Columbus, Ohio

Columbus Videographer Services

Our Columbus videographers cover this city week in and week out, on insurance and healthcare campuses, through the Short North and German Village, and across the Ohio State footprint, with the permits, parking, and crew handled as part of the job. We work the whole metro, including downtown and the Scioto Mile, the Arena District, Easton, and Franklinton. When the shoot is in Columbus, we already know the building access, the loading options, and how to keep a multi-stop day from unraveling on the I-70/71 split.

The permit path here is short but specific. Film Columbus, the city’s film commission, is the first call for locations and the local incentive, while the actual film permit comes from Columbus Recreation and Parks whenever you shoot in a park or close a street. We file it, name the City on the certificate of insurance, and bring in Columbus police for any closure. Corporate spots, event coverage, or a brand film, we arrive prepared and wrap on time.

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What We Do

Columbus Videographer for Insurance, Retail, Healthcare, Tech & Corporate Brands

Strong footage is only half the job. Our Columbus videographers plan each shoot around a defined outcome first, so the finished video pulls its weight in a sales deck, a campaign, or a recruiting push rather than filling a drive. The city’s base of insurance and finance, retail and fashion brands, healthcare systems, and a fast-arriving tech sector all need video built to do something, not just look good.

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 Columbus Video Crew Across Downtown, the Short North & the Greater Metro

A polished clip that drives nothing is wasted budget. Our Columbus team welds strategy to production so every shoot day returns more than it costs.

Transparent, Line-Item Quotes

An itemized estimate in your inbox within 24 hours, so scope is easy to adjust before the shoot is booked.

Cinema-Grade Equipment

Sony FX9, RED V-RAPTOR X, and ARRI ALEXA Mini LF, with the camera and lens picked for the job, not the inventory.

Local Crew, National Reach

IATSE Local 600 DPs and Local 209 studio mechanics, plus FAA Part 107 drone pilots, local on the ground with a national bench behind them.

Full Permit Handling

We carry the Columbus Recreation and Parks film permit, CPD coordination, and parking, application through wrap.

Filming in Columbus

What It's Like Filming in Columbus

Columbus hands you a clean, photogenic mix: a compact downtown skyline along the Scioto Mile, the lit arches and gallery rows of the Short North, the brick lanes of German Village, and the open energy of the Ohio State campus. The seasons set the terms. Winters bring cold, snow, and short daylight, while summers run warm and humid with afternoon storms, so the calendar gets planned around the light and the forecast.

Permitting stays manageable as long as you know who issues what. Film Columbus is the resource for locations, contacts, and the local production incentive, and Columbus Recreation and Parks issues the film permit for park shoots and street closures, with the City named as additional insured. Surrounding suburbs and counties handle their own arrangements, so we confirm each jurisdiction before the first call time.

Columbus, Ohio

The Short North Arts District

High Street's arches, murals, and galleries for brand, lifestyle, and social content.

Downtown & the Scioto Mile

The skyline, the riverfront, and the Ohio Statehouse for corporate, finance, and establishing shots.

German Village

Brick streets and historic storefronts for hospitality, real estate, and character-driven pieces.

The Arena District & Easton

Nationwide Arena, the ballpark, and upscale retail for events, sponsorship, and retail brand video.

Local Filming Tips (Save Your Crew Time)

TOPIC	QUICK ADVICE
Permits	The City film permit comes from Columbus Recreation and Parks for any park shoot or street closure, at $50 for non-commercial and $100 for commercial work plus a $40 processing fee, with a certificate of insurance naming the City. File early to avoid late fees, and use Film Columbus as the first contact for locations and the local incentive. Filming is generally allowed between 8am and 11pm.
Weather	Ohio runs a full four seasons, so winters bring cold, snow, and ice that can cut an exterior day short, and summers turn hot and humid with pop-up thunderstorms. Schedule weather days from December through March, chase the short winter daylight early, and keep rain covers on hand the rest of the year.
Parking	The I-70 and I-71 split downtown, plus I-270, the Outerbelt, back up at rush hour, so pad time for moves between neighborhoods. Downtown, Short North, and Arena District parking tightens on event nights, so reserve meters and lock vehicle holds ahead through your permit.
Sound	Short North foot traffic, downtown construction, freeway noise, and game-day crowds near campus all carry into a take. Scout interiors with solid glass for dialogue and schedule sensitive recording away from events and rush hour.

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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 Columbus 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.

Drone Footage

$1,000 – $1,500

Additional Camera Package

$300 – $800

Second Shooter

$1,000 – $1,500

Same-Day Editing

$1,000 – $3,000

Closed Captioning

$200 – $500

Foreign Language Subtitles

$400 – $800

Makeup Artist (Half Day)

$350 – $900

Hair Stylist

$400 – $800

Craft Services (6-10 people)

$250 – $500

Full Catering (10-20 people)

$600 – $1,200

Teleprompter w/ Operator

$1,000 – $1,500

Live Streaming Setup

$1,000 – $2,000

Green Screen Setup

$400 – $900

Location Scouting

$300 – $700

Studio Rental

$800 – $2500

Wardrobe Stylist

$500 – $1,200

Add-On Services (Available for All Tiers)

Tier 1 — "Snapshot"

Event Coverage (1-Person Crew)

$1,800 – $2,500

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

Columbus Video Production Pricing

Investment

On Every Shoot

What You Get with Your Columbus Videographer

One videographer, the whole job handled

A single seasoned Columbus videographer runs the shoot end to end, arriving camera-ready, composing each frame around the story, capturing clean sound, and holding the schedule together. It all rolls on cinema cameras, so the footage carries a fast social edit and a high-end brand film equally well, which frees you to run your day instead of the crew.

Planning a larger shoot that needs a full crew, specific gear packages, or roles like a DP, gaffer, or grip? See our Columbus Camera Crew page. For a fully managed, end-to-end production, see our Columbus Video Production Company page.

Projects We Produce

Teleprompter Services

Live Stream / Webcasting

Testimonials / Interviews

TV Commercial

Conference / Trade Short

Promotional Video Production

Corporate Videorgraphy

Training Video Production

Client Reviews

What Our Clients Say

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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 Columbus

How much does a videographer cost in Columbus?

A half-day, single-camera shoot in Columbus usually runs $1,400 to $2,000. Step up to a multi-day production with a Local 600 DP, a Local 209 crew, Inspire-class aerials, and full post, and the range generally lands between $8K and $13K. Permit and parking needs, winter weather days, and rush turnarounds all nudge the figure, so we send a clear, line-item bid you can shape before the green light.

What types of videos do your Columbus crews film most often?

Most weeks our cameras are on insurance, finance, and healthcare content downtown and on the corporate campuses, retail and fashion brand work tied to the city’s headquarters, and product and recruiting video as the tech sector expands. We add brand and social shoots in the Short North and conference coverage at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, so the slate spans buttoned-up corporate work and looser brand storytelling.

How far in advance should I book?

For weekday shoots, 2 to 3 weeks is usually enough to lock crew and permits. When the date collides with a big Ohio State game weekend, a downtown festival, or a major convention, availability tightens, so give it 4 to 6 weeks during those peaks to hold your preferred crew and locations.

Can you handle filming permits?

Yes. We run the whole process, using Film Columbus as the first contact for locations and the local incentive, then pulling the Columbus Recreation and Parks film permit for park shoots and street closures, naming the City on the insurance, and coordinating Columbus police for any closure. Shoots in the surrounding suburbs route through that jurisdiction, and we set those 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 LAANC and airspace authorizations needed in the Class C airspace around John Glenn Columbus International (CMH) and near Rickenbacker and the Ohio State University airport.

What should I budget extra for when filming in Columbus?

Beyond crew and gear, a few Columbus line items show up often: the Recreation and Parks permit and processing fee, the certificate of insurance, and police coordination for closures. Winter weather contingency days, downtown and event-night parking, airspace authorizations for aerial work, and rush edits also move the number, so we break each one out to keep the bid readable.

How much should a 3-minute video cost?

A finished 3-minute video usually sits 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 straightforward interview piece lands lower, while a multi-location story with motion graphics and licensed music climbs toward the top.

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Keit Hareil

“Hired Beverly Boy for a client symposium in Houston, they provided great coverage with a 4 man crew, 3 cam ops shooting on FX9’s and a sound op to plug into house sound. The level of creativity and expertise that Thomas and his team brought to our project was nothing short of amazing. They took our ideas and turned them into a beautiful masterpiece that we are proud to share with the world.”

Shantelle Lal

“Beverly Boys Productions has changed our digital marketing game! We are able to get professional video content turned around extremely fast. They are professional and responsive. I am so glad we found them!”

Karley Marsden

“We could not be more pleased with the Beverly boy team. Our crew on the day of the shoot was professional and engaging. Lana runs a tight ship and was incredibly responsive and helpful any time we had questions or felt out of our element. Photo and video quality are amazing. Could not recommend enough and we will definitely be returning for future projects!”