Charleston Video Shoot Checklist: What You Need (and What We Handle)

You booked a video shoot. Great. Now what?

If your brain’s going, “Do I need a script? A clean office? Snacks??” you’re not alone. Most clients have no idea what actually happens on shoot day.

So here’s your Charleston video shoot checklist, so you’re prepped, calm, and not scrambling five minutes before the crew arrives.

The Ultimate Charleston Video Shoot Checklist

Let’s break this down into what you handle and what we (the pros) take care of. Because if you’re working with a real production team, you shouldn’t be doing 90% of this alone.

What You Should Prep Before a Charleston Video Shoot

Key People On-Site

• Whoever is on camera better be prepped and not “just winging it”

• Someone should be available for approvals during filming

Locations Confirmed and Cleared

• Booked rooms, clean spaces, quiet environments

• Let staff know filming is happening, surprise walk-ins are not fun

Wardrobe + Branding Ready

• No logos you don’t own, no wild patterns, and yes, we’ll tell you what works on camera

• Bring backups in case someone shows up looking like an unmade bed

Talking Points or Script Finalized

• Doesn’t have to be word-for-word, but clarity = confidence

• We’ll help coach on delivery, this ain’t live TV

Release Forms Signed (If Needed)

• For external-facing videos or when talent is involved

• We can provide these if you don’t have them

Chargers, Water, Snacks

• You’ll thank us later

What We Handle for You on a Charleston Video Shoot

Full production gear: cameras, lights, sound, grip, backup equipment

Creative direction: we’re not just pointing cameras randomly

Set design tweaks: moving furniture, framing shots, making your space look $$$

Coaching talent on delivery: “Say that again, but less like a robot”

On-set troubleshooting: tech issues, weird lighting, barking dogs, etc.

Shot-list and schedule: we run a tight ship so you don’t have to

Basically: you show up, we handle the chaos.

Charleston Clients, This Checklist Saves You Time (and Money)

When you’re prepped, everything runs smoother:

• Less downtime

• Fewer reshoots

• Faster editing

• Lower stress for your whole team

We’ve shot in offices, warehouses, rooftop bars, and Charleston beaches, and the ones that run best? Follow this checklist.

👉 Want a custom Charleston video shoot checklist for your next project? Let’s talk, we’ll send you our full pre-shoot prep doc (and walk you through it).