Corporate Video Production in NYC: Cost & What to Expect
You have a conference to cover, a brand film to launch, or a set of testimonials to shoot, and you are trying to figure out what corporate video production in NYC actually costs before you take a number to your finance team. That is a fair thing to want up front, and this guide gives you real answers on scope, price ranges, length and timeline.
We are SHMONG TV, a video production company based in DUMBO, Brooklyn. We have delivered more than 4,500 projects since 2003, and we quote every job in writing within 24 hours. Below is what to expect when you hire, and how to compare vendors without guessing.
What corporate video production includes
People ask us all the time: what is corporate video production, exactly? It is the full process of planning, filming and editing video for a business audience. That means the pre-production work (scoping the deliverable, scheduling, shot planning), the shoot day itself with professional crew and gear, and the post-production edit that turns raw footage into a finished piece.
A real production is more than pointing a camera. Ours run on 4K cinema cameras (RED and Sony FX series), pro lighting, wireless lav mics for clean audio, gimbals for movement, and DJI drones flown by FAA-licensed pilots when the shot calls for it. Editing happens in Adobe Premiere and DaVinci Resolve.
Corporate video services in NYC generally cover:
- Event and conference coverage, often multi-camera
- Brand films and commercials
- Customer testimonials and executive interviews
- Social reels and vertical cut-downs from the main footage
Every SHMONG production includes all of your raw footage at no extra charge, plus two rounds of revisions on the edit.
Common project types: events, brand films, testimonials
Most corporate work we book falls into three buckets, and each has a different rhythm on the day.
Events and conferences. Keynotes, panels, galas and networking nights. We have covered the National Sales Network at Pfizer headquarters and the LinkedIn building, the NY Black MBA Women's Conference at S&P Global, and Black Health Connect with Northwell Health at a rooftop networking event. These usually run multi-camera so you catch the speaker, the room and the reactions.
Brand films and commercials. Story-driven pieces that carry your positioning. Our corporate reel includes activations for Balmain and Victoria's Secret PINK, a MAC Cosmetics in-store experience at MAC SoHo, and a Footaction commercial spot.
Testimonials and interviews. Controlled, lit, clean-audio sit-downs where a customer or leader tells the story for you. We shot a customer testimonial for Qevlar AI in 2026 and produce recurring event recaps and sizzle reels for the a16z Cultural Leadership Fund.
Not sure which format fits your goal? Tell us the outcome you want and we will recommend the type.
How much corporate video production in NYC costs
There is no honest single number, because price follows scope: crew size, number of cameras, shoot hours, drone, and how involved the edit is. As general guidance, typical NYC rates for a straightforward single-camera testimonial or short interview piece start in the low thousands, a multi-camera event or conference recap runs higher, and a scripted brand film with a fuller crew and longer edit sits at the top of the range.
Rather than post a rate card, we quote every project individually so you only pay for what your job needs. Here is how we work:
| What you get | How it works |
|---|---|
| Written quote | Within 24 hours, usually same day |
| Minimum booking | $1,000, with a 2-hour minimum on site |
| Raw footage | Included at no charge on every production |
| Revisions | 2 rounds on the finished edit |
| Deposit | 50% locks your date |
Send your date, location and deliverable to our contact form and you will have a real number in writing fast, not a range that shifts later.
How long should a corporate video be?
How long a corporate video should be depends entirely on where it lives and who watches it. Longer is not better; the right length is the shortest one that does the job.
- Social reels and vertical cut-downs: 15–60 seconds. Built to stop a scroll.
- Brand films and commercials: 60–120 seconds for most web and campaign use.
- Customer testimonials: 60–90 seconds for the hero cut, with shorter clips pulled for social.
- Event and conference recaps: 2–4 minutes to capture the energy and the highlights.
- Full sessions or long-form interviews: as long as the content warrants. We produce a 60-minute-plus multi-camera video podcast format for a health and fitness show.
A smart approach: shoot once, cut many. Because you keep all the raw footage, one shoot can yield a long-form piece for your site and several short vertical clips for LinkedIn and Instagram. Tell us where the video will run and we will recommend a runtime before we roll.
The production process and timeline
A clear process keeps a corporate shoot on schedule. Here is how ours runs from first email to final file.
- Quote and booking. You send the date, location and deliverable; we send a written quote within 24 hours. A 50% deposit locks the date.
- Pre-production. We confirm the run of show, shot list, locations and any drone or lighting needs.
- Shoot day. Crew arrives with cameras, lighting, audio and gimbals. Two-hour minimum on site.
- Raw footage delivery. You get all raw footage in 24–48 hours.
- Edit and revisions. Finished edits land in 5–7 business days, with two rounds of revisions. A 48-hour rush is available when a deadline is tight.
One of our long-standing clients put the pace plainly:
If your event is date-locked, book early so we can hold the crew, and flag any rush need up front so we can plan the edit around it.
“Best video production company we've worked with. They delivered professional quality in 5 days what other agencies promised in a month.”
— Collin Devon Williams, CDE Events (client since 2016), Google review
Choosing an NYC corporate video production company
When you compare a corporate video production company in NYC, look past the demo reel and ask about the things that protect your deadline and budget:
- Do you own your footage? With us, yes — all raw footage is included at no charge.
- How fast is delivery? Get it in writing. Ours is raw in 24–48 hours, edits in 5–7 business days, rush in 48.
- Is the quote written and fixed? We send a written quote within 24 hours with a clear $1,000 minimum, so there are no surprises.
- Have they handled enterprise settings? Corporate rooms have security, timing and stakeholder pressure. Experience in venues like Pfizer HQ, S&P Global and the LinkedIn building matters.
- Are revisions included? We include two rounds on every edit.
We hold a 4.9-star rating from 170+ Google reviews and serve all five boroughs, Long Island, Westchester and northern New Jersey, and travel nationally for select projects. Browse the work at /portfolio or read our case studies before you decide.
Brands SHMONG has filmed
Enterprise clients hire us because we perform in high-stakes rooms. A sample of corporate and brand work:
- a16z Cultural Leadership Fund — event recaps, an "Own The Table" photo and video project, and a sizzle reel, including "Dinner on the Bluffs" on Martha's Vineyard in August 2026.
- National Sales Network — events at Pfizer headquarters and the LinkedIn building in Manhattan.
- National Black MBA Association, NY Metro — the Women's Conference at S&P Global, Black Tie Gala, a State of Entrepreneurship panel, and a NASDAQ Times Square segment.
- Brand activations — MAC Cosmetics at MAC SoHo, Footaction, Balmain and Victoria's Secret PINK.
- Testimonials — a customer testimonial shoot for Qevlar AI.
We have also produced content at Barclays Center and covered Harlem Fashion Week. Our clients include brands such as Nike, MAC and LinkedIn. If you want to see how we would approach your project, tell us what you need and we will point you to relevant work — start a brand film or an event conversation today.
Planning a shoot in New York?
Tell us the date, the location and what you need delivered. You'll get a written quote within 24 hours — usually the same day. All raw footage is included with every production.
Get a free quoteFrequently asked questions
What is corporate video production?
It is the end-to-end process of planning, filming and editing video for a business audience. That covers pre-production, a professional shoot with proper cameras, lighting and audio, and a post-production edit. The output can be an event recap, brand film, commercial or testimonial.
How much does corporate video production in NYC cost?
It depends on crew size, cameras, shoot hours and the edit, so typical NYC rates span from the low thousands for a simple testimonial up to more for a scripted brand film. We quote every project individually with a $1,000 minimum, so you only pay for what your job needs. You get a written quote within 24 hours.
How long should a corporate video be?
Match the length to the platform: 15–60 seconds for social, 60–120 seconds for a brand film, 60–90 seconds for a testimonial, and 2–4 minutes for an event recap. Long-form sessions can run as needed. Because you keep all raw footage, one shoot can produce both a long cut and short clips.
How fast will I get my video?
You receive all raw footage in 24–48 hours and the finished edit in 5–7 business days, with two rounds of revisions included. A 48-hour rush is available when your deadline is tight. Tell us the deadline up front so we can plan the edit around it.
Do I get the raw footage?
Yes. Every SHMONG production includes all of your raw footage at no extra charge. That means you can repurpose the material later for social clips, internal use or future campaigns without going back to the drawing board.
How do I get a quote?
Email contact@shmong.tv or use the form at /contact with your date, location and what you need filmed. You will get a written quote within 24 hours, usually the same day. A 50% deposit locks your date.