On-Location

Local and National / Video and Photography Production by Todd Biss

Need a reliable, creative team for on-location video production? Whether you’re filming in a manufacturing plant in the Midwest, an office tower in New York, or a factory overseas, Todd Biss Productions specializes in mobile, professional video production—anywhere your story takes us.

We Travel Well

From a small two-person stills shoot to a full scale production crew, we offer end-to-end solutions that travel well. Our approach blends pre-production foresight, seasoned crew experience, and logistical precision, allowing you to focus on your message while we manage the movement.

We’ve had a lot of amazing experiences shooting stills and video in some pretty unique locations. Here are a few:

Ohio dairy farms
Utah ski slopes
Montana highways
Florida homes
Texas patios
Indiana corn fields
Ohio manufacturing plants
Georgia law offices
Pennsylvania retail stores
Michigan state parks

Creative Excellence Beyond Borders

When your story spans borders, you need more than just a camera person—you need a seasoned, nimble, and trusted production partner. At Todd Biss Productions, we bring the same personalized care and creative precision to international video production and international photography shoots that we do for every project back home.

From corporate videos in European factories to branded photography in Asian markets, we specialize in capturing international imagery in a way that clearly communicates to all. Non-profits? We love them! We travel light, plan heavily, and deliver visual content that resonates across cultures and continents. Countries we’ve seen through the lens include:

Wherever the story is, we’ll meet you there.

Whether you’re planning a shoot across the state or across the globe, Todd Biss Productions brings world-class on-location video production to wherever you do business. Let’s talk logistics, timing, and creative goals—we’ll help build a production plan that travels just as well as your brand does.

Commonly Asked Questions

What types of on-location shoots do you handle?

We’ve filmed in corporate offices, factories, retail stores, medical facilities, construction sites, farms, and even hotel rooftops. Typical on-location video production projects include:

Brand stories and case studies
Corporate interviews and testimonials
Manufacturing and process videos
Nonprofit field stories
Travel and lifestyle content
Industrial and product demos
Executive interviews on-site
Trade show or event coverage

We scale crew and gear to fit the location—not the other way around.

How far will your team travel?

We travel nationwide and internationally. Whether it’s a local shoot in Cleveland or an international video shoot in Europe, we’re equipped to pack light or heavy, depending on the needs of the shoot. We’ve worked across North America and abroad, navigating customs, language barriers, and local crew logistics.

Can you help scout or coordinate the shoot location?

Yes. We can:

Assist in sourcing local fixers or location managers
Coordinate permits and insurance
Manage site inspections virtually or in person
Provide environmental assessments (for sound, lighting, etc.)

This is especially helpful for clients coordinating multi-city or international shoots without a local presence.

What do you bring with you for an on-location shoot?

We typically travel with:

Compact cinema or mirrorless camera packages
Audio kits (lavs, booms, recorders)
LED lighting kits (portable and battery-powered)
Grip accessories and mobile carts
Drone gear (FAA Part 107 certified for domestic work)

Everything fits into a streamlined travel configuration—allowing us to set up quickly and adapt to a wide range of real-world environments.

Do you work with local crew or bring your own?

We do both. For domestic shoots, we often travel with a core team (DP, producer, sound). For international video shoots, we may hire local support (ACs, fixers, translators) through our vetted network, while maintaining creative direction and camera operation in-house.

This hybrid model saves costs while maintaining high creative consistency across markets.

Can you handle multiple cities or countries in one production?

Yes. Multi-location or multi-country shoots are a strength of ours. We’ve helped brands build cohesive visual stories across different offices, cities, and continents—coordinating logistics, creative, and post-production workflows from a single source.

We’ll manage everything from travel schedules to footage backups and upload protocols between locations.

What if the location has restrictions (noise, lighting, access)?

We’ve worked in high-security labs, noisy factories, and dimly lit conference rooms—we’re pros at adapting. Before the shoot, we work closely with you to assess potential challenges and prepare accordingly. We also bring portable solutions for lighting, soundproofing, and rigging to overcome on-site constraints.

Do you handle permits for shooting on location?

Yes, we carry full production insurance, including:

Yes, we carry full production insurance including:
General liability
Equipment coverage
Workers’ comp for crew
Drone operation insurance (domestic FAA certified)

If your location or client requires a Certificate of Insurance (COI) naming them as additionally insured, we can provide it quickly upon request. This is standard practice for most on-location video production jobs, and we handle it with ease.

Are you insured for on-location video production?

We use a standardized camera and audio workflow to ensure your video matches across different environments. Our post-production team will also unify color, sound, and style in editing—so whether we’re shooting in Akron or Amsterdam, your brand stays visually consistent.

Do you offer remote direction or client viewing?

We blend creative excellence with logistical precision. Unlike larger production firms that treat travel shoots as complicated line items, we’ve built a streamlined mobile production model with a small, senior team. You get:

Personalized service from start to finish
A lean crew with big experience
Creative leadership on site, not just in post
Gear tailored for quick setup and teardown
A calm, prepared presence in high-stress environments

Wherever the story takes us, we go the extra mile—literally.

How do you ensure consistency across multiple locations?

Personalized service from start to finish
A lean crew with big experience
Creative leadership on site, not just in post
Gear tailored for quick setup and teardown
A calm, prepared presence in high-stress environments

Wherever the story takes us, we go the extra mile—literally.

What sets your on-location video production apart?

Personalized service from start to finish
A lean crew with big experience
Creative leadership on site, not just in post
Gear tailored for quick setup and teardown
A calm, prepared presence in high-stress environments

Wherever the story takes us, we go the extra mile—literally.