Pre-Production

Pre-Production Planning Services to Set Your Project Up for Success

Our Pre-Production services ensure your production is set up to succeed and save you money from day one. We can manage everything needed including concept development, storyboarding, casting, and more. Your production will run smoothly, stay on budget, and keep you worry-free.

Develop a Concept

Listen, collaborate, develop, listen some more, present. We take the time needed. We’ll help bring your ideas to life with precision, creativity, and a solid foundation for success. It all starts with a conversation (or two, or three), then we hit the ground running with our pre-production services.

Count on Us

Every orchestra needs a conductor and every production needs a producer. We can handle whatever is needed so you can enjoy the music. Here is a look at some of the services we offer.

Casting
Scheduling
Permits and Permissions
Location Procurement
Set Design and Build
Costuming or Wardrobe
Prop Management
Crew Assembly

Fix it in Pre!

We mean it! We firmly believe that if you have a carefully detailed plan in place your video or photography production will run extremely efficiently, avoiding unnecessary time spent in post-production. Here are some tried and true digital prep services that we recommend:

If you’ve got the vision, we can make it happen.

Don’t sweat the details, we’ve got it covered. We’ll help take your idea from concept to reality and keep things moving smoothly. Most productions have a lot of moving parts. Our film and photography experiences let us anticipate and remedy problems often before they arise allowing you to stay focused.

We have your pre-production needs covered

If you’re looking for a video production company near Cleveland Ohio that blends creative vision with technical excellence, Todd Biss Productions is ready to roll. Whether it’s a one-off production or a long-term partnership, we treat every client like a collaborator, and we’re here to help you show the world what your brand is all about.

Commonly Asked Pre-Production Questions

Are you able to source actors and models and locations?

Yes — casting and location scouting are key components of our pre-production process. We understand that finding the right talent and the perfect location can make or break a project, so we’ve got you covered.

Do you provide scriptwriting?

Absolutely! Whether you’ve got a napkin sketch of an idea or just know you want “something cool,” we can help shape your vision into a polished script. From brand videos to commercials to internal communications, we’ll craft a script that tells your story with clarity, creativity, and maybe even a few goosebumps. Need help developing the concept too? We do that. Basically, if words are involved—we’re in.

Do you offer storyboarding?

You bet! Storyboarding is a key part of our pre-production process. It helps us (and you) visualize how your video will come together—scene by scene, frame by frame. Whether it’s stick figures with style or fully polished frames, we’ll create storyboards that keep everyone on the same page and the shoot running smoothly. Think of it as the blueprint for your brilliant idea.

Do you provide props?

We sure can! Depending on the project, we can source, build, or style the props you need to bring your story to life. Whether it’s a vintage telephone, a pile of fake gold bars, or a perfectly dressed conference table, we’ll either track it down or create it ourselves. Just give us a heads-up on your vision, and we’ll make the props department magic happen.

Do you build sets?

Oh yeah—we love building sets! Whether it’s a simple backdrop or a full-blown custom environment, we’ve got the crew and creativity to make it happen. Need an office that looks like it belongs in a sci-fi movie? A cozy living room in the middle of a studio? We’ve built it all (and then some). If you can dream it, we can build it—or at least make it look really, really convincing on camera.

Do you help with Location Sourcing?

Yes, we can help you find the right spot. Whether you need something polished and professional or a little more off the beaten path, we’ll help scout and secure locations that fit your creative and logistical needs. If it looks good on camera and makes sense for the shoot—we’re on it.

Do you handle Permits?

We can. If your shoot requires permits—whether it’s a city street, public park, or other regulated space—we’ll guide the process or take care of it for you, depending on the scope of the project. It’s not the most glamorous part of production, but it’s important so we make sure it gets done right.