Video Production for Chicagoland Businesses.
One crew writes, shoots, and edits it. Most shoots wrap in a single day on location, and you see a first draft within 7 to 14 days.
Content That Actually Moves The Needle.
Strategic video content that builds trust, educates customers, and increases conversions for growing businesses. From founder stories that humanize your brand to product demonstrations that eliminate purchase hesitation, professional video shortens your sales cycle and turns prospects into loyal customers before they ever pick up the phone.
Video We’ve Made for Real Businesses.
Real projects for real Chicagoland businesses. Not spec work, not stock, not mockups.
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HLM Outdoor Services Brand Film
Brand story video — filmed for HLM Outdoor Services.
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Alliance Moving & Storage Brand Video
Brand story video — filmed for Alliance Moving & Storage.
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Concrete Hero Brand Video
Service explainer for a concrete lifting company.
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Vertige Adaptive Brand Video
Brand showcase for an adaptive fashion company.
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Tough It Out Tattoo Brand Video
Brand Story Video For Tough It Out Tattoo
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Traditions Barber Employee Spotlight
Employee Spotlight For Traditions
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Core Bomb Product Showcase
Jason Rice introduces fitness product Core Bomb
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WDC Brand Film
Brand story video — filmed for the Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce.
Types of Video We Produce.
Some of the most common formats, summarized. This is not a complete list — if what you need is not here, that is what the call is for.
Brand Films
A brand film is a short cinematic video that tells the story of a business — its origin, values, and the people behind it. Typically one to three minutes long, brand films are commonly used on homepages, about pages, and social channels to build recognition and trust rather than to advertise a specific offer.
Commercial Videos
A commercial is a short promotional video built around a single product, service, or offer, usually 15 to 60 seconds long. Commercials are designed for paid placement — social media ads, streaming platforms, and broadcast — where a tight message and a clear call to action matter most.
Testimonial Videos
A testimonial video features a real customer describing their experience with a business: the problem they had, why they chose the company, and the result. Because the endorsement comes from a customer rather than the brand itself, testimonials are considered among the most persuasive forms of video and are widely used on landing pages and in sales conversations.
Product Videos
A product video demonstrates what a product is, how it works, and why it matters, typically in 30 to 90 seconds. Common formats include demos, close-up feature highlights, and lifestyle footage showing the product in use — most often placed on product pages, in ads, and at trade shows.
Social Media Videos
Social media videos are short-form vertical or square videos made for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube. Usually under 60 seconds, they prioritize an immediate hook and consistent posting, and are generally produced in batches so a brand stays visible between larger campaigns.
FAQ Videos
An FAQ video answers one common customer question in a short, direct format, usually under two minutes. Businesses typically produce them as a series, using them on service pages, in follow-up emails, and in search results to reduce repetitive questions and build authority on their subject.
Employee Spotlight Videos
An employee spotlight is a short profile video introducing a team member — their role, background, and personality. Spotlights are commonly used for recruiting and company culture, and they help customers put a face to the business before they ever walk in or call.
Project Walkthrough Videos
A project walkthrough documents a completed job from start to finish — the starting condition, the process, and the final result. Common in construction, remodeling, and the trades, walkthroughs work as proof of capability and are often paired with before-and-after photography.
Interview-Style Videos
An interview-style video captures a person answering questions on camera, edited into a polished conversational piece. The format is flexible — expert commentary, founder stories, client conversations — and produces natural, credible footage that can be cut into many shorter clips.
Podcast Production
Podcast production covers the recording, editing, and distribution of audio or video podcast episodes. A single recorded episode is typically repurposed into full episodes, audiograms, and short clips for social platforms, making it one of the most content-efficient formats a business can run.
How a Video Project Works.
From the first creative call to the final delivered cut, every project follows the same workflow. You approve the direction before we shoot, and every deliverable includes two rounds of revisions.
Creative Discovery
We open with a creative call to understand the goal of the piece — who the audience is, what action you want them to take, and what story actually gets them there. Strategy first, cameras second.
Pre-Production Planning
Treatment, shot list, locations, talent, props, and schedule all locked before shoot day. You approve the creative direction and budget so there are no surprises on set.
On-Site Production
Our crew arrives with cinema cameras, professional lighting, lavalier and shotgun audio, and gimbals or sliders when the story needs movement. Most shoots wrap inside a single day on location.
Post-Production Editing
We cut, color grade, sound mix, and add motion graphics — all coordinated through MCZ, one point of contact from raw footage to final delivery. You receive a first draft within seven to fourteen days with two rounds of revisions included on every deliverable.
Final Delivery & Distribution
Finished assets are delivered through a private cloud folder in 4K plus social-ready aspect ratios (9:16, 1:1, 16:9). We also provide captions, thumbnails, and short cut-downs for paid ads and email campaigns.
Video Production Questions.
The five questions we get asked most before a first project.
How much does a video project cost?
Pricing depends on scope — shoot length, number of deliverables, and editing complexity all factor in. A single brand video is different from a full content package with multiple cut-downs. On our creative call we’ll map exactly what your project needs and give you a clear number, so there are no surprises later.
How long does the whole process take?
Most shoots wrap in a single day on location, and you’ll have a first draft within 7–14 days after the shoot. Total turnaround depends on scheduling and revisions, but from creative call to final delivery, most projects run a few weeks start to finish.
What if I don't like the first cut?
That’s what revisions are for. Every deliverable includes two rounds of revisions, and because we lock the creative direction in pre-production, the first draft is usually close to the mark. We don’t move on until you’re happy with it.
What do you need from me to get started?
Not much. We’ll need a sense of your goals and brand on the creative call, access to your location for the shoot day, and any talent or products you want featured. We handle the rest — strategy, crew, gear, and editing.
Do you handle scripting and storyboarding?
We collaborate on it. Since you know your business better than anyone, we typically recommend you take a first pass at the script — then we revise and refine it to make sure it lands on camera and serves the story. If you’d rather not start from a blank page, we can schedule time to build the script together. Either way, you’re never left to figure it out alone, and nothing goes to shoot day until the direction is locked.