Traveling with Visual Captive
It’s been a busy and exciting year for Visual Captive, filled with travel and memorable shoots. So far, we’ve completed three travel productions—with a fourth coming up. Twice we’ve been out to California for two clients, and we spent time in Utah capturing content at a massive solar farm.
Over the past year, our team has filmed in Missouri, Tennessee, Las Vegas, Illinois, St. Louis, Iowa, Nebraska, and Boston. One of the things we love most about being a video production company is that it brings us to incredible places and keeps every project fresh.
It doesn’t hurt when we get to film in great weather, too.
Why We Travel
We regularly travel for productions and have built the capabilities to do so efficiently and effectively. Our travel-ready lighting and camera kits allow us to work anywhere in the country, and we’ve developed a streamlined process to navigate the unique challenges that can come with these shoots.
We’ve been fortunate to travel with many clients—partners who trust us to capture their stories wherever they unfold. These ongoing relationships help us better align with their messaging, brand narrative, and production goals.
Whether you’re a new client or a familiar partner, we’re equipped to meet you where you are. Travel productions open the door to new connections and lasting partnerships—and we’re always excited to build both.
Our Process For a Smooth Production
A successful travel production starts long before start driving or board a flight. Our strong pre-production process is built to anticipate the unique challenges of shooting on location—and to make sure nothing is left to chance.
That means developing weather contingency plans, having the client send photos and videos of the locations when we can’t visit in advance, and connecting with interviewees beforehand to build rapport and alignment. We take care of the logistics, too—from coordinating flights and drive times to securing lodging and ensuring every piece of gear makes it to set.
Our goal is simple: to deliver the same level of quality and professionalism you’d expect from a shoot here in Minnesota, no matter where in the country we’re filming.
Working with a Video Team on the Road: What to Plan For
As the client, there are many elements of a travel shoot to consider.
Why this location? What unique aspects of the story can only be captured here, and how does the setting strengthen the narrative?
Who needs to be interviewed? Are there individuals whose voices are essential specifically because of their connection to this place? Do they need to speak to experiences that are unique to the location?
What are the final deliverables we’re looking to get out of this shoot? Is this shoot part of a bigger project? Is this shoot going to be it’s own standalone video?
Finding the Right Fit
Whether you're filming across town or across the country, our Minneapolis production company is equipped to make your shoot successful. From creative development to final delivery, we’re confident we can bring your vision to life.
If you’re planning a production that requires travel—or just want to explore what’s possible with a flexible, experienced team—we’d love to talk. Contact us to start the conversation.