Owner-Operated • Independent Since 2001
Edmonton & Alberta Video Production Pricing
Clear Rates. Experienced Production. No Agency Layers.
David Mathew Bonner Video Productions is an owner-operated Alberta video production business based in Drayton Valley and serving Edmonton, Central Alberta, and clients across Canada. Since 2001, I have personally handled video projects from concept through filming and final edit — keeping communication direct, production lean, and budgets clear. Photography is available as an add-on to video projects.
My primary focus today is small and medium-sized businesses and organizations, while continuing to take on select larger corporate and confidential NDA-based productions when the fit is right.
25+ Years Experience
Owner-Operated
Edmonton & Central Alberta
Canada-Wide by Request
Business Video Packages
Clearly priced packages with defined inclusions for common business needs. Each project is personally planned, filmed, and edited by David Mathew Bonner. Editing allowances cover the listed deliverables. Additional filming, locations, longer formats or extra deliverables are quoted separately before production begins. Prices are in Canadian dollars, plus GST.
Starter Business Video
$2,500 CAD
A focused, professional video to introduce your business, explain a service, or promote a specific offering.
- Planning call and interview preparation
- Half a day of filming — up to 4 hours, at one location
- Up to 15 hours of editing included
- One finished video, 60–90 seconds
- One 15–30 second social media cutdown
- Standard licensed music, colour grading, branded titles, and captions
- Two rounds of revisions
MOST COMPLETE PACKAGE
Company Profile + Customer Stories
$4,995 CAD
A stronger trust-building package combining your company story with customer voices that show the value of working with you.
- Story planning, interview questions, and location scouting
- One full day of filming — up to 8 hours
- Up to 35 hours of editing included
- One company profile video, 2–3 minutes
- Two standalone customer testimonial videos, 60–90 seconds each
- Three 15–30 second social media cutdowns
- Customer soundbites may also be used in the company profile
- Standard licensed music, colour grading, branded titles, and captions
- Two rounds of revisions
Recruitment Video
$3,500 CAD Half Day · $4,500 CAD Full Day
Show prospective employees what your workplace is like, who they would work with, and why the opportunity is worth considering.
- Planning around your roles and workplace
- Half-day option — $3,500 CAD: up to 4 hours of filming
- Full-day option — $4,500 CAD: up to 8 hours of filming
- Half-day package: up to 25 hours of editing included
- Full-day package: up to 35 hours of editing included
- Employee and leadership interviews with workplace footage
- Full-day option allows more interviews, locations or setups as appropriate
- One finished recruitment video, 2–3 minutes
- Standard licensed music, colour grading, branded titles, and captions
- Two rounds of revisions
Investor & Business-Sale Video
From $5,000 CAD
A custom-scoped video for business owners, investors or prospective buyers, typically 3–5 minutes long, with confidential planning, filming and editing defined by the agreed scope.
- Confidential story planning tailored to owners, investors or prospective buyers
- Filming and editing defined in the custom quote
- Standard licensed music, colour grading, branded titles, captions, and two rounds of revisions
- NDA arrangements and private review when required
Custom scope and pricing are confirmed before production. NDA arrangements and private review are available when required.
Package Terms: All prices are in CAD, plus GST. Every package includes my standard production kit and local travel within Greater Edmonton and communities approximately 1–1.5 hours from Drayton Valley. Editing allowances cover the listed deliverables. Longer formats, additional filming, extra locations, extra deliverables or work beyond the agreed editing allowance are quoted separately and approved before proceeding.
Additional changes: Every package includes two rounds of revisions. Additional editing or revision work beyond those two rounds is billed at $100 CAD per hour. I confirm the additional work and estimated cost with you before proceeding. Major changes in creative direction or substantial restructuring may require a revised project scope.
Useful Add-Ons
Extend a video project with additional deliverables when they make sense. These are project add-ons, not a subscription or a requirement to book ongoing work.
Social Media Cutdowns
1 for $250 · 3 for $600 · 5 for $900
Short, platform-ready edits created from footage already filmed for your project. New filming or substantial re-editing is quoted separately.
Photography Add-On
Quoted with a video project
Business, team, product, or promotional stills can be captured alongside a video shoot when the schedule and scope allow. Photography is not offered as a standalone service.
Other Business Video Projects
The packages above cover common needs. I also produce custom-scoped videos for businesses and organizations. The format, filming time, and deliverables depend on the story and intended use.
- Industrial and manufacturing videos
- Training and safety videos
- Customer case studies
- Executive and leadership messages
- Corporate event highlights
- Corporate documentaries
- Church, ministry and faith-based projects
Corporate & Company Videos
Company profiles, About Us videos, brand stories, company history, executive messages, and videos explaining your capabilities, services, and people.
Marketing & Promotional Videos
Business, product, and service promotions; product demonstrations and launches; explainers; sales videos; and campaign or advertising content.
Customer Testimonials & Case Studies
Customer interviews, testimonials, success stories, project case studies, and partner stories that show what working with your business looks like.
Recruitment & Workplace Culture
Recruitment videos, employee stories, day-in-the-life features, careers-page videos, and workplace culture content to help attract the right people.
Training & Educational Videos
Employee and safety training, how-to videos, equipment and process demonstrations, customer education, and orientation content.
Industrial, Construction & Manufacturing
Facility and operation tours, manufacturing processes, engineering capabilities, equipment demonstrations, construction projects, and project-progress updates.
Events & Conferences
Corporate event coverage, conference and trade-show highlights, grand openings, keynote talks, panel discussions, and event recap videos.
Executive Interviews & Thought Leadership
CEO messages, business-owner interviews, expert interviews, subject-matter explainers, and industry commentary that puts your team's knowledge on camera.
Documentary & Storytelling
Company origin stories, organizational history, employee or customer stories, community-impact pieces, and longer-form project documentaries.
Professional Production Without the Agency Layers
Every shoot includes the core camera, lighting, audio, and support gear needed for the job, along with experienced planning and direct owner-operator production. I build the setup around what the story needs — not around a long list of equipment rentals, crew markups, or unnecessary add-ons.
Core Production Kit Included
The standard production toolkit is part of the booking. I choose the cameras, lenses, lighting, audio, and support gear that fit the assignment instead of pricing every basic piece separately.
- Sony camera system and professional lenses
- Tripods and support gear
- LED lighting for interviews and location work
- Wireless lav and shotgun microphones
- Slider, gimbal, 360 camera and teleprompter when useful
- Small drone for approved locations and conditions
Direct Owner-Operator Production
You work directly with the person planning, filming, and editing the project. That reduces handoffs, keeps the message consistent, and gives you one accountable point of contact from first conversation to final delivery.
- Producer and creative lead
- Director and interviewer
- Camera, lighting, and audio
- B-roll and visual coverage
- Editing and final delivery
- Additional crew only when the project genuinely needs it
Planning That Fits the Project
Some projects need a clear shot list and a focused half-day. Others need deeper interview planning, story development, or creative direction. The planning scales with the work instead of turning every job into a large production process.
- Initial project consultation — free
- Optional focused creative planning session — $150
- Ongoing story development — $100/hr
- Corporate interviews, brand stories, recruitment, training, testimonials, and marketing content
Video Production Rates — What You’re Paying For
The rates are simple on purpose. They cover experienced production time, the standard kit needed for the assignment, and direct involvement from the person responsible for the finished work.
Full-Day Video Production
$1,500
Up to eight hours on location. Best for larger corporate shoots, multiple interviews, several setups, substantial b-roll, or projects where a full day gives us room to work properly.
- Up to eight hours on site
- Multiple setups, interviews, or locations when practical
- Time for b-roll, variations, and additional coverage
- Footage is carried into your DMB Video edit
Half-Day Video Production
$850
Up to four hours on location. A practical option for interviews, testimonials, short promotional pieces, product content, or a focused shoot where the scope is already clear.
- Up to four hours on site
- Same core production kit as a full day
- Ideal for one primary location or focused shot plan
- Footage is carried into your DMB Video edit
Video Editing & Post-Production
$100 / hour
Editing is where the footage becomes a useful business story. I handle structure, pacing, interviews, b-roll, audio, colour grading, titles, and delivery directly rather than handing the project to an anonymous editor.
- Story and assembly editing
- Interview cleanup and pacing
- Audio cleanup and basic mix
- Colour grading and simple graphics
- Master, web, and social-ready exports
AI-Assisted Video & Creative Work
$150 / hr + generation at cost
AI-assisted work is available for projects where generated visuals or creative development genuinely add value. It is scoped separately when appropriate and remains guided by human editorial judgment.
- Concept and script development
- Prompting and generation management
- Generated visual cleanup and integration
- Editing, music, titles, and delivery
- Generation costs billed at actual cost with no markup
Travel & Additional Costs
Quoted Clearly Up Front
Travel is included throughout Greater Edmonton and communities within approximately 1–1.5 hours’ drive of Drayton Valley. For projects outside these areas, any travel costs are discussed and confirmed in the quote before booking.
- Greater Edmonton and nearby Drayton Valley-area travel included
- Travel outside these areas may incur additional charges
- Accommodation, flights, permits, specialty rentals, or additional crew only where required
- No unexpected travel charges; costs are confirmed before work begins
What Does a Typical Business Video Cost?
For many small and medium-sized business video projects, the total investment lands around $2,500–$5,000 once filming and editing are combined. A simple, tightly planned project can come in lower; multi-day, travel-heavy, complex corporate, or confidential work can run higher.
These packages are clear starting points, not a one-size-fits-all formula. I confirm the deliverables, schedule, and total price before production begins.
Experience
Professional video production since 2001
Best Fit
Small and medium-sized businesses & organizations
Service Area
Edmonton, Central Alberta & Canada-wide by request
Corporate Work
Confidential and NDA-based production available
Video Production Pricing FAQ
How much does video production cost in Edmonton and Central Alberta?
The Starter Business Video is $2,500 CAD, the Company Profile + Customer Stories package is $4,995 CAD, and Recruitment Videos are $3,500 CAD for a half day or $4,500 CAD for a full day. Investor & Business-Sale Videos start at $5,000 CAD. Many business projects fall around $2,500–$5,000. Editing allowances cover the listed deliverables; additional work beyond the agreed scope is quoted separately. For separately scoped work, filming is $850 for up to a half day, $1,500 for up to a full day, and editing is $100/hour.
What types of business videos do you produce?
I produce company profiles and brand stories, marketing and promotional videos, customer testimonials and case studies, recruitment and workplace-culture videos, training and safety content, industrial and manufacturing videos, corporate event highlights, executive interviews, and documentary-style business stories. Short social-media cutdowns can be added to a larger project. Specialist work is scoped to the project's goals, schedule, and deliverables.
What does a video project around $5,000 include?
The $4,995 Company Profile + Customer Stories package includes one company profile video, typically 2–3 minutes long, plus two standalone customer testimonial videos. A separately scoped company-profile project around $5,000 may include planning and interview preparation, a pre-shoot walkthrough, a full filming day, two to four interviews, operational b-roll, editing, colour grading, licensed stock music, titles, and captions. Extra versions or cutdowns are included only when listed in the agreed scope. I confirm the deliverables and price before production.
Who owns the finished video?
Once the project is complete and paid for, you own the finished video for your business use, subject to any third-party licence terms that apply to individual assets. Raw footage is not handed over unless agreed before filming, since a shoot produces a lot of unusable or rolling footage for each usable clip. Editing project files and separate third-party licences are not included unless agreed and quoted.
Do you scout locations before filming?
I assess locations and production needs during planning. When the project warrants it, I can arrange a pre-shoot walkthrough or scout; for simpler shoots, photos, video, and details supplied by the client may be enough to plan effectively. Any additional travel or special scouting requirements are discussed before booking.
What do the two rounds of revisions cover?
The two included rounds cover reasonable refinements to the agreed edit, such as tightening cuts, swapping scenes, adjusting titles, and correcting minor issues. A major change in direction, new deliverables, substantial restructuring after approval, additional filming, or work beyond the included editing allowance may require a separate quote. Additional editing or revision work beyond the two included rounds is billed at $100 CAD per hour, with the work and estimated cost confirmed with you before proceeding.
How long does a video project take?
Some projects can be turned around in 24 hours. Most are delivered in 1–3 weeks once I have the interviews, footage and materials I need, and complex projects take longer. I work backwards from your deadline and have never missed one.
Do I need to pay separately for basic camera, lighting, and audio gear?
No. The standard production kit required for normal corporate and commercial work is included. Specialty rentals, unusual permits, additional crew, or project-specific equipment are discussed and quoted before the shoot when needed.
Do you work outside Edmonton?
Yes. Travel is included throughout Greater Edmonton and communities within approximately 1–1.5 hours’ drive of Drayton Valley. Projects outside these areas may involve additional travel costs, which are confirmed in the quote before booking. Canada-wide travel is available by request.
Is music licensing included?
Yes. Licensed stock music from my available library is included. If you prefer a specific track or another option that requires additional licensing, I’ll confirm any extra cost with you before proceeding.
Can you work under an NDA or on confidential corporate projects?
Yes. Confidential and NDA-based production is available. Projects involving controlled distribution, additional compliance, travel, unusual security requirements, or compressed turnaround may use a different rate structure, which is quoted clearly before work begins.
Do you always work alone?
I personally handle every project and keep productions intentionally lean, which keeps communication direct and costs practical. When a production genuinely requires additional camera, audio, lighting, photography, or production support, the crew can be scaled to fit the assignment.
All prices are in Canadian dollars, plus GST. Every package includes my standard production kit and local travel within Greater Edmonton and communities approximately 1–1.5 hours from Drayton Valley. Editing allowances cover the listed deliverables. Longer formats, additional filming, extra locations, extra deliverables or work beyond the agreed editing allowance are quoted separately and approved before proceeding. Standard licensed music from my available library, colour grading, branded titles and captions are included in every package. Any specialized music licensing, rentals, permits, additional crew or travel beyond the included area is confirmed before production.
