Video Storytelling

Partner with Gard’s award-winning video team to tell your story.


Engage your audience with video

Video is an effective and essential part of any storytelling strategy. From our studio in Portland, Oregon, Gard’s team integrates videography across all our communications work, from public relations to web design. Together, we tell powerful stories that resonate, inspire and make a difference for our clients.
Expert video production in Portland, Oregon

Gard’s video storytellers create custom TV spots and video content to connect your messages with the right people in thoughtful, moving and entertaining ways. We offer in-house services and partner with some of the region’s best creative talent, allowing us to stay nimble, efficient and affordable while delivering high-quality results.

We Can Bring Our Mobile Studio to You

Our in-house team has the equipment and expertise to bring our professional production studio to you. We can film anywhere you need us to be.

Our Video Team Is Skilled and Innovative

Our video, creative and digital professionals bring fresh ideas and decades of experience to every story we tell — with award-winning results.

We Tell Integrated Stories on All Platforms

We work with our PR, public affairs and marketing strategists to leverage your video content in a comprehensive campaign across channels.

Our Recent Projects

Serving Coffee with Kindness: The Sisters Coffee Story

Sisters Coffee Company is a second-generation family business with a growing national presence. To bolster their online marketing and digital sales, Gard produced three videos for use in their social media, on their website, in employee orientations and with potential wholesalers. The videos show the Sisters Coffee team as they are – steadfast entrepreneurs who love their community, colleagues and coffee.

Sending a sobering message in a new way for ODOT Transportation Safety

Impaired driving is the leading cause of fatal and serious injury crashes on Oregon’s roadways, claiming hundreds of lives each year. Our public service campaign for ODOT goes beyond alcohol messaging to include this TV spot featuring an unexpected voice of reason to choose not to drive high.

Helping OBRC show Oregonians how to “Go Green with Green Bags”

Using Green Bags is the easiest way for Oregonians to get their container deposits back or donate the funds to their favorite causes. In an effort to grow awareness of this program and its environmental benefits, we created a targeted campaign including these animated videos for Meta and YouTube.

Sharing PSU’s Bold Vision for Arts + Culture in Portland

Portland State University asked Gard to help make the case to build a new Performing Arts + Culture Center on campus to support the region’s entire arts ecosystem. We interviewed academics, administrators and business leaders to show how this new Broadway-capable complex would spur incredible economic and cultural growth in both the Portland arts community and downtown Portland as a whole.

FAQs

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    How long does a video take to produce?

    A video’s production time can vary widely depending on its scope, urgency, shoot complexity and number of stakeholders. Whatever your project, Gard’s video team delivers the highest quality work within your time frame.

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    How much does a video cost?

    The cost of a video depends on many factors, including the locations, interviews, shoots, travel, scriptwriting, camera angles, talent and production team. Gard’s video team is experienced at tailoring its production process to meet clients’ needs within their budget – anywhere from $5,000 for a small project to $50,000 or more for large-scale productions.

  • What is Gard’s video project management process?

    To keep projects moving forward on time and on budget, you will be assigned a project manager to collaborate with you and ensure your standards, strategy, deadlines and budgets are followed at every step of the process.

  • Can I have access to the raw footage?

    Yes, Gard can provide you with the raw footage from any shoot, typically exported on an external hard drive.

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    How can we leverage video to make the most impact? What will you deliver?

    We’ll make strategic recommendations for your video across channels and audiences, which could include multiple lengths and formats. Repetition with variation is how you create visibility, build an audience and create change. We’ll help you get the most bang for your buck.

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