Video Production Case Studies
Explore recent video production case studies from Trade Street Media, including corporate interviews, conferences, livestreams, nonprofit films, law firm videos, university events, and productions completed throughout Charlotte and across the United States. Each project highlights our production approach, creative solutions, deliverables, and the challenges our team solved on location.
Four Cameras, 30 Years of History: Filming Discovery Institute’s Insiders Briefing in Seattle, Washington
Trade Street Media provided four-camera conference video production for Discovery Institute’s 22nd Annual Insiders Briefing and the 30th anniversary of its Center for Science and Culture in Seattle. Our team captured complete presentations, donor testimonials, cinematic event footage, professional audio, supplemental lighting, and drone video at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel and Smith Tower.
Filming a Private U.S. Capitol Tour with Dr. Frank Turek and Speaker Mike Johnson
Trade Street Media traveled to Washington, D.C., to film a private U.S. Capitol tour organized by Dr. Frank Turek and led by Speaker Mike Johnson. See how our team used DJI Osmo Pocket 3 cameras and DJI Mic 2 audio to produce professional 4K video within strict Capitol security restrictions.
52 Videos in 2 Days: Law Firm Video Production for Parker Law Group in Hampton, SC
Trade Street Media teamed up with Brian White of MediaZeus to film 52 videos in two days for Parker Law Group in Hampton, SC, on location at the firm and inside the historic Hampton County Courthouse. A look at how pre-production, courtroom lighting, and smart audio made it possible.
Professional Headshots for Carolina Wealth Advisors of Janney Montgomery Scott in Charlotte, NC
Trade Street Media completed professional headshots and team photos for Carolina Wealth Advisors of Janney Montgomery Scott in Charlotte, our third team served across Janney's Carolinas offices. A look at how we approach corporate headshots that instill client confidence for financial advisors.
Personal Branding Photography for Author and Speaker Erin Nonaka
Our Lead Photographer Brittany designed a personal branding session for author, speaker, and musician Erin Nonaka, capturing a versatile range of portraits for her upcoming book, speaking engagements, and social media. A look at what goes into headshot photography that actually reflects the person.
Season Finale Livestream and Book Content with Dr. Frank Turek: A Night of Production, Learning, and Laughs
We filmed and livestreamed the season finale of Dr. Frank Turek's The Bible You Never Knew series, then captured social media content for his upcoming book with Phoenix Hayes. Two completely different production modes in a single night in Charlotte.
65 Modules in Four Days: Filming a Cinematic Course with Economist Jerry Bowyer at Grove City College
We spent four days at Grove City College filming a 65-module course with leading financial economist Jerry Bowyer for the Discovery Institute. Three cinema cameras, professional lighting, and lavalier audio for a course headed to Southeastern University and beyond.
Graduation Livestream Production for Lake Norman High School: When the Stakes Were Highest
Trade Street Media live-streamed Lake Norman High School's graduation for the third year running. With the ceremony moved indoors and families limited to three tickets each, the livestream became the only way thousands could watch their graduate cross the stage in real time.
Six Sold-Out Shows, Three Nights: Filming Rob Schneider's New Comedy Special in Sarasota, FL
We filmed six sold-out shows over three nights with Rob Schneider at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre in Sarasota, Florida. Four cameras, six performances, and footage for a brand new comedy special from an SNL legend.
Seven Years of Vineyard of Hope: Event Photography for Catholic Charities, Diocese of Charlotte
For the seventh year running, Trade Street Media documented Vineyard of Hope, the annual fundraising gala for Catholic Charities, Diocese of Charlotte. A look at how we approach non-profit event photography, from pre-production planning to professional lighting to the downloadable gallery attendees love.
On Location with HubSpot's The Hustle: Filming at Plantd's Headquarters in Oxford, NC
We provided full production support to HubSpot's The Hustle YouTube series for an episode filmed at Plantd's headquarters in Oxford, NC. Interviews, walk-and-talks, factory b-roll, and drone coverage for a company turning grass into carbon-negative building materials.
Where Strategy Happens: Photographing Fusion Connect's Customer Advisory Board in Charlotte, NC
Our Lead Photographer Brittany spent two days in Charlotte capturing Fusion Connect's Customer Advisory Board, an intimate executive gathering where photographing trust matters more than spectacle. A look at what corporate event photography demands when the value lives in the room.
Live Stream Production: "The Bible You Never Knew" series with Dr. Frank Turek
We recently wrapped another live stream session for The Bible You Never Knew, a series featuring Dr. Frank Turek diving deep into Old Testament passages that often get overlooked. Live streaming this kind of content requires a different approach than a standard recorded shoot, and there is no second take.
Five Days, Four Professors, One Studio: Filming Semester-Length Courses for Discovery Institute
We spent five days at Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida filming full semester-length courses for four professors with the Discovery Institute. It was one of the most production-dense weeks we have had, and we finished ahead of schedule.
Four Days of Conference Production at the FEED Workshop in Charleston, SC
We joined The FUZE's production team for a four-day conference at the Emeline Hotel in Charleston, SC. Two-camera session coverage, gimbal b-roll, drone aerials, interview vignettes, event photography, and same-day social media deliverables for the FCSI Education Foundation's FEED Workshop.
Fourteen Interviews in One Day: Filming with SupplyChainBrain at the Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit in Denver
We traveled to Denver to film fourteen sit-down interviews in a single day with SupplyChainBrain at the Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit. Three cameras, dynamic lighting, crisp audio, and a two-week turnaround on all fourteen edits.
Two Days of Law Firm Video Production for Blood Law in Waxhaw, NC
We partnered with Scorpion on a two-day shoot with their client Blood Law in Waxhaw, NC. Day one was lifestyle interviews and family b-roll at the principal's home. Day two was attorney interviews, office b-roll, and drone aerials at the firm.