ABOUT US

Our team has an established portfolio of top-quality, cinema-grade work in the commercial space. We have dedicated creatives on our team who have experience turning conceptual ideas into tangible projects, which deliver measurable results. We have worked with small, medium and large scale businesses, and have a stream-lined production process which is collaborative with our clients from start to finish. 

We are available to create brand and hero videos, and wider creative promotional campaigns.

The Process

  • First, we have a consultation to chat through your needs, the scope of the project, and your initial ideas.

  • If you know what you want, we get started on pre-production. If you’re not sure yet, we can prepare a creative treatment with an original concept to promote your brand, product, or event.

  • We lock in a shoot date and organise crew and equipment to bring your vision to life.

  • We offer editing, colour grading, sound design, and music licensing in post-production to create a polished final product.

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Testimonials

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Cara Sealey (Co Founder/Sauna Goose)

Wow o wow – this honestly feels like a Cannes entry. Huge thanks to you and the team for all the work that’s gone into this. Thanks again, it’s seriously beautiful work.

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Peter Carroll (Owner & Founder/Pegasus Tuition)

The shoot went off brilliantly, not a single issue with the process. I was very impressed by the whole setup. In regards to the videos, I love them.

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Jon-Lee Farrell (Director/Lulie Tavern)

Their attention to detail, professional execution and ability to easily collaborate creatively was immediately apparent. Their production took our project to another level that we are so thrilled with. Pre-production, production and delivery were all smooth and effortless for us as a client. Couldn’t recommend more.

Video Production Services in Melbourne & Victoria

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Why Choose Big Dog Productions

We focus on making professional video production accessible, affordable, and genuinely hassle-free for businesses of all sizes. Here's what that looks like in practice:

  • Full-service capability — from concept to final delivery, with no need to coordinate multiple suppliers

  • Affordable, high-quality results — professional production without enterprise-level pricing

  • Efficient, low-disruption shoots — we plan around your business, not the other way around

  • Melbourne-based, Victoria-wide — happy to travel for the right project

  • Experience across industries — corporate, hospitality, tourism, creative, and commercial projects

Big Dog Productions is a full-service video production house based in Melbourne, offering everything you need from initial concept through to final delivery — under one roof. Whether you need a single talking-head video or a full multi-day shoot with custom music, our team can handle the entire process or slot into specific stages of your existing workflow.

We're based in Melbourne but happy to travel anywhere across Victoria — whether you're in Bendigo, Ballarat, Balaclava, or somewhere in between.

Pre-Production

Every great video starts with solid planning. Our pre-production services include:

  • Concept development — turning your ideas and goals into a clear creative direction

  • Storyboarding — visually planning out shots and sequences before filming begins

  • Scriptwriting — crafting scripts that communicate your message clearly and engagingly

Production

On the day of the shoot, our team brings the technical expertise to capture everything you need:

  • Camera operation — professional filming using high-quality equipment

  • Sound recording — clear, professional audio capture on location

  • Lighting — setting the right mood and ensuring footage looks polished

  • Photography — professional stills, often captured alongside video on the same shoot

Post-Production

Once filming wraps, our post-production team brings everything together:

  • Editing — crafting the final video from raw footage

  • Sound design & mixing — polishing audio for a professional finish

  • Colour grading — ensuring consistent, cinematic visuals throughout

  • Music licensing or custom music — sourcing the right licensed track or composing original music for your project

Need assistance in other areas? Contact us today to see how we can help.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Commercial video production is the process of creating video content for marketing or advertising purposes — including social media ads, brand videos, and destination or product commercials — designed to engage a specific target audience and drive action

  • Big Dog Productions is a video production company based in Melbourne, Australia, serving businesses across Melbourne and wider Victoria, including regional areas like the Yarra Ranges.

  • We produce both short-form content (such as Instagram reels for paid ad campaigns) and long-form commercials (such as tourism and hospitality videos that showcase a destination or experience)

  • Get in touch and tell us about your idea — even if it's still rough. We're happy to talk through concepts, budgets, and what's possible

  • Yes. Our shoot for Lulie Tavern was completed in a single day, starting early in the morning and finishing before the venue opened — minimising any disruption to regular trading.

  • We're happy to discuss projects that only need specific services — get in touch to talk through what you need.

  • You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.

  • Costs vary depending on the scope, length, and number of locations involved. We work with businesses of all sizes and budgets — contact us for a free, no-obligation quote tailored to your project.

  • Yes. We specialise in creating high-quality, affordable video content for small and medium businesses, particularly in the wellness, hospitality, and tourism sectors.

  • Yes. We produce music videos for Melbourne-based artists and bands, handling everything from concept development through to filming and editing.

  • Yes — we enjoy projects that push us creatively, including builds like custom rigs and effects, large casts of extras, and multi-location or multi-day shoots.

  • We're based in Melbourne and primarily serve businesses and venues across Melbourne and Victoria — get in touch to discuss your location and project.

  • We offer full-service video production covering pre-production (concept development, storyboarding, scriptwriting), production (camera, sound, lighting, animation, photography), and post-production (editing, sound design, colour grading, and music).