Chicago Video Production

Experience the power of visual storytelling with Lakeshore Video. As a leading video production company in the Chicago market, we are dedicated to bringing your ideas to life through captivating visuals. From concept development to final production, our team of experts will ensure that your vision is transformed into a stunning visual representation. Explore our portfolio, services, and resources to discover how we can help you achieve your goals.

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Our mission is simple: to empower individuals and businesses to share their stories with the world. Through our creative vision, technical expertise, and personalized service, we aim to exceed expectations and leave a lasting impact on every project we undertake.

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Specializing in Marketing and Events – Lakeshore Video offers a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Whatever your vision, we have the skills and resources to bring it to life.

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Carolyn Whittier

George and Lakeshore Video has provided outstanding service in support of the TEDxValparaisoUniversity event hosted at Valparaiso University. George is responsive, timely, and great to work with. He is prompt in his production time and has met and exceeded all expectations. I would highly recommend working with George and Lakeshore Video!

Herb Bigelow

We've hired Lakeshore Video several times for shooting and editing videos for our business. George never disappoints. As a former VP Creative Director for a Chicago ad agency, I've worked with numerous national production companies. Lakeshore keeps pace with any of them. George offers creative solutions and valuable input throughout the entire shooting and editing process. And one of my very favorite things about working with George is his level of patience! When it comes to creative lighting and camera work, give him the reigns. You won't be disappointed.

Mavie Valera

Lakeshore Video did our company’s headshots comprising of 55 employees. He was very professional and patient. Most of all, his pictures are awesome.

Check out the latest episode of the Lakeshore Video Podcast where George Niksch speaks with Selah Brooks about his social media content strategy for his business @phenomphotobooth! #photobooth

We shot a mock wedding to promote all the vendors in this video. We have so many talented people in the wedding industry in Northwest Indiana. Go follow and hire everyone on this list for your wedding! #nwiweddings

Location: @bonviehobart
Florist: @blum_modernfloral
Photography: @suttoncreative.photography
Decor & Furniture: @spareroomstudios219
Band: @suttonmusicco
Hair: @nora_littlefernsalon
Makeup: @fourladyevents
Dress: @eleganceindiana
Bride Model: @briherechillin
Groom Model: @moseshall

Lakeshore Video is partnering with @thekidsintheattic to bring you a podcast studio located in the heart of northwest Indiana! The studio is right above Zombie Club in the square. Contact us today to schedule your next podcast!

#nwipodcaststudio #crownpointpodcaststudio #podcast #podcaststudio

Check out this clip from the Lakeshore Video Podcast where @lewisshine talks about his transition from being a head coach to owning a professional basketball team. Check out his new pro basketball league in Northwest Indiana @phahoops that helps professional basketball players stay in the game!

Check out this clip from the Lakeshore Video Podcast where @lewisshine talks about his career transition from basketball player to coach. Check out his new basketball league in Northwest Indiana @phahoops that helps professional basketball players stay in the game!

Check out this clip from the Lakeshore Video Podcast where @lewisshine talks about his basketball career. Check out his new basketball league in Northwest Indiana @phahoops that helps professional basketball players stay in the game!

Check out this clip from the Lakeshore Video Podcast where @lewisshine talks about his new basketball league in Northwest Indiana @phahoops that helps professional basketball players stay in the game. Go check them out for information about upcoming games!

Check out this clip from the Lakeshore Video Podcast where @lewisshine talks about how many different basketball leagues there are around the world. Check out his new basketball league in Northwest Indiana @phahoops that helps professional basketball players stay in the game!

You need a website with good SEO! Did you know we build websites too? Don't rely on just social media to run your entire business. Contact us today to see how we can help your business grow!

This clip is from the Lakeshore Video Podcast with guest @charbriashine

Check out this clip from the Lakeshore Video Podcast where @charbriashine talks about how she got started in the entertainment business! Also go check out @swcthestageplay for information about their upcoming #stageplay in Gary, Indiana on March 29th, 2025!

This is the behind the scenes of how I was able to capture both photos and video of the Crown Point Tree Lighting Ceremony as a single shooter for @crownpointcoc. Contact me today to capture your next event! #crownpointindiana #nwivideographer #nwiphotography #christmas2024

Check out these photos we took with @crownpointcoc for the Crown Point Tree Lighting Ceremony last week. We had a blast! Contact me today to capture your next event.

On Friday I had the pleasure of capturing the Crown Point tree lighting ceremony for @crownpointcoc! #crownpointchamberofcommerce #crownpointindiana #treelightingceremony #merrychristmas🎄

GEAR LIST 👇

Check out this shoot we did with @exclusiveprbiz for @bijanchicago! #foodphotography

Gear List:
Lumix S1
Lumix S5
Panasonic 24-105
Laowa 24mm Probe Lens
Kessler Second Shooter Pro Slider
Magnus VT-4000 x 2
Magnus VT-6000
Godox VL300 x 2
Phottix Raja 105 Softbox
Phottix Raja 80 Softbox
Neewer C-stand with Wheels x 2
MacBook Pro M1 Max 64GB RAM 4TB SSD

Check out the photos we captured with @exclusiveprbiz for Bijan's restaurant in Chicago. We actually captured these at the Rizzo's Bar & Inn in Wrigglyville right across from Wriggly Stadium. We tried to add a little extra flare to the background of these dishes to add some color pop. It’s a pretty quick turn around for these types of shoots, so don't be afraid to have your photos updated last minute. I work fast and I deliver results quickly. Reach out to me today to see how I can help market your restaurant. #foodphotography

Check out the BTS from the @nwijazzfestival where I filmed and live-streamed the music performances with 6 cameras. Two of the cameras were on electronic sliders on either side of the stage with close ups on band members to give some extra dynamic movement to the edit. I ran the other 4 cameras from back by the sound booth using wide, medium, and two tight shots. This allows me to have one tight shot locked off on one of the main band members(like the singer) while using the other tight shot as a roaming camera to showcase whoever is soloing. I run the cameras through Cineview wireless transmitters to my Atem Mini Extreme ISO to be able to edit the video live. In this case I was live-streaming the video, but I always use the camera switcher even if I am not live-streaming because it saves time in the edit bay. I record in the cameras to their SD cards simultaneously so that I can re-link the high quality footage to the edit in post to deliver you a pristine full edit of your entire set. I then edit that down into a 2-3 minute video with clips of your choice to give you a highlight edit to showcase your work to fans and potential clients. I usually pull an audio feed from the sound boards and mix that with a room tone recording using a Zoom H6. This tends to work well, however it is always better to get a multi-track recording if the sound boards at the venue support that. In this case we were filming in a gymnasium so the reverberations off the walls provided a very challenging audio situation, but we did the best we could with what we were given and it turned out decent. I always suggest hiring a dedicated audio team to ensure the best possible audio and I can recommend some great audio recording companies to work along side me on projects if the budget allows it.

🎶 **Unleash the Power of Your Music with Lakeshore Video’s Comprehensive Music Video Coverage!** 🎥

Dive into a world of creativity and visual storytelling as Lakeshore Video transforms your musical vision into captivating visuals. Our music video coverage is designed to capture every note, emotion, and dynamic performance, ensuring your artistry shines through.

🎥 **Services Offered:**
- **Music Videos:** Immerse your audience in a visual journey that complements and enhances your music. From conceptualization to post-production, Lakeshore Video is your partner in creating stunning music videos that resonate with your audience.

- **Live Performance (Up to 6 Cameras):** Whether on stage or in an intimate setting, Lakeshore Video captures the energy of your live performances with up to 6 cameras. Your performance can be live-streamed or just captured for later editing. Every angle is considered, ensuring a dynamic representation of your musical prowess.

- **Staged Performance (At Venue with No Audience):** Bring your vision to life in a controlled environment. Lakeshore Video specializes in staged performances at venues of your choosing with no audience, providing a polished and focused visual narrative. This can be done in a studio or even your favorite venue(provided you are able to get permission to film there). We can record the audio while you perform or you can bring a finished track to play in the room while you lip sync.

🎬 **Additional Offerings:**
- **About Us Mini Doc (3-5 mins):** Connect with your audience on a personal level with our ‘About Us’ mini-documentary. Share the story behind the music, the journey, and the passion that drives your musical identity.

- **Show Highlight:** We highlight the best moments of your performance, encapsulating the essence of your show in a visually stunning edit. Perfect for sharing on social media or promotional purposes.

- **Photography:** You need photos to show off your band. We can take performance shots as well as posed shots to use for your social media and advertising. We can also grab screenshots from videos we shoot to give an added bonus to the project.

Contact us today for your next project!

🎓 **Unlock the Power of Knowledge with Lakeshore Video’s Training Video Expertise!** 🌐

At Lakeshore Video, we believe in the transformative power of education, and our training videos are designed to empower your team and customers with essential knowledge. Explore the diverse range of training videos we offer, each crafted with precision and expertise.

📚 **Training Video Types:**
- **Train New Staff (Procedures, Diversity Training, etc):** Streamline your onboarding process and equip new team members with the knowledge they need. From standard procedures to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, our training videos ensure a smooth and effective introduction to your organization.

- **Train Customers How to Use Products (5-10 mins):** Simplify complex processes and enhance customer satisfaction with our concise and informative product training videos. In just 5-10 minutes, we guide your customers through the features and functionalities of your products, ensuring they get the most value and don’t require additional customer service. This saves you money by making sure the customers don’t break the product while trying to figure out how to use it and keeps your customer service lines clear of angry customers.

🌟 **Why Choose Lakeshore Video for Your Training Videos?**
- **Clear Communication:** Our training videos prioritize clear and effective communication, ensuring that information is delivered in a way that is easily understood by your audience.

- **Engaging Content:** We understand the importance of keeping your audience engaged. Our training videos are designed to be informative, yet engaging, keeping viewers focused on the content.

- **Tailored Solutions:** Whether it’s internal staff training or customer education, Lakeshore Video offers tailored solutions to meet your specific training needs.

🎥 **Empower Your Team and Delight Your Customers!**
Invest in the power of knowledge dissemination through Lakeshore Video’s training videos. Contact us today and let’s create impactful training content that drives success for your team and enhances customer experiences! 🌐📹

🗳️ **Lakeshore Video - Your Strategic Partner for Political Campaign Success!** 🎥

Embark on a journey of impactful political campaigns with Lakeshore Video, where we specialize in crafting messages that resonate with your audience. Explore our versatile approach to political campaign videos designed to address diverse topics and engage specific audiences.

📹 **Political Campaign Video Types:**
- **15-30 Second Ads:** Make a powerful statement in seconds! Lakeshore Video excels in creating concise and compelling 15-30 second ads that capture attention and leave a lasting impression.

- **Interview Style - Different Topics, Separate Ads:** Dive deep into candidate perspectives with our interview-style videos. Covering various topics, we cut and tailor the content into separate ads, ensuring targeted messaging for different audiences. This is a less scripted style and comes across as very authentic to the viewer.

- **Direct to Audience:** Connect with a purpose! Our more scripted style allows candidates to speak directly to their audience, fostering a genuine connection and addressing specific issues with sincerity. In this style you will be addressing the camera directly so the viewer feels as though you are talking directly to them. Candidates look into the lens, read off a teleprompter, and deliver messages with utmost accuracy and professionalism.

🌟 **Why Choose Lakeshore Video for Your Political Campaign?**
- **Strategic Messaging:** Tailor your message for maximum impact, reaching different demographics with targeted content.
- **Authentic Connection:** Our videos create an authentic connection between candidates and voters, fostering trust and engagement.
- **Professional Production:** Lakeshore Video ensures high-quality production, presenting your campaign in the best light.

🎬 **Elevate Your Political Campaign with Lakeshore Video!**
Whether it’s a quick ad, an in-depth interview, or a precisely scripted message, Lakeshore Video is your partner in delivering political campaign content that resonates. Contact us today and let’s shape the narrative together! 🇺🇸🎤

🎥 **Lakeshore Video - Your Gateway to Unforgettable Event Coverage!** 🌟

Whether it’s a milestone celebration, corporate gathering, music performance, or special occasion, Lakeshore Video is here to bring your events to life with our exceptional coverage services.

📸 **Services Offered:**
- **Single Camera & Multi-Camera Coverage (Up to 6 Cameras):** Our skilled team ensures that every angle is covered, providing you with a comprehensive view of your event. From intimate gatherings to large-scale productions, Lakeshore Video has the flexibility to cater to your needs.

- **Live-Streaming with 6 Wireless Cameras:** Take your event to the next level with our cutting-edge live-streaming capabilities. Our six wireless cameras can be strategically placed anywhere in the room, ensuring a dynamic and engaging broadcast that reaches your audience in real-time.

- **Photography:** Don’t need video coverage? We also offer photography coverage of events and can do both candid and posed photos throughout the duration of the event.

🎬 **Content Options:**
- **Long-Form Filming for Facebook and YouTube:** We specialize in capturing the your entire event with long-form coverage, perfect for sharing on platforms like Facebook and YouTube. Let your audience experience every moment as if they were right there with you.

- **Highlight Edits and Snippets for Social Media:** In addition to long-form content, Lakeshore Video crafts engaging highlight edits and snippets tailor-made for social media. Share the excitement, emotions, and key moments with your online audience in a visually compelling way.

**Why Choose Lakeshore Video for Your Event Coverage?**
- **Professionalism:** Our experienced team ensures seamless coverage, allowing you to focus on enjoying your event.
- **Flexibility:** Whether it’s a single-camera setup or a multi-camera production, we adapt to the unique requirements of your event.
- **Innovation:** Elevate your event with our live-streaming capabilities, providing a real-time connection to your audience.

Contact us today and let’s create something unforgettable together! 🎉✨

Have you ever thought about how first responders and public officials learn to speak to the public on camera immediately following a public emergency? The answer is media training.

This is why Exclusive PR and Lakeshore Video have teamed up to provide media training to cities and governments across Chicagoland and the United States. In the pictures below you can see the behind the scenes of a media training we did with the city of Aurora, Illinois.

The first day of the training involves a presentation on how to properly respond when confronted by the media. We go over a variety of possible scenarios that public officials, police officers, firefighters, EMT’s, and other first responders may run into and then test them to see how they perform when confronted by the media. We bring in all of the equipment necessary to simulate a press conference and an encounter with an influencer on the street so your first responders and public officials can practice their responses in a controlled environment with no permanent consequences. They may think they know how they are going to respond, but often times everything they know goes out the window when they get in front of the lights and cameras. We film all of the responses and give feedback to everyone so they can think about what they did right and what they did wrong before we bring them back in to see how they improved. The second day of the training allows them to go over their original response and correct behaviors to provide improved responses. Spending the time under the lights and in front of the camera in a controlled environment is the perfect practice they need to ensure that they will be ready when the time comes to perform under pressure. Contact Exclusive PR to schedule your city or government’s media training today!

#mediatraining #chicagovideographer

Check out the #bts of shooting headshots for Gladish Law Group. David Gladish is one of my favorite clients because of his attention to detail. He wants all photos and videos to have a very polished look so I knew I would need to bring the MacBook to ensure we were able to review photos on a large screen before choosing our favorites. I used a Flashpoint AD600 Pro for my key light, two Godox TT685 speedlights for my back and fill lights, and a Yongnuo YN685 speedlight to light up the backdrop. I used a Phottix Raja 105 for my key softbox and two Neewer globe style softboxes for my fill and backlight. This is a great combo that renders beautiful light for my images. I was shooting on a Lumix S5 with a Panasonic 85mm lens. We tethered into the MacBook pro to automatically bring the photos directly into Lightroom as I shot them so we could review and pick our favorites. It's so nice to be able to see the photos on a large screen and actively edit them to be sure we will get the results we are looking for before leaving the shoot. I always ensure my clients are happy with my work before moving on to the next project, so this setup makes that mission a breeze. These photos will be used not only for David's business website, but also on billboards across Northwest Indiana.

Contact us today to see how Lakeshore Video and George Niksch Photography can help with all of your branding needs!

This was a fun 8 hour livestream we did at the Dean and Barbara White Community Center in Merrillville, IN for Coach @lewisshine. It was a great event that brought in basketball coaches from around the country to give presentations to other basketball coaches so they could learn from each other both in person and virtually. Coach Lewis Shine has an extensive history in the basketball industry and his passion for the game remains as strong as ever. It was a pleasure watching him learn and teach with other prominent coaches from around the country including James Wade who coaches the Chicago Sky women's professional basketball team. Coach James Wade even brought out girls from Merrillville High School to run drills that he uses in practice with the Chicago Sky. It was pretty cool to see how these kids got to meet and train with a coach who is at the top level of their sport. I went to Merrillville High School myself, so it was fun to see that these kinds of opportunities are happening at my old school.

For the livestream I used two Lumix S5's with 70-200mm lenses, a Lumix S1 with a 14-24mm lens, and a Panasonic X2 all streaming wirelessly to the Atem Mini Extreme ISO using Cineview HE wireless transmitters. I was able to pull an audio feed from the sound boards into my Zoom F3 and then wirelessly transmit that signal over to the Atem Mini for the livestream. I streamed the entire 8 hour conference on YouTube and the private link was shared with coaches and individuals across the country who were unable to attend in person.

It was all around a fun event and I had a blast working with Lewis and the other coaches. Reach out to Lakeshore Video today to see how we can take your livestream to the next level!

This was a fun night of food and music at the Dean and Barbara White Community Center in Merrillville, IN. @charbriashine put on this event and she was one of the dancers and hosts during the event. It was a Great Gatsby themed dinner, music, and dance event that interacted with the audience to teach them dance moves from the 1920s. Everyone had a great time and I created this highlight edit to be used for promoting future events. I used two Lumix S5's handheld with a 35mm f1.8 and an 85mm f1.8 prime lens because it was extremely dark in the room. I was actually surprised by how well these cameras did in the low light environment. I also set up the 35mm lens on a tripod for some of the dances. It was a great time and everyone had a blast. I love working with Charbria and @lewisshine on a variety of projects and I can't wait for the NWI Jazz Festival at the end of July in the same venue! Check out the full video on the Lakeshore Video YouTube channel. Feel free to reach out to Lakeshore Video to capture your next big event!

One of my favorite clients to work with is Levenfeld Pearlstein in Chicago. LP hired me to create (about me) bio videos for their employees to help bring them into the hearts and minds of potential clients. This is a perfect example how we can help you continue branding your business with endless content that helps further legitimize your role and leadership in your particular field. Every business can benefit from this type of content and I encourage you to reach out to Lakeshore Video to see how we can help you in your branding and business journey.

We utilized LP's beautiful new office to it's full potential by filming towards the windows to show the city in the background. The wide shot was a Lumix S5 with a 35mm lens on a tripod and the close up was a Lumix S5 with an 85mm lens on an electronic slider. The slider really adds and extra dimension and feeling to the video to help connect better with the audience. I used my standard 3 point lighting with Godox VL300's on the key and back lights using Phottix Raja 150 softboxes. My fill light was a Neewer SL60 with a Neewer globe style softbox. I use a Sennheiser 416 microphone to capture crispy clear audio.

Each shoot only lasted about 5 minutes, so it doesn't take a huge amount of time out of everyone's day. We just schedule time slots 15 minutes apart to give some leeway in case anyone goes over their time. It was a super smooth and seamless process to cycle through 8 employees in just a few hours. Check out the full edits on the Lakeshore Video YouTube channel.

Contact us today to see how we can help with your business branding needs!

@requiredtastepodcast is a local NWI podcast founded by Aaron Phillips and Dj Azcona covering a variety of topics from fun and interesting history facts and stories to music and strange pop culture. I've known Aaron and Dj since back in the days of Twincade in Griffith where I used to film promos and a reality show before Twincade sadly closed down. When I saw the Required Taste Podcast was about to do a one year anniversary show I knew I had to reach out to see if they had any interest in filming a video version of the podcast at @foreignlocalnwi in Hammond, IN. The event had a great turnout and the show was a lot of fun.

View the podcast on the Lakeshore Video YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/gERfbY4xSQk

To see more behind the scenes and read about all the gear I used visit my website with the link on my Instagram page and go to the blog or type this into your browser: https://www.lakeshorevideo.com/post/required-taste-podcast-1-year-anniversary-episode

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This is the behind the scenes of filming the political campaign videos for former Alderman Joe Moreno with @exclusiveprbiz. I love working with Exclusive PR because the owner, Sam, is an amazing producer and our shoots always run smoothly and efficiently. I used the Lumix S1 and Lumix S5 to film the video with a 50mm for my medium shot and an 85mm for my close up. I used two Godox VL 300 lights with Phottix Raja 105 soft boxes for my key and back lights and a bounce board and Yongnuo light wand for my fill. The close up was on a Neewer slider. The audio was captured with a Sennheiser 416 wirelessly transmitting to the Lumix S1 using a Rode Newsshooter wireless system. We used an iPad as our monitor by wirelessly transmitting the video signal with a Hollyland Mars X HDMI transmitter. I used Neewer C-stands for the lights and some cheap light stands for the microphone and fill light/bounce board. The final videos were distributed and run as ads on social media as well as broadcast on television. We do a ton of political ads with Exclusive PR so let us know how we can help out on your next campaign! Visit lakeshorevideo.com to learn more. #chicagovideoproduction #corporatevideo #politicalvideo #politicalcampaign

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