What to expect on a full day shoot

Mar 11

If you’ve never booked a full on video production project before, here’s a little bit about what you can expect leading up to and on the day of the shoot.

First off: The Prep Matters More Than You Think

Before we even show up with cameras, a lot has already happened.

We’ve talked through your goals, figured out the message, locked in the look, picked the locations, decided who’s on camera, and built a shot list or script to guide the day.

Basically, the shoot is the wedding.
The planning before that? That’s what makes it run smooth.
A full day should be low stress and full of energy for the great work we are about to make.

Shoot Day – A Rough Timeline (Give or Take)

7:30 to 9:00 AM: Call time

We arrive, unload gear, scout the space again, and set up lights, cameras, and audio. Probably more “stuff'“ than you expect. The good news is, you don’t need to do much. Just have the space clean-ish and someone available to let us in. We worked out any other obstacles well before the shoot day.

9:00 to 12:00 PM: The Core Stuff

This is usually when we film the most important scenes. Interviews, talking heads, main storytelling.
We’ll coach anyone who’s on camera so they’re relaxed and clear.
Nobody needs to be perfect. Just real.

12:00 to 1:00 PM: Lunch

Whether you’re feeding the crew or we’re grabbing something nearby, we pause and eat.
Hungry crews don’t make great videos. That’s a fact.

1:00 to 4:00 PM: B-Roll and Supporting Visuals

We get all the shots that bring your story to life. People working, natural moments, product visuals, wide angles, closeups, anything that helps us tell your story in a dynamic way.

4:00 to 6:00 PM: Pickups and Wrap

We film any missing pieces, grab some safety takes, and pack up.
If anything ran long, this is our buffer zone to make sure we don’t leave anything out.

After the Shoot: What Happens Next?

We back everything up immediately and jump into editing.
We probably already discussed timeline and feedback rounds in pre-production.
We’ll handle the details. You’ll stay in the loop without needing to manage us.

Real Talk: How to Help the Day Run Smoothly

Assign a point person. Someone we can go to with questions or quick approvals.
Prep your team. Let them know there’s a shoot happening so they’re not caught off guard.
Trust the process. We’ll guide you, fix lighting, tweak shirts, adjust hair, and clean up any small mistakes in the edit.

Ken Grau