When a business decides it’s time to invest in video, one of the first decisions is who to hire: a freelance videographer working solo, or a full video production company. Both can produce great results — the right choice just depends on what your project needs.
What a Freelance Videographer Offers
A freelance videographer is typically one person handling filming, and sometimes editing, on their own. This can work well for simple, low-scope projects — a short interview, a single talking-head video, or a quick social clip — where budget is tight and the production needs are minimal.
What a Video Production Company Offers
A production company brings a full team and infrastructure to the project: camera operators, audio engineers, lighting, a dedicated editor, and often a physical studio space. That means more consistent quality, the ability to handle more complex shoots (multiple locations, multiple camera angles, interviews plus b-roll), and a team that can manage the project from concept through final delivery.
New Style Independent Pictures brings over 25 years of experience, professional cinema cameras and sound gear, and our own production studio in Hanover, PA to every project — the kind of infrastructure a solo freelancer typically doesn’t have.
Which Is Right for Your Project?
A few signals that can help you decide:
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Choose a freelancer if: Your project is simple, your budget is very limited, and you only need one or two shots or angles.
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Choose a production company if: You need consistent, polished, broadcast-level quality, multiple deliverables, a studio setting, or a team that can manage the full process from planning to final edit.
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Choose a production company if: The video represents your brand publicly — a commercial, a major corporate piece, or anything going out to a wide audience.
Let’s Talk About Your Project
Not sure which approach fits your project? We’re happy to talk through your goals and help you figure out the right scope.
