Melon Media Toronto Real Estate Media: Planning Your Shoot

Planning a Toronto or GTA listing shoot starts with the property, the launch date and the media you will use. Melon Media has dedicated options for real estate photography, real estate video and photo and video packages. Use those current service pages to compare scope and pricing, then confirm the requirements for your address.

What should you choose first?

Start with the job the media needs to perform. A clear photo gallery helps show individual rooms and finishes. Video can add movement and connect spaces, while a package may coordinate several deliverables in one production. Check whether the selected video is filmed on location, produced from photographs or uses AI-assisted motion; these are different approaches.

Optional items such as aerials, twilight coverage, floor plans, 3D tours, agent appearances and additional social edits should be checked against the selected package. Do not assume every service or export is included because it appears elsewhere on the website.

What information should you provide?

• The complete property address and approximate size.
• The property type and spaces requiring coverage.
• Your preferred shoot date and actual publication deadline.
• The main property features and any access limitations.
• The formats needed for the listing, website and social channels.
• The person responsible for on-site access and final approval.

For a condo, add parking, elevator and concierge arrangements and confirm permission for shared amenities. For a larger home, identify detached buildings, outdoor areas or secondary suites so the brief is complete.

How should the property be prepared?

Complete cleaning and staging before the appointment. Clear counters, secure private documents, remove items you do not want photographed and check that visible lights work. Plan how pets and occupants will be kept safely clear of filming. Tell the team which rooms or possessions must remain private.

Exterior preparation matters too. Confirm access to the yard, balconies and outbuildings; move vehicles only where safe and permitted. Features that require operation should have an appropriate person available rather than expecting the media team to operate unfamiliar equipment.

How are drone and twilight requests planned?

Aerial coverage depends on the exact location, operating conditions and the pilot’s assessment. Share the address before promising an aerial shot in a seller presentation. Twilight work needs a suitable light window and may involve a separate visit. Confirm the weather and rescheduling arrangements with the chosen service.

What should you confirm before launch?

Delivery timing comes from the booked scope and confirmed schedule. Establish the final file formats, branding variants, revision allowance and usage rights. If a platform has particular branding or upload requirements, share them in advance and review the current rules with your brokerage.

When files arrive, check the address, room coverage, visual accuracy and any captions. Open the public delivery or listing links on a phone as well as a desktop. Report factual corrections in one organized review so the approved version is clear.

Where does Melon Media work?

These service options are presented for Toronto and the GTA. Confirm availability, any travel requirements and the exact scope for your address before scheduling. This planning guide is not a promise of nationwide coverage or a guarantee of a specific sales result.