An Introduction to

Video Production at Mainstage Chicago

Our production studio space is versatile and dynamic, making it ideal for bringing your vision to life! From commercials, to music videos, to fashion photography and much more, we’re committed to producing high quality video content that best showcases your project.

Studio Equipment

Our gear inventory features cinematic and broadcast cameras for any style of shooting and full RGBWW light panels programmable by a DMX panel in the control room. We also have a mixture of handheld, shotgun, and lapel microphones that are both powerful, flexible, and accommodating for any production.

A full list of Mainstage Chicago’s gear can be found here. Mainstage Chicago is a proud patron of many local rental houses. If there is gear your production needs, let someone on the team know and they can direct you to the best resource!

Production Support

Our in-house team and network of local professionals are dedicated to going above and beyond. With the skills to take on any type of project that comes their way, they can operate Mainstage Chicago’s inventory of high-end equipment as well as the gear your production brings with you!

An on-site studio manager is included in every rental as well as additional staffing upon request. Mainstage prides itself on the strength and reliability of our network of professional local crew. Whether you’re in need of a few Production Assistants, a Camera Operator, or a Technical Director, we’ve got you covered.

Additional Services

Remote Productions
- Ship high-quality and easy to use to your remote presenters. We’ll take care of the logistics and operate the equipment remotely.
Captioning and Accessibility
- The majority of online audiences watch their video content with captions. We make sure your content is accessible where and how audiences want it.
Studio Rental in Chicago
- Our video and photo studio located in the heart of Chicago’s dynamic West Town neighborhood is ideal for any production. Equipped with an inventory of gear, cinematic lighting, multiple fiber Internet connections, and much more!

Ready to make your project stand out from the crowd? Reach out to us now!

Custom Video Packages

Live Video Production

Whether you want to live stream the event, record it to make it available afterwards, or generate social media to continue to keep your audience engaged, it is critical to film your live event. Mainstage Chicago captures every sharable moment from your event. Our services yield dynamic video content that can make a year’s worth of promotional material!

Promotional Video Production

A crucial part of holding an audience’s attention is building authentic stories that fit your brand’s narrative. Our approach to Promotional Video Production grounds your brand while making it stand out with story-driven editorial and on-brand motion graphics.

We offer pre-production planning and support, on-site production and direction, and post-production editing and finishing services.

Corporate Video Production

Video production is not just limited to marketing and advertising departments; it is critical to engage your own team too. Internal training videos, town halls, and fireside chats deserve high-quality video production. Mainstage Chicago can help your company create engaging episodic content that employees will actually be excited about.

Client Success Stories

Bringing Concepts to Reality.

Check out some of the incredible productions we have been proud to support!

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Client Testimonials

Kelly M.

The perfect spot for a video shoot! The host, Katelyn, was so friendly and provided all necessary details upon booking and provided follow up closer to the days. The team member on site to support us, Logan, was so helpful and the space had everything we needed and more! The cyc wall looked so great! Will definitely book again!

Chris S.

Katelyn and the team were amazing. Super friendly, flexible and easy to work with. The studio was perfect for our needs, and perfectly represented online. What you see is what you get. Internet was solid for us.

Marrissa H.

Space was great – we hosted interviews in here. The host was helpful and on site the entire time

How to Book Your Studio Rental

Ready to book? Here’s how:

Visit our Peerspace page for a comprehensive look at our space, rental options, and booking availability. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us by clicking ‘Message Host’!

The studio rental sheet provides more information about what Mainstage offers with a typical rental and a floor plan of the studio.

Have any additional questions about what Mainstage offers? Want to schedule a tour? Just want to say hi? Shoot us an email at hello@mainstagechicago.com or give us a call at (312) 548-1356!

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