Professional Hotel Video Production
Barnes Creative Studios is a leading hospitality video production company known for cinematic hotel videos, drone footage, and immersive virtual tours.
Hospitality Industry Expertise
Barnes Creative Studios is proud to provide hotel video production for some of the world’s finest hotels and resorts. Our team works with global brands including IHG, Four Seasons and Marriott Bonvoy properties, as well as independent boutique hotels around the world.
Full-Service Video & Virtual Tour Production
Our team combines professional filmmaking with the latest production technology to create high-quality visual content that highlights every aspect of a property. Services include cinematic hotel videos, aerial drone footage, property showcase videos, and immersive virtual tours.
Cinematic Innovation in Hospitality Marketing
Barnes Creative Studios was among the first production companies to introduce drone cinematography into hospitality video marketing. Our work has been recognized across the industry for its cinematic quality and attention to detail.
How to Plan for Hotel Video Production
Hotel video production is all about capturing beautiful imagery that inspires guests to visit your property. The more thoughtful planning that goes into the production process, the stronger the final video will be.
A successful shoot typically begins with a clear storyboard and careful consideration of timing and weather conditions. Capturing your property in the best natural light helps create the mood and atmosphere that reflect your brand. Because of this, it’s important not to settle for poor weather conditions — the right lighting can make a significant difference in the final result.
Below is a director’s walkthrough from a shoot for the Marriott Bonvoy Westin brand in Westminster, Colorado. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at what to expect when our team visits your property for a production. One of the toughest challenges when filming a hotel video is highlighted in the video — see if you can guess what it is before we reveal the answer.
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FAQ
Why is video important for hotel marketing?
Video allows hotels and resorts to showcase their property, amenities, and guest experience in a more immersive way than photos alone. High-quality hotel videos help potential guests visualize their stay and significantly improve engagement on websites, booking platforms, and social media.
What types of hotel videos can be produced?
Hotel video production can include property overview videos, resort lifestyle videos, aerial drone footage, guest experience videos, and promotional marketing videos. Many hotels also incorporate virtual tours to allow viewers to explore rooms, amenities, and event spaces.
How long does a hotel video production shoot take?
Most hotel video shoots take between one and three days depending on the size of the property and the type of content being captured. Larger resorts or properties requiring drone footage, lifestyle scenes, or multiple locations may require additional production time.
What should hotels do to prepare for a video shoot?
Preparation typically includes staging guest rooms and public spaces, coordinating staff availability, ensuring amenities are ready for filming, and planning filming times to capture the best lighting conditions. Many productions also involve creating a storyboard to guide the filming process.
Do hotel videos include drone footage?
Yes. Drone footage is often used to capture aerial views of the property, surrounding landscape, and nearby attractions. Aerial footage helps showcase the scale of a resort, beachfront location, or surrounding environment in a visually compelling way.
What makes a successful hotel video?
A successful hotel video combines strong storytelling, cinematic visuals, and careful planning. Capturing the property during ideal lighting conditions, highlighting guest experiences, and showcasing the unique atmosphere of the hotel all contribute to an effective final video.
Will my content be owned?
No. Barnes Creative Studios retains ownership of the original content, but you receive full licensing rights to use the final deliverables across your website, marketing, advertising, and digital platforms.
How do I get started?
Contact Barnes Creative Studios to schedule a site assessment. We’ll audit your current map presence, recommend fixes, and provide a timeline and quote.
Have A Question?
Reach out! We’re happy to answer any video production questions you may have.