"Hello! I wanted to introduce myself and company because we want to be your resource anytime you need crews, gear or remote equipment for your productions and events in CHICAGO or the Midwest. Basically, we want to be your 1ST CALL when you and your team need support. I know you have incredible internal capability but we work with many Fortune 100 companies when they get busy. We own 4 LiveU Bonded Cellular Transmission units. LiveU allows you to transmit to any TV station or website in HD from ANYWHERE to ANYWHERE. We also provide the capability that will allow you or your team/clients to watch from anywhere, while we capture LIVE on location. We also own 7 Sony/Panasonic 4K Robo Cams for safe, small crew productions. We have 3 Soundproof, CONTACTLESS studios with robotic cameras and can connect to any TV station or streaming site in the world. Real or robotic cameras available for live or recorded interviews. All studios are safe & UV cleaned before and after every production. Our studios are safe & UV cleaned before and after every production. We are the leading BTS, EPK, B-roll and Celebrity interview production company in Chicago for Feature Films,…" Read more about Brad Fox…
"I write, direct, shoot, and edit. I graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a B.A. in Film Production in 2010. I lived in Los Angeles for six years before relocating to Bend, OR where I gained a great deal of experience working with low/no budget, tight schedules, and skeleton crews. I moved back to Chicago in June of 2023. I have a robust portfolio of short films, music videos, comedic sketches, nature videography, wedding videography, real estate videography, and more." Read more about Jacob Barth…
"Responsive, experienced and story-driven, Legacy Mediaworks brings over a decade of experience from across the world to our client partners. We believe its important to bring substance to all of the flash, in over-delivering but not overselling. We can transform a concept from a rough idea into a fully-integrated campaign. We bring a team of seasoned videographers, drone operators, producers, and animators to the job." Read more about Legacy Mediaworks, LLC…
"Daniel Andera is a Milwaukee based freelance Director of Photography. Drawing upon his expertise in lighting design for over 25 years, his work experience ranges fromTV commercials to music videos, corporate videos, and feature films."
"I have been shooting commercials and corporate videos for 15 years. I bring a steady, knowledgeable, and creative presence to all relationships and projects that I work on. I am very collaborative and always work to create an environment that is cooperative and inclusive, listening to the needs of the client and the project while bringing creative solutions to achieve the best outcomes. I work with both large and small productions, whether it be an internal corporate video to a national commercial. Have experience with a range of different cameras and equipment and know how to determine what will best fit the job at hand." Read more about Mark Barry…
"I am a Director, DP, and gaffer based in Chicago. I have worked on a wide variety of projects and absolutely love what we do. I also have a wonderful network of colleagues and friends to help any sort of need you may have. I have plenty of equipment available, with my main camera packages being the Sony Fx9, Fx3, and Fs7, as well as a Red Raven kit. I also have Sony lenses and the amazing Angenieux EZ 1 & 2 set." Read more about Jeremy Stark | Exit19…
"I am cinematographer and steadicam operator out of Chicago. I worked on productions ranging from commercials, episodic, features, concerts, and music videos. I’m an expert when it comes to designing the lighting and everything camera related. I love my job and I love working with people who are equally passionate in this field!" Read more about Austin Vinas…
"I’m a Midwest-based cinematographer with a diverse background in visual storytelling. I’ve been fortunate to have been the DP on thousands of national and regional television commercials and to have collaborated on several films. In 2011 I shot the psychological thriller Profile of a Killer, a feature film written and directed by acclaimed screenwriter Caspian Tredwell-Owen. Additionally, a short documentary I shot in 2021, A Brother’s Journey won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Human Interest – Short Form Content. I’m currently in production on a documentary that dives deep into the life and extraordinary career of the one and only Mr. Baseball, Bob Uecker. I have advanced proficiency in working with a diverse array of digital and motion picture film formats, combining both traditional techniques and cutting-edge technologies. I stay at the forefront of the rapidly evolving industry by continually keeping up with the latest advancements in camera technologies, optics, and next-generation lighting tools. My deep understanding of these innovations allows me to leverage the full potential of modern and retro equipment, ensuring the highest quality results in my cinematography" Read more about Joe Picciolo…
"Freelance cinematographer with strong foundations in cinema camera operation, lighting, and post-production. My drive for creating emotionally resonant visuals that amplify the message of every story, stems from my early background of watching movies with my family. My approach is always striving to support the director’s vision while adding my own creative perspective through the collaboration of everyone on set. I’m always looking to connect with like-minded creatives – directors, producers, and fellow artists who value storytelling and visual depth." Read more about RK Videos, LLC…
"Big Shoulders is one of the country’s leading providers of video services to national television networks, TV programs, agencies, and corporations. Our experienced full-time staff of talented professionals provides you the creativity and knowledge that your project deserves. Our services are orchestrated by our creative team, account executives, coordinators and support staff so that you will always have the entire staff of BSDVP available to your team for all your needs. We are proud to present our clients with the highest level of production and post production services. You will see that BSDVP will always provide you with the most responsive, personalized customer service in the industry. We want you to look at the Big Shoulders’ team as an extension of your team. With nearly 30 years in the business, BSDVP has become Chicago’s largest independent production facility. We believe that no job is too big or too small. It’s never too early to call us for budget estimates, concept development, storyboards, permits, creative brainstorming, production and post services, and a great time." Read more about Big Shoulders Digital Video…
"A broadcast seasoned Director and DP/Owner/Operator, with several HD camera packages, I am a lighting cinematographer with audio and grip packages as well. Sony 4K trained (Culver City CA) and HD-certified, I am a master Colorist and DIT, and can make pictures come to life and cameras stand up and dance. With primarily a broadcast television clientele, I prefer shooting with Sony F-series (F55/5/3 and FS7/5) 35mm digital cinema cameras with PL mount lenses, 4:4:4 RGB S-Log, 10-bit 4:2:2 recorder, and full support (matte box, follow focus, HD-SDI monitoring, Sachtler tripods, etc.) recording in RAW, ProRes, QuickTime or SxS (XDCamEX) formats. I am also adept and comfortable with Red Digital, Canon C300/500 and DSLR cinema cameras. My audio package includes Sennheiser shotgun, wireless and lavalier mics in addition to Sonotrims (the “Mercedes” of Trams), PZMs, AKG& EV “stick” mics, mixers, digital recorders, and more. Lighting package consists of fresnels, LEDs, C-stands, silks, nets, flags, green screen, complimented by a grip & electric package. The credits hereunder are a smattering of my work, demonstrating my versatility. I have a depth and breadth of professional experience that will serve you well. Samples of my work can be found online at http://filmvideoweb.com/our-work, although most…" Read more about Kimberly Nicole…
"I’m a cinematographer and video creator focused on non-fiction storytelling and digital-content. I started my career at MTV Networks shooting and producing network promos and music videos. After several years of working in the trenches at one of the world’s largest media companies, I decided it was time to venture out on my own and pursue my long held passion for image-making. I’ve since worked on major motion-pictures and narrative television, DP’d viral videos that garnered 100+ million views, and filmed documentaries and web series for world-class museums and cultural institutions. This breadth of experience has helped me develop an eye for captivating moving pictures suited for any platform or screen size. In addition to my skills as a director of photography and camera operator, I can provide turn-key production services and equipment rentals to clients and brands seeking an all-in-one video solution. I currently split my time between New York City and Chicago." Read more about Nathan Lynch…
"We have 24 years of experience in Chicago with Camera Crews, Multi-Camera live Productions, with 3 studios, editing, animation and audio suites. Our clients include Fortune 500 companies, PR agencies, associations, broadcast TV networks and reality TV shows. Production Expertise: We create compelling videos for television, websites, corporate training, sales, marketing, meetings, and events. Big Shoulders is well known for our ability to professionally light and the use the environment to enrich your message. Production We currently own more the 25 different HD broadcast camera packages and 15 GoPros. Video Editing Expertise: Our downtown office houses inviting video editing suites creating broadcast television shows, commercial spots, corporate videos, social media videos and media relations packages. Sound Design…..We have a full Pro Tools HD audio suite and voiceover booth. Our Staff Audio engineering mixes and masters all projects to ensure the best audio quality. Animation….We have graphic designers proficient in 3D Animation & Motion Graphics. Studio/Stage….Insert TV studios for satellite media tours, live shots, video productions, videoconferences and webcasting via satellite. We can also coordinate Satellite trucks and multi-camera productions done in studio or on location. Located in downtown Chicago, we are considered a hidden gem for our nationwide client base,…" Read more about Chicago Satellite Video…
"Chicago Video Production Services I graduated cum laude from Columbia College Chicago’s film department with an emphasis in documentary and client work. I’ve had the pleasure of working with several companies and organizations for various projects including Discovery Channel, The Weather Channel, Scott Pollock & Associates, Interiors for Business, Turnaround Management Association, Innovation House by Salt Flats, Lyric Opera, Teaching Together Chicago, Chicago Children’s Museum, Children and Family Justice Center, Operation Warm, Kindling Group, Now This Politics, MoveOn.org, AJ+, Circa News, and Gugulethu Ballet Project. If you’d like to take a look at some of the work I’ve done, here’s one my team just completed for an immigration law firm https://youtu.be/l9hUhu2TTN0. We did 6 like this about each of the attorneys, 4 vlog style Q&A about some of the changes to immigration law, and a video about the firm. Another client, Interiors for Business, wanted :60 and :90 second marketing videos for their sales reps (here’s the 60 second one https://youtu.be/PZrICP8RLs4) and a video about the culture of working for their company. https://youtu.be/Qs0kkxWLpGs." Read more about Pond Ripple Media, LLC…
