Video Pre-Production Services
Pre-production is where every successful project begins.
It is the planning stage that shapes your idea, defines your message and prepares your team for a smooth shoot. Our pre production services cover every creative and logistical detail, from scripting and storyboarding to casting and scheduling. With Story Machine guiding the process, your video enters production with clarity, purpose and a solid plan.
Our Pre-Production Services
We provide a full suite of pre production video services to set your project up for success. This includes treatment development and scriptwriting to refine your story, as well as storyboards and shot lists to map out each scene. We create animatics to preview timing, source talent through casting, lock in the perfect locations and manage all scheduling and logistics. Our video pre production services ensure your shoot day runs efficiently and your creative vision is fully prepared.
Treatment Writing
Treatment Writing
Script Writing
Script Writing
Storyboarding
Storyboarding
Shot List Development
Shot List Development
Animatic Editing
Animatic Editing
Casting
Casting
Location Scouting
Location Scouting
Prop Sourcing
Prop Sourcing
Scheduling & Logistics
Scheduling & Logistics
Video Production Process
Video Production Process
ClearAds Pre-check
ClearAds Pre-check
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Story Machine is a full-service video production company. After pre-production is complete, we move directly into production and post-production so you get consistency across every stage. From filming to editing and final delivery, you work with one team that understands your goals from the very beginning.
Production
Production
Post-Production
Post-Production
Why Story Machine
We believe great videos start long before the camera rolls. Our pre-production process is rooted in experience, attention to detail and clarity. That means thorough script and storyboard development, careful logistics planning and clear communication with clients at every stage. With decades of experience producing corporate and commercial videos, we know what works. Our prep phase ensures your project is on time, on brief, and on budget.
Let’s get started!
Ready to bring your video idea to life? Contact us today and let’s map out your pre-production plan. We’ll help shape your vision and set the foundation for a video that delivers results.
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FAQs
Pre-production is the planning phase of video creation, where ideas, scripts, logistics and creative decisions come together before filming begins.
It ensures your shoot runs smoothly. Careful planning reduces errors, saves time and budget, and sets the foundation for a high-quality final video.
Story Machine’s pre-production services include treatment writing, scriptwriting, storyboarding, casting, shotlist development, location scouting, and logistics.
Yes, we collaborate with clients to shape the story, tone and visuals during the treatment and scriptwriting stages of corporate video production.
Absolutely. We handle both casting and location scouting to ensure your production features the right people and the perfect setting.
Our team reviews your video concept and script to ensure compliance with ClearAds advertising standards before production begins.
Yes, we coordinate all production logistics, from crew scheduling and props to travel and equipment, so every detail runs to plan.
Simply get in touch with our team. We’ll discuss your goals, timeline and creative direction to start building your video pre-production plan.