Video Production Resources
Practical guidance for planning conference coverage, corporate videos, and event content in New Orleans. Explore the guides below, then tell us about your project when you’re ready to talk through a video plan.
Behind the Scenes of an ESSENCE Shoot with Kofi Siriboe in New Orleans
Go behind the scenes of a 10-hour ESSENCE video shoot with actor Kofi Siriboe at his New Orleans home. NOLA Video Krewe supported the production with local filming and lighting setups.
Filming on location for ESSENCE in New Orleans. Photo by @theibbyali.
I recently had the opportunity to provide local production support for an ESSENCE magazine video shoot with actor Kofi Siriboe at his home in New Orleans. Kofi is known for playing Ralph Angel Bordelon in Queen Sugar and appearing in Girls Trip. I spent about 10 hours filming alongside my friend and fellow filmmaker Leonard, moving through different locations inside the house to create distinct looks for the story.
ESSENCE’s feature, “A Newfound Home,” explores Kofi’s connection to New Orleans and his vision for a creative home for local artists. The accompanying “Of The ESSENCE: Kofi Siriboe” video brings that story to the screen.
Building each setup around the home
Filming in a home meant adapting each setup to the space. Over the day, we worked in different areas of the house and shaped the light to suit each shot. We used lights along with modifiers and diffusers, adjusting the setup as we moved from one location to another.
The behind-the-scenes photos show parts of that process: preparing and operating cameras, working with the lighting on set, and capturing moments between takes. A finished interview or editorial video may look effortless, but each frame depends on careful coordination between the people in front of and behind the camera.
Collaboration on set
I was glad to work alongside Leonard, the filmmaker behind Bbryant Films. A collaborative crew helps the production keep moving as the team changes setups and works through the day.
I’m also grateful to photographer @theibbyali for documenting the shoot. The BTS photos offer another perspective on the work that went into creating the final piece.
Local video production support in New Orleans
This project is a good example of how local production support can help an editorial team work on location in New Orleans. NOLA Video Krewe provides video production support for editorial, corporate, event, and brand projects in New Orleans and the surrounding area.
If your team is planning a shoot in the city, explore our video production services or get in touch about your project.
Behind-the-scenes photography by @theibbyali.
How to Plan Video Coverage for a New Orleans Conference
Planning a New Orleans conference? Use this practical checklist for video deliverables, venue logistics, clean audio, interviews, and editing before event day.
A conference moves quickly. A clear video plan helps your crew capture the talks, people, and moments you will want to use after the event. Before you book coverage in New Orleans, work through these decisions with your team and production partner.
Start with the videos you need
Decide where each finished video will go. A short event recap serves a different purpose from full session recordings, speaker clips, sponsor interviews, or vertical social videos. List your must-have deliverables and note their approximate length, orientation, and intended audience. This gives the crew a practical shot list and makes proposals easier to compare.
Share the run of show and venue details
Send the event schedule, room assignments, speaker list, and venue contact well ahead of filming. Flag overlapping sessions, keynote moments, sponsor activations, and any restricted areas. Ask the venue about load-in, power, camera positions, lighting, and whether the production team can receive a clean audio feed from the house system. If several sessions happen at once, discuss how many camera operators you will need.
Protect the audio
Clear speech matters for presentations and interviews. A camera microphone alone may pick up room noise and distant voices. Coordinate with the audio team for a direct feed, and plan a backup recording when possible. For interviews, reserve a quieter location away from music, crowds, and air conditioning noise. Confirm who will provide microphones and who will monitor sound during the shoot.
Leave space for people and atmosphere
Session recordings show what was said; event footage shows what it felt like to be there. Build time into the schedule for registration, networking, signage, audience reactions, the venue, and sponsor displays. If you want attendee or speaker interviews, identify participants in advance and allow a few minutes for each setup. Confirm your event’s filming notices and permissions with your own team.
Agree on editing and delivery before event day
Share logos, brand colors, name spellings, presentation slides, and any music or graphics requirements. Set a realistic review process: who gives consolidated feedback, how many rounds are included, and which deadlines matter most. Ask whether captions, different aspect ratios, raw footage, and rush delivery are part of the scope. Those details affect both the schedule and the quote.
Request a scope that matches your goals
A useful proposal should spell out filming dates and hours, crew size, rooms covered, deliverables, revision rounds, and delivery timing. If you are planning a conference or corporate event in New Orleans, explore our video production services and tell NOLA Video Krewe about your event. Share your dates, venue, schedule, and intended videos so we can discuss the right coverage.