Een bedrijfsfilm laten maken van A tot Z

What does it actually mean to have a corporate film made from A to Z? To answer this, we'll walk through the stages step by step in this blog — the stages you go through when making a film, specifically a corporate film, also known as a company film. These stages are of course guidelines, but depending on your specific situation and wishes, you will go through most of them or may have already done so.

Every creative production starts with an idea or a wish. You can then look for a partner who can help you bring that film to life from A to Z. Making a corporate film requires a great deal of specialist knowledge, so it's advisable to find a solid partner who can develop and execute your creative idea. Together with the specialist, you establish technical frameworks to get a clear picture of the project's goals, timeline, and costs. Once that's in place, it's time for the creative development!

Creative session for a corporate film

During a creative session, you discuss the ideas and wishes for your corporate film with a few key stakeholders. An important decision is whether you want employees to speak on camera through interviews, or whether you'd prefer a professional voiceover artist to convey your story. You'll often look at inspiring examples beforehand or during the session to discuss with the team. You'll also talk about what kind of voice best suits your story, ideas for specific scenes, and key words you feel are important to reflect in the script or interview. If you work with a professional partner, they will ask you the right questions to get to the heart of your bedrijfsvideo.

Script for a corporate film

With all the input gathered, an experienced scriptwriter gets to work translating your wishes into a concise, compelling story. If interviews are to be conducted, the questions are carefully crafted based on the collected input. When writing the script or the interview questions, the visuals are already taken into account. After all, you tell your story in two ways — through images and through the spoken word. A good balance between the two is essential. A script therefore contains not only the written text or interview questions, but also a plan of which shots are to be filmed, where, and with whom. Once the first draft of the script is ready, you can provide feedback. Together, you then arrive at a final script for your corporate film.

Preparation for the shoot day (filming day)

A film expert, such as Phil & Flo, helps you to prepare for the shoot day as thoroughly as possible. The filming locations are tidied, and everyone involved knows who needs to be where and when. Good preparation saves a great deal of time — and ensures you get the most out of a shoot day.

Shoot day for the corporate film

Our clients often describe the shoot day as an exciting yet enjoyable experience. Everything is planned and prepared. The film crew shoots the required footage according to the schedule and conducts the interviews. To get the best out of the interviews, we use all sorts of clever techniques to put you at ease, so as to get the most spontaneous and natural answers possible. Once the shoot day is wrapped, it's time for the edit.

Editing the corporate film

An experienced editor cuts your film based on the approved script. The best shots and interview answers are selected, all with the film's objective in mind. A thorough colour grade and audio correction ensures your 4K corporate film remains usable and effective for years to come. You can of course provide feedback on the edited film. That way, you and the experts arrive at the best possible result together.

Achieving success with a corporate film

Think about setting up your social media channels, designing flyers with a QR code, or creating a teaser version of your corporate film. The latter can be used to advertise effectively on platforms such as LinkedIn and YouTube. Depending on your goals, you and the experts will find the right tools together to achieve success!

So what does it mean to have a corporate film made from A to Z? In short, you're completely taken care of — all you need to do is provide feedback or approval on the drafts and deliverables that experienced specialists present to you. Would you like to find out more about the types of films we produce? Read more about corporate videos, Have a 2D animation madeor view our portfolio!