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🎥 Corporate Video Production Behind the Scenes: Filming for Peddinghaus at Garrison Steel

  • Writer: George Niksch
    George Niksch
  • Jun 18
  • 2 min read

By George Niksch – Lakeshore Video

📍 Filming Location: Pell City, Alabama

🎬 Industry: Industrial Robotics / Steel Fabrication


Introduction: Behind the Scenes of a Corporate Video Shoot

If you're curious about what goes into producing a high-quality corporate video for the industrial sector, you’re in the right place. In this blog, I break down my recent trip to Alabama to film for Peddinghaus, a global leader in steel fabrication robotics, at their customer site: Garrison Steel.


This post covers everything from travel logistics and gear packing to lighting design, audio capture, and how I filmed welding robots in action. Whether you're a videographer or a business interested in hiring a video production company, this behind-the-scenes breakdown offers real insights into how professional video content is made.



🧰 Gear List for Corporate & Industrial Video Production

Here’s a full list of the professional video production gear I used on this shoot:


📸 Full Gear List:

Panasonic 35mm: https://amzn.to/4kK48kP

Panasonic 85mm: https://amzn.to/4jTBxZ1

Phottix Raja 105: https://amzn.to/4482m5W

Neewer Globe Lantern: https://amzn.to/4jXoANZ

Sennheiser MKH 416: https://amzn.to/43RJXvm


💡 Why Companies Invest in Professional Video

Industrial companies like Peddinghaus understand that high-quality video content builds credibility and drives sales. By showing their robotics in action at a real client facility, they tell a powerful story of efficiency, trust, and innovation.

Videos like these are used on:

  • Company websites

  • Sales presentations

  • YouTube + social media

  • Trade shows and expos


✅ Final Thoughts: Tips for Filming Industrial Projects

Filming in active industrial environments requires planning, awareness, and reliable gear.


Here are my top 3 tips:

  1. Pack smart: Know what you can carry on vs. check.

  2. Scout lighting conditions: Be ready to adapt.

  3. Prioritize safety: Especially when filming around heavy machinery or welding.


If you’re a business owner or marketer and want a video that communicates your story with clarity and impact, I’d love to talk.


📩 Contact Lakeshore Video

Let’s create something incredible.


Thanks for reading. If you found this post helpful, feel free to share it or reach out with questions!— George Niksch, Lakeshore Video

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