How long does video production take?
A typical corporate video takes 3 to 6 weeks in Toronto from kickoff to final delivery. Simple shoots (real estate, events, social batches) deliver in 2 days to 2 weeks. Here is the stage-by-stage reality, and what rush timelines cost.
Stage by stage
| Stage | Typical duration | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-production | 1 – 2 weeks | Brief, script, locations, crew booking, scheduling |
| Shoot | 1 – 3 days | Filming; most corporate videos need one day |
| Edit (first cut) | 1 – 2 weeks | Assembly, colour, sound, motion graphics |
| Revisions | 3 – 7 days | Usually 2 to 3 rounds included |
| Delivery | 1 – 2 days | Final exports and versions for each platform |
Typical total timelines by project
- Real estate listing: 2 to 4 days from shoot to delivery.
- Event recap: shoot day plus 3 to 10 days of editing; same-day social edits are bookable.
- Social content batch: 1 to 2 weeks including planning.
- Corporate video: 3 to 6 weeks end to end.
- Brand film or commercial: 6 to 12 weeks with creative development, casting, and licensing.
- Animation or explainer: 4 to 8 weeks; script and voiceover approval drive the pace.
What rush timelines cost
Compressing the schedule is normal in Toronto, and it is priced predictably: about 25 percent extra to deliver in 1 to 2 weeks, 50 percent for 3 to 5 days, and up to double for under 48 hours. The calculator can price your project on a standard timeline first so you can see what the rush premium adds.
Booking lead times
Book 2 to 4 weeks ahead for simple shoots and 4 to 8 weeks for corporate projects. Spring and fall are peak season for weddings, conferences, and events, so dates go early. If your date is fixed, lock the crew first and finish the creative after. Browse available Toronto companies or get free advice on a realistic schedule.
Production timelines: FAQ
- How long does it take to make a corporate video?
- A typical corporate video takes 3 to 6 weeks in Toronto: 1 to 2 weeks of pre-production, 1 or 2 shoot days, and 2 to 3 weeks of editing and revisions. Simple projects move faster; campaigns take longer.
- How fast can I get a video if I am in a rush?
- Toronto companies routinely compress timelines for a premium. Rush delivery in 1 to 2 weeks typically adds about 25 percent, 3 to 5 days about 50 percent, and under 48 hours can double the price.
- How far in advance should I book?
- Two to four weeks for a simple shoot, four to eight weeks for corporate projects with multiple stakeholders, and several months for peak wedding and event dates in spring and fall.
- What slows video projects down the most?
- Approval loops. Script sign-off, stakeholder availability on shoot day, and consolidated revision feedback are the three things clients control that most affect the schedule.