Chicago Visual - Video Production Company

What Chicago Visual - Video Production Company does

Chicago Visual is a boutique video production company headquartered in Arlington Heights, Illinois, operating in the Chicago metropolitan area with extended service reach nationally and internationally. Founded in 2015, the firm employs approximately 5 people and functions as an independent, privately held creative agency without venture capital or external ownership. Its portfolio spans corporate video production, wedding videography, live event and multi-camera broadcast coverage, and DP/crew/equipment rental for other production companies, with a documented portfolio of roughly 20+ wedding projects, 15+ corporate projects, and 14+ live event projects.

The company's production stack is built on conventional broadcast-grade equipment: 4K UHD cameras, tripod and shoulder-mounted rigs, jibs, cranes, slider steady-cams, aerial drone options, multi-track audio recorders, and wireless/shotgun/boom microphones. Post-production is delivered in-house with color correction, motion graphics, and sound design. Live streaming is supported through integrations with YouTube, Zoom, and other platforms. There is no proprietary technology platform, no software product, and no AI/ML capability disclosed.

Revenue is generated entirely through project-based, quote-driven professional services across five streams: corporate video, wedding packages (Good and Premium tiers), DP/crew/equipment rental, live event production and streaming, and standalone editing. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via website quote forms, phone, and email, with no channel partners, no recurring contracts, and no intermediate sales organization. The customer base is mixed across enterprises (AT&T), SMBs, nonprofits, startups, educational institutions, other production companies, and individual wedding couples, with the bulk of client work drawn from the long tail of small businesses and consumers.

Name

Chicago Visual - Video Production Company

Legal name

Chicago Visual

Website

https://chicagovisual.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Chicago Visual is a boutique Chicago-area video production company offering corporate video, wedding videography, live event streaming, and DP/crew rental services to SMBs, enterprises, nonprofits, and other production companies across the U.S. and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Video Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211), Commercial Photography (541922)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Production Management & Crew Services (Technical Direction, Stagehands, Operators) (THAHAEAI)

Keywords

• Corporate video production
• Wedding videography
• Live event streaming
• Camera crew rental
• Video editing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington Heights

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Video Production Services: Full-service corporate video production including testimonials, promotional videos, brand videos, documentary production, event coverage, and social media content. Services range from concept development through final edit, including scripting, storyboarding, and creative strategy.
2. Wedding Videography Packages: Wedding day video coverage with tiered packages (Good Package and Premium Package) offering highlight videos, feature-length wedding films, teaser videos, 4K UHD quality, and live streaming upgrades.
3. DP, Camera Crew & Equipment Rental: Provides experienced Directors of Photography, camera operators, and camera equipment for in-state, out-of-state, and international productions. Services include crew with full equipment packages tailored to production needs.
4. Live Event Production & Streaming: Multi-camera event coverage and live streaming for conventions, lectures, concerts, and special events. Includes broadcast graphics support and highlights reel production.
5. Standalone Editing Services: Professional video editing services including color correction, motion graphics, and sound design available as standalone post-production services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Chicago Visual is a Chicago-area video production company that produces corporate videos (testimonials, promotional, brand, convention/expo coverage, social media content), wedding videography with tiered packages, DP and camera crew services with full equipment rental, multi-camera live event coverage with live streaming, and professional post-production editing. Production spans concept development, storyboarding, scripting, filming, and final edit. Equipment inventory supports in-state, out-of-state, and international engagements.

Product overview

Chicago Visual offers a comprehensive suite of video production services organized as five core offerings: Corporate Video Production for business branding and marketing content; Wedding Videography with Good and Premium package tiers; DP, Camera Crew & Equipment Services for production support; Live Streaming & Multi-Camera Event Coverage for broadcasts; and Professional Video Editing Services for post-production enhancement. The company provides end-to-end production from concept to final edit, serving clients locally, nationally, and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Video Production Full-service corporate video production for businesses including testimonials, promotional videos, brand videos, convention and expo coverage, training videos, Kickstarter campaigns, and social media content optimized for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok. Covers concept development through final edit including scripting, storyboarding, and creative strategy.
• Wedding Videography
• DP, Camera Crew & Equipment Services
• Live Streaming & Multi-Camera Event Coverage
• Professional Video Editing Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 4K UHD quality delivered as standard across all video productions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Encore (formerly PSAV): Encore is a large global provider of event technology, AV, and live event production services. It is a broad incumbent competing with Chicago Visual for live event and convention production budgets, particularly for enterprise and association clients.

Direct peers

• Forever Lucky Films: Forever Lucky Films is a Chicago-area wedding videography studio offering cinematic wedding films with multi-camera and live streaming options. Comparable to Chicago Visual in its wedding package tiering, 4K production standard, and Chicago metro focus.
• Blue Sky Video Production: Blue Sky Video is a US-based video production company providing corporate, brand, and commercial content. Comparable to Chicago Visual in its full-service production model and SMB-to-enterprise client mix.
• Jumpstart Video Productions: Jumpstart Video Productions is a Chicago-based video production company serving corporate and nonprofit clients. Comparable to Chicago Visual in its regional SMB/enterprise focus and full-service production offering.
• Switchback Productions: Switchback Productions is a Chicago-area video production company serving corporate, event, and broadcast clients. It is a strong local peer to Chicago Visual, competing for similar regional corporate and live event work in the Chicago metro.
• WYZGUYS Creative Media: WYZGUYS is a Chicago video production company offering corporate, event, and broadcast video services. Comparable to Chicago Visual in its Midwest B2B focus, multi-camera live event work, and similar scale of operation.
• Casual Films: Casual Films is a corporate video production company with offices in multiple US and international cities, producing brand, training, and internal comms videos. It is comparable to Chicago Visual in its corporate video focus, multi-camera capability, and reliance on regional crew networks.
• Brafton: Brafton is a content marketing agency that produces video, written, and design content for mid-market and enterprise clients. It is comparable to Chicago Visual in serving marketing teams with professional video production for social, brand, and internal communications, though at a much larger scale.
• Lemonlight: Lemonlight is a venture-backed video production company offering end-to-end corporate, brand, and social video content with nationwide crew coverage. It is comparable to Chicago Visual in its full-service model, SMB/enterprise target market, and emphasis on scalable production workflows.
• The DVI Group: The DVI Group is an Atlanta-based video production and post-production agency serving corporate, broadcast, and agency clients. Comparable to Chicago Visual in its full-service production offering, multi-camera capability, and B2B customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chicago-visual

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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