How Much Does a Videographer Cost in Montreal? (2026 Prices)
If you’re looking for a videographer in Montreal for your business, your total budget will depend on the filming time, preparation, editing time, and finished videos you need. Here’s a breakdown of our rates at New Media Productions and what can affect your final quote.
1. Our Videographer Prices in Montreal
We know how frustrating it can be to research videographer prices and still not find a straightforward answer. Although every project has different requirements, these are our standard videography rates in Montreal at the moment:
Half-Day Videography — $1,100 CAD
Includes up to four consecutive hours of filming with one videographer and one camera.
Full-Day Videography — $1,750 CAD
Includes up to eight consecutive hours of filming with one videographer and one camera.
Video Editing — $650 CAD per Day
Most projects require between two and three days of video editing, depending on the length, number of deliverables, and complexity of the final videos.
Strategy and Scriptwriting — Quoted Separately
Strategy, concept development, and scriptwriting are available at an additional cost. Pricing depends on the amount of research, creative development, and preparation required.
Typical Total Project Cost
Based on our standard filming and editing rates:
A half-day shoot with two to three editing days typically costs between $2,400 and $3,050 CAD.
A full-day shoot with two to three editing days typically costs between $3,050 and $3,700 CAD.
Three full filming days with three editing days would total $7,200 CAD.
Three full filming days with five editing days would total $8,500 CAD.
Three full filming days with seven editing days would total $9,800 CAD.
A three-day shoot could cover interviews and supporting footage at several business locations or a series of renovation project showcases. The editing allowances above are examples; your actual editing estimate depends on the number, length, and complexity of the finished videos.
These totals cover filming and editing. Strategy and scriptwriting are additional when required.
Additional cameras, crew members, specialized equipment, studio or location rentals, actors, travel outside Montreal, advanced motion graphics, visual effects, and raw-footage delivery are quoted separately when required.
Before filming begins, you’ll receive a clear proposal outlining the deliverables, filming time, estimated editing days, revision rounds, and total project cost.
All prices are in Canadian dollars and exclude GST and QST.
For a broader look at how crew size and production complexity affect a budget, see our video production pricing guide.
2. Should You Book a Videographer for Half-Day or a Full-Day?
A half-day may be enough for a focused shoot at one location, such as a client testimonial with supporting footage or a small batch of prepared talking-head videos.
A full day gives you more room for multiple interviews, different setups, or a larger content list.
The decision depends on more than how long people will spend speaking on camera. Lighting, sound checks, camera setup, retakes, and moving between rooms all take time.
For example, a renovation contractor might want to record:
An interview explaining a completed kitchen renovation.
Detailed footage of the cabinets, countertops, and layout.
A homeowner testimonial.
Three short videos answering common renovation questions.
Even if the finished videos are short, that is several separate tasks. Whether they fit into a half-day depends on the location, the participants’ availability, and how prepared everyone is.
Share your full shot list before choosing a booking length. That gives your videographer a chance to build a realistic schedule.
3. Why Is Editing Charged Separately?
The shoot produces footage. Editing turns that footage into something your business can publish.
That work can include reviewing takes, choosing the strongest answers, arranging the story, adding supporting footage, improving sound, adjusting color, and preparing final exports.
The number of videos matters, but so does the work inside each one.
A straightforward interview may need relatively simple editing. A 30-second ad with multiple opening hooks, animated text, detailed sound design, and several versions can require considerably more work.
When asking for a quote, specify:
How many finished videos you need.
Their approximate length.
Whether they are vertical, horizontal, or both.
Whether you need captions or different language versions.
Any graphics, animation, or reference styles.
Your delivery deadline.
For a Montreal business publishing in both English and French, mention that early. Subtitles, translated text, and separately filmed language versions each involve different amounts of work.
4. What Additional Costs Should You Ask a Videographer About?
Before booking, ask what could increase the quoted total. Depending on your project, that could include:
Extra crew or equipment. A second camera, dedicated sound recordist, or specialized setup changes the resources required.
Locations and travel. Studio rentals, multiple locations, parking, and travel requirements should be discussed beforehand.
Additional edits. A new video, another language version, or a different creative direction may fall outside the original scope.
Rush delivery. A tight deadline may require a different editing schedule and an additional fee.
Raw footage. Delivery of the original camera files is a separate request from delivery of finished videos. Confirm whether it is included, how it will be transferred, and what usage terms apply.
Revisions. Ask how many rounds are included and what counts as a revision. Adjusting an existing edit is different from requesting a new concept or another shoot.
The goal is to understand the full cost before production begins.
5. How Do You Compare Videographer Quotes Fairly?
Give each provider the same brief.
If one quote covers filming only and another includes preparation, several edited videos, captions, and revisions, their headline prices will not tell you much.
Ask each videographer to confirm:
| Item | What to clarify |
|---|---|
| Filming | Included hours, locations, cameras, and crew |
| Preparation | Who develops the concept, questions, or script |
| Deliverables | Number, length, language, and format of the videos |
| Editing | Included work and how additional requests are priced |
| Revisions | Number of rounds and scope |
| Delivery | Timeline, finished files, and raw-footage options |
Then review examples similar to your project. If you need an interview that makes a business owner sound clear and comfortable, look for that ability in the portfolio.
The useful question is: What will my business receive for this price, and does it meet the need?
6. How Can You Make Your Budget Go Further?
Reduce avoidable work before the camera comes out.
Choose your topics, prepare the filming space, schedule participants, and agree on the deliverables in advance. Arriving with clear priorities helps protect the time you are paying for.
You can also plan several related videos around one location.
For example, while filming a completed kitchen renovation, a contractor could record a project walkthrough, a homeowner testimonial, and an explanation of which design choices affected the budget.
Those videos would serve different purposes while sharing the same filming visit. Each still needs editing, so decide which ones you will actually use before expanding the scope.
Start with the questions your customers need answered. A useful explanation of renovation costs may deserve more of your budget than an elaborate opening sequence.
Is Hiring a Videographer Worth the Cost?
It can be, when the videos have a clear role in your business.
A testimonial can help prospects assess your credibility. A project walkthrough can demonstrate the quality of your work. An educational video can answer a question that repeatedly comes up during sales calls.
Before booking, decide where the videos will appear and what you want viewers to do next. That helps you choose the right deliverables and avoid paying for content without a use.
If you’re still deciding whether video is the right investment, read our article on whether hiring a videographer can help you get more clients.
Get a Quote for Your Montreal Video Project
At New Media Productions, we quote projects around the filming time, preparation, and editing your business needs.
Tell us what you want to communicate, where you plan to use the videos, your deadline, and your budget. We can help define a practical scope and explain what is included before you book.
