Video Production
Reference videos, social media clips, or promotional videos: We bring your message to life on camera and on screen.
Video Production Agency
We produce videos with our own camera crew based in Bielefeld: from concept development through filming to the final edit. Interviews, B-roll, voice-overs, and post-production are all handled by a single production team, not by five different service providers.
In-house camera crew
and equipment
From the script to the
finished film
All formats for the web,
social media, and events
Real Stories, Real Impact
Video is the most powerful medium for building trust. When real people talk about real experiences on camera, it creates a sense of credibility that no text can replace. That’s why we produce interviews, profiles, and documentaries that showcase your work. We write the script, conduct the interviews, and shoot the B-roll. The end result isn’t just a video that looks good—it’s one that tells a story.
One production, many channels
We design every video we shoot to serve multiple purposes. A single day of filming yields short clips for social media, a long-form video for the website, and highlight reels for trade shows and sales. We also produce combinations of live-action footage and animation, such as when figures or processes need to be explained. This way, a single day of filming continues to work for you for months to come.
A customer testimonial has a different impact than a promotional video, and a social media clip follows its own set of rules. Each format has different requirements for filming, editing, and post-production. Here are the video formats we produce most often.
Reference Videos
Your customers tell their success stories themselves. We conduct the interviews, film the appropriate B-roll, and edit it into a video that works for sales and on the website.
Social Media Videos
Short, eye-catching clips for LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, or TikTok. We shoot and edit in the appropriate format and pace for each platform. Subtitles and branding are included as standard.
Promotional Videos
Your Company in Motion: We tell the story of who you are, how you work, and what sets you apart. Interviews with employees, glimpses into everyday life, and a visual style that matches your brand.
Product Videos
Showcase products and features, whether in person or online. We film close-ups, usage scenarios, and explanatory sequences that demonstrate how your product works and why it stands out.
Event Documentation
Conferences, trade shows, corporate events, or workshops: We document your events and edit them into summaries, highlight reels, or individual speaker clips. This turns a one-time event into lasting content.
Content Series
Regular video content for your channels: tutorials, behind-the-scenes footage, expert discussions, or industry updates. We develop series concepts and produce content for several weeks during efficient shooting days.
These companies know how we work
Before the camera starts rolling, we have a concept in place. Together, we clarify: What is the core message? Who is the target audience? Where will the video be used? Based on this, we develop a script that sets the overall direction: interview questions, voice-over text, B-roll scenes, and the schedule for the shoot. For reference videos, we prepare the interviewees on the topics without dictating their answers. Authenticity is more important than polished lines. The concept takes into account from the very beginning which formats and edits should be created from the footage later on. That way, everyone knows what’s happening on the day of filming. No surprises, no wasted time on set. A video production agency that jumps straight into filming is cutting corners in the wrong places.
„Working with an agency requires good ideas, cutting-edge technology, and clear budgets with no surprises. But the personal chemistry has to be right, too. With seitenweise, everything was just right. It was really fun.“
Mathias Schwaben
Intervideo
„seitenweise impressed us with fast delivery, friendly communication, and their patience in incorporating our requests! If you want a fast, attractive, and SEO-optimized WordPress website, you should have one built here.“
Michael Bykovski
Computerra
„seitenweise is one of the few agencies that has managed to completely exceed our expectations. Performance, quality, reliability, timing—everything is top-notch! Highly recommended.“
Florian Nack
myflexbox
„I’ve worked with many digital agencies and seitenweise easily tops them all. They’re extremely accommodating and easy to work with. Their team seamlessly translates our objectives and requirements into impressive digital deliverables, always on schedule and within our budget.“
Locke Truong
Video Production
„Working with an agency requires good ideas, cutting-edge technology, and clear budgets with no surprises. But the personal chemistry has to be right, too. With seitenweise, everything was just right. It was really fun.“
Mathias Schwaben
Intervideo
„seitenweise impressed us with fast delivery, friendly communication, and their patience in incorporating our requests! If you want a fast, attractive, and SEO-optimized WordPress website, you should have one built here.“
Michael Bykovski
Computerra
„seitenweise is one of the few agencies that has managed to completely exceed our expectations. Performance, quality, reliability, timing—everything is top-notch! Highly recommended.“
Florian Nack
myflexbox
„I’ve worked with many digital agencies and seitenweise easily tops them all. They’re extremely accommodating and easy to work with. Their team seamlessly translates our objectives and requirements into impressive digital deliverables, always on schedule and within our budget.“
Locke Truong
Video Production
Here's how your video is created
Briefing and Concept Development
We start with a joint briefing. We define the target audience, message, purpose, and planned formats. During this process, we also discuss which channels the video will be shown on, as this affects the filming and editing. This results in a concept that includes a shooting schedule, an interview guide, and a B-roll list—which serves as the foundation for the entire production.
Script and Preparation
We write the script, prepare the interviewees, and plan the shoot in detail. We brief the participants on the topics without giving them specific answers, so that their statements remain authentic. Every scene is planned: who speaks, what is shown, and what B-roll footage is captured. You’ll receive the shooting schedule for approval before the team arrives.
Rotation
On the day of filming, we’re on location with camera, sound, and lighting equipment. We conduct the interviews, shoot the B-roll, and ensure that everything runs smoothly. A single day of filming provides footage for multiple formats, from the full-length version to social media clips. We review all the footage on location to make sure nothing is missing.
Editing and Post-Production
The raw footage is edited, the audio is optimized, and on-screen text and graphics are added. Subtitles are created, color corrections are applied, and music is selected and mixed to suit the footage. For social media, we edit short versions with an adjusted aspect ratio and text overlays for playback without sound. You’ll receive a preview for approval before we export the video.
Delivery and Distribution
Once approved, we deliver all formats: full-length versions, short clips, and social media cuts. Upon request, we’ll embed the videos on your website, publish them on YouTube, and create thumbnails. We’ll optimize titles, descriptions, and tags with SEO in mind so your videos can be found. If you’re planning a series, you’ll also receive a distribution schedule with release dates.
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We'll bring your story to the screen.
seitenweise is a digital agency based in Bielefeld, founded in 1999. With over 500 projects and more than 100 clients, we know how to create videos that don’t end up gathering dust in a drawer. We combine video production with strategy and content-driven thinking: Every video has a purpose, a channel, and a target audience. We shoot for companies in East Westphalia-Lippe as well as at locations throughout Germany. The best quality results when concept development, production, and consulting all come from a single source.
Marcel and André are your points of contact at seitenweise. They’ll be happy to answer any questions you have about video production.
Your story deserves more than just text. We’ll bring it to life on camera—professionally produced and ready for all channels. The first step is a quick video call.