1.  You decide you want a video produced, and determine what you can afford to spend (the budget).

  2.  You produce a brief that simply states the purpose of the project and how you envision it.

  3.  The producer from the production company liaises with you to develop the script and storyboard.

  4.  Casting is done, sets built (where applicable), and technical and support staff are briefed.

  5.  Other source materials such as photos, illustrations, stock footage and music are sourced.

  6.  The shooting is done on broadcast quality equipment.

  7.  The footage is reviewed, and appropriate clips are selected.

  8.  The post production process is carried out to produce a rough cut.

  9.  Once the rough cut is approved, further Visual effects, commentary, sound tracks and so on are added.

  10. The final video is presented in the format/s and media you require, ready for display or distribution.