Our Ottawa Video Production Services
We’re storytellers; our videos tell the stories that are most important to you. We offer video production services to businesses and non-profits across all industries in Ottawa.
Corporate Videos
We've produced corporate videos for notable Ottawa organizations like The Ottawa Hospital.
Branded Content
We develop branded content to tell our Ottawa clients' stories for use in social media marketing campaigns and across digital platforms.
Documentary Video Production
To inspire and inform, and make positive change. Our documentaries highlight the causes most important to you, compelling audiences to take action
Tourism and Travel Videos
Are you an Ottawa tourism company or DMO? We've worked across the world on tourism campaigns, engaging tourists and travellers to visit your unique destination.
Testimonials
We have produced testimonials for clients throughout Ottawa and the National Capital Region, boosting trust in your brand and your team with authentic testimonials.
Commercials
Attract new customers, excite returning customers, and showcase your new products and services with our commercial video production services.
How We Bring Video Projects To Life
Videos tell a story—your story. We start by understanding you—your needs, why you’ve chosen to make a video, and what you’re hoping to get out of it. We’re not afraid to get into the weeds, researching every detail of the project in order to create something truly spectacular.
We work with some of the best professionals in the Ottawa video production industry—award-winning individuals who are masters of their craft. From lighting and colours to sets and scripts, everything is meticulously storyboarded and conceptualized long before the first camera starts rolling.
This detailed planning process allows us to bring your video project to life. Every creative project needs a beating heart. You—and what matters to you—are the heart of your video.
Our Proven Process For Video Production In Ottawa
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Research and creative development
We research and plan high-level concepts for your video, with your story and goals as the guiding light. We consider a number of creative approaches and visual styles to create something truly unique.
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Pre-production planning and scouting
The meticulous planning step: Storyboards are created, scripts are written, the crew is hired, and shoots are coordinated, including scouting filming locations in Ottawa. When pre-production is complete, we’re ready to film.
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Filming your video around Ottawa
Our experienced Ottawa production team will bring your video to life. From our directors to our cinematographers and sound mixers, you’ll be working with the best video producers in Ottawa - people who know how to get results.
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Editing and post production services
The raw clips for our shoots are transformed into the finished video through video editing and post-processing. Titles, graphics, SFX, sound design and colour grading turn your video into a finished masterpiece.
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Video optimization and management
Our videos are strong enough to stand on their own but for those who need it, we can integrate them into a larger marketing strategy. We can manage your video across all platforms; we offer YouTube channel management and campaign deployment.
Our Ottawa Video Production Portfolio
We work with Canadian companies and international agencies to create on-location productions in Canada.
What Our Ottawa Clients Say
Hear what our clients say about our video production services
The New Business, Ontario
Mike, CEO of TNB, reviews his experiences with Mainspring Agency and why he continues to use us for tourism video projects with clients.
The Ottawa Hospital, Ontario
Veronica from The Ottawa Hospital shares why Mainspring Agency is her go-to video production company in Ottawa.
Town of Perth, Ontario
Cathy, Director of Community Services, shares her experience working with Mainspring Agency: From economic development videos to community-driven campaigns.
" They have a unique ability to read between the lines and deliver results that are even better than what you imagined. "
" The measurable outcomes of the promotional video have been highly positive. Video views have exceeded the typical numbers seen in similar projects, and this increased visibility has directly translated into sales of the experience for the operator, demonstrating the video’s effectiveness in driving engagement and conversions. "
" The team are amazing to work with - they go above and beyond expectations. "
" The Andes video has enabled the organization to fundraise over $4m total, including a first-time gift of $1m. Our fundraising efforts every year are directly influenced by the success of Mainspring's videos. "
" They worked on a tight turnaround to deliver a project in time for a crucial window. They were extremely communicative, and proactive in hitting deadlines. We continue to work with them every year. "
" The creatives at Mainspring Agency are wonderful to work with. They are quick to respond, offer sage advice, and work with you to develop a timeline, budget, and strategy. In addition, they are simply fun to work with. "
" The eight videos drove around 225,000 views and 19,000 social media interactions, earning award nominations, wins, and festival selections. Mainspring managed the project proactively and was responsive to requests. Their storytelling skills and project vision exceeded expectations. "
Trusted by leading global brands
Frequently asked questions
Our Ottawa video production company can create all kinds of videos, including documentaries, commercials, corporate videos, travel and tourism videos, and more. Contact us if you want a video made—we’d love to be a part of your video production journey.
All video production companies have something unique to offer. At Mainspring Agency, as a Ottawa video production company we pride ourselves on our values; we create movements, work with integrity, and strive to be stewards of our environment. Our leaders have produced eco-documentaries, and been featured at the UN and on platforms such as Al-Jazeera and the BBC. We encourage you to watch some of the videos we’ve produced to get a sense of our style.
We’ve created projects for $2000, and projects for over $100,000. The price range for producing a video varies dramatically depending on length, complexity, and other factors. We encourage you to contact us—tell us about your goals and needs, and we’ll help you determine a price point.
Our video production process is involved; we handle research and development, pre-production, filming, editing, post-production, and even campaign management and distribution.
The time to complete a video will vary depending on a number of factors. A short social media video may only take 2 to 4 weeks to complete, while a corporate video or commercial may take 4 to 6 weeks. Documentaries and other more involved projects can take 2 to 6 months or longer. To learn more about how long your video will take to complete, contact us.
Yes, we do. See our drone videography page for more details.
We measure success on your terms. Our team will make a high-quality video for you; we’ll know it’s successful if we’re happy with it, you’re happy with it, and it delivers an exceptional return on your investment.
Yes, we offer a full service video production. Our Ottawa video production services include research, pre-production, both filming and editing, as well as post-production.
Absolutely. While we're proud to offer video production services in Ottawa, Toronto, and Gatineau, we also work with clients across Canada. From Vancouver to Halifax and everywhere in between, our experienced team is equipped to handle shoots in urban centers, rural towns, and remote locations. We bring high-quality video production and creative storytelling to your project no matter where you're located.
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