Production Craft, Chicago Video Production

Production Craft, Chicago Video Production Simplify the creation of video content with professional, reliable broadcast camera crews, and exper

With a proven track record for over 30 years, we provide:
- top world news organizations with local, professional camera crews;
- full-service video production for corporations, organizations, schools, and non-profits; and
- turn-key video broadcast studio development for communicating on-demand from in house.

12/23/2024

The PCI team had a magical time connecting families with Santa on our virtual calls last week! Santa loved hearing holiday wishes from both children and adults. A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful partners at the Children’s Hospitals.

PCI BTS Every project is unique, from location to content to final product. But one constant is our talented and dedica...
12/12/2024

PCI BTS

Every project is unique, from location to content to final product. But one constant is our talented and dedicated team of video production professionals!

From sleek corporate videos to impactful educational series, we’ve got the talent and tools to make your projects unforgettable.

PCI BTS | Quiet on Set! One of the most common questions we get from clients is: "Where can we film this?"While there ar...
11/21/2024

PCI BTS | Quiet on Set!

One of the most common questions we get from clients is: "Where can we film this?"

While there are many options, one of the most overlooked is the obvious – their own office!

With hybrid work schedules becoming the norm, office spaces are often quieter, more flexible, and conveniently located. This makes them the perfect backdrop for professional shoots.

Whether it’s a sleek conference room, a collaborative open area, or even those quirky break spaces, your office can bring an authentic touch to your story—and keep logistics simple.

Check out this shot from our recent shoot with Performance Health!

PCI HIGHLIGHT | Presidential Productions Production Craft has had the honor to film five sitting Presidents over the yea...
11/06/2024

PCI HIGHLIGHT | Presidential Productions

Production Craft has had the honor to film five sitting Presidents over the years. Here's to the leaders who shape our nation and the teams that help share their stories.

Happy Halloween from all of us - including Hot-Dog-Hanley and No-Nonsense-Ollie - at Production Craft!
10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from all of us - including Hot-Dog-Hanley and No-Nonsense-Ollie - at Production Craft!

PCI BTS | 3 Areas of Business At Production Craft, we excel in three key areas: Video Production, Camera Crews, and Bro...
10/30/2024

PCI BTS | 3 Areas of Business

At Production Craft, we excel in three key areas: Video Production, Camera Crews, and Broadcast Studio Integration. While some clients choose just one service, others take advantage of all three!

Take a look at our camera crew in action, getting ready in a studio we built for our latest concept-to-completion video production project.

10/23/2024

PCI HIGHLIGHT | Editing & AI

Thanks to Adobe Premiere Pro’s AI tools, video editing has reached a new level of efficiency. In our latest blog post, we explore five ways these innovative features have streamlined our workflow. This allows us to focus our attention – and our client's budgets – on producing creative and effective marketing, sales and training videos.

Check out an example of one of Premiere’s most useful tools, “Auto-Transcript”, and visit our blog to see more cool features: https://productioncraft.com/video-tips-and-resources/how-to-use-ai-for-video-editing

What are some ways you use AI?

PCI Highlight | BLEEP! Get It Right in Production Our clients rely on Production Craft to get it right in production, s...
10/16/2024

PCI Highlight | BLEEP! Get It Right in Production

Our clients rely on Production Craft to get it right in production, so there’s no need to “fix it in post”. And some of our broadcast clients do little to no editing work at all!

In this case, it’s important for our team to note any technical issues – and even profanity – that may occur when filming a live event going “straight-to-air”. Our attention to detail allows our client to make any last-minute fixes or bleep out offensive language before broadcast

What’s the most unexpected thing you’ve experienced during a live event?

PCI BTS | NBCU AcademyWhenever our clients need a few extra hands on set, Production Craft crews are here to help! Last ...
10/02/2024

PCI BTS | NBCU Academy

Whenever our clients need a few extra hands on set, Production Craft crews are here to help! Last week, we were delighted to assist NBCU Academy at the 'AI Generation' event in Chicago, which was a great success for both in-person and streaming audiences.

PCI BTS | Chicago Camera CrewsWhether the crew is big or small, Production Craft is always ready to roll! Check out some...
09/25/2024

PCI BTS | Chicago Camera Crews

Whether the crew is big or small, Production Craft is always ready to roll! Check out some shots of our crew hard at work this week around Chicago.

09/18/2024

PCI HIGHLIGHT | Gear Prep

As our team “gears” up for multiple shoots this week and next, our production crew is hard at work making sure the equipment is ready to go. There are batteries to be charged, cables to roll, media to format and bags to be packed. It’s going to be a busy week but our crew is “prepped” to get it all done!

09/12/2024

PCI BTS | Outdoor Events

…get ‘em while it’s hot outside! Chicago may not be prime for filming outdoors year-round, so it’s always a treat when our clients and crews get to take advantage of the summertime.

Check out this clip of our camera crew at Printer’s Row Lit Fest last weekend. And if you’re looking to film outdoors, we have some tips to make sure your next adventure is a success: https://productioncraft.com/video-tips-and-resources/video-tips-and-resources/5-tips-for-filming-outside

PCI HIGHLIGHT | Remote Producing With today’s video conferencing tools, remote producing in video production is more ac...
09/04/2024

PCI HIGHLIGHT | Remote Producing

With today’s video conferencing tools, remote producing in video production is more accessible than ever. While the preference is always to have a producer on location, remote producing is a cost-effective solution, especially when travel budgets are tight.

At Production Craft, we work with a Local Producer to scout and coordinate with the Local Crew on-site. Meanwhile, one of our Producers joins the shoot remotely, allowing them to oversee production (direct the shot and lighting, ask questions, etc.) and be in-the-know when the project goes to edit. This approach ensures continuous involvement from concept to completion.

08/28/2024

PCI Highlight | Case Study: Cloudmasonry Client Testimonial

We had the pleasure of collaborating with Cloudmasonry on a set of client testimonials. With interviews filmed over 2,000 miles apart, this project exemplifies our flexibility as we worked to meet our client’s unique needs. Join us as we reflect on our production process in this exclusive case study.

Learn how it all came together: https://productioncraft.com/video-tips-and-resources/case-study-cloudmasonry-client-testimonial

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Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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Happy holidays from Production Craft!
Happy holidays from Production Craft!

The PCI team had a magical time connecting families with Santa on our virtual calls last week! Santa loved hearing holiday wishes from both children and adults. A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful partners at the Children’s Hospitals. #SantaCalls #VirtualSanta #HolidayMagic #SantaMagic #HolidayWishes #MakingMemories #ChristmasCheer #FestiveFun #HolidaySpirit #SantaVisits

Virtual Visits with Santa!
Virtual Visits with Santa!

PCI HIGHLIGHT | Virtual Visits with Santa Don’t miss out on a chat with Santa! We’re hosting free virtual visits with Santa tomorrow, Thursday, December 19. Learn how to reserve a spot: https://productioncraft.com/virtual-visits-with-santa-2024

PCI HIGHLIGHT | Want More Eyes on Your Videos? Don’t let great content go unseen! In our latest blog, we share tips to boost video play and engagement rates: https://productioncraft.com/video-tips-and-resources/video-tips-and-resources/how-to-increase-video-viewership-and-engagement-part-one We also take our own advice! Check out our homepage banner video below that checks all the boxes: ✔️ Eye-Catching Thumbnail ✔️ Top of the Page, Top of Mind ✔️ Share on Social Media

PCI HIGHLIGHT | Editing & AI Thanks to Adobe Premiere Pro’s AI tools, video editing has reached a new level of efficiency. In our latest blog post, we explore five ways these innovative features have streamlined our workflow. This allows us to focus our attention – and our client's budgets – on producing creative and effective marketing, sales and training videos. Check out an example of one of Premiere’s most useful tools, “Auto-Transcript”, and visit our blog to see more cool features: https://productioncraft.com/video-tips-and-resources/how-to-use-ai-for-video-editing What are some ways you use AI? #videoproduction #artificialintelligence #adobepremiere #autotranscription #postproduction

PCI HIGHLIGHT | Gear Prep As our team “gears” up for multiple shoots this week and next, our production crew is hard at work making sure the equipment is ready to go. There are batteries to be charged, cables to roll, media to format and bags to be packed. It’s going to be a busy week but our crew is “prepped” to get it all done! #gearprep #videoproduction #productionlife #videoequipment

PCI BTS | Outdoor Events …get ‘em while it’s hot outside! Chicago may not be prime for filming outdoors year-round, so it’s always a treat when our clients and crews get to take advantage of the summertime. Check out this clip of our camera crew at Printer’s Row Lit Fest last weekend. And if you’re looking to film outdoors, we have some tips to make sure your next adventure is a success: https://productioncraft.com/video-tips-and-resources/video-tips-and-resources/5-tips-for-filming-outside #videoproduction #liveevents #outdoorfilming

PCI Highlight | Case Study: Cloudmasonry Client Testimonial We had the pleasure of collaborating with Cloudmasonry on a set of client testimonials. With interviews filmed over 2,000 miles apart, this project exemplifies our flexibility as we worked to meet our client’s unique needs. Join us as we reflect on our production process in this exclusive case study. Learn how it all came together: https://productioncraft.com/video-tips-and-resources/case-study-cloudmasonry-client-testimonial #clienttestimonial #videoproduction #greenscreen

PCI Behind the Scenes | Our PA delved into AI-generated music and thought Production Craft needed a theme song. He chose '80s sitcom theme' as the genre, and voilà—countless options in an instant! #behindthescenes #productionassistant #WorldLaughterDay

Before we have the final voice-over audio recorded by a pro, we sometimes need a temporary placeholder of the scripted narration. It’s called a scratch track—it’s just for timing purposes for the editor so it doesn’t have to be perfect. But our PA took his role very seriously and wanted to be sure to send his very best take! #Videoproduction #ChicagoVideo #behindthescenes

Join us in celebrating Oliver’s birthday! Ollie, Production Craft’s office dog, turns 10 this year. We all chipped in to get him an extra special birthday treat and recorded his reaction. Watch to see if he liked it! #officedog #videoproduction

Spreading joy with our annual Virtual Visits with Santa! Once again we put together a festive studio space for the one and only St. Nick to make his rounds. The whole crew lit up with cheer as we helped Santa host video calls for our clients and vendors as well as some hospital-bound little heroes. It’s always an honor to share Christmas magic and make sure no child misses out on seeing Santa! #holidayfun #videoproduction #virtualsanta

Virtual Visits with Santa!
Virtual Visits with Santa!

Santa Claus is coming to town - and he's stopping by Production Craft! The big man in red will be back at our studio on Saturday, December 16th to spread some holiday cheer via Zoom. Learn more & sign up for a free virtual visit with Santa on our website: https://productioncraft.com/virtual-visits-with-santa-2023 Check out some highlights from past events:

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Production Craft was founded in 1984 as a professional video production company creating business and broadcast video content. Under the leadership of principals Dawn Arnold and Jim Skvaril the company has distinguished itself by offering comprehensive services including custom corporate video programs, video production crews and equipment, and broadcast systems integration.

Production Craft’s work reflects the best of business video communication. Your objectives combined with our experience, creative services, proven technology, state-of-the-art equipment and post-production facilities results in dynamic and effective video solutions.

Through detailed project supervision, technical expertise, creativity, and a commitment to you and your business, Production Craft delivers superior work.