Boston Videographer Services
Need a Boston videographer who can shoot Beacon Hill at dawn, run a Seaport biotech interview by midday, and still work around the parking and the narrow streets without blowing the schedule? That mix is a normal week for us, and we handle the permits, parking, and police details each stop brings. We cover the whole city, including downtown and the Financial District, Back Bay, the North End, the Seaport, and the Charles River Esplanade.
Permitting here is a multi-department process, and that is the part we manage for you. The Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment reviews the plan and points you to the right departments, with a certificate of insurance naming the City and a security bond against property damage required up front. We file at least ten days out, arrange the Boston Police details, and coordinate Transportation and Public Works for any closure. A corporate piece, a live event, or a brand film, we come prepared and finish on time.
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What We Do
Boston Videographer for Biotech, Healthcare, Higher Ed, Finance & Corporate Brands
Polish is not the same as purpose. Our Boston videographers build each shoot around the result it has to deliver, so the footage earns its place in a pitch, a campaign, or a hire instead of sitting on a drive. A city anchored by biotech, healthcare, higher education, and finance needs video that informs and persuades, not just looks sharp.
Corporate & Brand Videos
Videos that communicate brand message, train employees, impress stakeholders
Social Media & Promo Videos
Fast-paced videos for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube
Commercial & Advertising
TV spots, web commercials, product showcase videos
Event Coverage
Live-streamed or recorded conventions, launches, festivals
Music Videos & Creative
Cinematic techniques for artistic productions
Real Estate & Aerial
Walk-through videos and licensed drone footage
WHY BEVERLY BOY
Your Boston Video Crew Across Downtown, the Seaport & Greater Boston
A polished clip that persuades no one is budget wasted. Our Boston team ties production to strategy so each shoot day earns its keep.
Transparent, Line-Item Quotes
Clear pricing within 24 hours, so you can tune scope before green-lighting.
Cinema-Grade Equipment
Sony FX9, RED V-RAPTOR X, and ARRI ALEXA Mini LF, with the camera and glass chosen for the shoot, not the shelf.
Local Crew, National Reach
IATSE Local 600 DPs and Local 481 grips and gaffers, plus FAA Part 107 drone pilots, based in New England with a national bench.
Full Permit Handling
We carry the City film permit, the insurance and bond, Boston Police details, and parking through wrap.
Filming in Boston
What It's Like Filming in Boston
Boston gives you history and innovation side by side: the brick and gas lamps of Beacon Hill, the brownstones of Back Bay, the harbor and the Freedom Trail, and the glass towers of the Seaport. The seasons and the streets shape the plan. Winters bring cold, snow, and nor’easters off the harbor, summers run warm and humid, fall brings the foliage crews travel for, and the narrow colonial layout makes staging tight.
Permitting runs through several departments, with the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment as the front door. After a plan review, you carry a certificate of insurance naming the City and a security bond against property damage, then pull the specific permits from Transportation, Public Works, and the public safety agencies. The Esplanade and other state land run through the Massachusetts Film Office and DCR, so we map each location before the first call time.
Local Filming Tips (Save Your Crew Time)
| TOPIC | QUICK ADVICE |
|---|---|
| Permits | Filming in Boston is a multi-department process that starts with the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment, which reviews your plan and routes you to Transportation, Public Works, Police, and Fire. Apply at least 10 days ahead, carry a certificate of insurance with $1 million naming the City, and post a security bond of at least $5,000 against property damage. State land like the Charles River Esplanade runs through the Massachusetts Film Office and DCR. |
| Weather | New England works a full four seasons, so winters bring cold, snow, and nor’easters that can shut down exteriors, summers are warm and humid, and fall delivers the foliage. Build weather days into the winter schedule, chase the short winter daylight early, and keep rain and snow covers on hand outside of summer. |
| Parking | Boston traffic, the narrow one-way colonial streets, and tight, expensive parking are the real constraints, and production trucks cannot use Storrow Drive because of its low bridges. Lock truck and van holds early through your permit and plan staging carefully in the older neighborhoods. |
| Sound | Harbor wind, traffic, the T, and crowds along the Freedom Trail all carry into a take. Scout interiors with solid glass for dialogue and schedule sensitive recording away from rush hour and tourist corridors. |
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Our Video Production Work
Our Work
Our Process
How We Work
Every step, the first call through final delivery, stays simple and transparent.
Pre-Production
Free consultation to nail down your goals, creative direction, locations, and timeline. You’ll receive a transparent, line-item quote within 24 hours.
Production
Our Boston crew arrives camera-ready to direct or follow your script, shooting on professional cinema cameras so the footage holds up whether it’s a quick social piece or a broadcast spot. We offer flexible setups from solo shooters to full production teams.
Editing & Delivery
Professional editing with clean audio, motion graphics, and fast turnaround. We tackle common pain points like unclear pricing and late delivery, so you get a polished final product without the hassle.
Add-On Services (Available for All Tiers)
Tier 1 — "Snapshot"
Event Coverage (1-Person Crew)
$1,800 – $2,500
- Single-camera, single-operator setup
- 6-8 hours of event coverage
- Basic audio recording (ambient + microphone)
- Digital delivery of raw footage within 24-48 hours
Best For: Small corporate events, business gatherings, milestone celebrations
Tier 2 — "Talking Heads"
Interview Shoot
$2,500 – $4,500
- 2-camera professional setup with lighting
- Pre-production consultation and question development
- Professional lighting and audio equipment
- 6-8 hours of shoot time
- B-Roll coverage included
- Digital delivery of raw footage within 24-48 hours
- 1-multiple interview subjects included
Best For: Executive interviews, expert testimonials, training content
Tier 3 — "Promotional"
Marketing & Brand Videos
$4,500 – $7,500
- Full production crew (2-3 cameras, lighting, sound)
- Script writing and storyboarding
- Professional talent direction
- Full day of shooting (8-10 hours)
- Basic post-production editing
- Licensed music and sound design
- Color grading and graphics
Best For: Product launches, brand storytelling, company culture videos
Tier 4 — "Livestream"
Event Live Stream
$4,500 – $10,000
- Multi-camera live streaming setup (2-4 cameras)
- Professional streaming equipment (encoder, switcher)
- Professional talent direction
- Real-time graphic overlays and lower thirds
- Live audio mixing and monitoring
- Dedicated technical operator
- Recording of live stream for later use
- Stream to multiple platforms simultaneously
- 4-6 hours of live coverage
Best For: Conferences, webinars, virtual events, corporate announcements
Tier 5 — "Brand Story"
Complete Brand Package
$12,000 – $20,000
- Comprehensive video strategy consultation
- 3-5 deliverables (interviews, promo, events)
- Professional film crew (2-3 cameras, lighting, sound, gimbal)
- Music licensing and sound design
- Advanced graphics and animation
- Color grading and post-production
- 3 rounds of revisions
- Multiple format delivery for all platforms
Best For: Annual reports, comprehensive brand campaigns, product launches
Tier 6 — "Cinematic"
Premium Production
$25,000 – $50,000+
- Full cinematic production with director
- Multi-day shoots with large crew
- Location scouting and art direction
- Professional talent and casting
- Full post-production suite
- VFX, motion graphics, color grading
- Unlimited revisions
- Multi-platform deliverables
Best For: TV commercials, documentary, premium brand films
Boston Video Production Pricing
Investment
On Every Shoot
What You Get with Your Boston Videographer
One videographer, the whole job handled
One experienced Boston videographer carries the shoot end to end, arriving camera-ready, framing each shot around the story, recording clean audio, and keeping the day on schedule. Everything rolls on cinema cameras, so the footage holds up on a quick social cut and on a polished brand film, which keeps your attention on the work instead of the crew.
- Pro cinema cameras
- Edit & fast delivery
- Licensed drone add-on
- Clean audio + lighting
Boston Camera Crew page. For a fully managed, end-to-end production, see our Boston Video Production Company page.
Projects We Produce
Client Reviews
What Our Clients Say
Beverly Boy Productions is the best! We hired them for a shoot and they were professional, quick to communicate, so nice, and easy to work with. I highly recommend!
Anastasia Keating
Fantastic professionals that exceeded our expectations. Looking forward to working with them again.
Harman Professional Solutions
I’m a freelance camera operator in Orlando and have worked with Beverly Boy Productions on three projects over the past few years. Each shoot was organized, professional, and ran on time. Call sheets were clear, communication was solid, and the team respected the freelance crew.
Max Lenz
Despite some tight time constraints, Beverly Boy Productions kept everything running smoothly and on schedule. Felice and her team’s time management skills were truly impressive, and they were always able to adapt quickly to any changes that arose.
Terry Cristain
Lana at Beverly Boy has been extremely helpful in finding me videographers in multiple locations across the country, sometimes at extremely short notice. The process has always been smooth, simple, and a huge relief.
Evan Stultz
Hired them for an exterior commercial shoot — not always the easiest conditions. The crew was well crafted, and the lighting techniques they used were truly top-notch. Gordon and his crew were able to create a range of different lighting setups to suit each scene.
Peter Netham
Common Questions
FAQs — Hiring a Videographer in Boston
How much does a videographer cost in Boston?
A half-day, single-camera shoot in Boston usually runs $1,900 to $2,700. A multi-day production with a Local 600 DP, a Local 481 crew, Inspire-class aerials, and full post generally lands between $12K and $19K. Permit and bond needs, Boston Police details, tight parking, and rush turnarounds all shift the figure, so we send a clear, line-item bid you can adjust before you green-light.
What types of videos do your Boston crews film most often?
Most weeks our cameras are on biotech and life-sciences content in the Seaport and Kendall, healthcare and hospital video in the Longwood area, and higher-education shoots across the campuses. We add finance and corporate work downtown and brand and social content in Back Bay and the North End, so the slate spans buttoned-up institutional video and looser brand storytelling.
How far in advance should I book?
Can you handle filming permits?
Yes. We run the whole multi-department process, starting with the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment, including the certificate of insurance, the security bond, the Transportation and Public Works permits, and Boston Police details for closures. State land like the Esplanade routes through the Massachusetts Film Office and DCR, and we set that up when the day calls for it.
Do you offer both ground and drone filming?
Yes. On the ground we run Sony FX9/FX6, RED V-RAPTOR X, and ARRI ALEXA Mini LF bodies. In the air we fly DJI Inspire 3 drones with FAA Part 107 certified pilots, filing the authorizations the Class B airspace around Boston Logan requires, which is significant since Logan sits right on the harbor next to downtown.
What should I budget extra for when filming in Boston?
Beyond crew and gear, a few Boston line items recur: the certificate of insurance and the security bond, Boston Police details for closures, and Transportation and Public Works permits. Tight downtown parking, winter weather contingency days, airspace authorizations for aerial work, and rush edits also move the number, so we break each one out to keep the bid clear.
How much should a 3-minute video cost?
A finished 3-minute video usually falls in our Tier 2 ($2,500 to $4,500) to Tier 3 ($4,500 to $7,500) range, depending on shoot complexity, location count, crew size, and the post workload. A simple interview piece sits at the lower end, while a multi-location story with motion graphics and licensed music runs toward the top.
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