Videography in Ontario

Shoot time, crew size, equipment (cameras, audio, lighting, drone if used), number of edited deliverables and their length, revision rounds, music licensing, usage rights, and delivery format and timeline. A one-line day rate with no deliverable spec is a red flag.

Clarify this in writing. Usually the videographer licenses the final edit to you for agreed uses, and raw footage is extra or retained. If you need full ownership or broad usage rights (ads, broadcast), say so up front — it affects price and the contract.

If your video includes aerial footage, yes — commercial drone flying requires a licensed/certified operator in most countries, plus insurance and airspace permissions. Don't let someone fly a drone for paid work without the right certification; it's a legal and safety risk.

Two rounds is the industry standard, stated in the contract. 'Unlimited revisions' sounds generous but signals weak scope and often stalls projects. Consolidate your feedback into each round rather than drip-feeding changes, which burns paid time.

A single videographer suits interviews, small events and social content. A crew (second camera, dedicated audio, lighting) is worth it for multi-location shoots, live events you can't re-shoot, and high-production promos. Match the crew to the stakes of the footage.

It scales with crew, kit and post-production. A half-day single-videographer event shoot is the entry point; a full day costs more; a scripted corporate or promo video with a crew, multi-camera setup and edited deliverable is the top of the range. Editing time is often a large, separate part of the bill.

Because it's where most of the hours go. A day of filming can take several days to edit — cutting, colour grading, sound, motion graphics and revisions. When comparing quotes, check how much edited footage you get and how many revision rounds are included, not just the shoot day rate.

Half-day shoots typically run CAD 500-1,800, full days CAD 1,200-4,500, and corporate videos CAD 2,500-12,000.