What to Expect When Hiring a Videographer: Costs, Timeline, and Deliverables
Hiring a corporate videography partner is a smart move for marketing your brand, especially with how high quality visuals stand out on social media and beyond. If you are planning a project in Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Tri-Cities, Fraser Valley, or anywhere else in BC, you likely want clarity on costs, timelines, and what you will receive. Here is how Boro and Beyond Media structures the process so you can hire with confidence and avoid surprises.
Understanding Videography Costs
Budgets vary by scope, but transparency should not. We explain every cost driver and propose options that protect ROI.
Project ranges: We start with a discovery call to understand your needs first, then send a proposal. Standard projects are cost efficient, with the ability to scale up to more complex, multi-location sessions depending on the need for crew size, complexity, and post-production needs.
Rates and drivers:
• Crew scale: Solo operator vs. director, multiple cameras, and audio.
• Locations and logistics: Single site vs. multiple sites, permits, and travel time.
• Post scope: Graphics, captions, color grade, sound mix, and multiple edits/aspect ratios.
Packages: We offer clear tiers. A lean package covers a half-day and a final edit. A standard package includes a full day, with extra edit outputs like short clips extracted from the full video. A comprehensive package adds multi-camera capture, and an expanded team for demanding full-scale shoots.
Budget tip: Share your range early. We tailor concepts, crew, and schedule to meet the outcome without waste.
Typical Project Timeline: Kickoff to Final Cut
Most projects with our fast turnaround are complete in less than a week, scaled to size of specific projects.
Pre-production (1–3 weeks): Strategy, scripting, schedule, shot lists, interview prep, logistics, and if needed, permits and location coordination in Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Fraser Valley, the Tri-Cities and beyond.
Production: On-site capture for interviews, B-roll, product footage, and environment. We build buffer time for real-world variables.
Post-production (2-7 days): Editorial, music, graphics, captions, color, and sound. We prioritize a strong first cut to speed approvals.
Revisions and approval: Clear notes, fast turns, and tracked changes until sign-off.
Delivery: Final files exported in required formats and aspect ratios, organized and labeled for easy deployment.
Timeline tip: Share hard deadlines upfront. We can prioritize or parallelize tasks to meet a date, subject to scope.
Deliverables: What You Receive
Clarity on outputs prevents last-minute surprises.
Final video file(s): Master files in 4K and 1080p as needed, optimized exports for web, social, and presentation.
Social media edits: Platform-specific lengths and aspect ratios, each with caption-safe framing and graphic treatments consistent with brand.
Thumbnails and stills: Ready-to-use hero images and optional frame grabs.
Support: If you prefer, we can handle uploads and technical deployment.
Local Expertise That Improves Outcomes
Working across Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Fraser Valley, and the Tri-Cities means we plan around venues, traffic, cultural context, and weather. We schedule for realistic travel, maintain backup plans for rain, and advise on time-of-day for light. Local context reduces friction and protects your schedule.
Confidently Navigate Your Corporate Video
Expect transparent pricing, realistic timelines, quality deliverables, and professional communication throughout. Boro and Beyond Media aligns creative, budget, and logistics so you feel supported from kickoff to delivery.
Ready to plan your project? Contact us to scope a package that fits your goals and timeline across Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Fraser Valley, and the Tri-Cities.
