Video production

Video Production for Property, Brands and People Across New Zealand

Parallax Films specialises in high-quality video production that showcases architecture, products and people with cinematic precision. Based in Christchurch, the team works with clients across New Zealand on everything from brand story films and corporate testimonials through to retirement village promotional videos, tourism content and agriculture productions.

Parallax Films camera operator filming a live event in an ornate heritage theatre

Every video is carefully planned, filmed and edited to reflect the tone, audience and purpose behind the project. The approach balances technical execution with creative direction, because a well-made video that does not connect with its audience misses the point.

The process

What does the video production process look like?

Every production starts with a clear brief, whether that is one provided by the client or a video strategy developed by the team. From there, the work is planned, scripted where needed, and filmed using up-to-date equipment. Post-production includes editing, colour grading, sound mixing and delivery via password-protected digital download.

Video content is produced based on the specifications of the platforms it will be used on, whether that is a website, YouTube, social media, a presentation or a trade event screen.

Formats and sectors

What types of video does Parallax Films produce?

The team works across a wide range of formats and sectors, including:

  • Architectural and property showcases
  • Brand story and promotional videos
  • Corporate and staff testimonials
  • Lifestyle and campaign content
  • Aged care and retirement village promotional videos
  • 3D virtual tours and site overviews
  • Short-form video for social media
  • Drone and aerial videography
  • Tourism and destination content
  • Event highlights and conferences
  • Agriculture and farm content
On set

Behind the scenes with the Parallax Films crew

Parallax Films camera operator filming a multi-camera live stream from the floor of an ornate theatre
Close-up of a camera monitor while filming a presenter on a sports field
The crew reviewing a shot together around a cinema camera on location
Camera operator smiling behind a cinema camera rig during a theatre production
Filming a piece to camera with a presenter on a Christchurch sports field
Operator filming sheep with a stabilised gimbal rig at an agricultural show
Filming with a stabilised camera rig from a helicopter in the Southern Alps
Camera operator filming a rehearsal beneath the ornate balconies of a heritage theatre
Camera set up on a tripod in a coastal accommodation suite during a property shoot
Is this for you?

Who is video production right for?

Video work is suited to property developers, architects and interior designers, retirement and aged care providers, tourism organisations, product and furniture brands, corporate and commercial organisations, rural and agricultural businesses, event organisers, accommodation operators, construction and infrastructure firms, and education and training providers.

Every production starts with a conversation about what the video needs to do. If you have a clear brief, the team works from it directly. If you are starting from scratch, Parallax Films can develop a video strategy with you before filming begins. Either way, the result is content built around a clear purpose.

Parallax Films collaborates with businesses and project teams to produce video content that communicates clearly and with impact. Whether the goal is to showcase a space, tell a story or reach a specific audience, the team brings experience, creativity and care to every production.

Common questions

A full video production with Parallax Films covers the complete process: brief development or strategy, scripting where needed, storyboarding, filming (ground and aerial where applicable), editing, colour grading, sound mixing, and delivery via password-protected digital download. The team will discuss the specifications of your intended platforms before production begins to ensure the final content is built for where it will be used.

Finished videos are delivered via a password-protected digital download. You can download the file to your own device and then upload it to the platform of your choice, such as your website, YouTube, Facebook or Instagram. The team will confirm the required specifications for each platform before producing your content.

Not necessarily. If you have a clear brief, the team works from it directly. If you are starting from scratch, Parallax Films can develop a video strategy with you before production begins. This covers the intended message, audience, tone, structure and platform requirements, so the filming day is planned rather than improvised.

Start a production

Plan your next video with Parallax Films

Video productions start from $2,500 plus GST, with a detailed quote provided before any booking is confirmed.