Chicago Video Production Company
Commercials, brand films, corporate, healthcare and social video produced end to end by one Chicago team, from strategy and scripting to filming, drone, editing and final delivery.
Video Production Services Built Around Your Goals
Kenneth L. Dixon Photography, Video Production & Drone is a Chicago video production company that has produced commercial, corporate and branded content full-time since 2014. We work with marketing teams, agencies, HR and communications departments, healthcare organizations, universities, restaurants and founders who need video that looks premium and actually does a job: sells a product, explains a service, recruits talent or builds trust.
Every project starts with strategy, not cameras. We learn who the video is for, where it will live and what you want viewers to do next, then shape the concept, script, locations and shot list around that goal. On production day we bring cinema cameras, lighting, audio and, when it helps the story, FAA-certified drone aerials. Editing, color grading, motion graphics and sound design are all handled in-house, so the people who filmed your project are the ones who finish it.
Because photography and drone are part of the same company, we can capture stills and aerials on the same shoot day, giving your campaign matching video, photos and social cutdowns without booking separate vendors.
Video That Works for Your Brand
Four of the ways Chicago businesses use our video production. Tap any film to watch with sound.
Commercial Video Production and Brand Films
Brand films and commercials need to feel cinematic and still be built for the platforms where they run. For Maker's Mark's Star Hill Farm we combined landscapes, craft details and aerials into a sizzle that captures the brand's sense of place. We produce the same level of work for national campaigns, product launches and local brands.
See our brand film production and hire us as your Chicago cinematographer.
Corporate, Healthcare and Interview Videos
Leadership messages, company stories, recruiting videos and healthcare explainers live or die on how real the people on camera feel. We plan interviews carefully, light them cinematically and coach first-timers so executives, physicians and employees come across confident and human.
Explore corporate video production and interview videos.
Social Media and Short-Form Video
Vertical-first content for Instagram Reels, TikTok and YouTube Shorts, including influencer campaigns like this one for The Elm. We shoot with social in mind from the start, so one production day delivers a hero video plus a library of short cuts sized for every feed.
Need content every month? See social media photo, video and drone.
Drone Video and Photography Built In
Kenneth is an FAA Part 107 certified pilot, so aerials are planned into the production instead of added as an afterthought. We can also photograph your team, products and locations on the same day, giving you matching video, stills and aerial footage for your website, ads and press.
Learn about our drone services and photography services.
Recent Chicago Video Production Work
Commercials, social ads, education, healthcare, restaurant, narrative and music videos, all shot and edited in-house.
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Short film"Comorbid"Types of Video We Produce in Chicago
Each service has its own page with examples, process and answers to common questions.
Commercials and Brand Films
Cinematic spots and brand anthems for TV, streaming, paid social and launch campaigns.
Brand films →Corporate Video
Company overviews, executive messages, training, onboarding, recruiting and internal communications.
Corporate video →Testimonial Videos
Real customers and employees telling your story in their own words, filmed to build trust.
Testimonials →Explainer Videos
Clear product and service explainers that combine live action, graphics and simple messaging.
Explainers →Interview Videos
Sit-down interviews lit and framed cinematically for leaders, experts and thought leadership.
Interviews →Documentary Production
Documentary-style brand films, impact stories and human-centered series.
Documentary →Podcast and Studio Video
Multi-camera video podcasts and studio sessions edited for YouTube and social clips.
Podcasts →Music Videos
Concept-driven music videos and performance pieces for Chicago artists and labels.
Music videos →Event Video
Conferences, galas, races and launches captured with recaps and same-week highlight edits.
Event video →Industries We Create Video For
Different industries need different approaches. We adapt the tone, crew and process to yours.
Healthcare
Physician profiles, patient stories, facility tours and recruiting.
Education
Campus tours, admissions and program videos; see education video.
Restaurants & Hospitality
Menu launches, chef stories and hotel videos; see hospitality.
Consumer Brands
Product launches, athlete and lifestyle content and social ads.
B2B & Technology
Brand anthems, explainers, case studies and trade show content.
Nonprofits
Impact stories, gala films and donor videos; see nonprofit video.
Real Estate & Construction
Property films, progress timelines and aerials; see construction.
Music & Entertainment
Music videos, concert coverage and short films for artists.
Why Work With a Local Chicago Video Production Team
Filming in Chicago comes with its own logistics: building access and loading docks downtown, location permissions, parking, traffic and weather that can change a shoot day fast. Working with a crew based in the West Loop means we plan around all of it, scout in person and keep backup options ready so your schedule holds.
Chicago also gives your brand an incredible backdrop, from the skyline, river and lakefront to industrial lofts, neighborhood streets and modern offices. We help you choose locations that fit the story, whether that is your own office, a studio, a restaurant or a rooftop.
📍 1021 W Adams St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607
How Our Video Production Process Works
A clear, six-step process with checkpoints, so you always know what happens next.
Discovery
A call to understand your goals, audience, platforms, timeline and budget.
Concept and Script
Creative treatment, script or interview questions, and a shot list you approve.
Pre-Production
Locations, talent, scheduling, permissions, equipment and a call sheet for the day.
Production
Cinema cameras, lighting, audio and drone, run by a calm and efficient crew.
Post-Production
Editing, color grading, motion graphics, music and sound mix, with review rounds.
Delivery
Final masters plus cutdowns, captions and formats for web, social and ads.
What Clients Say About Working With Us
Rated 5.0 on Google by brands, businesses and creatives across Chicago.
I've worked with KD for years over all my video and photography needs. … I can say with fact he stays in budget, is punctual, and professional. He's passionate about what he does, and that makes for good art.
Kenneth has completed numerous projects for me, both video and photography. He is able to prepare the content for use on multiple platforms and create the look and feel congruent with your brand image.
Kenneth has completed dozens of shoots for my restaurants. He is professional and efficient and best of all his work is amazing.
Why Choose Us as Your Chicago Video Production Company
Strategy Before Cameras
Every video is planned around a goal, an audience and a platform, not just a pretty shot.
National Brand Experience
Work for Maker's Mark, Nike, CDK Global, New Balance and Wilson, applied to every client.
One Team, Start to Finish
The crew that films your project is the team that edits, colors and delivers it.
Video, Photo and Drone Together
Add matching photography and FAA-certified aerials without hiring separate vendors.
12+ Years Full-Time
A full-time Chicago production company since 2014 with a calm, professional process.
Built for Every Platform
4K and 6K masters plus vertical and square cutdowns for social, ads and web.
Chicago Video Production FAQs
Ready to talk? Call (708) 296-9087 or request a quote. For budgeting, read our Chicago video production cost guide.
How much does video production cost in Chicago?
Cost depends on the type of video, number of shoot days, crew size, locations, talent, drone, motion graphics and edit complexity. After a short discovery call we send a clear proposal built around your goals. Our Chicago video production cost guide explains the main factors in more detail.
How long does a video production project take?
Simple projects such as event recaps or social edits can be delivered within days, and select projects within 48 hours. Commercials, brand films and corporate videos with scripting and pre-production usually take a few weeks from kickoff to final delivery. We agree the timeline before work starts.
What is included in your video production services?
Discovery and creative strategy, concept and scripting, pre-production planning, crew and cinema cameras, lighting and audio, FAA-certified drone when needed, editing, color grading, motion graphics, music licensing guidance, sound mix and final delivery in the formats you need.
Do you help with scripts and ideas?
Yes. Many clients come to us with a goal rather than a script. We develop the concept, write or refine the script, prepare interview questions and build a shot list for your approval before production.
What if our team is nervous on camera?
That is very common. We share questions in advance, keep the crew small, run interviews as conversations and give gentle direction, so employees and executives come across natural and confident.
Can you deliver versions for social media?
Yes. We plan for social from the start and deliver vertical, square and horizontal cuts, short teasers and captioned versions alongside the main video.
Do you film outside Chicago?
Yes. We work throughout Chicago and the suburbs and travel for national brand projects.
Can you add photography and drone to a video shoot?
Yes. Because photography and drone are part of the same company, we can capture brand photos and aerial footage on the same production day for a consistent look across all your content.
More from Kenneth L. Dixon Photography, Video Production & Drone
Explore corporate video, brand films, testimonial videos, explainer videos, documentary production, podcast production, wedding videography, drone services and photography services.
Get a Quote for Your Chicago Video Production
Tell us what you need the video to do, who it is for and when you need it. We will reply with ideas, a recommended approach and a clear proposal.
1021 W Adams St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607