Milwaukee Videographer Services
Our Milwaukee videographers bring cinema cameras, FAA-certified drone operators, and crews experienced with year-round production across the city. We work throughout the metro, including downtown offices, the Historic Third Ward, manufacturing facilities in the Menomonee Valley, and conference coverage at Baird Center. That local experience helps keep a production day with several locations organized and on schedule.
Permitting in Milwaukee depends on the location and how the production uses public space. Photo and film shoots that occupy streets, sidewalks, or curb space go through the City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Special Event Permit Office, which coordinates street closures and required city services when needed. Commercial filming in Milwaukee County Parks may require separate approval, and many applicants must provide $1 million in general liability coverage naming Milwaukee County Parks as an additional insured. Film Wisconsin provides statewide production resources, while VISIT Milwaukee helps crews with permit and location questions. We also plan exterior schedules around lakefront wind, snow, and winter cold. For corporate video, conference coverage, or a brand spot, the crew arrives prepared and keeps the production moving.
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What We Do
Milwaukee Videographer for Manufacturing, Healthcare, Brewing & Corporate Brands
Footage without a purpose is just footage. Our Milwaukee videographers tie every shoot to a clear goal, so the content delivers for the brand behind it. Beverly Boy Productions builds visual storytelling around measurable results, and Milwaukee’s manufacturing base, healthcare systems, and brewing heritage give us strong stories to build around.
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 Milwaukee Videographer Across Downtown, the Third Ward & Greater Milwaukee
Strong video earns its keep, it isn’t just a nice-looking frame. Our Milwaukee team pairs strategy with storytelling so each production pays back what it costs.
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, ARRI ALEXA Mini LF. We match the camera package to the project, not a fixed kit.
Local Crew, National Reach
IATSE Local 600 DPs and Local 18 crew, the Milwaukee local staffing camera, lighting, and grip positions, plus FAA Part 107 drone operators, all based in the area with national resources behind them.
Full Permit Handling
We coordinate City of Milwaukee special event permits and police for street work, handle Milwaukee County Parks filming permits for lakefront locations, and manage parking holds and certificates of insurance.
Filming in Milwaukee
What It's Like Filming in Milwaukee
Milwaukee gives you a lot of range in a tight footprint. The Lake Michigan shoreline and the white sweep of the Milwaukee Art Museum, the cream-brick warehouses of the Historic Third Ward, the industrial scale of the Menomonee Valley, and the brewery architecture that defines the city each read differently on camera, and most sit minutes from downtown.
The permit reality is layered rather than centralized. There is no single film office that issues everything, so the path depends on where you shoot. Street and sidewalk work runs through City of Milwaukee special event permitting with police coordination, lakefront and park locations require a separate filming permit from Milwaukee County Parks along with a certificate of insurance, and Film Wisconsin connects productions with statewide resources. We handle every step so your team only thinks about what is on camera.
Local Filming Tips (Save Your Crew Time)
| TOPIC | QUICK ADVICE |
|---|---|
| Permits | No single film office issues everything. Use the DPW Special-Event Permit Office for any street or sidewalk activity and police coordination. Secure a Milwaukee County Parks filming permit, along with a $1 M COI naming “Milwaukee County Parks” as additional insured, for lakefront or park locations. Film Wisconsin and VISIT Milwaukee’s Film Office can point you to statewide crew and resources. Sort out the right authority early. |
| Weather | Winters are long, cold, and snowy; lake-effect squalls can close exterior work quickly. Summers are pleasant but brief. Build weather backups into late-fall and winter schedules, and carry cold-weather gear for people and equipment. |
| Parking | Downtown meters and garages tighten on event days. The Third Ward fills during festivals and market hours. Reserve production-vehicle spaces with your permit and avoid street-heavy shoots during Bucks games or Summerfest crowds. |
| Sound | Traffic from I-43 and I-94, lakefront winds, and rail activity in the Menomonee Valley all register on sensitive mics. Choose interview interiors with good glazing and keep dialogue scenes away from the freeway corridors and open shoreline. |
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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 Milwaukee 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
Milwaukee Video Production Pricing
Investment
On Every Shoot
What You Get with Your Milwaukee Videographer
One videographer handled the whole job
A single experienced Milwaukee, WI videographer runs your shoot from start to finish, arriving camera-ready, framing the story, capturing clean audio, and keeping the day on schedule. We shoot on professional cinema cameras, so the footage holds up whether it becomes a quick social clip or a polished brand spot.
- Pro cinema cameras
- Edit & fast delivery
- Licensed drone add-on
- Clean audio + lighting
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 Milwaukee
How much does a videographer cost in Milwaukee?
Half-day, single-camera shoots in Milwaukee generally run $1,400 to $2,000, and multi-day productions with a Local 600 DP, full crew, Inspire-class drone coverage, and complete post-production land in the $9K to $15K range. Permit coordination across city and county authorities, police details, parking holds, and rush edits all shift the total, so we issue a line-item bid that lets you adjust scope before you commit.
What types of videos do your Milwaukee crews film most often?
Manufacturing and recruiting content keeps us busy in the Menomonee Valley and industrial corridors, and healthcare training and brand videos are steady work given the hospital systems based here. We also film conference coverage at the Wisconsin Center, brewing and brand content tied to the city’s beer heritage, and founder interviews and social pieces across the Third Ward and Bay View.
How far in advance should I book?
Can you handle filming permits?
Yes. Since Milwaukee has no single film office, we manage the full process across the right authorities: City of Milwaukee special event permits and police coordination for street and sidewalk work, Milwaukee County Parks filming permits for lakefront and park locations, certificates of insurance, and reserved production parking.
Do you offer both ground and drone filming?
Yes. Ground packages run Sony FX9/FX6, RED V-RAPTOR X, and ARRI ALEXA Mini LF systems. For aerials, we fly the DJI Inspire 3 with FAA Part 107 certified pilots and file LAANC authorizations for the Class C airspace around Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, which sits just south of downtown and shares the field with an Air National Guard base, so we confirm airspace for every location before scheduling a flight.
What should I budget extra for when filming in Milwaukee?
Beyond crew and gear, plan for a few Milwaukee-specific items. Police detail fees apply when a shoot holds a lane or sidewalk, Milwaukee County Parks permits carry their own fees and insurance requirements for lakefront work, and certificates of insurance are standard for building interiors. Winter productions benefit from a built-in weather day given the snow and cold, and lakefront shoots may need wind contingency. Each item appears as its own line on the bid.
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