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May 2, 2022How to hire a video production company.
Choosing a video production company comes down to a few clear checks — portfolio fit, real technical capability, transparent quotes and rights. Here's the step-by-step, plus why a professional pays off.
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What to check before you book.
Pick on fit, not just price. The right company matches your project type, can prove its technical capability, quotes transparently, and signs over the footage rights.
Pick on fit, not just price.
Polish and a low quote aren't enough on their own. The right video production company matches your project type, proves the capability it claims, breaks down its pricing, and gives you the footage rights in writing.
Portfolio fit
Judge the showreel against your project type — a great corporate-interview reel doesn't mean great live broadcast.
Technical capability
For broadcast, check broadcast cameras and delivery formats; for live, ask about a real transmission setup (LiveU), not a consumer encoder.
Transparent quotes
Get an itemised breakdown — what's in the day rate, who operates, overtime, turnaround and insurance — so you compare like for like.
Rights & references
Confirm footage ownership in writing, and check references or reviews from similar projects before you commit.
The 7-step checklist.
- Define your needs — purpose, audience, format, timeline and budget before you call anyone.
- Review the portfolio critically — look for work like yours, not just impressive work.
- Verify technical capability — broadcast cameras and formats for broadcast; a real transmission rig for live.
- Ask the right questions — what's in the day rate, who operates, overtime, turnaround, insurance.
- Compare quotes like for like — itemised; the lowest is rarely the best value.
- Check references & track record — similar projects, reputable clients, reviews.
- Clarify rights & ownership — get footage ownership and usage in writing.
Why hire a professional?
A professional production company is less a cost than a return. Broadcast-quality video out-performs other content formats on engagement and trust, and testimonials, explainers and event coverage all pay back when they're made to a standard your audience believes. You also get the kit, the crew and the deadline reliability without building any of it in-house.
Hiring in Europe?
CamJo24 is a video production company based in The Hague, covering Europe — from ENG crews and LiveU live broadcast to corporate and events, all on one all-in invoice. See our production process, or request a quote.
Questions to ask before you sign.
- What's included in the day rate?
- Who operates — senior or junior?
- What's the overtime policy?
- What's the turnaround on final delivery?
- Do you carry public liability insurance?
- Who owns the footage afterwards?
- Can you share references from similar projects?
- Is the quote fully itemised?
Questions, answered.
How do I choose a video production company?
Define your needs, judge the portfolio against your project type, verify technical capability, get an itemised quote, check references, and confirm footage rights in writing — don't pick on price alone.
What should I look for in a showreel?
Work like yours, not just impressive work. A strong corporate-interview reel doesn't prove they can handle live broadcast, and vice versa.
What questions should I ask before hiring?
What's in the day rate, who operates, the overtime policy, turnaround time, insurance, and who owns the footage afterwards.
Why is the cheapest quote risky?
The lowest quote usually leaves things out. Insist on itemised breakdowns so you compare equivalent services, not just headline prices.
Who owns the footage after the shoot?
Agree it in writing before you book. Confirm you own the final footage and clarify whether the company keeps any promotional usage rights.
Is hiring a video production company worth it?
Yes — professional video out-performs DIY on engagement and trust, and you get the kit, crew and deadline reliability without building it in-house.
Looking to hire a video production company?
CamJo24 covers Europe from The Hague — crews, LiveU and full production on one all-in invoice. Tell us your project.