How Much Does a Corporate Video Cost in Alberta? A Transparent Breakdown for 2025

Updated for 2025 — If you're an Alberta business thinking about corporate video, you're not alone. Video content is no longer a luxury—it's a cornerstone of effective communication, marketing, and branding. But the question remains:

“How much does a corporate video cost in Alberta?”

Let’s break it down with honesty, transparency, and a bit of industry insight so you can budget smarter and avoid surprises.


🎬 What Is a Corporate Video?

Corporate videos are used by businesses and organizations to communicate a message. They can be outward-facing (like a promotional video) or internal (like training material).

  • ✅ Promo or Brand Videos
  • ✅ Training & Onboarding Videos
  • ✅ Testimonial or Case Study Videos
  • ✅ Event Recaps & Highlight Reels
  • ✅ Recruitment or Culture Videos

Done right, they build trust, communicate clearly, and drive results.


💰 Average Corporate Video Costs in Alberta (2025)

There’s no flat-rate answer, but here’s a general range to expect:

TierWho It's ForTypical Budget
BasicStartups, solo entrepreneurs$1,500 – $3,000
Mid-TierSmall to mid-size Alberta businesses$3,000 – $10,000
Agency-LevelNational brands, agencies, large teams$10,000+

I typically work with mid-tier clients who want boutique attention and a strong storytelling-first approach.


📊 What Affects the Price of a Corporate Video?

Here are the major cost factors that go into a typical corporate video:

  • 📝 Pre-Production: Scripting, planning, location scouting
  • 🎥 Production: Filming, lighting, drone work, audio capture
  • 🎞️ Post-Production: Editing, colour grading, motion graphics, music
  • 📦 Deliverables: Final versions, subtitles, social cutdowns

📉 Realistic Budget Breakdown Example

Here’s a ballpark breakdown for a 2–3 minute corporate video:

Line ItemEstimated Cost
Creative Planning & Script$400 – $800
Half-Day Shoot (1-person crew)$1,200 – $1,800
Editing & Motion Graphics$1,200 – $2,000
Music Licensing & Voiceover$300 – $600
Drone Footage (Add-On)$300 – $500
Total$3,400 – $5,700

This example reflects a clean, professional product—ideal for use on your website, at trade shows, or on social media.


📈 How to Get the Most Value

If you're working with a limited budget, here are some ways to maximize ROI:

  1. Be clear on your message and audience before filming
  2. Offer internal assets (logos, images, talking points)
  3. Trust the videographer’s process—creative freedom leads to better work
  4. Request social versions or cutdowns to stretch the content
  5. Repurpose your video across YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, and email campaigns

🏔️ Why Alberta Businesses Prefer Local Videographers

Working with someone who knows the landscape—literally and culturally—makes a difference.

  • ✅ Familiar with Alberta’s seasons, industries, and communities
  • ✅ More flexibility and creative input than big agencies
  • ✅ Faster turnaround and direct communication
  • ✅ Supporting Alberta First values and businesses

As a Christian business owner in Alberta, I value honesty, storytelling, and delivering work that glorifies God—while serving your mission with excellence.


📞 Ready to Talk Budget?

If you’ve got a video project in mind and want a realistic estimate tailored to your needs, I’d love to hear from you. I’ll give you straight talk, no pressure, and a transparent quote that fits your goals.

📬 Contact David Mathew Bonner

🎥 Why Consider Me