Video Production Services
& How We Work
Chicago's video production and animation studio creating
content people actually want to watch
Big Teeth Productions is a creative video production company based in Chicago, specializing in corporate video production, custom animation, and brand storytelling. We work with marketing teams, agencies, and non-profits who value quality, collaboration, and getting things done right.
Live Action Video Production
Corporate videos, brand films, testimonials, and any project involving real people in real places. See more.
Custom Animation
2D animation, motion graphics, and explainer videos built from scratch. See more.
Hybrid Projects
The best of both worlds - live action combined with custom animation elements, or mixed media animation.
Editing + Post-Production
Transforming raw footage into polished content, including editing, sound design, and color correction
Our Video Production Services
We specialize in creating video content that actually works for your business. Whether you need live action, animation, or something in between, we've got the expertise to bring your vision to life.
Yes, Our Projects Start at $15K
(And Here's Why That's Legit)
There's a well-known saying in video production: "Cheap, Fast, Good… pick two." We've found that even getting two is optimistic. Quality video production services need real investment because there's a lot of factors that go into high quality videos that not only look good, but do the job you want them to.
Our $15K starting point isn't arbitrary. It reflects what it actually takes to create something that works:
We build relationships, not just deliverables. We dig deep into your brand until we understand it better than Einstein understands relativity.
The math adds up. Even our simplest shoots require 4-5 skilled professionals with professional equipment. Before anyone yells "ACTION!" we're already at $5-6K in crew and gear costs.
Post-production isn't a magic filter. Our editors, sound designers, and color specialists transform raw footage into content that makes your audience stop scrolling and start caring.
You get way more than you ordered. That brand film for your website? We'll show you how to turn it into social snippets, sales tools, and paid media assets. One production becomes a content library.
What Makes Your Price Tag Wiggle?
Every project is different, but here's what you should consider when looking into real-deal video production (with apologies to your nephew that just graduated college and has an iphone)
Complexity Level
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Live Action: Real humans doing real things in real places (sometimes requiring real snacks)
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Animation: Custom artwork where we literally create worlds from scratch, then make them move and dance
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The Hybrid Creature: Part live-action, part animation—like a video mullet but it's a party on both sides
Production Scale
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Crew Size: From "cozy team" to "small village of creative geniuses"
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Gear Situation: Basic cameras vs. equipment that requires its own insurance policy
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Location Count: One room vs. a cross-country adventure
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Talent Factor: Your delightful staff vs. professional actors who demand specific brands of bottled water
Timeline Realities
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The Rush Job: Need it yesterday? We'll need more caffeine and resources
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Revision Rabbit Holes: We include standard tweaks, but if we reach draft #17, we're gonna need to talk
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Content Length: More minutes = more writing, more art, more editing and more overall thought
Value the creative process
and trust our expertise while staying collaborative
See video as an investment
not an expense — because great content pays dividends
Our Best Projects Happen
When You...
Have clear goals
for what success looks like (beyond "make it look cool")
Understand timelines
and know that 6-8 weeks creates better results than 2 weeks
Come prepared
with realistic expectations and genuine excitement for the potential
They make videos people want to watch. They capture the magic of brands to create value. I have brought them with me to multiple companies over time. Treat yourself and do it too.
Kelly Dotson
President (Former) | Numerator
Who We Work Best With
(Not just partners, but friends)
Not to be picky, but we've found our magic works best with certain kinds of humans. If you recognize yourself here, we might just be soulmates:
Marketing Directors & Brand Managers
You're juggling teams, deadlines, and a marketing budget that—let's be honest—you'd rather not lose next fiscal year. You need a video production partner who "gets it" without all the hand holding, and can transform your brand messaging into something that makes the C-suite text you fire emojis at 10pm.
The Small to Mid Size Agency
OK so this one’s not just one person, but we’ve found that smaller agencies that do great work in a lot of areas often don’t have the in-house capabilities to pull off what their vision requires within budget and project scope. While we may not be your production department, we can be your… production department. We excel at coming in early to the process and working together to discover the strategy and how best to use it (along with budget, time etc.), but we’re also there for you if you’ve got a clear idea and need it executed the right way.
The Purpose-Driven Non-Profit Champion
You're making real change happen, but sometimes your visual storytelling doesn't match the power of your mission. One of the great parts of being a small business without some faceless overlords calling the shots is that we can do a small part in making the world a better place by choosing to partner with organizations that feed the hungry, heal the ill, support the arts or any number of causes. Whether your budget is modest or mighty, we scale our approach (not our quality) to help your message reach hearts, minds, and donation buttons.
What All These Wonderful Humans Share:
You value partnership over transactions. You're looking for a creative team that sticks around, not a one-video stand.
You want us to be proactive, not reactive. "Here's what we think you should do next" beats "What do you want us to do next?" every time.
You're crazy busy and need someone who can take the video burden off your shoulders—not add to your stress.
You appreciate quality and understand why "cheap and fast" usually equals "forgettable and ineffective."
You get excited about results, not just deliverables.
If you're nodding along thinking, "That's basically my professional biography," then congratulations—you've found your video production home. Let's start a beautiful friendship that spans multiple projects, years, and maybe even a coffee mug exchange.
The Bottom Line
Could we make videos for less than $15K? Sure, and you could cut your own hair—but some things are worth doing right. When you invest in Big Teeth's video production and animation services, you're buying expertise, creativity, and results that actually impact your business.
Ready to make videos that actually work?