Video Production Timeline: How Long Each Phase Actually Takes "How long will this take?" It's one of the first questions clients ask — and one of the hardest to answer accurately. Video production timelines vary wildly based on project type, scope, and complexity. A social clip might wrap in a week; a multi-location brand campaign could span months. Understanding a realistic video production timeline for each phase helps you plan, set expectations, and avoid the rush fees and stress that come from underestimating. Here's a breakdown informed by the same pre-production process that saves thousands. The Three Phases of Video Production Every video project moves through three core phases: 1. Pre-production — Planning, scripting, casting, location scouting, scheduling 2. Production — The actua...
Video Production Timeline: How Long Each Phase Actually Takes
