Most small business videos fail for a simple reason: they were made without a clear job to do. A video should answer one question for one audience, and everything else follows from that.
Pick one goal
Decide whether the video builds trust, explains a service, promotes an offer or recruits staff. A single clear goal keeps the script short and the edit tight.
Choose the format
- Short vertical clips for social media and ads.
- A 60 to 90 second brand or service video for your website.
- Customer testimonials, which carry more weight than self-promotion.
- Process or behind-the-scenes videos that show how you work.
Budget realistically
Cost depends on crew size, shoot days, locations, music and revisions. Ask for a written scope that lists deliverables, number of edit rounds and usage rights so quotes can be compared fairly.
Plan the shoot day
Tidy the location, prepare staff or customers who will appear, and gather a list of must-have shots. Good prep shortens the shoot and lowers cost.
Get more from one shoot
Capture extra clips and stills during the same day so you can cut social snippets, website banners and ad variants without paying for a second shoot.
Distribution is half the work
Plan where the video will live before filming. A homepage hero, a Google Business Profile, social posts and email all need different lengths and crops. Capturing vertical and horizontal versions on the same day is far cheaper than reshooting.
Measuring whether it worked
Track a simple outcome: calls, form submissions or quote requests that came after the video went live. Use a dedicated link or landing page so you can see what the video actually produced.
Ready to talk it through? Get a free quote, use the contact page, or call Sinfull Studios at 306-807-9848 (907 Queen Street, Regina, by appointment).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long should a small business video be?
For websites, 60 to 90 seconds is a good target. For social, 15 to 45 seconds. Shorter holds attention better.
Do I need a script?
At least an outline. A script or shot list keeps the message focused and prevents wasted time on shoot day.
Can one shoot produce several videos?
Yes. Planning ahead lets one shoot yield a main video plus short cuts for social and ads.
