Video Production Services • Edmonton • Central Alberta
Video Production Services for Edmonton & Alberta Businesses
Owner-operated by David Mathew Bonner since 2001
I’m David Mathew Bonner, owner and operator of David Mathew Bonner Video Productions. Based in Drayton Valley, I regularly work in Edmonton, Central Alberta, and across the province. Since 2001, I’ve helped businesses and organizations turn ideas into professional video — from the first conversation and concept through filming and the final edit. Most projects are handled directly by me, and when a production genuinely needs more hands, I bring in the right people without turning it into a bigger production than it needs to be.
Typical starting rates: half-day filming $850, full-day $1,500, editing $100/hour. Appointment only. Based in Drayton Valley, filming regularly in Edmonton and Central Alberta.
I travel across Canada with a compact professional kit. Same approach. Same standard. Travel kept practical. Rates kept fair.
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The hero video introduces David Mathew Bonner Video Productions, an owner-operated Alberta video production business based in Drayton Valley and serving Edmonton, Central Alberta and clients across the province.
Who I Work With & How Production Is Handled
I work mainly with small and medium-sized businesses and organizations across Alberta, while still taking on select larger, internal and NDA-based productions. Clients work directly with me. I help shape the idea, guide the production, find the shots, and carry the story through the edit. When a project genuinely needs additional crew or specialized support, I bring it in.
Businesses & Organizations
I work with business owners, marketing and communications teams, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, municipalities, schools, industrial companies, and other Alberta organizations that need professional content without a complicated production chain.
Direct From Start to Finish
I handle the creative process directly — planning, interviews, camera, lighting, audio, b-roll, and the final edit. You’re talking to the person actually making the decisions and building the story.
Small When It Can Be. Bigger When It Needs To Be.
Most projects don’t need a large crew. When a job does need a second camera, dedicated photographer, additional audio, or specialized support, I bring in the right people and remain your main point of contact.
How Edmonton & Alberta Video Production Projects Run
I stay with the project from concept through the final edit. Direct communication means fewer things get lost along the way — and because I’m already thinking about the finished piece while I’m shooting, the first cut is often very close to the final one.
1. Concept
You tell me the goal, the audience, and where the Edmonton or Alberta video will live. We figure out the message and direction before a camera comes out.
2. Scope and Honest Rate
I send a practical plan and a number. Half-day filming $850. Full-day $1,500. Editing $100/hour. Appointment only. No unnecessary agency markup.
3. Shoot
I film the project — interviews, lighting, audio, b-roll, and the shots that help tell the story. Extra crew only if the job actually needs it.
4. Edit
The same person who planned and filmed the piece cuts it. The story stays connected and notes do not get lost in a chain.
5. First Cut
Because we agreed on the direction before filming — and I was there for the shoot — the first cut is often close to finished. If something needs changing, you talk directly to me.
6. Travel-Ready Across Canada
I built a compact professional kit so I can get on a plane and work across Canada without turning travel into a production of its own. Same approach. Same standard. Honest travel. Honest rates.
Video Production Services
I provide business-focused video production for Edmonton and Alberta clients, including corporate interviews, company profiles, recruitment and training videos, testimonials, case studies, product and service stories, social media content, documentary-style films, aerial footage, photography, and complete post-production.
Corporate Video Production & Explainer Videos
Corporate video built around a clear business purpose: explain what you do, communicate change, build trust, train people, recruit staff, or support sales and marketing. This is the most common request from Edmonton and Alberta businesses: a clear company video for the website, a sales meeting, or an internal launch. I plan the interviews, film on site, and edit the piece myself so the finished video matches the brief.
- Corporate profiles and overview videos
- Product and service explainers
- Executive interviews, internal communication, and investor updates
- Landing-page videos that support sales teams
Event Video, Training & Safety Videos
Coverage that keeps working after the room is empty, and training content that can be replayed for years. Safety and onboarding videos are built so a supervisor can play them again next month without another crew day. I keep the steps clear, the audio clean, and the runtime honest.
- Conference and gala highlight videos
- Workplace training and safety walk-throughs
- Onboarding modules for new staff
- Fundraising and awareness events
Recruitment & Company Culture Videos
Honest team stories that attract the right people instead of overselling the role or the workplace. Alberta employers use these on careers pages and LinkedIn. I interview real staff, film the workplace as it is, and keep the tone straight so the right candidates recognize themselves.
- Recruitment videos for careers pages
- Day-in-the-life stories with your staff
- Values and culture pieces for internal use
Brand Story & Documentary Video Production
Interview-driven brand stories, testimonials, case studies, and documentary-style pieces that give people enough context to understand why the work matters. Some stories need more than a list of services or a few lines on a website. I start with who needs to hear the story, then build the interviews and visuals around what actually matters.
- Mini-documentaries for campaigns and causes
- Brand story films for businesses and organizations
- Testimonial-driven pieces built around interviews
Social Media Reels & Short-Form Video
Vertical and short-form content for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn, and campaign use, created to fit the platform without losing the message.
- Cut-downs from larger shoots
- Campaign-based batches of reels
- Short-form concepts built around a strong opening
Drone Video & Aerial Production Support
Support pieces that add scale, context, and clarity around your site, location, or project footprint.
- Cinematic drone passes and reveals
- Land, tourism, and route coverage
- Construction and infrastructure progress
Photography Services
Photography can be produced on its own or alongside video. For selected projects I can capture brand images, headshots, products, facilities, events, and campaign stills during the same production plan, keeping the visual style consistent.
Corporate & Brand Photography
Clean, consistent stills for websites, brochures, reports, and business marketing.
- Office and facility imagery
- On-brand staff photos in real locations
- Editorial-style portraits for articles
Product & Detail Photography
Clean, detailed photography that shows the product, the workmanship, and the details that matter.
- E-commerce and catalogue images
- Process and detail shots for marketing
- Combined shoots with video assets
Event & People Photography
Conferences, fundraisers, and tournaments with a focus on real people, candid moments, and useful coverage.
- Conference and gala coverage
- Community and charity events
- On-site team portraits and groups
Common Questions
+ How much do projects cost?
Standard filming rates begin at $850 for a half day and $1,500 for a full day. Editing is $100 per hour. Complete project pricing depends on planning, locations, filming, graphics, travel, and final deliverables. Review the pricing page or contact me with your rough idea.
+ What is the usual timeline?
I usually work backwards from your deadline, allowing the right amount of time for planning, production, editing, review, and any changes that may be needed. When a project needs to move quickly, I can turn work around very fast. I’ve also worked in electronic news gathering, where shooting, editing, and delivery could all happen the same day. Every project is different, so we build the schedule around what the job actually requires.
+ Do you offer photography with video?
Yes. Selected projects can combine video with headshots, product photography, event coverage, editorial images, and supporting campaign stills. Combining both services in one production plan helps keep the visual style consistent and can save time on location.
+ Where are you based and what areas do you serve?
I’m based in Drayton Valley, Alberta and regularly work in Edmonton, St. Albert, Spruce Grove, Leduc, Sherwood Park, Red Deer, and communities across Central Alberta. Travel elsewhere in Alberta and across Canada is available for select projects.
+ Can one videographer handle a corporate production?
Yes. Many corporate productions are efficiently handled by one experienced producer. I can manage planning, interviews, camera, lighting, audio, b-roll, editing, and delivery directly. If the job genuinely needs more cameras or specialized support, I can scale the crew while remaining your main point of contact.
+ Do you work on confidential or NDA-based projects?
Yes. I can work on internal, confidential, and NDA-based corporate projects where discretion, controlled access, careful handling of footage, and dependable delivery matter.
+ Do you travel outside Alberta?
Yes. I travel across Canada with a compact professional kit built for air travel and efficient production. Edmonton and Central Alberta are my regular service area, with Canada-wide work available by appointment. I keep travel practical and the rates fair.
+ How do you use AI in video production?
I use AI selectively when it genuinely improves the work — for example audio enhancement, cleanup, concept development, or generated visual elements that would be difficult or impossible to capture another way. I do not use AI simply because it is available; real footage and real people remain the better choice whenever authenticity matters.
See What Fits Your Budget
Standard rates are published so you can get a realistic starting point before contacting me. See half-day, full-day, editing, hybrid photo/video, travel, and other production pricing, then send me the rough idea.
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