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Commercial Video Production: Elevate Your Brand

In a world where people decide in a fraction of a second if something is worth watching, commercials face the toughest challenge. They interrupt the main event – a show, a video, a feed – and have to earn attention fast. When you’re only given a split-second, let’s make the most of it.

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Why Choose Commercial Video Production?

Commercials have the rare advantage of a captive audience: when they run, people see them. The challenge is that people only remember the ones that really hit or really miss, while everything else falls through the cracks. At Take5 Digital, we want to help you seize this advantage and turn your captive audience into a captivated audience.

Our experienced commercial videographers follow a refined process built for both TV commercial production and digital campaigns, delivering commercials for trusted brands such as Whirlpool, Hardrock, and Chapman’s Ice Cream. We make sure your commercial is the one they remember – and for all the right reasons.

Our Proven Approach to Commercial Video Production

We follow a structured method, ensuring seamless execution and impactful results:

  • Discovery Call

    We learn about your brand, your audience, and what the commercial needs to achieve.

  • Strategy Call

    We present creative concepts built around your campaign goals, complete with budget options.

  • Creative Collaboration

    Together, we refine the script, casting, and visual style so the story lands.

  • Production

    We handle everything from pre-production to filming and post-production, delivering broadcast-quality visuals that fit your brand.

  • Distribution Optimisation

    We deliver cut-downs and formats for TV, streaming, and social, with a plan to put your commercial in front of the right audience.

Our Approach to Commercial Video Production

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Commercials fall flat when they’re treated as just another assignment. We believe the passion of the people behind them matters just as much as the quality of the script or camera. That’s why our approach starts with a connection: building a clear understanding of your brand, your audience, and the impact you want to make. Our approach is really just a projection of your own.

We have access to the full spectrum of production tools: steadicam, cranes, high-speed cameras, drones, and everything in between, but we never choose gear for its own sake. Every setup is built around what the story needs, whether that's big cinematic impact or something beautifully simple.

Full-Service Commercial Video Production

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Commercials demand more than just a great idea… they need a team that can carry it from concept to screen without losing momentum. As one of the best video production companies, we handle every step: creative development, production, and video post-production. Our team takes care of scripting, casting, editing, and distribution strategy so you can focus on your message.

With Take5, you’re not just getting commercial video services, you’re working with a partner who knows how to deliver work that connects. From national campaigns to digital-first spots, our expertise as a video production agency ensures your commercial is executed at the highest standard.

What Our Clients Are Saying About Us

"Chicken Farmers of Canada have had the pleasure of working closely with the Take5 Digital team for the past two years and has really helped us take our recipe and food photo and video content to the next level. Their team is knowledgeable and knows how to make recipes and food look great! Thanks to their remote production capabilities and streamlined processes, our team has been able to seamlessly oversee filming and photography sessions without ever leaving our Ottawa offices. I would highly recommend working with Take5 Digital."

JJ Hochrein

Director, Brand Marketing

Chicken Farmers of Canada

“Nick and the Gotham team were crucial in helping us bring our budtender education videos to life. Everything was managed, executed, and post-produced with diligence and excellence. We’ve since distributed this video to thousands of budtenders nationwide as part of retailer staff training and education modules – as well as to our internal sales team to help with product innovation training – with overwhelmingly positive feedback. We also made the videos available to consumers and the average view duration is nearly 85%, meaning we’re seeing higher-than-average audience retention.”

Geoff Jones

Sr. Manager, Content Lead

Tilray Brands

“Take5 Digital make the video production process incredibly enjoyable. The team is easy to work with due to clear communication, attention to detail and talent above all else. When you have a vision of something you’d like to see, they know how to deliver and bring that vision to the screen. From the first proposal meeting to the final edit, our ideas and notes were heard and executed perfectly. You can feel the passion for production when working with this young, energetic team. We highly recommend working with them! “

Pamela Johnston

Content Specialist

Fit4Less Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How is a commercial video different from a corporate or brand video?

    Commercial videos are built with a clear marketing objective in mind, such as driving awareness, consideration, or sales, and often within defined formats like TV, paid social, or digital advertising. While corporate and brand videos may focus more on storytelling or internal communication, commercials are designed to perform and deliver measurable results.

  • How long does the commercial video production process take?

    From green light to final delivery, most commercial projects take around six weeks. Timelines can vary based on creative development, approvals, filming complexity, and post-production requirements such as VFX or animation. Projects with a fully developed concept may move faster, while more involved creative processes may extend the timeline.

  • Do you handle concept development and scripting, or do we need to provide that?

    We can support the process at any stage. You can come to us with a simple objective and we’ll develop the creative concept and script, or you can provide a complete brief and have us execute against it. Our process is designed to be flexible and collaborative.

  • Can you produce commercials for TV, social, and digital platforms?

    Yes. We produce commercial content for TV, social media, and digital platforms. We also support distribution planning to ensure each version is optimized for its intended platform. The goal is to maximize reach, performance, and consistency across channels.

  • What level of involvement is required from our team?

    We aim to keep the process streamlined and efficient.  Your primary involvement is providing direction early on and timely approvals at key milestones. While you’re always welcome to be hands-on, attend shoots, or shape creative decisions, we provide a turnkey solution that minimizes demands on your internal team.

  • Will we receive multiple versions or cutdowns of the commercial?

    Yes, when it’s planned for during the creative and strategic phase. We take a campaign-driven approach, designing cutdowns intentionally rather than simply shortening the main spot. This may include platform-specific edits, six-second versions, teasers, or social-first content, often captured and planned for during production to maximize impact.

Ready to leverage the power of commercial storytelling for your next campaign?

Contact us today to discover how Take5 Digital can elevate your brand through impactful, results-focused commerical production.