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Side by side
| Hop On Stages | Bondars Video | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,000 flat per reel | Speaker Starter $2,500; Speaker Pro $5,500; Thought Leader $12,500 |
| Payment | 50% to begin, 50% on completion | Not stated on the page |
| What you buy | An edit of footage you already have | Filming at your event plus editing |
| Footage source | Any number of past talks, interviews and clips | Starter: single event recording; Pro: multi-camera recording |
| Reel length | Typically 2 to 5 minutes | Starter: one 2 to 3 minute reel; Pro: 2 to 3 reels; Thought Leader: 5 to 8 videos |
| Revisions | 2 rounds | Starter: 2 rounds; Pro: unlimited |
| Turnaround | 2 to 3 weeks | Starter 2 weeks; Thought Leader 6 weeks |
| Specialization | Speakers only | General production company with speaker packages |
| Booking outreach | Yes, separate done-for-you service | Not offered on their site |
What actually matters
One event vs your whole archive
Bondars Video's entry package records a single event and cuts a 2 to 3 minute reel from it. That is a clean, predictable product, and if that one event is a great one (big room, strong energy, your best material), the reel will reflect it. The limitation is that you only get moments from that one day. A reel edited from several years of talks can show range: different audiences, different stages, the line that always lands. We review everything you send and pick the strongest moments across all of it.
You need an event on the calendar
Every Bondars package is built around filming, so you need an upcoming event, and travel may be a factor if you are not near Austin. If you are newer to speaking and have a talk booked in Texas next month, that is a perfectly good plan. If you already have footage, you would be paying for a shoot you do not need. We can also arrange filming, but as a custom quote rather than a published tier, so if you want a known filming price up front, Bondars is easier to budget.
Speed
Bondars' Starter package delivers in 2 weeks, which is fast for a filmed product. Our turnaround is 2 to 3 weeks from receiving footage. In practice, the clock for a filmed package starts at the event, so the total time depends on when your next talk is.
Specialist or generalist
Bondars Video is a general production company that offers speaker packages; its speaker page does not list speaker clients. Hop On Stages only makes speaker reels. That matters less for camera work, where a good crew is a good crew, and more for the edit, where knowing what event planners look for (proof of a real audience, a clear topic, a reason to book you this year) shapes the reel. See what to include in a speaker reel.
Bigger packages
Bondars' Thought Leader package ($12,500, 5 to 8 videos, 6 weeks) is for speakers who want a library of content from one production. We do not offer anything like it. If that is what you want, it is a reasonable published option.
What Bondars Video is
Bondars Video is a video production company in Austin, Texas. Its speaker page publishes three tiers: Speaker Starter ($2,500: one 2 to 3 minute reel from a single event recording, 2 revisions, 2 week delivery), Speaker Pro ($5,500: multi-camera recording, 2 to 3 reels, unlimited revisions) and Thought Leader ($12,500: 5 to 8 videos, 6 week delivery). Clear published tiers are rare among companies that film, which makes Bondars easy to evaluate.
Which one should you choose?
Bondars Video is the better choice if
- You have an event coming up and no good footage yet
- You are in or near Austin, Texas
- You want a filmed reel in about 2 weeks from the event
- You want multiple videos from one production
Hop On Stages is the better choice if
- You already have footage from several talks
- You want a reel that shows range across audiences and stages
- You do not want to schedule or pay for a shoot
- You want help getting booked after the reel
Questions people ask
Bondars Video vs Hop On Stages: which is better for a speaker reel?
Bondars Video is better if you need an event filmed; its packages start at $2,500. Hop On Stages is better if you already have footage and want it edited into a story reel for $3,000 flat.
How much does Bondars Video charge for a speaker reel?
Speaker Starter is $2,500, Speaker Pro $5,500 and Thought Leader $12,500, per its speaker page. Each includes filming.
Can I have one event filmed and send other footage too?
Ask Bondars whether it will include footage you supply; its page describes reels from the event it records. Hop On Stages edits any mix of footage you send.
Is a reel from one event enough?
It can be, if the event was strong. Reels from several events usually show more range. See speaker reel examples.
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Your next stage
Get a speaker reel that books the room.
One flat $3,000 per reel (50% to begin, 50% on completion). Edited from footage you already have, delivered in 2 to 3 weeks, with two rounds of revisions. Two minutes to see if you're a fit.