FAQ’s

1. What types of videos does Signal produce?

We produce corporate videos, brand films, animated explainers, motion graphics, HSE training videos, promotional campaigns, and social media content for any sector and business type. Each video is crafted to clearly communicate your message, engage your audience, and enhance your brand presence across all platforms.

Types of videos produced include:

• Corporate videos and social media content.
• Marketing and promotional videos.
• 2D and 3D animation.
• Drone filming.
• Employee engagement and internal relations videos.
• External relations video content.
• Training and HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) videos. 

2. What makes Signal different from other video production companies?

Signal blends strategic messaging, creative storytelling, and high-end production values. We handle everything from scriptwriting and concept development to production and post-production ensuring every video delivers clarity, emotion, and measurable results. Our work is insight-driven, brand-led, and built around your business objectives.

Signal differentiates itself through a blend of extensive industry experience, a strong focus on impactful storytelling and clear communication, and an emphasis on building trusted, long-term client relationships.

Key differentiators include:

• Decades of Experience: Signal has an experienced team with over 30 years in the industry.
• Storytelling Expertise: Signal’s strengths lie in the “way you tell” a story, using creativity and passion to produce bespoke projects that aim to engage hearts and minds and influence behaviour.
• Integrated Workflow: Our team handles projects internally from initial concept to final delivery.
• Client-Centric Approach: Signal demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and ability to understand their vision and embed themselves within their client’s business, often acting as a “trusted partner”.
• Diverse Sector Experience:  We work across numerous sectors including Energy, Tourism, Food & Drink, and Property, creating various types of content from marketing to health and safety videos and TV commercials.
• Proven Results: The effectiveness of our approach is supported by client testimonials mentioning significant outcomes, such as increased website traffic and positive feedback from stakeholders for delivering creative and inspiring footage that brings complex projects to life.
• Award-Winning Work: Signal is an award-winning company, having received accolades like the “Most Creative Video Production Company” award.

3. What should I prepare before starting a video project?

Start with clear objectives, target audience, and key messages. You don’t need to have everything figured out before you get in touch, but a few basics will help us hit the ground running. Think about the key message you want to communicate, who the video is for, and what you want your audience to do or feel after watching it. If you have any existing brand guidelines, previous videos you like (or don’t), or reference material that inspires you, sharing those is always useful.

From there, we’ll guide you through the rest. Shaping your ideas, developing a script, planning the shoot, and building the creative approach together. The most important thing is simply having a clear goal. We’ll help turn that into a story that works on screen.

Providing branding assets, logos, or existing footage helps speed up production. Our team guides you through every step for a smooth experience.

4. Can Signal assist with scripts and concepts?

Yes! We write scripts, visual storyboards, and concepts that reflect your brand voice and marketing goals. Every video is crafted to tell a compelling story and engage your audience. A strong script is the foundation of an effective film, and getting that right from the outset makes everything that follows smoother, faster and more impactful.

Some clients arrive with a full script in hand. Others come to us with a handful of notes. Wherever you are in the process, we’ll help shape your thinking into a script that works on screen. Our team understands how to build a visual story, how to pace information, and how to translate complex messages into something audiences can connect with.

Having a simple outline or a clear objective always helps start the conversation. If you know what you need to say, who you’re saying it to, and the tone you want to strike, we’ll take it from there. Script development is always a collaboration.

5. Can Signal work with clients remotely?

Absolutely. We work with clients across the UK and around the world, and many of our projects are planned, reviewed and delivered remotely. From virtual briefings and online edit reviews to cloud-based file sharing, our workflow is built to keep things moving smoothly wherever you are.

If filming is required, our crews are used to travelling onshore, offshore, and internationally so we can capture what’s needed on location while keeping communication seamless throughout. Whether you’re nearby or halfway across the globe, we’ll make the process straightforward, collaborative and efficient.

6. How much does a corporate video cost?

Video budgets can sit anywhere from a thousand pounds to tens of thousands. It all comes down to what you’re trying to make. A quick social clip? A polished brand film? A TV-worthy commercial? Crew size, kit, animation, voiceover, locations and shoot days all shape the final cost.

A common myth is that a bigger budget automatically makes a better film. Sure, more money gives you more to play with, but smart thinking, strong ideas and a clear purpose often matter more. A well-crafted, tightly focused video can land just as powerfully as something far more expensive, if it speaks to your audience and does the job it needs to do.

That’s why we spend time understanding your project goals before suggesting a technical approach. And we will provide a detailed, transparent quote so you know exactly what cost to expect.

7. How long does the video production process take?

Timelines depend on the type of video, and your deadline. Short social media clips can take a week to shoot and edit, longer animated films or full-length brand films may take several months. We work with you to plan your project, mutually agreeing milestones and providing regular updates throughout the process. Complexity is one of the biggest drivers.

Animation takes longer because every frame is crafted by hand. Live-action can be quicker to shoot but often comes with more moving parts, such as casting, locations, props. And of course, post-production and feedback rounds can stretch things out if decisions take a while.

We always establish timelines early. Clear deadlines keep everyone on the same page, and allow us to create a little breathing room for surprises like weather or last-minute tweaks.

8. What equipment is typically used on a professional shoot?

At Signal, our shoots go far beyond simply pointing a camera. We use high-end 4K cinema cameras, precision tripods, sliders, gimbals, and even 4K drones for dynamic aerial footage. Every tool is chosen to elevate the visual quality and bring a cinematic depth to your story.

Lighting is equally important. With a full range of professional lighting kits, we shape each scene to look refined, intentional, and on-brand, turning even simple spaces into polished, crafted environments.

And sound? It’s one of the unsung heroes of great production. We use boom microphones, lavalier mics, and dedicated audio recorders to capture dialogue and ambient sound with clarity.

Behind the scenes, your footage is crafted using industry-leading editing software such as DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro, ensuring a seamless, premium finish in post-production. Every element – equipment, expertise, and attention to detail – come together to create the professional look and feel Signal is known for.

9. Can Signal Film create animated videos?

Yes. We specialise in creating engaging animated videos, including motion graphics, 2D, and 3D animation. Animated videos are ideal for explainer videos, product demos, and creative campaigns that simplify complex ideas. Our in-house team produces a wide range of animated content. Whether you need to simplify a complex process, visualise something that can’t be filmed, or bring ideas to life in a more stylised way, we can help. If you can think of it, it can be animated!

We handle the full process from concept development, scripting, storyboarding, design, animation to delivery, so everything feels clear, consistent and built around your objectives. If you’re not sure what style is right for your project, we’ll guide you through the options and create an approach that fits your message and audience.

10. How do I get started with Signal?

With a clear process, the right creative team beside you, and a solid understanding of what you want to achieve, you can create content that genuinely connects with your audience. Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to elevate what you already do, getting the fundamentals right sets you up for success.

The world of film is full of opportunities; you just need the right approach to make it work for your brand.

And if you’re exploring video for your organisation, we’re always here for a conversation. No pressure, no hard sell just an honest chat about how we can help bring your story to life. Reach out via our contact page, call or email us direct. We’ll schedule a meeting, discuss what you need and outline the next steps to bring your video project to life.