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Video Production for Vacation Rental

Professional video production services

Professional video shooting with cinema-grade equipment. — tailored for vacation rental professionals.

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Our Process

Three steps to your perfect video

01

Pre-Production Planning

Location scouting, shot list creation, equipment selection, crew coordination, permits, and schedule optimization.

Technical details
Location recce with reference photos, equipment manifest, talent call sheets, and weather contingency plans.
02

On-Set Filming

Multi-camera capture with cinema-grade gear, professional lighting, wireless audio, and real-time monitoring.

Technical details
RED/ARRI/Sony cinema cameras, Angenieux zooms, Sennheiser wireless, Ronin 2 stabilization, LED panels.
03

Media Backup & Handover

Organized media backup to dual drives, shot log with timecodes, and secure delivery of all raw footage.

Technical details
Dual SSD backup on set, checksum verification, organized folder structure, shot log with scene/take metadata.

Good to know

Every project includes a dedicated project manager and clear milestones with approval checkpoints.

All final deliverables are yours — full ownership and usage rights included with every project.

Why Vacation Rental Needs Video Production

In the Vacation Rental sector, professional video content has become essential for standing out in a competitive market. Whether you need promotional material, training content, or brand storytelling, Video Production delivers measurable results that transform how vacation rental professionals communicate with their audience.

Specific Challenges for Vacation Rental

Seasonal rental video competes in a crowded visual marketplace where Airbnb and Booking.com listings live or die by their first three seconds of footage. The challenge is producing high-quality video at a price point that makes sense for a property generating 15,000 to 60,000 euros per year. Most hosts need a single 30-60 second hero video plus 3-5 vertical clips optimized for Instagram Stories and TikTok. Shooting typically happens in peak season when the property looks its best — pool filled, garden in bloom, terrace set for dining. The fastest-growing KPI is direct booking rate: hosts report 30-50% more direct bookings after embedding video on their own site, bypassing platform commissions.

Video Challenges in Vacation Rental

Standing Out in a Visual Market

Properties with professional video tours sell 20% faster than those with photos alone. Yet 65% of real estate agencies still rely primarily on static images, missing a critical opportunity to engage buyers emotionally.

Virtual tours, drone footage, and cinematic property showcases have become the new standard for luxury and mid-range listings alike. The challenge lies in producing content that captures the atmosphere and lifestyle a property offers, not just its dimensions.

With 95% of buyers starting their search online, video is no longer optional — it's the first showing. Agencies that invest in professional video report 403% more inquiries on their listings.

Success Stories & Case Studies

Luxury Estate Showcase — Paris 16th

A luxury real estate agency commissioned a cinematic property film combining drone aerials, steadicam interior tours, and lifestyle vignettes. The 3-minute video generated 2.4M views on social media and the property sold within 10 days at asking price.

New Development Pre-Sales

A property developer used animated 3D walkthroughs for an off-plan development. Pre-sales reached 78% before construction completion, compared to their usual 45% benchmark. The investment in video production returned 12x in accelerated sales.

Key Benefits for Vacation Rental

Measurable Impact

Professional real estate video delivers quantifiable results: 73% of homeowners prefer agents who use video, listings with video receive 403% more inquiries, and virtual tours reduce unnecessary physical visits by 40%, saving time for both agents and buyers.

Drone footage adds a premium perception, with aerial property videos commanding 8-12% higher perceived value. For new developments, animated 3D tours enable pre-sales months before construction is complete.

Our Video Production Process

Production Process

1. Pre-Production: Location scouting, shot list creation, equipment planning, talent coordination, permits, and schedule optimization.

2. Setup & Lighting: Professional lighting design (3-point, natural, or cinematic), audio setup with redundant recording, and camera rigging.

3. Filming: Multi-camera capture with cinema-grade equipment, real-time monitoring, and direction to ensure every shot serves the narrative.

4. Wrap & Delivery: Organized media backup, shot log documentation, and secure delivery of all raw footage to post-production.

What Makes Video Production Unique

General video capture is our on-location filming service for projects that don't fit a specialized category — office walkthroughs, product demonstrations, behind-the-scenes content, and day-in-the-life pieces. We arrive with a two-person crew (camera operator and sound technician), professional lighting kit, and cinema-grade cameras (Sony FX6/FX3 or Canon C70). Standard half-day shoots cover 4 hours of filming, producing 30-90 minutes of raw footage that feeds into your editing pipeline. We deliver organized, labeled files via hard drive or cloud upload within 24 hours of wrap. Location scouting and shot lists are included in pre-production at no extra charge.

What You Receive

You receive: all raw footage on SSD/cloud, shot log with timecodes, audio files (WAV 24-bit), BTS photos, and production report.

Technical Specifications

Cameras: RED Komodo/V-Raptor, ARRI Alexa Mini, Sony FX6/FX9 | Lenses: Cinema primes, Angenieux zooms | Audio: Sennheiser/Lectrosonics wireless, boom | Grip: Dana Dolly, Ronin 2, Easyrig

Getting Started with Video Production for Vacation Rental

Ready to elevate your Vacation Rental brand with professional video production? Our team combines deep industry expertise with advanced production techniques to deliver content that drives real results. Contact us for a free consultation and custom quote — no commitment required.

Ready to bring your vision to life?

Let's discuss your video production needs for vacation rental. Free consultation and custom quote — no commitment required.

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