for a Corporate Video Shoot (and What Happens on the Day)

Never been on camera for work? Here is what to expect on shoot day, what to wear, and how to look and sound like yourself.

Nov 12, 2026 · 3 min read

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Hiring

How to Choose a Video Production Company in Winnipeg: 8 Questions to Ask

If you have never hired a video production company, it can feel daunting. These eight questions make the decision much easier.

Nov 12, 2026 · 3 min read

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Pricing

How Much Does a Brand Video Cost in Winnipeg in 2027?

To save you time: a video starts around $5,000 CAD and can climb past $100,000. Here is what actually moves the number, and how to budget well.

Jul 17, 2025 · 4 min read

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Behind the scenes

Do You Need a NAS for Video Production? Here's Why We Spent $4,000+ on One

We spent over $4,000 on a QNAP NAS for our video work. Here is what is in it, why we chose it, and the one thing we would do differently.

Nov 9, 2024 · 3 min read