FAQs

Yes! Based in Boston, we regularly partner with production companies from around the country and world who need local coverage in our area. Whether you need interviews, B-roll, or event coverage in Boston and surrounding areas, we'll seamlessly integrate with your workflow. We pride ourselves on being an extension of your team—matching your style, capturing exactly what you need, and making sure you get the footage required for your deliverables. It's collaboration without complications.

Absolutely! Live streaming is a great way to expand your reach when not everyone can be there in person—whether it's a virtual event, webinar, conference, or any gathering you want to share with a remote audience. We handle everything from intimate single-camera setups to large-scale multi-camera productions.

While in-person shoots are ideal, we absolutely understand the need for flexibility. For remote interviews, we use OpenReel—we'll send a filming kit with tripod and microphone to your interviewee, then control their phone's camera through the software to capture professional-quality footage right from their home or office. For presentations or visual podcasts, we turn to Riverside, which records locally on your device then uploads after, eliminating those annoying lag issues you'd get with Zoom.

Yes, subtitles come standard with every video we deliver! Your final package includes both a captioned version (with subtitles burned in) and an uncaptioned version, plus the SRT file. That SRT file is perfect for platforms like YouTube and Vimeo, where viewers can toggle captions on and off based on their preference.

During the draft phase, you might notice the footage looks a bit flat or muted—that's completely normal. We shoot in something called "Log" format, which captures the maximum amount of visual information but looks dull initially. This gives our colorist the flexibility to make your final video look absolutely stunning during the color grading phase. While it might not look impressive in the drafts, this approach ensures the best possible end result—vibrant, professional footage that truly pops.

Don't worry—that whispering voice you hear won't be in your final video! It's just an audio watermark from the music libraries we use during editing. We work with unlicensed preview tracks while we're crafting your video, then purchase the clean, licensed versions once everything's approved. It's how we can explore different music options without committing until we find the perfect fit.

B-roll is the supporting footage that brings your video to life beyond just talking heads. While your interview (the A-roll) forms the foundation, B-roll is the visual layer that illustrates what's being said—whether that's showing your diverse team in action, capturing the energy of an event, or highlighting your products and services in use. It's what transforms a simple interview into an engaging story, making your video more visually interesting while reinforcing your key messages.

Absolutely! Teleprompters are perfect when you need to deliver specific information accurately—especially for training videos or content where every word matters. They take the pressure off memorizing lines and let you focus on your delivery instead. While reading from a teleprompter takes a bit of practice, we'll work with you beforehand, running through your script multiple times until it feels natural and conversational.

While it might seem helpful to send exact questions in advance, we've found that sharing general topics or bullet points works much better. When people get specific questions beforehand, they tend to over-prepare and then focus on reciting what they practiced rather than speaking naturally. You want your interviewees to feel prepared, not scripted. We know being on camera isn't most people's comfort zone, and that's okay. Our team excels at creating a relaxed environment that puts everyone at ease, helping capture authentic conversations rather than rehearsed responses. The result? Natural, genuine content that truly connects.

There's no magic number for video length—it all depends on who's watching and where. For social media or catching new viewers, keep it quick and punchy to grab attention fast. But when you're talking to an invested audience—think training videos or content for existing customers—you've got room to go deeper with longer-form content. The sweet spot? A video that's exactly as long as it needs to be to deliver your message while keeping viewers engaged from start to finish.

We know budget is one of the first things on your mind, and we get it—video pricing can feel like a mystery. At path8, we break down costs into three main buckets: pre-production (where we research, concept, and plan your shoot), production (where we capture all your content—interviews, B-roll, event coverage), and post-production (where everything comes together into your final deliverables). But here's what really matters: we work with you to figure out your budget and goals first, then craft a scope that delivers maximum impact within those parameters. Whether you need a single powerful video or a full content...

Choosing the right video style starts with two key questions: who's your audience and what's your message? If you're explaining complex services or products, animated explainers are your best friend—they break down complicated ideas into engaging, digestible content. But if you're looking to build trust and create that emotional connection, testimonials bring the human touch that resonates with viewers and shows the real impact of what you do. The beauty is, there's no one-size-fits-all answer. From about us videos to training content to event coverage, we'll work with you to match your message with the format that'll truly connect with...

Creating a video with path8 follows a clear, collaborative process that keeps you involved every step of the way. We kick things off with a discovery questionnaire to capture everything we need to know, then move into pre-production where we plan out your content, nail down your messaging, and map out the entire shoot. Production is where the magic happens—whether we're on-site for interviews, capturing your event, or in the studio, we bring your vision to life. Once we've captured all your content, post-production is where it all comes together. We craft your story with editing, graphics, and sound design,...